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Comey's Defense Prepares Motion to Dismiss Indictment, Disqualify Halligan

Defense attorneys for indicted former FBI Director James Comey said they want an out-of-district judge to invalidate the appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan for the Eastern District of Virginia and dismiss the indictment charging Comey with felony offenses, according to a federal court notice.         Click Here To Read The Full Article

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‘Bitcoin Jesus' Reaches $49.9 Million Tax Deal Amid Rising Crypto Clemency Requests

“Putting aside the merits of the evolution, this action underscores how this Administration will not hesitate to end cases that it now disfavors,” said Scott Armstrong, a principal at McGovern Weems and a former federal prosecutor who served as senior leadership in cryptocurrency cases.         Click Here To Read The Full Article

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State Appellate Court Reinstates Suit Against St. Louis Catholic Church for Timing of Repressed Memories

“Because the cause of action accrued subsequent to the filing of bankruptcy, the cause of action is not the property of the bankruptcy estate. Consequently, J.D., not the trustee of J.D.’s bankruptcy estate, has standing to bring his cause of action against respondents. Therefore, we find the trial court erred in finding J.D. lacked standing […]

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