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Upgraded charges against Derek Chauvin may make convictions more likely, lawyer says www.today.com/video/upgraded-charges-against-derek-chauvin-may-make-convictions-more-likely-lawye... via @TODAYshow
Upgraded charges against Derek Chauvin may make convictions more likely, lawyer says
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NBC News legal analyst Danny Cevallos tells TODAY the upgrading of charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin from third-degree to second-degree murder may actually make it easier...1 month ago
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Defense lawyers rail about unfair prosecutions. Flynn's case shows why.
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Analysis: It's rare to get a behind-the-scenes look at how federal investigators do their jobs.2 months ago
Jury in Harvey Weinstein trial deadlocked on 2 of 5 counts
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Jury in Harvey Weinstein trial deadlocked on 2 of 5 counts
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After four days of deliberations, jurors in the Harvey Weinstein trial say they are deadlocked on two of the most serious charges against the disgraced movie mogul. The judge has asked them to continu...4 months ago
Michael Avenatti guilty on all counts in Nike extortion case. A lawyer can demand money to settle a claim—not to prevent release of damaging information. www.nbcnews.com/now/video/michael-avenatti-guilty-on-all-counts-in-nike-extortion-case-78798405831
Michael Avenatti guilty on all counts in Nike extortion case
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Attorney Michael Avenatti has been found guilty on all counts of trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos reports.5 months ago
Trump administration targets New Yorkers over new state law limiting information release by DMV.
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Does President Trump’s impeachment trial set a precedent?
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Does President Trump’s impeachment trial set a precedent?
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Legal experts weigh in on Trump’s impeachment trial after the Senate votes to acquit.5 months ago
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Trump’s defense says there is no way to tell if political actions are corrupt
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White House defense council Patrick Philbin argued that There is no way to tell if political actions are corrupt because the public cannot get into someone’s head to tell. NBC News legal analyst Dan...5 months ago
Rudy Giuliani has expressed interest in being both lawyer and witness at Senate trial. The rules of ethics generally prohibit lawyer-potential witnesses. But...it's sort of happened before in presidential impeachments. www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/potential-witness-giuliani-could-still-join-trump-s-defense-tea...
A potential witness, Giuliani could still join Trump's defense team. It's happened before.
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Analysis: Legal ethics rules for the courtroom address the issue of conflicts of interest.6 months ago
Chief Justice Roberts takes central role (but not necessarily a powerful one) at Trump’s impeachment trial www.nbcnews.com/now/video/chief-justice-roberts-takes-central-role-at-trump-s-impeachment-trial-7... @NBCNewsNow
Chief Justice Roberts takes central role at Trump’s impeachment trial
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Chief Justice John Roberts will be front and center when President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial kicks off. He is only the third chief justice in U.S. history to preside over a presidential impea...6 months ago
New Virgin Islands AG civil suit against Epstein estate alleges human trafficking, abuse on private islands www.nbcnews.com/now/video/new-civil-suit-against-epstein-estate-alleges-human-trafficking-abuse-o... @NBCNewsNow
New civil suit against Epstein estate alleges human trafficking, abuse on private islands
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A new lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate claims he abused young girls on his two private islands in the Caribbean over nearly two decades.6 months ago
Picking a jury in high profile cases www.nbcnews.com/now/video/picking-a-jury-in-high-profile-cases-76910149999 via @NBCNewsNow
Picking a jury in high profile cases
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NBC News’ legal analyst Danny Cevallos explains why the jury selection process for high profile sex crimes cases like the Harvey Weinstein case can be difficult.6 months ago
House votes to send impeachment articles to Senate www.nbcnews.com/now/video/house-votes-to-send-impeachment-articles-to-senate-76828741978
House votes to send impeachment articles to Senate
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The House has approved the seven impeachment managers to prosecute the case against President Trump and is now sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate.6 months ago
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Lawyers for sex abuse victims use novel approach to sue Boy Scouts of America
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The move is designed to take advantage of the two-year legal window that opened in Washington D.C. last May which temporarily eliminates the statute of limitations for victims who were abused as minor...6 months ago