Disgraced lawyer who brought false claims against Iraq War veterans declared bankrupt – Mirror.co.uk

Disgraced lawyer Phil Shiner who brought false claims against Iraq War veterans has been declared bankrupt. The solicitor was struck off in February after being found to have acted dishonestly in bringing murder and torture claims against British Iraq War veterans. Investigations that originated from Mr Shiner and his firm Public Interest Lawyers (PIL) would…

Former US attorney launches nonprofit to help ex-offenders pay legal debts – Roanoke Times

A former Virginia prosecutor credits a convicted drug dealer for a newly launched charity to help former inmates get out of legal debt. Timothy Heaphy said he didnt immediately recognize the man working the counter at a Charlottes… Read the full article at: http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/former-u-s-attorney-launches-nonprofit-to-help-ex-offenders/article_c764267b-c588-552e-b6a2-8e42aad3e7a2.html

War crimes witch-hunt lawyer goes bankrupt as ministers bid to claw back £4million… but not before signing his … – Daily Mail

Phil Shiner was struck off for bringing baseless war crimes claims against troops Shiners firm made more than £1.6million pursuing unfounded murder claims MoD wanted to claim millions from him for £3m spent defending troops in court But he declared himself bankrupt which will make it harder to recover costs By Ben Wilkinson and Larisa…

Ex-US attorney launches nonprofit to help ex-offenders pay legal debts – Roanoke Times

A former Virginia prosecutor credits a convicted drug dealer for a newly launched charity to help former inmates get out of legal debt. Timothy Heaphy said he didnt immediately recognize the man working the counter at a Charlottes… Read the full article at: http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/ex-u-s-attorney-launches-nonprofit-to-help-ex-offenders/article_c764267b-c588-552e-b6a2-8e42aad3e7a2.html