Monday, August 19, 2013

Egypt's ex-president Mubarak may be freed soon

Egypt's ex-president Mubarak may be freed soon

Sanitising the judiciary | BusinessDay

Sanitising the judiciary | BusinessDay

FDIC and CFPB Collaborate to Develop a Tool for Older Adults to Prevent Financial Exploitation > Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

FDIC and CFPB Collaborate to Develop a Tool for Older Adults to Prevent Financial Exploitation > Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Elder financial exploitation compliance issue matures - ABA Banking Journal

Elder financial exploitation compliance issue matures - ABA Banking Journal

Detention of Snowden journalist’s partner an ‘abuse’ - UK News | Online Newspaper | The Irish Times - Mon, Aug 19, 2013

Detention of Snowden journalist’s partner an ‘abuse’ - UK News | Online Newspaper | The Irish Times - Mon, Aug 19, 2013

William Bulger, Boston mobster’s brother and longtime politician, absent throughout trial - Washington Post

William Bulger, Boston mobster’s brother and longtime politician, absent throughout trial - Washington Post

Shock felt as judge, official are indicted - The Herald Dispatch

Shock felt as judge, official are indicted - The Herald Dispatch
Federal prosecutors indicted Mingo County Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury on two counts of conspiracy Thursday

DownWithTyranny!: The FISA court, our supposed guardian against abuse of national-security surveillance, sez "Who, us?"

DownWithTyranny!: The FISA court, our supposed guardian against abuse of national-security surveillance, sez "Who, us?"

Jury duty in trial of Boston mob boss Bulger a mix of tension, boredom and fear - The Washington Post

Jury duty in trial of Boston mob boss Bulger a mix of tension, boredom and fear - The Washington Post

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Disbarred attorney charged with defrauding clients

Disbarred attorney charged with defrauding clients
If convicted, Diven faces up to 15 years in state prison.

KABB Fox San Antonio :: Top Stories - Lawyer Says Police Misquoted Teen Arrested for Facebook Threat

KABB Fox San Antonio :: Top Stories - Lawyer Says Police Misquoted Teen Arrested for Facebook Threat
Carter was jailed for nearly five months after posting on Facebook that he wanted to shoot up a kindergarten. 

'Whitey' Bulger Juror Janet Uhlar: Corruption 'Sickening' » The Epoch Times

'Whitey' Bulger Juror Janet Uhlar: Corruption 'Sickening' » The Epoch Times
“It was just pretty sickening to sit there and hear some of the testimony and the corruption with government and that—at one point, I think one of the prosecuting attorneys talking about money laundering.

Outlawing corruption - Indian Express

Outlawing corruption - Indian Express

In corruption case, jury acquits ex-DA Villalobos' former law partner - The Monitor: Local News

In corruption case, jury acquits ex-DA Villalobos' former law partner - The Monitor: Local News
Lucio also is the only defendant who has been found not guilty. Eleven others have either pleaded guilty or have been convicted by juries.

As PA ages, the state examines guardianships and abuse | PublicSource

As PA ages, the state examines guardianships and abuse | PublicSource

Guardianship cases can turn into nightmares for wards and their families — NewsWorks

Guardianship cases can turn into nightmares for wards and their families — NewsWorks

Shocking Elderly Abuse Statistics | Greenville, OBX & Rocky Mount Legal Examiner | Greenville, OBX & Rocky Mount North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyer

Shocking Elderly Abuse Statistics | Greenville, OBX & Rocky Mount Legal Examiner | Greenville, OBX & Rocky Mount North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyer

Dad: Son killed by FBI in Boston probe was innocent

Dad: Son killed by FBI in Boston probe was innocent

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Muslim Woman Harassed Over Religious Headwear While Taking Bar Exam « Above the Law: A Legal Web Site – News, Commentary, and Opinions on Law Firms, Lawyers, Law Schools, Law Suits, Judges and Courts + Career Resources

Muslim Woman Harassed Over Religious Headwear While Taking Bar Exam « Above the Law: A Legal Web Site – News, Commentary, and Opinions on Law Firms, Lawyers, Law Schools, Law Suits, Judges and Courts + Career Resources

Elder Abuse Prevention Support Line seeks volunteers - News - By Marla Dowdall St. Lawrence Local Community News

Elder Abuse Prevention Support Line seeks volunteers - News - By Marla Dowdall St. Lawrence Local Community News

County attorney charged with wire fraud, other alleged offenses - Jackson County Floridan : Crimes/Courts

County attorney charged with wire fraud, other alleged offenses - Jackson County Floridan : Crimes/Courts

Incline lawyer charged with securities fraud and theft from an elderly person | Reno Gazette-Journal | rgj.com

Incline lawyer charged with securities fraud and theft from an elderly person | Reno Gazette-Journal | rgj.com

Judge sets Sept. trial for ex-Vicksburg mayor; lawyer asked for delay citing negotiations

Judge sets Sept. trial for ex-Vicksburg mayor; lawyer asked for delay citing negotiations

In the rough: Lawyer charged again with stealing golf clubs, bags - Fairfield Citizen

In the rough: Lawyer charged again with stealing golf clubs, bags - Fairfield Citizen

Trial begins for final lawyer charged in judicial bribery scheme; convicted ex-judge is star witness - ABA Journal

Trial begins for final lawyer charged in judicial bribery scheme; convicted ex-judge is star witness - ABA Journal  in a "cash for court favors" scheme.

Lawyers spar in Cameron County corruption case - Brownsville Herald: Local News

Lawyers spar in Cameron County corruption case - Brownsville Herald: Local News
extensive investigations into widespread corruption within Cameron County’s judicial and legal system.

Judicial Watch head: Obama's way is 'catch me if you can' [VIDEO] | The Daily Caller

Judicial Watch head: Obama's way is 'catch me if you can' [VIDEO] | The Daily Caller

Just How Corrupt Is the Obama Administration? - Fox Nation

Just How Corrupt Is the Obama Administration? - Fox Nation

Restore judicial credibility |From the Press |chinadaily.com.cn

Restore judicial credibility |From the Press |chinadaily.com.cn
They suspended the four senior Shanghai judges (purportedly seen in the footage) from their posts and said they were being investigated for their alleged involvement in the prostitution racket.

Cellphone video prompts Action News investigation into elder abuse | Investigations - WTAE Home

Cellphone video prompts Action News investigation into elder abuse | Investigations - WTAE Home

Court: Ariz. hospitals can be sued under ‘elder abuse’ law - trivalleycentral.com: Health Wellness

Court: Ariz. hospitals can be sued under ‘elder abuse’ law - trivalleycentral.com: Health Wellness
Judge Patricia Orozco said the Legislature said the statutes cover those who “provide care.’’ And she said there is no way to logically read the law to somehow conclude that does not apply to hospitals.

Financial Elder Abuse Via Silver-Tongued Swindlers

Financial Elder Abuse Via Silver-Tongued Swindlers

The Horror of Financial Elder Abuse

The Horror of Financial Elder Abuse

Financial Elder Abuse Often Perpetrated by Trusted Family and Friends

Financial Elder Abuse Often Perpetrated by Trusted Family and Friends

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Trial underway for caregiver in alleged plot to defraud elderly man - WacoTrib.com: Courts And Trials

Trial underway for caregiver in alleged plot to defraud elderly man - WacoTrib.com: Courts And Trials
Adler is charged with forming a relationship with Eugene Handley, whom she cared for in a professional capacity, and then “by deception with intent to defraud” got him to put her into his will so she would inherit more than $100,000.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Judicial Watch head: Obama's way is 'catch me if you can' [VIDEO] | The Daily Caller

Judicial Watch head: Obama's way is 'catch me if you can' [VIDEO] | The Daily Caller

Elder care on state's watch list | PoconoRecord.com

Elder care on state's watch list | PoconoRecord.com

Once a bully, always a coward - Metro - The Boston Globe

Once a bully, always a coward - Metro - The Boston Globe

Could not have stopped Boston Marathon blasts: FBI | NDTV.com

Could not have stopped Boston Marathon blasts: FBI | NDTV.com

Former FBI agent accused in Utah case now faces new charges | The Salt Lake Tribune

Former FBI agent accused in Utah case now faces new charges | The Salt Lake Tribune
In the Utah case, prosecutors allege Lustyik used his position as an FBI agent to attempt to thwart a criminal investigation into Michael Taylor, president of a Boston-based defense contracting company, with whom he had a business relationship; Taylor is accused of fraud in obtaining $54 million in military contracts to provide training and security services in Afghanistan. 

1 of 3 malnourished senior men found held captive in Houston garage dies - Washington Post

1 of 3 malnourished senior men found held captive in Houston garage dies - Washington Post
A message left with his attorney wasn’t returned.

Exclusive: FBI allowed informants to commit 5,600 crimes | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Exclusive: FBI allowed informants to commit 5,600 crimes | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

As PA ages, the state examines guardianships and abuse | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News

As PA ages, the state examines guardianships and abuse | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News
As of late 2010, a Government Accountability Office report said, only 11 states required professional guardians to be certified. It's unclear how many professional guardians are in Pennsylvania because there is no licensing or certification process.

New Pittsburgh Courier - As PA ages, the state examines guardianships and abuse

New Pittsburgh Courier - As PA ages, the state examines guardianships and abuse

Friday, August 2, 2013

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2013 | TASC | The Advocacy & Support Centre, Toowoomba Community Legal Service

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2013 | TASC | The Advocacy & Support Centre, Toowoomba Community Legal Service

Elder Abuse and the Struggles of Family Caregiving -- New Novel by William Henry and Frank Johns Turns Fact into Compelling Fiction | Virtual-Strategy Magazine

Elder Abuse and the Struggles of Family Caregiving -- New Novel by William Henry and Frank Johns Turns Fact into Compelling Fiction | Virtual-Strategy Magazine
 The Crown of Life Society is a criminal enterprise founded by Sherrelle Sturdivant, who emerges from prison with a plan to train women to steal the assets of elderly people in their care. She makes over $200,000 a year, tax-free, and will do anything (murder is an easy call) to keep the Society going.

Judge: Elder abuse laws include hospitals - Your West Valley News: Valley & State

Judge: Elder abuse laws include hospitals - Your West Valley News: Valley & State
Judge Patricia Orozco said the Legislature said the statutes cover those who “provide care.” And she said there is no way to logically read the law to somehow conclude that does not apply to hospitals.

Former Alameda County judge accused of elder abuse avoids prison with lenient plea deal - San Jose Mercury News

Former Alameda County judge accused of elder abuse avoids prison with lenient plea deal - San Jose Mercury News
Seeman free from prison, avoids a public airing of his crimes.

Courts prepare for Oct. 1 mandatory eFiling in criminal divisions

Courts prepare for Oct. 1 mandatory eFiling in criminal divisions

Quincy appeal of $3 million Woodward settlement set for Oct. - Quincy - Your Town - Boston.com

Quincy appeal of $3 million Woodward settlement set for Oct. - Quincy - Your Town - Boston.com
Quincy’s treasurer never provided an accounting for the money.
A complaint was filed against the city in 2007. Years of document accrual and almost two weeks of trial later, the city was faulted for negligence and removed as trustee. The city was also ordered to pay $3 million in settlement costs.

The Gaping Hole In China's Anti-Corruption Drive: Courts - China Real Time Report - WSJ

The Gaping Hole In China's Anti-Corruption Drive: Courts - China Real Time Report - WSJ
The judicial system, although it should be the appropriate institution for exposure and punishment of offenders, is itself infected by corruption that up to now has gone unmentioned.

Editorial: Buying justice | The Jakarta Post

Editorial: Buying justice | The Jakarta Post
The latest arrest only confirmed public suspicion that justice can be bought and the judiciary is just as corrupt as the other two branches of power, the executive and legislative.

HaveeruOnline - ACC sends corruption case against scandal-hit judge for prosecution

HaveeruOnline - ACC sends corruption case against scandal-hit judge for prosecution

Overall feeling that corruption in the Americas in the rise, says watchdog group — MercoPress

Overall feeling that corruption in the Americas in the rise, says watchdog group — MercoPress
In the United States, mistrust and feelings of rampant corruption were mostly placed on the country’s political parties and the legislative system. A particularly harsh presidential race last year, the powerful emergence of the so-called Super PACS and a number of recent scandals surrounding the administration of President Barack Obama have been cited as the main reasons that 76% of those polled found political parties corrupt. About 61% said they believed there is rampant corruption in Congress and the White House.

Judicial recess ends, key rulings expected - BuenosAiresHerald.com

Judicial recess ends, key rulings expected - BuenosAiresHerald.com