Gang convictions challenged; defense says prosecutors didn't disclose two witnesses' positive drug tests

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Government successes in ridding Chicago of the El Rukns gang have been overshadowed by allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. Defense attorneys have charged that prosecutors concealed evidence that could place their case in jeopardy, namely that two state's witnesses had positive drug tests while in custody. Prosecutors respond that they did not know of the drug test results and were in any case not obliged to disclose them to the defense.

Cases, Investigations, Misconduct in office, Gangs

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Weathering media blitzes; ABA assembles mentors to advise key players in high-profile cases

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The ABA has instituted the High Profile Mentor Team to help with problems lawyers and judges encounter in highly publicized cases. Federal district judge William M. Hoeveler will be the chair. Other judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers and representatives of the media will be the other members. The team may offer to serve in situations in which it might be useful.

United States, Innovations, Attorneys, Lawyers, Training, Mentors, Mentoring

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Weathering the fallout; N.J. prosecutors adjust to court decision barring defense work

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The New Jersey decision of State v. Clark barring prosecution and criminal defense work by the same lawyer barring work as a prosecutor or defense lawyer for the same party in one New Jersey county is discussed.

New Jersey, Laws, regulations and rules, Prevention, Conflict of interests (Attorneys), Conflicts of interest (Lawyers), Defense (Criminal procedure)

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