By: Devona Walker theloop21.com Young urban violence is not something many want to talk about. Black folks have grown tired of having our communities pigeonholed as violent. And in America at large, violent crime continues to decline. So, … [Read more...]
Taunton Rape Trail — Will Jury Believe a Victim-Witness with Developmental Disability?
Although judges and juries are instructed to ignore press and spectators, it is important for them to notice that there is interest in this case beyond the families involved, and that their verdict is important and will be reported. Our … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly announces the “Top Ten Lawyers of 2008”
Here is the story, with photos. How many of these attorneys, and their ground breaking, law making cases had you heard of? http://www.masslawyersweekly.c... I am most familiar with Claudia Bolgen and Margaret Winchester's case, In Re … [Read more...]
Many justice-related foundations closing due to the Madoff Ponzi scheme
Just when you thought the news could not get worse, it turns out that foundations and groups who acted as watch dogs for justice also had their funds managed by Bernie Made-off* with the money: Robert Crane, president of the New York-based … [Read more...]