What makes for an effective closing argument, and how important is it? Even after days of testimony and evidence, your closing argument has the potential to sway a jury’s decision and bring about a ...

This page reflects the news from Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial on Thursday, June 26. For the latest updates from Diddy's trial, read USA TODAY's live coverage for Friday, June 27. Prosecutors and ...

Closing arguments kicked off Tuesday morning at Harvey Weinstein‘s retrial in New York City. After announcing the defense had rested its case, Weinstein’s attorney, Arthur Aidala, began delivering the ...

The prosecution's nearly five-hour closing argument in the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking trial of Sean Combs ended with federal prosecutor Christy Slavik imploring the jury to convict ...

In law school, I acquired the short-lived habit of occasionally lighting up a cigarette, particularly during final exams or studying to take the bar exam. The habit didn’t survive my first year as a ...