Appeals court says it will reverse convictions, orders two ‘ComEd Four’ defendants released from prison

A Chicago federal appeals court on Tuesday granted new trials to former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and lobbyist Michael McClain.
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Defendant profanely tells judge that he made mistake; appeals court agrees

A defendant had a salty way of telling an Oregon judge that the magistrate had made a mistake. An appeals court agreed with his premise -- while not his language -- and overturned four contempt ...
The Gazette

Appeals court shuts down path to challenge convictions if lawyer tells jury that defendant is guilty

Colorado Court of Appeals Judge Ted C. Tow III answers student questions in a Q&A as part of the Courts in the Community educational outreach program on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Conifer, Colo.
The Macomb Daily

Second signature fraud defendant gets 2 years, appeal-bond opportunity

The second man convicted in the Macomb County election signature case was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison but like his co-defendant was offered the chance to post a bond to be free during the ...