UT Arlington Innocence Network helps free two wrongly convicted men
Natalie Ellis, who logged many hours on the case, is a junior in the criminology and criminal jurisprudence program.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Legal / Lawsuits
Legal / Lawsuits
Two more innocent men from Dallas getting out after 12 years
Witnesses just get it wrong too frequently, and too predictably, this writer says.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Dallas lawsuit could have huge implications on Collin County convictions
Collin County prosecutors have used the Dallas County crime lab -- the business in question -- in at least two high profile murder cases that resulted in convictions being overturned.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Toyota forbidden to touch evidence in criminal fraud case, according to Dallas attorney
Toyota's former in-house lawyer for rollover cases gave the judge a 40-page internal memorandum that is apparently so explosive that only the judge is allowed to keep it.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
Perot Systems, Frito Lay, Blockbuster, JC Penney, Rent-a-Center, and Texas Instruments named in patent infringement lawsuit
Eolas is suing 22 corporate giants for infringement.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Former Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill and his wife are convicted in City Hall corruption trial
A U.S. attorney said Hill and his associates used his power to "line their own pockets at the expense of the public."
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Former lawyer for Toyota delivers new evidence in ongoing crashworthiness case
Dimitrios Biller visited the federal courthouse in Marshall, Texas, with four sealed boxes labeled as exhibits in a fraud lawsuit filed by Dallas attorney Todd Tracy.
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
Texas judge issues restraining order to prevent Toyota from destroying documents about the crashworthiness of its vehicles
A Dallas attorney was involved, therefore we must care.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Collin County to retry Ana Cuadros-Fernandez
The former nanny had her conviction in the death of a two-year-old boy overturned recently.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009
Appeals court overturns Collin County capital murder conviction
I think it fair to ask the question, "Can an immigrant expect a fair trial in upscale Collin County?"
Monday, Aug. 31, 2009
Dallas jury returns $1.9 million verdict against Carrollton-based nutritional supplement provider AdvoCare
Jury finds company engaged in deceptive, unconscionable conduct.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Cowboys employees sue construction companies over practice facility collapse
Rich Behm and Joe DeCamillis are asking for unspecified damages.
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009
Accusing nurse allegedly had affair with in-office, masturbating pediatrician from Fort Worth
Wife, not passing judgment on masturbating doc hubby, says that interaction between boss and nurse was at least consensual.
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over deadly I-35 tractor-trailer crash
The family is not commenting on the lawsuit.
Friday, Aug. 7, 2009
Lawyers in Irving voting system case want big bucks for winning their case
'Course, they would also have probably wanted big bucks for losing their case. Because they're lawyers.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Texas attorney general sues Cedar Hill couple over prep school
Frances and John Joseph Stuart are accused of selling outdated software at outlandish prices, among other things.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Judge requires DNA test as part of Dirk Nowitzki’s custody petition
But first we have to find out if the now infamous con-artist-lady is even pregnant.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Unofficial Dallas County jury duty guide, or how three days in the Allen Courts Building restored my faith in the system
How six not-so-angry men made the best of a bad situation and reached a unanimous verdict.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Jury awards $178 million to minority shareholders of company owned by Dallas businessman Harold Simmons
The jury wanted to send a message to Simmons that his companies must play by the rules.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
McKinney woman provides key evidence in mortgage fraud case
Jocelyn Sapp searched property records and found that vacant homes near her had sold for much more than their appraised value.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Don and Sheila Hill’s attorneys discuss week one of corruption trial
The trial is on recess this week because of a juror's previously planned vacation.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Cowboys’ paralyzed scout hires Dallas lawyer
Hopefully, a lucrative lawsuit will ensue, though it'll never be enough to replace the scout's loss of mobility.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
SEC sues Dallas investors for allegedly executing a Ponzi scheme
They say the heist bilked money out of some 7,000 investors.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Dallas City Hall corruption trial interrupted by jurors’ family illness, vacation
The trial will look at extortion charges on the part of Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill, D’Angelo Lee, and three associates.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Former Dallas mayor pro tem Don Hill calling for justice, fairness in corruption trial
Hill and lawyer Ray Jackson believe that a full review of all of the facts will exonerate Hill of charges that he executed manners of bribery.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Appeals Court rules for multimillion-dollar judgment for Dallas doctor
Wrongful firing led to doctor’s claims of slander, breach of contract.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Victims of 2004 Dallas Zoo gorilla attack to receive $500,000 settlement
The victims feel the amount is too low, but state law doesn't require the city to pay any more than that.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Former Dallas mayor pro tem Don Hill ready for court fight
A study by two professors charges that Hill may have been a victim of profiling.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
POM Wonderful settles lawsuit against Fort Worth-based Fresherized Foods
Fresherized exited the pomegranate juice business in 2008.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
HIV-positive Frisco man sentenced to 45 years in prison for intentionally spreading disease
Philippe Padieu was convicted of six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Two Holy Land defendants sentenced to 65 years in prison
Shukri Abu Baker and Ghassan Elashi received the long sentences, while Mohammad El-Mezain received a 15-year sentence.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Family sues City of Murphy over toddler’s death
The family's suit charges that city employees recklessly delaying life saving measures that might have prevented the child's death.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Dallas judges get into altercation in George Allen Courts Building
The incident was serious enough to bring the Texas Rangers in to investigate.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Federal Court dismisses major portion of Dallas County Election Case
Three-judge panel to consider remaining issue.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Ex-owners of properties bordering SMU seek to compel George W. to testify
They want to know what he knew (about the presidential library plans) and when he knew it. By golly.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Coppell City Council calls another special session to go over Mira Mar legal dispute
The meeting will be open to the public, unless the council needs to go behind closed doors to consult with the City Attorney.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Coppell City Council meets in special session to consider Mira Mar Development legal brouhaha
The development company is seeking to have the city reimburse it for infrastructure and design expenses. (And delays.)
Monday, April 6, 2009
Texans for Public Justice files criminal complaint against Judge Sharon Keller for properties in Dallas
Complaint alleges that Judge Keller hid assets worth millions.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Audio: Adell Campbell talks about justice
Adell Campbell's guest is Dr. Alan Bean, Executive Director of The Friends of Justice.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Conviction upheld for only cop prosecuted in Dallas ‘fake drug’ scandal
The Dallas "fake drug" scandal was uncovered because of a 2001 statute requiring confidential informants in undercover drug stings.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
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