Rebecca LeGrand on CNN discussing James Comey's Senate testimony
On June 8, 2017, Attorney Rebecca LeGrand was invited on CNN to discuss Former FBI Director James Comey's testimony to the United States Senate and its relevance to a potential obstruction of justice charge against President Trump. Drawing on her experience in high-stakes government investigations, Ms. LeGrand discussed the legal significance of the phrase "I hope."
Raynella Leath Exonerated
Rebecca LeGrand and her co-counsel, Josh Hedrick, spoke to the Knoxville News Sentinel about the exoneration of their client, Raynella Leath, after the State tried her a third time in May 2017. More details on the long history of this case can be found on the National Registry of Exonerations website.
Ms. LeGrand is extremely grateful that Mrs. Leath was finally given a fair trial, and is home with her family at last.
Rebecca LeGrand on Fox News discussing civil suit seeking care for soldiers harmed by cold-war era chemical tests
On May 29, 2017, Attorney Rebecca LeGrand appeared on Fox News to discuss a lawsuit regarding provision of care to veterans who had undergone chemical testing in the cold-war era. In her comments, Ms. LeGrand highlighted the fact that many of the arguments in the case had centered on the appropriate role of the courts in managing the government's fulfillment of its responsibility toward the veterans. Ms. LeGrand also expressed her hope that a recent California decision "will allow a way forward that makes sure the government does the right thing without getting courts involved in day-to-day decision-making about how care is provided."
Rebecca LeGrand on the SEC's increased focus on requiring admissions of wrongdoing in settlements
Attorney Rebecca LeGrand shared her thoughts on the Securities and Exchange Commission's increased focus on requiring admissions of wrongdoing in settlements with the agency. Noting that "it's a bitter pill for a corporate defendant to swallow," Ms. LeGrand discussed the consequences of the new policy for corporations, particularly in context of civil suits brought against them.