Tag #Prosecutorial Misconduct

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Climate Activist's Felony Conviction Overturned Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct

A Minnesota appeals court overturned the felony conviction of climate activist Mylene Vialard due to pervasive prosecutorial misconduct during her 2023 trial for protesting the Line 3 pipeline; a new trial has been ordered.

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Maryland Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 32 Years Sues Former Officials

John Huffington, wrongly imprisoned for 32 years for the 1981 "Memorial Day Murders" in Harford County, Maryland, received a pardon and $2.9 million in compensation after prosecutorial misconduct and flawed evidence were revealed; he is now suing former law enforcement officials, most of whom are de...

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Jury Acquits Karen Read in Boyfriend's Death, Citing Police Misconduct

A Massachusetts jury acquitted Karen Read of murder charges in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, citing police missteps and unconvincing evidence, despite finding her guilty of drunk driving the night of his death.

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Three Federal Prosecutors Resign Over Dropped Adams Case

Three federal prosecutors resigned Tuesday, protesting pressure to admit wrongdoing after refusing to drop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, dismissed in April despite a judge's finding of no prosecutorial misconduct; the Justice Department prioritized obedience over ethical obligation...

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Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Oklahoma Death Row Inmate

The Supreme Court granted death row inmate Richard Glossip a new trial due to prosecutorial misconduct in failing to correct false testimony from his co-defendant, Justin Sneed, reversing an Oklahoma court's decision upholding his conviction and death sentence.

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Justice Department Seeks Dismissal of Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams Amidst Resignations and Allegations of Political Interference

A federal judge is considering a Justice Department request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, after the Manhattan U.S. Attorney resigned for refusing to drop the charges, citing a potential quid pro quo involving immigration enforcement and alleging political inte...

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Maryland Man Awarded $2.9 Million After 32 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment

After 32 years of wrongful imprisonment for a double murder he did not commit, John Huffington of Maryland received a pardon and $2.9 million in compensation due to prosecutorial misconduct and flawed forensic evidence; four of the five defendants in his lawsuit are deceased.

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Manhattan DA Accused of HIPAA Violation in Mangione Murder Case

Luigi Mangione's legal team accuses the Manhattan District Attorney's Office of illegally accessing his health records via Aetna, using a fraudulent subpoena; the DA's office admits to receiving and deleting the records, and the judge will decide on a hearing to determine sanctions.

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Kansas Woman Receives Life Sentence in 2002 Double Murder

Dana Chandler, 65, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for 50 years for the July 7, 2002, murders of her ex-husband, Mike Sisco, 47, and his girlfriend, Karen Harkness, 53, in Topeka, Kansas; the case involved three trials, with the final conviction based largely on circumstantial evidenc...

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Adams Seeks Dismissal of Corruption Case, Citing Leaked Justice Department Documents

New York City Mayor Eric Adams petitioned a federal judge to dismiss corruption charges against him, alleging prosecutorial misconduct after the Justice Department leaked internal letters detailing a dispute over dropping the charges; the mayor insists he is innocent.

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Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence in Richard Glossip Case

The US Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's death sentence for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese in Oklahoma City due to prosecutorial misconduct involving withheld evidence about a key witness's mental health and drug use, ordering a new trial without the death penalty.

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Justice Department Dismissals Raise Concerns of Political Bias

The Justice Department, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, is facing accusations of political bias after dismissing several cases against individuals with ties to President Trump, prompting resignations from prosecutors and raising concerns among veterans about the weaponization of the justice system...

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