The 2008 Convention: Tuesday Night's Program to Put Americans at Center Stage in Primetime Aug 27, 2008
He is now the Dean and President of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire, where he lives with Paula, his wife of almost 40 years. Recently, John has been actively involved in addressing questions regarding detainment policy in Iraq. (PR Newswire)
Trash can be used against you May 5, 2008
The academic, Albert E. Scherr, a professor at Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H., has studied cases in Buffalo, Sacramento, Calif. Los Angeles and Washington state. (Syracuse.com)
Defense lawyers fight DNA samples gained on the sly Apr 3, 2008
Albert Scherr, a professor at Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, New Hampshire, who has a grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the practice, suggests that the police be required to meet the "reasonable suspicion" standard before secretly collecting DNA. "You're not asking them to let criminals go free," he said. "You're just asking them to investigate a little more.". (International Herald Tribune)
Loch Ness monster quest nears end Feb 12, 2008
Other Distinctions: In 1963, he founded the Academy of Applied Sciences; in 1973, he founded Franklin Pierce Law Center; in 1994, he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the US Army Signal Corps Wall of Fame ... Other Distinctions: In 1963, he founded the Academy of Applied Sciences; in 1973, he founded Franklin Pierce Law Center; in 1994, he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the US Army Signal Corps Wall of Fame. (Boston Globe)
Military: Jury pool for MCRD trials not very deep Jan 7, 2008
It's up to the judge to determine impartiality, said John Hutson, formerly the Navy's senior judge advocate general and now dean of the New Hampshire-based Franklin Pierce Law Center. In the end, you rely on the experience of the military judge. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
U.S. Army expands by lowering the bar on recruits Nov 28, 2007
"The across-the-board lowering of the standards is buying problems in the future," said John Hutson, a retired rear admiral, dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire, and a former judge advocate general of the navy. "You are going to have more people getting in trouble, more people washing out" before finishing their tour of duty. (International Herald Tribune)
Department of Justice investigates attorney in Boston voting-rights lawsuit Nov 5, 2007
Lorenzo-Giguere, a 1989 graduate of Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H., received an award from the Department of Justice last year for her voting-rights work, including in Boston. Public records indicate Lorenzo-Giguere's parents have homes in Boston and Mashpee. (Boston Globe)
Senate should confirm Bush's choice as attorney general Oct 23, 2007
His views drew criticism from retired Rear Admiral John Hutson, dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, who said, "Other than perhaps the rack and thumbscrews, waterboarding is the most iconic example of torture in history. It has been repudiated for centuries. It's a little bit disconcerting to hear now that we're not quite sure where waterboarding fits in the scheme of things."Mukasey also said authority under the Constitution may allow the president to supersede laws passed by Congress. We've... (Fresno Bee)
Mukasey mum on torture techniques Oct 19, 2007
John D. Hutson, a former Navy lawyer and dean of Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H. "It has been repudiated for centuries. It's a little bit disconcerting to hear now that we're not quite sure where waterboarding fits in the scheme of things.". Mukasey also irked senators who sought to pin him down on how much legal leeway he would give the president, as authorized in the Constitution, beyond laws that have been approved by Congress. (Anchorage Daily News)
Spitzer ally returns to DEC Aug 15, 2007
He has a bachelor's degree from Siena College, and a law degree from the Franklin Pierce Law Center. OTHER STORIES. (Albany Times Union)
• Key Judicial Posts Filled Aug 1, 2007
From the Hartford Courant. Key Judicial Posts Filled Court Administrator, Deputy Named. (FOX61, CT)
Marine gets no prison time for Iraqi's death Jul 22, 2007
John Hutson, a former Navy judge advocate general who is president and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H., said the jurors' combat time in Iraq probably played a part in their decision. These jurors brought the sum total of their experience to the deliberations, Hutson said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Marine colonel should stand trial in Haditha probe, officer urges Jul 12, 2007
He said further prosecution of Sharratt could set a "dangerous precedent that ... may encourage others to bear false witness against Marines as a tactic to erode public support of the Marine Corps and its mission in Iraq."He added, "Even more dangerous is the potential that a Marine may hesitate at the critical moment when facing the enemy."John Hutson, president and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H., and a former Navy lawyer, said Ware's analysis indicated the prosecution... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Pendleton Marines targets of new probe Jul 5, 2007
The pattern is almost certainly coincidence, said John Hutson, formerly a senior lawyer in the Navy and now dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H.. You would have a hard time pinning this on anything except the nature of the war, Hutson said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Propaganda Fear Cited in Account of Iraqi Killings May 7, 2007
said John D. Hutson, a former Navy judge advocate general, now the dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire. You have to be reasonably certain that you;ll get a conviction. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
PHOTO ADVISORY -- Military Leaders Meet With Hillary Clinton in N.H. Apr 14, 2007
The meetings take place April 13-15 at Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H. (PRNewsFoto/Human Rights First) New York, NY UNITED STATES 04/13/2007 ... The meetings take place April 13-15 at Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H. Members of the media may download the photo at no charge from the following online archives: -- NewsCom: -- AP Archive: This photo is also available via the AP PhotoExpress Network, as PRN1 For more information on the photo, or on gaining access to the... (PR Newswire)
Retired military officers to brief Democratic candidates Apr 14, 2007
Starting Friday and continuing through Sunday, candidates will attend separate, hour-long meetings at Franklin Pierce Law Center, where Hutson serves as dean. "We think it's important to talk to the candidates, one of whom may be the next president, so when they go out on the campaign trail they have the opportunity to speak from strength and a position of knowledge and familiarity," Hutson said. (Concord Monitor)
Convicted killer seeks new DNA test Mar 27, 2007
Albert Scherr, a Franklin Pierce Law Center professor, made a similar argument on Breest's behalf in state court. "Given the inconclusiveness of the first three rounds of post-conviction DNA testing, he's entitled to one more round," Scherr said Monday. (Concord Monitor)
NASA dismisses troubled Nowak Mar 9, 2007
"Meanwhile, Oefelein took three weeks of vacation immediately after the incident. He spent part of that time here on the Space Coast to help Shipman. He is now back at work. He remains officially eligible for another space flight assignment.For now, he likely will take on a technical assignment, which is standard duty for astronauts in between space missions."That would be the normal course of business," NASA spokesman James Hartsfield said.Oefelein, who piloted Discovery during an International... (Florida Today)
Street: Moral Waivers Feb 17, 2007
This sentiment is echoed by John D. Hutson, dean and president of the Franklin Pierce Law Center and former judge advocate general of the U.S. Navy. If you are recruiting somebody who has demonstrated some sort of antisocial behavior and then you are putting a gun in their hands, Hutson told Times reporter Lizette Alvarez, you have to be awfully careful about what you are doing. (Zmag.org)
Couple gives $200,000 to law school Feb 11, 2007
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A Nashua couple has given $200,000 to the Franklin Pierce Law Center in memory of their daughter. Alison Hayward, a lawyer who served poor and disadvantaged clients, died in 1998 at age 37. (Concord Monitor)
Marine withdraws guilty plea in Iraqi's death Feb 10, 2007
It is highly unusual, said John Hutson, president and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center and formerly the Navy's top lawyer. It could be the accused got cold feet or that the defense got new evidence or that they are unhappy with how the case was going. (San Diego Union Tribune)
Judge Lets Marine Withdraw Guilty Plea Feb 9, 2007
"It would be a good move if there is a substantial change in the evidence. If there is not, then it is probably not a good move," said Hutson, now president and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H. "It's high-stakes poker.". On Wednesday, the sailor charged, who said he was one of Thomas' closest friends, testified that the Marine corporal played an instrumental role in carrying out the kidnapping and murder. (New York Post)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Dec 23, 2006
She is a graduate of Franklin Pierce Law Center. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Military: Eight Marines charged in deaths of Iraqis Dec 23, 2006
John Hutson, now director of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H.. Initially, the Haditha deaths didn't generate much concern among the squad's officers or top Pentagon officials. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Stand up for U.S. values Dec 22, 2006
Rear Admiral John D. Hutson, the Navy's Judge Advocate General from 1997 to 2000 and currently president and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire, called the new Bush administration system "kangaroo courts."In June, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the administration's ad hoc military commissions, saying that detainee trials must be authorized by Congress and comply with the Geneva Conventions, including "all the judicial guarantees which are recognized as indispensable by... (Fresno Bee)
Marine arraigned in Iraqi slaying case Dec 9, 2006
It sounds to me like negotiations are going on behind the scenes, said Hutson, former judge advocate general for the Navy and now president of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H. He could just as easily have pleaded not guilty and changed it later. There might be some tactical advantage (in proceeding this way), but nothing leaps to mind. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rumsfeld exit may reopen detention issue Nov 9, 2006
John Hutson, now dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H.. The United States tried to create a prison where no law touched; I think [Rumsfeld's resignation] presents the opportunity to close it. (The Miami Herald)
* Co-defendent cuts deal in US court martial turnabout Oct 7, 2006
"Almost inevitably it means that he will testify in someway or other against the interest of one or more of his co-defendants," said John Hutson, who is now president of New Hampshire's Franklin Pierce Law Center. First to Turn. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Military gets break against Marines accused of murdering Iraqi Oct 6, 2006
"Almost inevitably it means that he will testify in someway or other against the interest of one or more of his co-defendants," said John Hutson, who is now president of New Hampshire's Franklin Pierce Law Center. The seven Marines are at various stages in the military justice process. (San Jose Mercury News)
Republican Pushes Detainee Rights Bill Sep 12, 2006
"It doesn't in any way solve the problem" of ensuring a defendant can dispute a false charge, said Hutson, now president and dean of Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H.. Hunter's proposal includes other slight deviations from the administration proposal, including a requirement that no fewer than nine members of the commission be present in a case involving a potential death sentence. (Fox News -- Politics)
DePaul's International Human Rights Law Institute to Address Torture and the Military at Aug. 29 Program Aug 28, 2006
president and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center -- Major General William Nash (Ret. director of the Center for Preventative Action for the Council on Foreign Relations -- Brigadier General Charles Tucker, chief of staff and co-director of the United State Air Force/Air National Guard International Humanitarian Law Program -- Major Sean Watts, professor of international law, international operational law department, Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School For reservations call... (PR Newswire)
Pendleton case could hurt image of Marines Aug 28, 2006
John D. Hutson, who was the Navy's top military lawyer from 1997 to 2000 and is currently dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H.. If they are guilty, it is going to cause the Marine Corps to look at recruiting, training and leadership, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bush drive for tougher terror laws picks up Aug 19, 2006
"I see it as very effective leadership by Congress and by the administration; unfortunately, they are just leading in precisely the wrong direction. You create that fear, and then you can do what you need to do," said Hutson, dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H.. Sen. (SunSpot.net)
Merchant & Gould Adds New COO, Six Attorneys Aug 8, 2006
Beaumont has more than 20 years experience counseling clients on IP matters and is an adjunct professor at Franklin Pierce Law Center. Ziska specializes in patent portfolio management for biotech and life sciences companies, universities and research organizations. (Law.com)
Congress Is Stalled on New Terror Laws Aug 5, 2006
He is now dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H.. "Many of the members simply want to rubber-stamp the administration's prior commissions.". (Los Angeles Times)
Must US let detainees attend their trials? Jul 24, 2006
John Hutson, a military justice expert and dean of Franklin Pierce Law Center, summed up the potential problem in a recent Senate hearing. He said the exclusion policy might lead to a situation in which the US government would "say to the accused: 'We know you're guilty, we can't tell you why, but there's a guy, we can't tell you who, who told us something; we can't tell you what, but you're guilty.' ". (Christian Science Monitor)
Bush asks Congress to endorse tribunals Jul 13, 2006
John D. Hutson, former Navy judge advocate general and now dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H., told the House committee that ratifying the administration's policy "would be a dramatic mistake" that could run into legal trouble and further damage the nation's international standing. More critics are expected to weigh in today when the Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on how to respond to the high court's ruling last month. (Sacramento Bee -- Politics)
White House in dilemma over Guantnamo Jul 5, 2006
"Can you set up a tribunal that will pass what we now know to be the judicial standards the Supreme Court is going to impose? The answer is unequivocally yes," said John Hutson, a former Navy judge advocate general and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, N.H.. But, he added: "Is the prosecution going to be able to get convictions? I think there is a chance you won't see any.". (Seattle Times)
Debate erupts on tribunal decision Jul 1, 2006
"Anything basically that we wouldn't want done to our own troops -- it's now prohibited," said John Hutson, dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center and a former Navy judge advocate general. Some administration supporters predicted that the high court's ruling would undermine public support for the president's claim of special wartime powers. (Sacramento Bee -- Politics)
Court Papers Reveal Theory About Iraqi's Killing Jun 24, 2006
Military law expert at Franklin Pierce Law Center said it is likely that deals would be reached and some charges reduced. "The chances are they will go after who they think is the least culpable, give him a deal and then have him testify against his comrades," said John Hutson, the center's president and a former Navy adjutant general. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
AG Makes Characters for Animation, Toys Jun 20, 2006
Thomas G. Field Jr., a law professor at the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H., said the card makers face a constant and expensive battle to police unlicensed use of characters. But earning money by selling licenses instead of products is a plus, he said, comparing intellectual property to oil wells. (ABC 7 News, DC)
RETIRED US GENERALS More Top Brass Blast Rumsfeld Apr 25, 2006
This is a proper and important military tradition," said Hutson, who retired from service in 2000 and is now the president and dean of Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, N.H. "The lack of accountability up the chain of command has bothered a lot of people for a long time. Frankly, I think this is the gag reflex kicking in. (Spiegel Online)
Supreme Court to Look at Critical Patent Issue in eBay Case Mar 28, 2006
If eBay wins, the impact will be "profound," said Thomas Field of Franklin Pierce Law Center, who filed a brief for himself and three Franklin Pierce professors supporting MercExchange. "It would be private inverse condemnation -- taking property from MercExchange and giving it to eBay.". (Law.com)
