Netflix is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by best-selling author and former Manhattan prosecutor Linda Fairstein over her portrayal in the 2019 crime drama “When They See Us,” which revolved around the Central Park Five case. US District Judge Kevin Castel recently ruled that Fairstein had validly alleged that Netflix, director Ava DuVernay, and writer-producer …
Worrying about the dangers ahead is a bit like focusing on the risk that chemotherapy poses to a cancer patient’s health.Jared Bartman / The Atlantic. Source: Getty. September 6, 2023, 9:52 AM ET With four separate criminal cases moving forward against Donald Trump, the rule of law in America appears both commanding and startlingly fragile. …
In the aftermath of every new indictment, Donald Trump and his supporters have swiftly launched attacks on the case. Their main argument revolves around the idea that prosecutors are treating Trump’s actions as criminal when they were simply part of normal political work. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, for instance, referred to the recent indictment in …
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken the extraordinary step of suspending State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit for neglecting her duty to prosecute criminals. During a news conference, DeSantis emphasized the importance of following the laws enacted by the Legislature. This marks the second time in the past year that DeSantis has …
Remember the memorable tweets of Donald Trump? Of course, you do! The former president captivated the world with his concise yet attention-grabbing 280-character posts on Twitter. His suspension from the platform two and a half years ago put an end to his online presence. However, during his time on Twitter, Trump utilized the platform for …
Every day, we witness the Biden administration’s erosion of our freedom of speech. In a concerning move, the administration is attempting to silence defendants from criticizing government prosecutors. This tactic mirrors those employed in countries like Pakistan, Russia, and North Korea. It’s a slippery slope when anyone can become a target of the government’s oppressive …
The New York state Legislature continues its persistent campaign to disrespect and damage the rights of crime victims, while simultaneously making it exceedingly difficult to hold convicted criminals accountable for their actions. The latest bill, aptly named the “Wrongful Conviction Act,” may be the most egregious of them all. Rushed and hastily drafted, this last-minute …
Amidst the recent indictment in United States v. Donald Trump, there has been much conjecture regarding the possibility that the former president had inappropriately retained classified documents, not just at Mar-a-Lago, but also at his residency and golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The indictment confirmed this suspicion, raising further queries into why Trump has …