I think part of it is that Halligan arguably isn't validly serving in her role as interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, as Trump could only appoint an interim for 120 days before … (View Post)

You're not the only one here with a PhD, and perhaps you're the exception that proves the rule. I'm just saying that, generally, for individuals in similar lines of work, those posting huge hours ten… (View Post)

Indeed. In general, I must say I've found over the years that colleagues that are keen to tell you they are snowed under and working every hour God sends aren't generally the stars, but rather startl… (View Post)

This just isn't correct. The prosecution is presenting evidence which, if accepted by the jury, should be sufficient to convict (the judge will step in to end the trial if the evidence, even if accep… (View Post)

I think it's possible to accept that this guy isn't the Yorkshire Ripper, and also that he isn't in prison for lewd jokes but rather for sexual assault of a schoolgirl. (View Post)