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Justice Behind the Lines: How Ukrainian Lawyers Are Empowering War Crime Victims in Their Fight for Accountability

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Kyiv, Ukraine — As war criminals face prosecution in Ukraine, the role of victim advocates has grown increasingly vital. For countless survivors, navigating the legal system is not a mere formality but a crucial step toward justice. However, many victims lack the resources and strength to engage deeply in this process. This is where attorneys specializing in victim advocacy come into play, possessing both legal expertise and the sensitivity to manage the traumatic nature of these cases. Iryna Kapalkina, a prominent lawyer with the Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group (ULAG), highlights the dual role practitioners have … Read more

Justice Delayed: $28 Million Verdict for Wrongfully Convicted Buffalo Man Highlights Systemic Misconduct

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Buffalo, New York — In a riveting conclusion to a decades-long struggle for justice, a jury awarded John Walker Jr. $28 million in a civil rights lawsuit, vindicating him against Erie County for his wrongful conviction in a 1976 murder case. Walker, along with Darryl Boyd and two other teenagers, was initially prosecuted under dubious circumstances that included the suppression of key evidence. Key to the prosecution’s case was the testimony of a fifth boy, while crucial photographs that could have exonerated the defendants went undisclosed. One photograph showed footprints leading away from the crime … Read more

Justice Under Strain: Mass Exodus and Rising Lawsuits Challenge DOJ’s Ability to Defend Trump’s Policies

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Justice Department is facing significant challenges as a wave of departures and an unprecedented number of lawsuits strain its resources. With more than 450 court challenges to President Donald Trump’s policies on the docket, government attorneys are finding it increasingly difficult to defend against claims while managing heavy workloads. Recent public court documents, along with insights from current and former attorneys, highlight the difficulties the department is grappling with as it navigates these extensive legal battles. Since January, lawyers have often requested deadline extensions, openly acknowledging to judges that they … Read more

Justice Served: Colorado Dentist Found Guilty of Murdering Wife with Poisonous Arsenic

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An Arapahoe County jury has convicted James Craig, a Colorado dentist, of murdering his wife, Angela, following a trial that unveiled chilling details of premeditated actions. On Wednesday, the jury delivered guilty verdicts for first-degree murder among a total of six charges against him, including solicitation to commit tampering with evidence and perjury. Craig was accused of poisoning his wife with arsenic, hiding the lethal elements in her protein shakes, per prosecutors. In a statement, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office detailed that the substances involved constituted a “lethal cocktail of arsenic, cyanide, and tetrahydrozoline.” … Read more