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Ongoing · Law & Policy

Oct 2, 2026 · Developing story, no final ruling

A young woman confronts a man in a suit about a late defense in a small office.AI illustration
Ongoing issue

Can a defense be raised late in a court case?

Is it fair for a defense to be introduced late in a court case?
Pregnancy DiscriminationLate Legal ArgumentJob Dismissal

TL;DR

  1. 1A DA's office fires an employee shortly after her pregnancy announcement.
  2. 2The office uses a defense not mentioned earlier to win the case.
  3. 3The employee argues this late defense was unfair and not allowed.

Should the DA's office be allowed to use a late defense in the case?

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