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Retired Judge Steps Down from High-Profile Execution Case Amid Questions of Impartiality

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On Nov. 25, retired state district judge Deborah Oakes Evans decided to recuse herself from a notable legal case involving death row inmate Robert Roberson III, whose execution she had previously authorized. The decision, filed with the court, comes amid ongoing legal proceedings attracting widespread attention, both nationally and internationally. Robert Roberson was convicted in 2003 of capital murder, accused of causing the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, by shaking her—a case commonly cited as involving “shaken baby syndrome.” At 58, Roberson has maintained his innocence for over two decades, arguing along with his … Read more

Lawyer Challenges Detention in Ambelokipoi Blast, Questions Evidence Integrity

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Athens, Greece — An Athens attorney has voiced concerns over the legitimacy of the detention of a 26-year-old man linked to a deadly explosion last October in the Ambelokipoi district. The man’s counsel disputes the evidence used for his client’s remand, which primarily consists of a partial fingerprint on a bag, at a Saturday press briefing. Alexandros Kanellopoulos, representing the detained young man, emphatically argued that his client vehemently denies any involvement in the incident. Kanellopoulos criticized the reliance on scant evidence for pretrial detention and stressed the importance of considering both the nature of … Read more

Court Overturns Verdict in Bicycle Accident Insurance Case, Questions Charges as Customary and Reasonable

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Detroit, Mich. — In a recent decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals, a bid by Rhonda Fountain to secure personal protection insurance (PIP) benefits for knee injuries sustained in a bicycle accident was partially overturned. The court ruled that Fountain failed to prove the reasonableness of the rates charged for her medical services, a necessary criterion under Michigan’s no-fault insurance act. Fountain, who was struck by a vehicle while cycling on Telegraph Road near 8 Mile Road, received an initial diagnosis of a fractured left knee on the day of the accident. She sought … Read more

Elon Musk’s Strategic Court Selection for X Lawsuits Raises Questions About Judge Shopping in Texas

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Austin, Texas — In a controversial shift, Elon Musk, the billionaire behind the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has modified its terms of service dictating that all legal actions against the company be filed in state courts in Tarrant County or the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. This move has sparked discussion about the implications for judicial impartiality and the practice known colloquially as “judge shopping.” Musk’s company is headquartered in Bastrop, east of Austin, located in the Western District of Texas. This geographical detail is significant because … Read more