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Prosecutors probe possible misconduct in Bucks sheriff’s office | Philadelphia …
Philadelphia Inquirer
Calls to District Attorney David Heckler’s office went unanswered. Ellis-Marseglia would not elaborate on the complaints except to say they included allegations of mismanagement, questionable spending, and some of the same kind of political misconduct …
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Former Desert Hot Springs police officer pleads guilty in suspect abuse case
The Desert Sun
His salary is $113538. Henderson retired from the department in May 2008, though he had not worked since October 2005. Hired in September 1997, he had been placed on paid administrative leave after claims of misconduct. The Riverside County Attorney’s …
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Former Prison Guard Pleads Guilty To Being Part Of Smuggling Ring
NJ TODAY
… Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced. According to Taylor, Luis S. Roman, 47, pleaded guilty to racketeering and official misconduct before Superior Court Judge Mathias E. Rodriguez in Middlesex …
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Bassett: Politics Stymied Willingham Investigation
Texas Tribune
… committed professional negligence or misconduct during the course of the case. Only recently, the Commission has chosen to seek the opinion of the Attorney General of the State of Texas on the issue of the jurisdiction of the Commission. …
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PEOPLE v. CROWL
Leagle.com
The record suggests that one or more of the following attorneys from the District Attorney’s Office were involved in the misconduct in question: Deputy District Attorney Ben McLaughlin, Deputy District Attorney Randy Mailman, and/or Assistant District …
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Garcetti topples Conn. police officer’s whistleblower suit
First Amendment Center
Matthews spoke about the problems with the Connecticut Attorney General’s office and the New York State Police, which had been asked to investigate possible misconduct by the Connecticut State Police. After his whistle-blowing, Matthews’ superiors …
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John Kroger’s administration: Holding our public officials to a higher standard
OregonLive.com
Roberts claims that the increased prosecution (400 percent) of misconduct cases under Kroger’s administration has been manufactured to pave Kroger’s way to higher office. Ambition in statewide office is not exactly uncommon, although the last attorney …
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IN RE MATTER OF DOUDIN
Leagle.com
Pursuant to Standard 3, the factors to be considered are the duty violated, the lawyer’s mental state, the potential or actual injury caused by the lawyer’s misconduct, and the existence of aggravating or mitigating factors. “Duty Violated. …
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Federal jurors probed in Mass. death penalty case
Boston Herald
His lawyer is seeking a new trial on several grounds, including potential jury misconduct. The Boston Globe, citing court documents, reported Monday that US District Court Judge Mark Wolf has spoken to three of the jurors, who were not identified. …
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STATE v. BAKER
Leagle.com
{¶ 23} Although unrelated to the stated assignment of error, Baker also contends that there was “questionable juror misconduct” at trial because one of the jurors had not disclosed in voir dire that she had personal knowledge of a similar case where a …
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STATE v. BRADSHAW
Leagle.com
… he was deprived of the effective assistance of counsel because his attorney presented a defense based upon intoxication rather than diminished capacity; and (4) the prosecutor committed misconduct by misrepresenting facts to the jury in summation. …
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STATE v. ADAMS
Leagle.com
Adams now appeals from his conviction for premeditated first-degree murder, arguing (1) the prosecutor committed misconduct during closing argument, (2) the trial court erred by giving the jury instructions on premeditated first-degree murder and its …
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Foreclosure Probe Talks Said to Yield Some Agreements With Banks
Bloomberg
… said the office has had “constructive and meaningful dialogue†with attorney generals leading the talks. “The group has thoroughly discussed our concerns with the term sheet and continues to work toward its goal of addressing misconduct in the …
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Ex-fire chief sues Monterey Park for harassment, discrimination
Pasadena Star-News
“When it became clear that (Orchard) would not turn a blind eye to the misconduct of the two paramedics, various council members and Monterey Park personnel engaged in adverse employment actions that can only be described as a systematic attempt to …
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Maggie Daley will remain hospitalized
Carmi Times
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago police sergeant faces misconduct charges after allegedly slapping a handcuffed suspect in the face. In a news release, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s office says Sgt. Edward Howard Jr. was arrested Friday morning. …
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Dying 90-year-old’s care under scrutiny
Stuff.co.nz
The nurse was defending one charge of professional misconduct before a Health Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal professional conduct committee hearing in Invercargill yesterday. The charge relates to the care provided to the woman. …
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Chicago Police Sergeant Edward Howard Charged With Repeatedly Slapping …
Huffington Post
Jeffries never actually spit on Howard, Kuzas said. “It was more of a hacker up—you know, where you’ve got it lined up in the throat to send the projectile out,†he explained. Howard is charged with felony aggravated battery and official misconduct, …
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U.S. v. BAYARD
Leagle.com
On appeal, Bayard argues that the prosecutor’s questions on re-direct concerning the CitiBank Card amounted to prosecutorial misconduct. According to Bayard, the prosecutor “testified through his questions that there was another card which was …
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REZEM FAMILY ASSOCIATES, LP v. BOROUGH OF MILLSTONE
Leagle.com
We hold that a substantive due process claim in a land use dispute requires both governmental misconduct that “shocks the conscience” and exhaustion of remedies available under our land use law. Rezem is the former owner of sixty-seven acres of vacant …
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PEOPLE v. MORENO
Leagle.com
We do not agree that the statements constituted prosecutorial misconduct. As pointed out by the Attorney General, our Supreme Court has held that “It is not misconduct for a prosecutor to comment on the failure of the defense to introduce material …
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