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Los Angeles area man wrongfully convicted of shooting freed from prison after 30-plus years

LOS ANGELES — A 55-year-old Baldwin Park man was freed from state prison earlier this month after prosecutors and parole officials uncovered years-old evidence that pointed to his innocence in a 1989 shooting, officials announced Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court gets two new judges; Justice Prashant Mishra, KV Viswanathan take oath

Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan on Friday were sworn in as Supreme Court judges. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Question of security’: Delhi HC tells Sudarshan News to take down video calling accused ‘jihadi’

Underlining the question of “security” of a man accused of forceful conversion and rape, the Delhi High Court has ordered Sudarshan News, social media platforms and government authorities to take down content terming him “jihadi”, Bar and Bench reported.

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Chilling CCTV shows moment before driver mows down 'innocent young woman'

Stephen McHugh used his car as a weapon when he murdered a 22-year-old woman outside a bar

Liverpool Echo

Barman unmasked as Snapchat paedophile after sending picture of car's reg plates

Pervert confessed to wanting "late night fun" with 12-year-old during online sting

Liverpool Echo

Abuser stood over girlfriend wielding axe and told her 'this is the end'

Thug throttled partner with clothing and left her fleeing hotel room half dressed

Liverpool Echo

Girl kicked paedophile in groin after he pinned her to bed

The teenager bravely fought back as Jervis attacked her

Liverpool Echo

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SC Collegium shows that critical published articles of a former senior do not stymie a competent lawyer’s chances to become HC judge

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has recommended the names of three advocates for appointment as judges of the Bombay High Court.

The Hindu

SCBA condemns BCI statement opposing hearing of same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Friday condemned the statement issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI) against the marriage equality hearing in the Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Kunal Kamra petition: Centre tells HC that it won’t notify fact-check unit till July 5

In a hearing on comedian Kunal Kamra’s affidavit against the amended IT Rules, the central government on Thursday informed the Bombay High Court that it will not notify the formation of its fact-check unit until July 5, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry

Why bank blunders can turn your house move into a living nightmare

An already stressful day can become a weekend-long ordeal if funds fail to arrive in time to seal the deal

The Guardian - UK

Disgraced barrister Henry Hendron set free from prison on bail after admitting drug deals

A disgraced barrister who bought drugs from his criminal clients has been set free from prison as he bids to avoid a jail sentence.

Evening Standard

What could have been: The forgotten Indycar test of a sportscar great

The careers of Anthony Davidson and Takuma Sato overlapped at several junctures. The pair finished first (Sato) and second as Carlin team-mates in the 2001 British Formula 3 championship, then were reunited for 2003 when Sato arrived as a race driver at the BAR Formula 1 team where Davidson was…

Autosport

Georgia lawyer convicted in Jan. 6 case

WASHINGTON — A federal judge Monday found Georgia attorney William McCall Calhoun, Jr., guilty of a felony obstruction charge and four misdemeanors related to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.

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Manchester Evening News

The barrister who bought drugs from criminals he was representing

"Actions like his can tarnish the reputation of all those involved in the criminal justice system"

Evening Standard

Barrister pleads guilty after buying drugs from client he represented

A barrister has admitted he bought drugs from clients he was representing following an investigation by the Met Police.

The Independent UK

Barrister who represented high-profile figures admits buying drugs from clients

Star barrister Henry Hendron bought £1,000 of M-cat from an award winning BBC producer

The Independent UK

Barrister admits buying drugs from clients

Henry Hendron, 42, represented high-profile figures including former culture secretary Nadine Dorries.

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The Times of India

Allotment of land for lawyers: Heated exchange between CJI DY Chandrachud, SCBA president Vikas Singh

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange of words between Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Supreme Court Bar Association president Vikas Singh in a case related to allotment of a parcel of land for lawyers' chambers.

Bangkok Post

Love is all over town, and beyond!

Regardless of being single or “taken” (alien abductions included), the season of love is for everyone. Guru by Bangkok Post has compiled a list of celebrations in the city and beyond for St Valentine’s Day. Take your pick!

The Guardian - AU

Barristers’ email accounts accessed in homophobia investigation, says Victorian Bar Council

A notice purporting to be from council stating ‘white, male heterosexuals’ need not apply for a committee was posted in Melbourne law chambers

Reason

Idaho Supreme Court Rejects Proposed Attorney Speech Code

Resolution 21-01, modeled on the American Bar Association's proposed Rule 8.4(g), would allow lawyers to be punished for "engag[ing] in … harassment," defined as "in representing a client or operating or managing a law practice or in the course and scope of employment in a law practice, engag[ing] in conduct…

Autosport

Friday favourite: The F1 champion who taught his team-mate a lasting trick

Anthony Davidson only raced in the same team as Jenson Button once, on a fruitless afternoon in Sepang when both BAR-Honda drivers were halted early by engine failures. But in their long association both at the team, where Davidson was a loyal tester, and as karting rivals of many years…

Tribune News Service

Rudy Giuliani likely committed misconduct over 2020 election, DC Bar panel finds

Attorney disciplinary regulators recommended Rudy Giuliani be disbarred after a Washington, D.C., Bar committee announced a preliminary finding that he likely violated at least one attorney practice rule in pressing Donald Trump’s failed legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s 2020 win in Pennsylvania.

Bangkok Post

Thirst quenchers to get you into the holiday spirit

Three takeovers at The Bar at The House on Sathorn and new cocktails by Playroom.

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