Judge Mocks Attorneys with Court-Ordered Kindergarten Party

Posted by John Farrier in Crime & Law, Society & Culture on September 4, 2011 at 8:04 pm

US District Judge Sam Sparks was utterly disgusted by the behavior of attorneys for both sides on a case, and so issued a formal order compelling them to attend a “kindergarten party.” More likely, though, it was a stern lecture on professional courtesy and decorum. The attorneys responded by resolving their dispute, and the party was cancelled.

Court Document and News Article -via Lowering the Bar | Note: image edited for space

 
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20 “Trials of the Century” of the 20th Century

Posted by Queuebot in Crime & Law on February 5, 2009 at 6:17 pm

A look back at the most interesting court cases of the last 100 years.

During the 20th century, a so-called “trial of the century” occurred every few years, fueled by media sensationalism and a public thirst for juicy gossip, celebrity lifestyles or good old-fashioned revenge. Here are 20 trials that have, at one time or another, been deemed the indisputable “trial of the (20th) century.”

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