Republicans sweep 3 major state offices in Louisiana election: BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republicans swept three runoff races for powerful statewide offices in ...
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-politics/4317062-republicans-sweep-3-major-state-offices-in-louisiana-election/
In Mexico, Surveillance Orders That Read Like a Political Power List: The Mexico City attorney general’s office ordered the phone records of politicians and ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/09/world/americas/mexico-surveillance-attorney-general.html
Tennessee attorney general sues federal government for withholding funds amid abortion ban
pbs.org/newshour/politics/tennessee-attorney-general-sues-federal-government-for-withholding-funds-amid-abortion-ban
Nebraska pool company left people with ugly pits in backyards: lawsuit: Premier Pools and Spas charged people up to $133,000 for pools, and tried to illegally ...
insider.com/nebraska-pool-company-left-ugly-pits-in-backyards-lawsuit-2023-11
Democratic Reps. Jeff Jackson, John Sarbanes Retire From Congress After Speaker Drama
thedailybeast.com/democratic-reps-jeff-jackson-john-sarbanes-retire-from-congress-after-speaker-drama
DC leader leaves law firm Perkins Coie for Morrison & Foerster: U.S. law firm Morrison & Foerster on Tuesday said it has hired the leader of Perkins Coie's ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/dc-leader-leaves-law-firm-perkins-coie-morrison-foerster-2023-10-24/
Pakistani Judge removed from post after admonishing defence secretary for not complying with court order
deccanherald.com/world/pakistani-judge-removed-from-post-after-admonishing-defence-secretary-for-not-complying-with-court-order-2776917
Early voting polls to be closed Friday for Veterans Day, but open again Saturday: Early voting is underway for state and local elections, but voters should take ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/early-voting-polls-to-be-closed-friday-for-veterans-day/article_a2311a1c-7e69-11ee-a0c7-6308ffb59aef.html
See who’s running for NC governor, lt. gov., attorney general and other statewide seats
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article281404888.html
Vaughn Palmer: B.C. NDP runs for cover over questions about group's drug-dealing: Vaughn Palmer: And investigation is needed into what the government knew about ...
vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-bc-ndp-runs-for-cover-over-questions-about-groups-drug-dealing
Sanford says Attorney General’s reference to her as a 'drumstick' is racist, abusive and discriminatory, won't rest until his resignation - ...
dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/sanford-says-attorney-generals-reference-to-her-as-a-drumstick-is-racist-abusive-and-discriminatory-therefore-she-wont-rest-until-his-resignation/
Klan War: how Ulysses S Grant took the fight to the extreme right: Historian Fergus Bordewich salutes the civil war general turned 18th president for his attempt ...
theguardian.com/books/2023/oct/08/klan-war-ulysses-s-grant-book-fergus-bordewich
CCJ Academy Biennial Conference results in historic declaration to reform regional legal system - Dominica News Online
dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/ccj-academy-biennial-conference-results-in-historic-declaration-to-reform-regional-legal-system/
Minnesota AG Opens Investigation Into Contract-for-Deed Real Estate Practices: Following a ProPublica and Sahan Journal report, authorities are examining ...
propublica.org/article/minnesota-attorney-general-investigation-contract-for-deed-real-estate
North Carolina’s attorney general race could be the most interesting in the country | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article281005483.html
KY Supreme Court strikes down new law giving attorney general right to change venue
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article281045773.html
Jeff Jackson, a target of GOP maps, announces bid for NC attorney general: Republicans drew Democratic congressman Jeff Jackson out of his congressional district ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article280959918.html
Candidates in KY’s attorney general election speak on scams, partisanship, opioid crisis
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article279769579.html
You’ve turned country into hell, HC tells prosecution: The High Court of Bangladesh has strongly condemned the prosecution for making the country into a hell ...
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PARLIAMENT | The special task force conducting a comparative analysis of nine countries on the separation of powers between the attorney-general and public ... Show more
COMMENTARY: A calculated statement, a hollow apology - Dominica News Online: Following the election of Mrs Sylvanie Burton as President Elect in the House of ...
dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/commentary-a-calculated-statement-a-hollow-apology/
Abuja Robbery Victim: Senate demands investigation, summons IGP, ministers: The Senate also condemned the Maitama General Hospital, Abuja for refusing to treat ...
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The Kuala Lumpur High Court on Monday (Oct 2) has ordered the originating summons (OS) filed by former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas over the ... Show more
PM Skerrit defends attorney general's comments - Dominica News Online: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has defended recent statements made by Attorney ...
dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/pm-skerrit-defends-attorney-generals-comments/
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has directed former attorney-general Tommy Thomas’ lawsuit to be heard as a defamation action ... Show more
OAS warns of constitutional 'violations' in Guatemala following election: The Organization of American States (OAS) said on Friday that Guatemala's attorney ...
reuters.com/world/americas/oas-warns-constitutional-violations-guatemala-following-election-2023-09-30/
Quick Glance: OAS warns of constitutional violations in Guatemala after elections
- The Organization of American States (OAS) condemns the recent actions of the attorney general against the electoral authorities as an 'intolerable violation' of the constitution.
- International protests followed raids on the party's headquarters and the electoral authority office.
- The OAS states that the attorney general's behavior violates democratic standards and disregards the numerous calls from the international community.
- The United States urged Guatemalan authorities to stop their 'intimidation efforts' targeting election officials and party members in power.
Son of Colombia's president to face trial over money laundering -attorney general's office
reuters.com/world/americas/son-colombias-president-face-trial-over-money-laundering-attorney-generals-2023-09-26/
Libya says Derna mayor, other officials detained after flood: The mayor of Libya's eastern city of Derna was detained along with other officials on suspicion of ...
reuters.com/world/africa/libya-says-derna-mayor-other-officials-detained-after-flood-2023-09-25/
Lawyer for AG tells top court that she lacks authority to order PM’s recusal: * * *
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/lawyer-for-ag-tells-top-court-that-she-lacks-authority-to-order-pms-recusal/
Former Columbus Zoo Executives Indicted in $2 Million Fraud Scheme: The three former zoo officials “extorted, conspired, bribed and stole” for personal gain ...
nytimes.com/2023/09/19/us/columbus-zoo-executives-indicted.html
The Dominica Nurses Association calls for apology from Attorney General - Dominica News Online
dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/the-dominica-nurses-association-calls-for-apology-from-attorney-general/
The stories of abuse were only just coming to light in April 2019 when Denise George was appointed attorney-general of the islands ... Show more
Philly Democratic representative to announce candidacy for attorney general: He will be the fifth individual, and fourth Democrat, to enter the 2024 primary.
pennlive.com/elections/2023/09/philadelphia-democrat-to-announce-candidacy-for-attorney-general.html
In this special report, @rosiekinchen meets Denise George, a former attorney-general of the US Virgin Islands and the lawyer who exposed the full horror of Jeffrey ... Show more
Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘hell’ island — and the woman who exposed its secrets: For four years Denise George, a 64-year-old lawyer in the US Virgin Islands ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/jeffrey-epstein-island-little-st-james-us-virgin-islands-7775nq58j
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U.S. Virgin Islands cozied up to Jeffrey Epstein. Now they’re profiting from his sex crimes
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EXCLUSIVE: Auditor-General’s office spotlights irregular payments to officials at law reform commission
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Indiana attorney general sues hospital over 10-year-old rape victim’s abortion: Todd Rokita claims Indiana University Health wrongly said doctor had not violated ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/18/indiana-attorney-general-rokita-rape-abortion-lawsuit-iu
Quick Glance: Indiana sues hospital system for supporting doctor who performed abortion on 10-year-old Ohio girl
- In July 2022, Indiana OB-GYN Caitlin Bernard, employed by IU Health, gained national attention for providing abortion services to a 10-year-old girl from Ohio who had been raped.
- This story drew criticism from conservatives, including Rokita, who accused Bernard of violating Indiana's patient privacy and mandatory reporting laws.
- The board ultimately found that Bernard violated privacy laws and imposed a reprimand and a $3,000 fine on her.
- Throughout this conflict, IU Health maintained that Bernard complied with Indiana's abortion reporting laws and later expressed disagreement with the licensing board's decision.
Judges say they can only consider reasonableness law, not entire judicial overhaul
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California judge puts school district’s policy of outing transgender students to parents on hold
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article279024964.html
John Kezdy, lead singer of the Effigies and longtime prosecutor, dies after bicycle crash
chicagotribune.com/news/obituaries/ct-john-kezdy-obituary-20230828-zuoyzz4meresxh7ffubb2dxzci-story.html
“Anansi’s Gold” examines one of the world’s biggest con artists: A riveting new book pieces together how a swindler with a low profile duped so many high-flyers
economist.com/culture/2023/08/23/anansis-gold-examines-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-con-artists
Quick Glance: Anansi's Gold: The Story of the World's Greatest Con Artist
- John Ackah Blay-Miezah is not a well-known name outside of his native Ghana.
- Blay-Miezah is a contender for the title of the world's greatest con artist.
- His story unfolds after the ousting of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first post-independence leader, by a military coup in 1966.
- He traveled around America, Europe, and Asia, always staying in luxurious hotels at someone else's expense, while peddling the story that he had been appointed custodian of Nkrumah's gold trust fund.
First Thing: ‘Defining moment’ as auto workers strike after talks fail with car giants
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/15/first-thing-defining-moment-as-auto-workers-strike-after-talks-fail-with-car-giants
Politicians to Shein: Not So Fast on U.S. Expansion: A group of state attorneys general urged the S.E.C. to make the fast fashion company prove it doesn’t use ...
nytimes.com/2023/08/29/business/politicians-sec-shein-letter-ipo.html
Solicitor-general Ahmad Terrirudin appointed new AG: Agong has approved his appointment.
malaysiakini.com/news/677678
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Sequel to constitutional showdown pits government against court on PM recusal law
timesofisrael.com/sequel-to-constitutional-showdown-pits-government-against-court-on-pm-recusal-law/
Rightwing activist Leonard Leo under investigation in Washington DC: Scope of investigation by district’s attorney general into man behind efforts to install ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/24/leonard-leo-investigation-washington-dc
Najib Abdul Razak has been allowed to attend court next week for his appeal hearing pertaining to his RM1.9 million lawsuit against former attorney-general ... Show more
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has denied leave for five groups to proceed with judicial review to compel the attorney-general (AG) and inspector-general of ... Show more
Five groups fail in court bid to get Muslim preacher prosecuted: Uploaded portion of Syakir's speech was edited from original content - judge.
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Keetshabe Rules Out Political Ambition: “I can never be a politician “ – Former Attorney General Abraham Keetshabe GAZETTE REPORTER Former Attorney General (AG) ...
thegazette.news/news/keetshabe-rules-out-political-ambition/
Suspect in killing of Ecuador candidate Villavicencio dead-attorney general's office
reuters.com/world/americas/suspect-killing-ecuador-candidate-villavicencio-dead-attorney-generals-office-2023-08-10/
Quick Glance: Presidential candidate assassinated at campaign event in Ecuador
- Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed by an unidentified gunman at a political rally in Quito, according to President Guillermo Lasso.
- Videos circulating on social media show the candidate leaving the event surrounded by security guards.
- The 59-year-old politician was the candidate for the Build Ecuador Movement.
- He was one of eight presidential candidates for the late August election and one of the most vocal critics of corruption, particularly during the tenure of former President Rafael Correa from 2007 to 2017.
Attorney general’s office approves possible ballot question to end MCAS graduation requirement
bostonglobe.com/2023/09/06/metro/attorney-generals-office-gives-nod-pursue-ballot-question-end-mcas-graduation-requirement/
Ex-Michigan GOP attorney general nominee charged with voting machine tampering - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/08/01/michigan-republican-attorney-general-nominee-charged-voting-breach/5551690924308/
Quick Glance: Michigan Trump Associate Charged with Election Breach
- Matt DePerno, a key figure in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, has been charged with four felony counts.
- He lost his race for Michigan attorney general in 2022.
- His false claims about election fraud were rejected as idiotic and untrue by top Republicans and former Attorney General William P. Barr.
- Despite Trump's endorsement, he lost the attorney general's race by eight percentage points.
Thelma Aldana, former Guatemalan prosecutor exiled in the US: ‘The best thing about Washington is falling asleep on the subway’
english.elpais.com/international/2023-09-21/thelma-aldana-former-guatemalan-prosecutor-exiled-in-the-us-the-best-thing-about-washington-is-falling-asleep-on-the-subway.html
Ex-govt official in Ebonyi to face prosecution for alleged corruption – Official: “The panel from the office auditor-general of the state, indicted him for ...
premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/627364-ex-govt-official-in-ebonyi-to-face-prosecution-for-alleged-corruption-official.html
Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry: The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro ...
nytimes.com/2023/07/29/world/americas/colombia-gustavo-petro-son-arrested.html
Quick Glance: Colombian President Petro's Son Arrested in Money Laundering Probe
- Nicolas Petro, son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has been arrested for money laundering and illicit enrichment.
- Nicolas' ex-wife Daysuris del Carmen Vasquez was also arrested on money laundering and personal data violation accusations.
- The attorney general's office will request that the younger Petro and Vasquez be held in custody on the charges.
Barbados names new Solicitor General: Attorney-at-law Anika Jackson is Barbados’ new Solicitor General. Jackson was appointed on promotion to the post of ...
nationnews.com/2023/09/20/barbados-names-new-solicitor-general/
Quebec court says it can hear challenge to governor general's lack of French: The Quebec Superior Court has ruled that it can hear a challenge to the appointment ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/quebec-court-says-it-can-hear-challenge-to-governor-general-s-lack-of-french-1.6512163
PM paid stamp duty based on $1.68m valuation of townhouse not $1.2m price - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2023/08/20/pm-paid-stamp-duty-based-on-1-68m-valuation-of-townhouse-not-1-2m-price/
Attorney general in settlement negotiations with Mass. GOP: Andrea Campbell‘s office is negotiating a potential settlement with the Mass. Republican Party ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/09/08/metro/attorney-general-in-settlement-negotiations/
Brazil Moves to Allow Amazon Oil Drilling, Marring Lula’s Summit: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government is moving toward allowing Brazil’s state-run ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-09/brazil-moves-to-allow-amazon-oil-drilling-marring-lula-s-summit
Quick Glance: Amazon nations form alliance to protect rainforest at summit
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela sign declaration to safeguard the Amazon.
- Eight South American countries launch an alliance to protect the Amazon, pledging at a summit in Brazil to prevent the world's largest rainforest from reaching a point of no return.
- Leaders from South American nations also call on developed countries to do more to stop the massive destruction of the world's largest rainforest, acknowledging that the crisis is caused by many and cannot be solved by a few.
- Instead, countries will pursue their own deforestation goals.
Parties tap bigwigs to lead presidential campaign teams: Political parties have started putting together teams to help their presumptive presidential candidates ...
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2023/09/15/parties-tap-bigwigs-to-lead-presidential-campaign-teams.html
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Ruby Franke case: Jodi Hildebrandt suffers “life-threatening” medical issue in jail, court documents say
sltrib.com/news/2023/09/09/ruby-franke-case-jodi-hildebrandt/
Brave Daniel Cameron joins righteous fight against out-of-control Black privilege
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Hawaii's attorney general to examine wildfire response: Hawaii's top prosecutor said the review will look at 'decisions that were made before and during the ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-12/hawaiis-attorney-general-opens-probe-into-wildfire-response
Michigan Charges 16 in False Elector Scheme to Overturn Trump’s 2020 Loss: Among those facing felony charges was Meshawn Maddock, a Trump ally and a former ...
nytimes.com/2023/07/18/us/politics/michigan-attorney-general-charges-false-electors.html
Quick Glance: 16 Fake Electors in Michigan Charged with Election Law Violation and Forgery
- Michigan's Attorney General, Dana Nessel, filed charges on Tuesday against 16 Republicans who acted as false electors for Donald Trump.
- They are facing eight criminal charges, including forgery and conspiracy to violate election laws.
- In seven battleground states, including Michigan, supporters of Trump signed false certificates falsely claiming he won those states.
- Investigations are underway in some other states that submitted fake electors, but not in all states.
Hunter Biden: Special counsel to investigate business dealings: Hunter Biden’s business dealings will be investigated by a special counsel ...
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Legal fraternity weighs in on presentation of electoral reform at meeting - Dominica News Online
dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/legal-fraternity-weighs-in-on-presentation-of-electoral-reform-at-meeting/
Wyatts Towing committed no violations when it towed Colorado state senator’s car, PUC finds
denverpost.com/2023/09/11/wyatts-towing-julie-gonzales-public-utilities-commission/
Ahmad Terrirudin logs in as new AG: PUTRAJAYA: New Attorney General Datuk Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh says he is committed to fulfilling the trust given to him ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/09/07/ahmad-terrirudin-logs-in-as-new-ag
Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh officially began his duties as attorney-general today, and he is committed to fulfilling the trust given to him to the best of his ... Show more
EDITORIAL: Help AG Weiser teach children about death: Coloradans have an attorney general who fancies himself “The People’s Lawyer.” That requires him to protect ...
gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-help-ag-weiser-teach-children-about-death/article_98e2cde8-4d09-11ee-9f6f-1f8a97ed0742.html
#BangkokPost : Former national police chief Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang and Nate Naksuk, a former deputy attorney-general, did mishandle the infamous 2012 hit-and-run ... Show more
Michigan Prosecutors Charge 2 Trump Allies for Tampering with Voting Machines in 2020
democracynow.org/2023/8/2/headlines/michigan_prosecutors_charge_2_trump_allies_for_tampering_with_voting_machines_in_2020
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