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Clifford Jones spent three decades in prison for rape and murder, crimes he knew he did not commit. So even as his yearslong effort to clear his name advanced through New York’s courts, he feared the criminal justice system would fail him again. But he drew confidence from his lawyer, Breon S. Peace. “I would always watch Breon — he’s cool, like James Bond,” Mr. Jones said. A partner at an el...

Officers at the Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue training (WBOY image) PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. – Law enforcement officers and animal control officers from throughout the state are learning how to handle abused and neglected horses. Valley Ridge Farm hosted the Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue for an annual clinic in Preston County on Thursday. The credited course teaches officers how to handle ho...

A protester at the front line marches for abortion justice in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2021. Rallies took place across the country in response to the Texas Heartbeat Act, which places a ban on providing abortion services in Texas after six weeks gestation. The march began in Pershing Square and ended at the steps of City Hall with thousands in attendance. Thousands gathered in...

Police tape roping off Ulster St. on Tipperary Hill where there was a deadly officer-involved shooting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 (Photo: CNY Central). SYRACUSE N.Y. — The shooting and killing of Allison Lakie by a Syracuse police officer on Tipperary Hill on Wednesday morning is the focus of an investigation by the New York State Attorney General. The incident that led to Lakie’s death w...

Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Head of Reference, Instruction, and Engagement at Roger Williams University School of Law, introduces a new book that guides law school faculty on how to teach diversity and equity in their first-year courses and invites those who are interested to join the conversation... In April, a book I co-edited on the topic of how to integrate diversity, equity, and social justice...

California law first in the country to prohibit act of 'Stealthing' —Alaska should take note  Anchorage Press

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to new data from the National Association for Law Placement, what percentage of Black graduates of the law school class of 2020 were employed in bar passage-required jobs? Hint: Compare that with the percentage of White/Caucasian graduates in bar passage-required jobs at 78.0%. See the answer on the next page.

Whether you are a small or large law firm, you need to be producing content to support your online presence. The legal industry is one of the most competitive markets, and if you aren’t seen as an authority online, you might get lost in the crowd. But figuring out where to start and which marketing efforts to put your time and money into can be challenging. Here are some tips for how your law...

SABETHA, Kan. (AP) — A 38-year-old man was shot and critically injured by law enforcement officers after he fired nails at them from a nail gun, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said. The shooting happened Wednesday night in the northeast Kansas town of Sabetha after Sabetha police and Nemaha County Sheriff's officers responded to a call about a possibly suicidal individual. While officers ...

Minnesota State Capitol building. (Getty Images) Law enforcement leaders had some choice words for recent prosecutors’ policies at a state senate hearing Thursday. “Absurd,” “a slap in the face,” “a mistake,” “frustrating” — to name a few. The informational hearing on violent crime in Minnesota was held by the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee and the Senate Transportation Committe...