Amanda Knox-witch trial?

In an appeals court in Italy, prosecutors asked the jury in their closing argument to keep in mind the victim and to imagine themselves in the shoes of her mother. Apparently, that’s more important than any evidence against Amanda Knox. Let’s just convict anyone to get some measure of justice for the victim. It doesn’t [...]

Is Governor Spitzer’s Sex Crime an Abuse of Office?

Soon to be former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer has been compared several times on TV news to James “Jim” McGreevey, the former governor of New Jersey.  However, this is not a good analogy. It is generally reported that Jim McGreevey left office three months after admitting that he had had an extramarital affair with [...]

Why Did Roger Clemens Testify?

I was watching CNN yesterday waiting to see Roger Clemens testify. I was stunned when Committee Chairman Henry Waxman stated in his opening statement that he intended to conclude the hearings without the testimony of Roger Clemens. Chairman Waxman said that he agreed to continue the hearings only because Roger Clemens’ lawyers begged for him [...]

Barry Bonds Indictment – How to Defend?

Ryan Smith, a sports attorney and host at BET TV, said on CNN today that the indictment of Barry Bonds seemed to have come out of left field. He said that he was surprised because it has been two years since the investigation started. It is not uncommon for FBI investigations to take two or [...]

Charge OJ with kidnapping. Good idea?

Prosecutors charged OJ with kidnapping after his arrest for an alleged sports memorabilia heist in Las Vegas. Today, at a preliminary hearing, a judge ruled that prosecutors presented sufficient evidence for OJ to stand trial on all charges including kidnapping. How are prosecutors able to charge OJ with kidnapping when he tried to recover his [...]