Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 7/6/22

2022-07-06T11:22:17-04:00July 5th, 2022|Capital Litigation, Featured, News, Prosecutorial News|

Below is this week’s roundup of relevant capital case developments. WPBF 07/01/22 The jury in the Parkland shooter’s sentencing trial was sworn in on June 29.  Opening statements will begin July 18. Lincoln Journal Star 07/01/22 The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of John Lotter for the 1993 murder of

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Mass Violence Weekly News Roundup 6/28/22

2022-06-29T11:47:28-04:00June 28th, 2022|Featured, Gun Violence, Mass Violence, News, Prosecutorial News|

This week’s news roundup on cases of mass violence relevant to prosecutors and prosecution teams is featured below. ABC 06/27/22 In the US this weekend, there were 10 mass shootings, which left 7 people dead and 46 people injured. WPTV 06/23/22 Jury selection is underway for the Parkland mass shooter’s sentencing trial. 

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Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 6/28/22

2022-07-05T11:04:18-04:00June 28th, 2022|Capital Litigation, Featured, News, Prosecutorial News|

Below is this week’s roundup of relevant capital case developments. KLTV 06/25/22 Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the man accused of carrying out the 2019 Walmart mass shooting in El Paso, which killed 23 people.  A trial date has been set. WCTV 06/22/22 The Supreme court has decided not to

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Job Posting: Assistant District Attorney (SAKI) (New Orleans)

2022-06-27T23:54:48-04:00June 27th, 2022|Featured, Job Postings|

Employment Application Form Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office Assistant District Attorney (SAKI Unit) JOB TITLE:  Assistant District Attorney (ADA), Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Unit  REPORTS TO:  Unit Chief and First Assistant District Attorney  CLASSIFICATION:  Full-Time, Exempt  ABOUT THE ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE (OPDA):  Jason Rogers Williams took office as the

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Job Posting: Assistant District Attorney (New Orleans)

2022-06-27T23:52:53-04:00June 27th, 2022|Featured, Job Postings|

Employment Application Form Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office Assistant District Attorney (General Opening) JOB TITLE:  Assistant District Attorney (ADA)  REPORTS TO:  Division Chief and First Assistant District Attorney  CLASSIFICATION:  Full-Time, Exempt  ABOUT THE ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE (OPDA):  Jason Rogers Williams took office as the Orleans Parish District Attorney on January

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APA Statement on Bruen

2022-06-27T12:17:19-04:00June 27th, 2022|Featured, News, Supreme Court|

On June 23, the Supreme Court handed down its decision on New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys is undertaking an analysis of this opinion, and will provide more guidance to prosecutors on this issue. While the full effects of Bruen remain to be seen, our duty

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Press Release: Response to the Supreme Court’s Decision in Dobbs

2022-06-24T15:18:40-04:00June 24th, 2022|Featured, Reproductive Health Access, Supreme Court|

Press Contact: Beth Merachnik  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Association of Prosecuting Attorneys  RESPONSE TO SUPREME COURT’S DECISION IN DOBBS The Supreme Court’s decision today in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is a catastrophic blow to individual liberty and the right to reproductive healthcare as some state laws criminalizing abortion will force individuals to continue

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Mass Violence Weekly News Roundup 6/21/22

2022-06-23T10:51:13-04:00June 21st, 2022|Featured, Gun Violence, Mass Violence, News, Prosecutorial News|

This week’s news roundup on cases of mass violence relevant to prosecutors and prosecution teams is featured below. ABC7 June 21, 2022 Eight people were shot and one person was killed in a Harlem mass violence event.  Law enforcement believe that three guns were used to fire dozens of shots. ABC June

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Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 6/21/22

2022-06-24T13:21:50-04:00June 21st, 2022|Capital Litigation, Featured, News, Prosecutorial News|

Below is this week’s roundup of relevant capital case developments. NBC June 19, 2022 A Georgia prisoner has been sentenced to death for killing two prison guards while attempting to escape from a transport. ABC30 June 17, 2022 A Fresno man has been charged for the double homicide of a 21-year-old woman

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Mass Violence Weekly News Roundup 6/15/22

2022-06-15T19:06:38-04:00June 15th, 2022|Featured, Gun Violence, Mass Violence, News, Prosecutorial News|

This week's news roundup on cases of mass violence relevant to prosecutors and prosecution teams is featured below. CBS Baltimore 6/10/22 On June 9, there was a mass shooting at a manufacturing plant in Smithsburg, Maryland. The suspect is injured and in custody. Associated Press 6/12/22 In Gary, Indiana, an early Sunday

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