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* R. Kelly has hired a lawyer who specializes in plea negotiations. He might be singing a different tune about case strategy. [Chicago Tribune]
* President Trump has been sued for defamation for statements made about sexual assault allegations. [Rolling Stone]
* The lawyer defending a Brooklyn judge on obstruction charges has been implicated in the case, according to federal prosecutors. This might be a case where a lawyer needs a lawyer. [New York Post]
* The Justice Department has warned the anonymous author of an upcoming expose on the Trump Administration that she or he could be in legal trouble. Hence, why this person has remained anonymous. [Deadline]
* A White House lawyer has indicated that he will not comply with an impeachment inquiry subpoena. [The Hill]
* An Oregon public defender refused to press charges against a homeless man who stole her coat while in court for drug charges. This lawyer can definitely say she’s kind enough to offer the coat off her back… [Oregonian]
Jordan Rothman is a partner of The Rothman Law Firm, a full-service New York and New Jersey law firm. He is also the founder of Student Debt Diaries, a website discussing how he paid off his student loans. You can reach Jordan through email at jordan@rothmanlawyer.com.