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Smart Talk Tuesday: Federal justice system adapts to pandemic; Speaking grief

August 04, 2020

Like everyone else, the federal court system has had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Middle District of Pennsylvania, that means jury selections and jury trials in both civil and criminal cases have been continued. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the accused a speedy trial. Does continuing criminal cases jeopardize … Continue reading "Smart Talk Tuesday: Federal justice system adapts to pandemic; Speaking grief"