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"Trump Georgia Case: The Ongoing Legal Battle with DA Fani Willis"
legal1 year ago

"Trump Georgia Case: The Ongoing Legal Battle with DA Fani Willis"

Georgia DA Fani Willis faces potential challenges to her law license and ethics complaints following a judge's scathing ruling that raised questions about her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. While experts believe disbarment is unlikely based on existing evidence, Willis may still have to navigate state bar and other regulatory challenges. Despite the ruling, she can continue prosecuting the case against former President Donald Trump and co-defendants, who are accused of conspiring to steal the 2020 presidential election. Willis also faces a primary election in May and potential investigations from other authorities in Georgia.

Panel Recommends Disbarring Giuliani for False Election Fraud Claims
politics2 years ago

Panel Recommends Disbarring Giuliani for False Election Fraud Claims

A legal ethics committee in Washington has recommended that Rudolph W. Giuliani, former lawyer for Donald J. Trump, be disbarred for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The committee stated that Giuliani's actions had undermined the integrity of the election, destabilized democracy, and caused lasting damage. While acknowledging his past accomplishments, the panel emphasized that his misconduct in this case was unparalleled and called for the revocation of his law license in Washington, D.C. Giuliani's license has already been suspended in New York.

Prominent attorney Lin Wood surrenders law license after challenging Trump's election defeat
us2 years ago

Prominent attorney Lin Wood surrenders law license after challenging Trump's election defeat

Attorney Lin Wood, known for challenging Donald Trump's 2020 election loss, has decided to retire from practicing law instead of facing possible disbarment. Wood requested that his law license be retired in Georgia due to pending disciplinary proceedings against him. He is prohibited from practicing law and cannot reapply for admission. Wood's legal challenges to overturn the election results were rejected by courts across the country. Other attorneys involved in similar efforts, such as John Eastman, also face disciplinary charges.

politics2 years ago

"Attorney Challenging Trump's Loss Surrenders Law License Amidst State Disciplinary Considerations"

Attorney Lin Wood, known for filing legal challenges to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss, has decided to retire from practicing law instead of facing possible disbarment. Wood requested the retirement of his law license in Georgia due to pending disciplinary proceedings against him. Multiple states have considered disciplining Wood for promoting false claims about Trump's victory. Wood, who moved to South Carolina and purchased three former plantations, has faced investigations and lawsuits related to his election challenges. Other attorneys involved in efforts to overturn the election have also faced disciplinary actions.

politics2 years ago

Trump election lawyer Lin Wood retires and surrenders law license amid disciplinary actions

Attorney Lin Wood, known for filing legal challenges to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss, has decided to retire from practicing law instead of facing possible disbarment. Wood requested the retirement of his law license in Georgia due to pending disciplinary proceedings against him. Multiple states have considered disciplining Wood for promoting false claims about Trump's victory. The State Bar of Georgia confirmed that it had dismissed its complaints against Wood, achieving his inability to practice law. Wood's efforts to challenge the election results were rejected by courts across the country.

Former councilman's law license suspended after crack pipe incident.
crime2 years ago

Former councilman's law license suspended after crack pipe incident.

The Rhode Island Supreme Court has suspended the law license of former Cranston councilman Matthew Reilly, who was arrested on drug charges after being found passed out in his car with a crack pipe and a lighter. Reilly resigned from the Cranston City Council and stepped down as chairman of his local GOP. He is also a lawyer, and a special master has been appointed to help his clients in the meantime.