Paul Cassell

These allegations are now the subject of a $25 million civil suit against the ex-judge.

Three legal superstars agree to end their legal battle.

A former clerk reacts to the news of Judge Roberts's retirement and the allegations of rape.

Allegations emerge that a now-former federal judge raped a 16-year-old girl in 1981.

Columnist Tamara Tabo opines on the deposition of Alan Dershowitz in his litigation with Paul Cassell.

Columnist Tamara Tabo reports on the latest developments in the ongoing legal battle between two legal luminaries, Alan Dershowitz and Paul Cassell.

A new essay by Judge Rakoff bemoans the tacit judicial support of mass incarceration. But why are judges backing destructive policies?

Congratulations to the celebrated defense lawyer and distinguished law professor on this good news.

Columnist Tamara Tabo wants to know: When will Professor Dershowitz put all his cards on the table?

Should information relating to plea negotiations be kept confidential?

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The suspense builds as observers wait for either side to actually make good on their promises of proof.

The saga of disbarred lawyer Scott Rothstein contains important context for the recent allegations against Alan Dershowitz.

Retired judge Nancy Gertner takes issue with Tamara Tabo's recent column about Alan Dershowitz.

Until we get more evidence, we should reserve judgment on the allegations against Alan Dershowitz.

What do you make of these shocking allegations against a distinguished lawyer and law professor?

To me, a failure to distinguish between people who look at these dirty pictures and people who commit contact offenses lacks the nuance and proportionality I think our law demands. — Professor Douglas Berman, commenting on the case of Daniel Enrique Guevara Vilca, a 26-year-old who was just sentenced to life in prison without the […]