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Jury Deliberates Case Against Former Prison Inmate Turned ‘Jailhouse Lawyer’ for Illegal Legal Practice Charges

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NEW YORK — A Manhattan federal jury convened on Wednesday to deliberate on the case against a former inmate-turned-self-taught legal adviser, who is accused of illegal law practice, conspiracy, and fraud. This follows his involvement in providing paid legal counsel to other inmates and their families after his release from prison. The accused, who developed a reputation as a “jailhouse lawyer” during his incarceration, capitalized on his informal legal knowledge by offering services typically reserved for licensed attorneys. Such actions sparked controversy and legal scrutiny, leading to the current charges that raise questions about the … Read more

Jury Awards Over $2 Million to Victim of Sexual Assault by Ex-Cop Turned Therapist

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St. Louis, MO – A Missouri woman has won a $2.135 million lawsuit against her former therapist, a St. Charles County professional counselor who previously served as a law enforcement officer in Lincoln County. The therapist was accused of sexually assaulting her during what were supposed to be therapeutic sessions, beginning with inappropriate physical contact and escalating to sexual relations. The St. Louis County jury’s verdict followed a three-day trial concluding in mid-June, which resulted in the large award that included $1 million in punitive damages spread over three counts of negligence. The complaint detailed … Read more

Bodega Clerk’s Self-Defense Turned Fatal: NYC Lawyers Claim Overkill

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Harlem bodega clerk Jose Alba, who made international headlines in July 2022 after fatally stabbing a violent customer in a dispute over chips, is facing contradicting opinions about his self-defense claim. City lawyers argue that Alba went overboard during the life-and-death struggle, while Mayor Adams maintains that he was simply defending himself. The clash between these perspectives came to light in Manhattan federal court papers filed by the city’s lawyers seeking to have Alba’s wrongful arrest suit dismissed. According to the city’s lawyers, Alba’s arrest was reasonable because he allegedly acted as the aggressor in … Read more

Retrial Scheduled for Moorpark Resident Accused of Killing Brother-in-Law: The Dispute That Turned Fatal

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MOORPARK, Calif. – Elsworth Cadle, a 71-year-old resident of Moorpark, California, is facing a retrial for the first-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law, Mark Milton, at a local storage facility four years ago. The decision for a retrial was made on February 14 after the jury informed the judge that they were unable to reach a verdict regarding Cadle’s culpability in the case. Despite the defense’s request for dismissal of the murder charge, the court rejected the motion, paving the way for a new trial. Cadle, who has been in jail … Read more