Prosecutors

Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Charged in Disgraced Prosecutor’s Scandal

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A jury in Detroit awarded nearly $60 million to a man who alleged that a former Michigan prosecutor and a state police officer violated his civil rights while pursuing unfounded sexual abuse charges. Sean MacMaster’s case was ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general, but the trial revealed troubling misconduct by those in power. The verdict included $33 million for lost wages, emotional distress, and damage to his reputation, along with $25 million in punitive damages for actions deemed malicious and reckless. MacMaster’s attorney, Josh Blanchard, expressed relief, stating that the jury recognized the pain … Read more

Family of Slain Arkansas Man to Pursue Justice in Civil Court After Prosecutors Decline Criminal Charges

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CHARLESTON, Ark. — Following the decision not to file criminal charges in the shooting death of Brad Jones, his family is turning to civil litigation in hopes of finding justice. Jones was shot and killed on July 10 in Lavaca. The prosecutors’ announcement on August 22 confirmed that the shooter would not face charges, citing the shooter’s belief that he was acting in self-defense under Arkansas law. The family has enlisted the Atwell Law Firm to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Sherry Jones, Brad’s wife, expressed profound sorrow over the loss of her husband, describing … Read more

Staten Island Actor Faces New Legal Battle as Prosecutors Weigh Retrial in Double Homicide Case

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Staten Island, N.Y. — Pretrial hearings are underway in Los Angeles as prosecutors deliberate on whether to retry an actor implicated in the deaths of two women. Brandt Walter Osborn, 45, finds himself at the center of this legal battle following his earlier trial, which ended without a verdict in February due to a hung jury. Osborn was charged with severe offenses linked to the tragic incidents. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is now weighing its options as the hearings take place at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The decision to … Read more

DOJ Shake-Up: New Jersey Prosecutor’s Exit Sparks Leadership Changes Amid Court Ruling

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Trenton, New Jersey — The Department of Justice has confirmed the removal of a successor to former Prosecutor Andrew Habba, following a recent court ruling that found the state Supreme Court had effectively ousted Habba from his key position. This decision has sparked discussions about the impacts of such judicial actions on local leadership within the legal framework. The developments stem from a controversial legal battle that highlighted concerns regarding the authority and responsibilities assigned to prosecutors in New Jersey. The court’s verdict underscored procedural irregularities that led to Habba’s displacement, raising questions on the … Read more