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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- May 30
- 1 min
Professor Del Russo Reacts - Arrest in the Sayreville, NJ Councilperson Murder
Interesting case, obviously, the motive is the most fascinating part. From the facts released, which provide some basic detail, very hard...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Feb 4
- 3 min
Professor Del Russo Reacts: Billion dollar roll of the dice- Musk wins big.
What the heck happened in the Elon Musk trial? Is this another case of the rich guys always win? Not necessarily. So what was going on?...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jan 8
- 3 min
Hey Brother Can you Spare Some DNA?
This post relates to the Idaho University Murders of 2022. HAVE YOU OR YOUR FAMILY USED ANCESTRY .COM OR 23 AND ME? Well you may have...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jan 8
- 2 min
The Drip Drip of Anonymous Sources
This post references the Idaho University murders of 2022. If you were hoping for some dramatic and satisfying detail about the backstory...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jul 7, 2022
- 1 min
Professor Del Russo Reacts: Wisconsin Human Trafficking Defense.
Wisconsin Human Trafficking Statute §940.302 “Affirmative Defense: A victim of Human Trafficking has an affirmative defense for any crime...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jul 7, 2022
- 2 min
Professor Del Russo Reacts: “Right to Remain Silent”
There is a new movie about the decision in Miranda v. Arizona currently filming in New Jersey. “plus ça change, plus c'est la même...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jun 4, 2022
- 3 min
Professor Del Russo Explains: “Accomplice Liability”.
During the Ghislaine Maxwell trial it appeared the jury was struggling during deliberations. Among the issues was the legal concept of...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Professor Del Russo Explains: Defendant's Motion for New Trial in Ghislaine Maxwell case.
Among issues in the defense request for new trial is that perhaps as many as 2 jurors failed to disclose that they were sexual abuse...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Professor Del Russo Explains: United States of America versus Ghislaine Maxwell
Why did the jurors struggle in the United States of America versus Ghislaine Maxwell? Certainly Epstein’s notorious sexual exploitation,...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Professor Del Russo serves on NJ Supreme Court’s JUDICIAL CONFERENCE ON JURY SELECTION
Privileged to be among those representing the Passaic County Bar Association, including President Michael J. Pasquale, at the NJ Supreme...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Professor Del Russo Reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse evidence legal arguments:
On August 25, 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old from Antioch, Illinois, fatally shot two men and wounded another in Kenosha,...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Professor Del Russo Reacts: "Spark of Life Testimony" in Kim Potter's “Mistaken" Taser Homicide.
They have some interesting rules up in Minnesota. 2 things jump out at me. While I caution that I have not watched this trial— and barely...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jan 6, 2022
- 1 min
Professor Del Russo in the News: My observations on Penn State State trash chute death.
My perspective on a befuddling case involving NJ college student who smoked a blunt and likely climbed into a apartment trash chute....
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jan 6, 2022
- 1 min
Professor Del Russo Explains: Supreme Court has spoken on Michelle Lodzinski’s murder conviction.
PER NJ.COM “In stunning move, [NJ Supreme Court] overturns Michelle Lodzinski’s murder conviction, setting stage for her release” —-...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Oct 23, 2021
- 4 min
Professor Del Russo Explains: Sayreville Child Murder and Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict (JNOV)
Fascinating decision by the NJ Supreme Court earlier this month. In an order filed on October 6, the court reversed itself, and admitted...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
Professor Del Russo Reacts: Acquitted charge as a possible sentence enhancement.
STATE v. MELVIN, WL 4314078, DECIDED: September 23, 2021. In Melvin the NJ Supreme Court court prohibits the State from using an...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jul 18, 2021
- 7 min
Professor Del Russo Explains: The Cosby Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision vacating the Bill Cosby conviction was upsetting to many, especially victims advocate. Is it...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
Professor Del Russo Explains: Conservatorships
Pop star Britney Spears was in the news recently as the national media recounted substantial parts of her statement delivered to the...
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Joseph A. Del Russo, JD
- May 17, 2021
- 1 min
Professor Del Russo Explains: Corporal Punishment in NJ. (Audio Above)
Corporal punishment may not be a crime in many jurisdictions. In evaluating a corporal punishment case, many factors must be reviewed. ...
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