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Minnesota Lawyer Suspended for 40 Days Following Barrage of Frivolous Motions in Custody Case

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court has suspended attorney Richard Stephen Langree for 40 days, rejecting his claims of widespread corruption and unethical behavior among those overseeing his disciplinary proceedings. Langree, formerly a public defender in California, has been practicing law in Minnesota since 1993, focusing on family law and child-protection cases. The suspension arises from Langree’s conduct in a lengthy child custody dispute, originally part of a 2010 divorce case. In 2018, the father involved hired Langree to request changes to child support and custody terms. Over the course of the legal … Read more

Patrice Evra Hit With Suspended Sentence for Family Abandonment, Appeals Court’s Decision

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Nanterre, France — Former France football captain Patrice Evra faces legal consequences after a French court convicted him of family abandonment. Evra, known for his dynamic presence on teams like Manchester United and Juventus, has disputed the claims and has filed an appeal. The ruling issued from a Nanterre court near Paris imposed a suspended 12-month prison sentence on the 43-year-old athlete and ordered him to pay €4,000 in damages. This decision comes amid Evra’s ongoing divorce proceedings where allegations of financial negligence by his wife surfaced, stating that Evra ceased maintenance payments in 2020 … Read more

Suspended Pennsylvania Judge Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Shooting Ex-Boyfriend

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – A suspended magistrate judge in Pennsylvania is facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault after allegedly shooting her ex-boyfriend in the head and attempting to deceive him into believing that he shot himself. Magisterial District Judge Sonya McKnight, 57, reportedly shot Michael McCoy at his home on February 10 after he attempted to end their year-long relationship. McKnight’s arrest comes after a 911 call she made, where she claimed her boyfriend was unable to see. According to reports, McCoy had made numerous attempts to end the relationship prior to the incident. … Read more

D.C. Federal Judge Opens Door for Suspended Circuit Judge to Challenge Judicial Conduct Act

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Washington, D.C. – A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has permitted suspended U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman to present arguments regarding the constitutionality of the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act. This latest development is expected to fuel further debate among legal professionals. The Judicial Conduct and Disability Act has been a subject of controversy for some time now, as it governs the behavior of federal judges and the procedures for their disciplining. Critics argue that the act may infringe upon judges’ First Amendment rights and undermine the separation of powers. Under the act, judges are … Read more