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Burnt-Out Defenders Refuse New Cases

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 8, 2008 2:56 PM CST

(Newser) – Public defenders are as overworked as hell, and they’re not going to take it anymore, the New York Times reports. Arguing that their hectic schedules result in scant attention for clients, government-appointed lawyers around the country are refusing new cases and suing to limit...   Read full story »

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