Prosecutor

Former Westchester Prosecutor Faces Lawsuit While Campaigning for District Attorney

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White Plains, New York – A former Westchester prosecutor, Adeel Mirza, is running for District Attorney despite facing disciplinary action and a federal lawsuit over his alleged interaction with a female subordinate. While Mirza insists that the woman’s claim of sexual assault is fabricated, he remains determined to pursue his campaign for the elected DA position in the county. In early 2020, Mirza was docked five vacation days and removed from the DA’s hiring committee after rookie prosecutor Bianca Brown’s claims about his conduct were deemed credible by top officials under then-District Attorney Anthony Scarpino. … Read more

Legal Hypocrisy Unmasked: ICC Prosecutor Accused of Double Standards Amid Ongoing Genocide

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Concerns are mounting over the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s alleged “double standards” in addressing ongoing genocides, according to a lawyer who spoke out about the issue. The ICC, based in The Hague, is responsible for trying individuals for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide. However, the lawyer accused the court of selective prosecution, suggesting that it applies different standards when it comes to investigating and prosecuting cases. The lawyer’s comments come as the world witnesses ongoing instances of genocide. The ICC prosecutor’s alleged selective approach to tackling these crimes … Read more

Stark County Prosecutor Caroline Borden Campion Appointed as Judge for Central Illinois Circuit

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Stark County State’s Attorney Caroline Borden Campion has been appointed as a judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses several central Illinois counties. The Illinois Supreme Court recently announced that Borden Campion would fill the vacancy left by the passing of Circuit Judge Bruce Fehrenbacher in November. Borden Campion will be serving the remaining term, which concludes on December 2, immediately after the November election. However, she is also a candidate for the position on the March primary ballot and hopes to continue as judge. Having held the position of Stark … Read more

Prosecutor Sticks to Legal Duty, Refuses to Drop Abortion Miscarriage Case

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A prosecutor in Trumbull County says that he is obligated to bring a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried in her home, despite increasing pressure and national attention on the case. County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins stated on Tuesday that he must present the felony abuse-of-corpse charge against 33-year-old Brittany Watts to a grand jury. He emphasized that county prosecutors are duty-bound to follow Ohio law. Watkins explained that it is the grand jury’s role to determine whether Watts should be indicted, and that about 20% of cases brought before county grand … Read more