defense attorney

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“Jonathan did not start the fire,” defense attorney Steve Haney told jurors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Reiner was initially represented by high-profile criminal defense attorney Alan Jackson, who also repped Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, but in January, Jackson dropped Reiner when his siblings didn’t pay for the pricey defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Law enforcement in San Diego has been mum about the possibility of charging parents in the Islamic center shooting, but defense attorney Elmira Yousufi raised the possibility to Fox 5, a local news station.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Todd Blanche followed a different script when he stepped into the role in 2025, bringing a bold and vocal approach that had defined his work as Donald Trump’s go-to defense attorney.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The other affidavit was from a defense attorney who had extensive experience in state prosecutions.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander