Theodore

Prominent Conservative Lawyer and Advocate for Marriage Equality, Theodore Olson, Passes Away at 84

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Theodore Olson, a prominent conservative lawyer known for his unexpected advocacy for marriage equality, passed away at the age of 84. The esteemed attorney, celebrated for his pivotal role in significant legal battles, died due to complications from cancer at his home in Washington, D.C. Olson’s career was marked by his tenure as the U.S. Solicitor General under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2004, where he argued before the Supreme Court on behalf of the federal government. Among his most notable cases was his defense of the Bush administration in the landmark Bush … Read more

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s Sexual Assault Case Suspended as Judge Deems Him Incompetent to Stand Trial

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A Wisconsin judge has suspended the sexual assault case against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick after a court-appointed psychologist deemed him not competent to stand trial. The judge did not dismiss the case outright, and the final decision will be made by the Walworth County District Attorney. The case is currently scheduled for a review hearing in December 2024. The charge against McCarrick, who is now 93 years old, is one count of fourth-degree sexual assault. This recent development in Wisconsin follows a similar outcome in Massachusetts, where McCarrick faced criminal sex abuse charges. A psychological … Read more