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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Special Master Appointed to Oversee Troubled California Federal Women's Prison Amid Abuse Allegations"

A judge has ordered the appointment of a special master to oversee the troubled Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, following a history of rampant sexual abuse against inmates. The decision comes after a federal lawsuit filed by inmates and an advocacy group alleging ongoing sexual abuse and exploitation despite previous prosecutions. The judge's order reflects the Bureau of Prisons' failure to address the situation and the need for immediate change, as well as ongoing concerns about the prison's ability to manage with integrity and trust.

via The Associated Press|
#california#federal-prison#legalcriminal-justice
legal2 years ago

Opioid Special Master's 'Reply All' Mishap Leads to Call for Resignation

Lawyers for two pharmacy benefit managers are seeking to disqualify special master David R. Cohen in the opioid litigation case after he mistakenly sent a "reply all" email with private notes to himself. The email, which referred to the pharmacy benefit managers as "PBMs" and plaintiffs as "Ps," raised concerns about Cohen's impartiality. Cohen defended himself, stating that the comments were in response to assertions made by the pharmacy benefit managers and that he would still allow the addition of third parties. The incident highlights the importance of exercising caution when responding to emails and the potential consequences of email mishaps in legal proceedings.

via Above the Law|
#disqualification#email-mishap#impartiality
legal2 years ago

"Judge authorizes special master for Dominion-Fox News trial"

A judge has authorized a special master to investigate potential "discovery issues" in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News over false election claims. The investigation will determine whether Fox News and Fox Corp complied with their discovery obligations. The trial has begun with a jury of six women and six men, with six alternates, being seated. The judge has warned jurors not to discuss the case with anyone and not to do any independent research. The trial is expected to last six weeks.

via ABC News|
#defamation-lawsuit#dominion-voting-systems#fox-news
law2 years ago

Fox lawyers reprimanded by judge for lack of evidence in libel case.

The judge overseeing the $1.6 billion defamation case filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News and its parent company admonished Fox's attorneys for potentially withholding evidence and is considering ordering an independent review by a special master that could lead to sanctions. The judge expressed anger and frustration during a pretrial hearing after learning that Fox only recently turned over recordings of Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo talking with two lawyers for then-President Donald Trump, Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani. The judge is also likely to ask a special master to investigate how Fox attorneys handled the issue of Rupert Murdoch's role at Fox News.

via The Associated Press|
#defamation-case#dominion-voting-systems#evidence-withholding
law2 years ago

Fox News Lawyers Face Sanctions for Withholding Evidence in Libel Case.

The judge overseeing Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation case against Fox News has expressed anger and frustration at the network's attorneys for potentially withholding evidence and is considering ordering an independent review by a special master that could lead to sanctions. The judge's admonishment came after Fox only recently turned over recordings of Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo talking with two lawyers for then-President Donald Trump, Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani, and after the disclosure that Fox lawyers had withheld critical information about the role company founder Rupert Murdoch played at Fox News. The trial is scheduled to start Thursday with jury selection.

via The Hill|
#defamation#dominion-voting-systems#evidence
law2 years ago

Judge scolds Fox News and Rupert Murdoch over withheld evidence and dual roles.

The judge overseeing Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News plans to appoint a special master to investigate whether the network lied to the court to withhold key evidence. The move comes after Fox's attorneys were accused of making misrepresentations to the court. The special master will investigate what sanctions might be appropriate against Fox, including potentially instructing jurors in the case that Fox inappropriately blocked Dominion from obtaining key evidence. Fox denies wrongdoing and says it properly disclosed Murdoch's roles in its public financial filings.

via CNN|
#defamation-lawsuit#discovery-process#dominion-voting-systems