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Proposed Rule for Pennsylvania Lawyers Sparks First Amendment Challenge, Threatening Free Speech Rights of Legal Professionals

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Philadelphia, PA — A contentious rule proposed for Pennsylvania lawyers has raised concerns over potential infringement on First Amendment rights. Critics argue that if implemented, the rule could have a chilling effect on free speech. The legal dispute in Greenberg v. Lehocky revolves around the state’s Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys and how it defines misconduct. Licensed attorney Zach Greenberg, who is known for providing continuing legal education presentations on the First Amendment, has challenged recent changes to the rule. Following his argument that the rule changes were unconstitutionally vague and posed a risk … Read more

Judge in Trump’s $454 Million Fraud Case Receives Threatening Letter Containing White Powder

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New York City, New York – A suspicious letter containing white powder was sent to the chambers of Judge Arthur Engoron on Wednesday. Engoron is currently presiding over a $454 million-dollar civil fraud judgment against former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on the same day that Trump’s attorneys filed a motion to stay the ruling, seeking to overturn the judgment. While the judge was not directly exposed to the letter, two court staffers came into contact with the powder but did not appear to be harmed. The letter was addressed to Judge Engoron at … Read more

South Carolina Man Arrested for Threatening Judge with Violent Emails

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SPARTANBURG, South Carolina – A man from South Carolina has been arrested and charged with sending threatening emails to a judge, according to officials. David Matthew Zwicker, 36, allegedly sent a total of nine emails to the judge between December 30 and January 19, with the sole intention of causing mental or emotional distress. One of the emails, sent on January 14, stated, “I’ll rip your face off.” Zwicker now faces charges of threatening the life, person, or family of a public official, intimidation of court officials, harassment in the second degree, and unlawful communication, … Read more

Man Indicted for Threatening Judge in Handwritten Letter, DOJ Says

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GREENVILLE, S.C. — A man from Greenville, South Carolina, has been indicted for allegedly threatening a federal judge in a handwritten letter, according to court documents. The United States Department of Justice announced that Alvin Bernard Parks, 42, has been charged with two counts of sending a threatening letter to the judge. The letter specifically named a judge from the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. The letter, which was addressed to the judge, contained alarming statements. An excerpt from the letter stated, “I have watched you leave the courthouse numerous … Read more