Tuesday, February 27, 2024

New judge update (NUMEROUS UPDATES)

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1. Jackie Becerra is up for a full vote at 11am. UPDATE -- Becerra has been confirmed 56-40.  Thursday update -- Judge Becerra was sworn in ...
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Monday, February 26, 2024

“As Hyman Roth said, ‘This is the business we have chosen.’‘’

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 That was Judge Bob Scola at the plea and sentencing of Philip Esformes.  The Herald covers it here : A South Florida businessman pleaded gu...
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Sunday, February 25, 2024

Two new Magistrate Judge positions opening (hopefully!)

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  From the court's website ; applications are due 3/31. The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of t...
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Friday, February 23, 2024

Update on new judges

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 I'm told that Jackie Becerra and David Leibowitz will get floor votes as early as next week. They should both get sworn in shortly afte...
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Maduro, Pardons, and Sentence Reductions

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By John R. Byrne President Biden may have pardoned Alex Saab, a Venezuelan businessman and Maduro supporter who conspired with others to inf...
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Bonus Podcast Episode -- Judge Nancy Abudu

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Judge Nancy Abudu being sworn in as our newest 11th Circuit judge I am very excited to share this bonus episode with you -- an interview...
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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Some questions about Fani Willis and the defense motion:

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1.  What did you think about Fani Willis' demeanor on the stand? Fani Willis: "I probably had some choice words about some of the...
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Will Second Thoughts Unwind Verdict? (UPDATES WITH BREAKING NEWS)

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Breaking News Update :  Looks like we will have some new judges pretty soon as the Senate is moving forward.  From its Twitter account this ...