Friday, March 21st, 2008...8:04 am
Legal Miscellanea
Kohring recusal: Here is Kohring’s reply on his post-verdict motion to recuse Judge John Sedwick.
Habeas corpus: The 9th Circuit has affirmed Judge Timothy Burgess’ denial, as untimely, of a habeas corpus petition filed by multiple murderer Loren Larson. Larson claimed pre-deliberation juror misconduct, and relied on juror affidavits. Larson v. Turnbull, 2008 WL _______ (9th Cir. Mar. 20, 2008)(unpub.).
Garcetti: The 2nd Circuit has affirmed the denial of a prelimnary injunction sought by a public school principal who claims she lost a position because of her comments on the word “intifada.” Because school administrators ordered her to discuss her views with the media, the court deemed her resulting comments not protected by the 1st Amendment. Almontaser v. New York City Dep’t of Education, 2008 WL _______ (2nd Cir. Mar. 20, 2008).
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