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Gerald L. Shargel

Gerald L. Shargel, a partner at Winston & Strawn, has handled numerous high-profile cases at both the trial and appellate level. He also teaches criminal law at Brooklyn Law School.

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The Defense That Never Rests

Attorney Gerald L. Shargel looks at HBO’s ‘Gideon’s Army’ and the task facing America’s public defenders.

Gerald L. Shargel

articles/2012/08/06/jared-loughner-s-legal-options-examined/loughner-criminal-court-shargel-tease_myovg8

Jared Loughner’s Day in Court

The Arizona shooter appears before a judge Tuesday. Defense lawyer Gerald L. Shargel breaks down his options.

Gerald L. Shargel

articles/2011/12/16/newt-gingrich-s-crazy-attack-on-judges/gingrich-debate-judges-shargel_dankpi

Newt’s Crazy Attack on Judges

Attorney Gerald L. Shargel on the constitutional flaw in Newt’s plan to subpoena jurists in controversial cases.

Gerald L. Shargel

articles/2011/08/23/dominique-strauss-kahn-case-shows-american-legal-system-works/dominique-strauss-kahn-dismiss-charges-shargel_gpgqqs

Justice Prevails in DSK Case

If criminal charges are dropped, it won’t be because of Strauss-Kahn’s power or money. By Gerald L. Shargel.

Gerald L. Shargel

articles/2011/08/21/west-memphis-three-freed-using-rare-alford-legal-plea/west-memphis-three-shargel_dvomel

The West Memphis Three Get Out

Jailed for 18 years for a triple murder, the three were not exonerated but went free using a rare plea.

Gerald L. Shargel

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The DSK Rush to Judgment

Sex-crimes cases are tough to prove. Defense attorney Gerald L. Shargel on how the charges against DSK unraveled—and the terrible toll they took.

Gerald L. Shargel

articles/2011/06/24/hot-coffee-documentary-skewers-tort-reformers/hot-coffee-documentary-shargel_sbjafw

Scalding Takedown on Tort Reform

A new documentary calls the McDonald’s “hot coffee” lawsuit frivolous.

Gerald L. Shargel

articles/2011/01/29/is-jared-loughner-crazy-evaluating-the-insanity-defense/shargel-loughner_156532_hvtmcc

Is Jared Loughner Crazy?

News that the Arizona shooter researched past assassins puts his ability to press an insanity defense at risk. Gerald L. Shargel on why he may yet prove delusional—and our need for closure.

Gerald L. Shargel

articles/2011/01/11/how-will-judy-clarke-defend-jared-lee-loughner/shargel-loughner-lawyer_152174_w2jbxp

How Will Judy Clarke Defend Jared Lee Loughner?

Legendary public defender Judy Clarke’s roster of reviled clients includes baby killer Susan Smith and Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, but Arizona shooter Jared Lee Loughner presents a formidable challenge. Gerald Shargel on her possible strategies, from the insanity defense to disqualifying all Arizona federal judges and prosecutors from the case.

Gerald L. Shargel

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Holder's Wishy Washy Terror War

Not content with flip-flopping on where to try terrorists, the attorney general now wants to change how the feds question them. Gerald L. Shargel on the dangers of messing with a suspect’s rights.

Gerald L. Shargel

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