Lawyer in Polanski Documentary Now Says He Lied
A retired deputy district attorney who triggered claims of corruption by saying he had coached a judge in Roman Polanski’s case now says he made it all up.
September 30, 2009
Ohio’s Committee of 10 hires a lawyer
OHIO — The Committee of 10 has hired a lawyer in its efforts to deal with Ohio High School’s administration and board.
Garrido: Jaycee was denied lawyer at interviews
Phillip Garrido has contacted a Sacramento television station to express concerns about the legal rights of the woman he is charged with kidnapping 18 years ago, raping and hiding in the backyard of his home.
Lawyer seeks new trial after judge reports juror misconduct
The lawyer for an East Naples woman who lost a lawsuit that claimed doctors’ negligence caused her to become paralyzed is asking for a new trial based on juror misconduct. The motion filed by Nancy La Vista of West Palm Beach, who represented Sheila Matthews, 59, also seeks disclosure of a juror who admitted researching the case, including reading the Naples Daily News, which reported Naples
Robbery Suspect Pretends To Be Lawyer, Flees Court
It's a page right out of the popular Leonardo DiCaprio movie "Catch Me If You Can." A man accused of numerous robberies in New York City quietly walked out of the Manhattan Supreme Court where he was expected to be on trial Wednesday morning, and police say he did it simply by pretending to be a lawyer.
