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In this era of admirable prosecutors, I still have a defense soul

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Naomi

Which is why I eagerly read a long piece of great journalism in a Sunday’s New York Times Magazine, “A Homeless Man Attacked Him. But Was There More to the Story?”, by Jesse Barron. As soon as I absorbed the … Continue reading →

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Dear Jurors, “A lot of the glory goes to…you!”

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Naomi

Now wait, now wait.Give credit where it’s due.A lot of the glory goes to you. — Professor Henry Higgins to Colonel Pickering, while Eliza Doolittle, who deserves that “lot of the glory,” stands by silently. And ignored. In all the … Continue reading →

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Another terrif Daily News headline

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Naomi

Over an editorial about what’s happening in the Manhattan D.A.’s office incipient prosecution of Donald Trump for alleged hush money payments and questions about possible complexities in the case. I’ll type this exactly as they did: Bragg’s Stormy whether

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