Justice Johnny Lee Baynes. Photo: State Unified Court SystemBrooklyn Supreme Court Justice's Death Linked to Coronavirus, First for New York Judiciary
Fifteen COVID-19 cases have been reported among New York judges as of midday Tuesday, state court spokesman Lucian Chalfen said.
April 01, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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A Brooklyn Supreme Court justice died of causes related to COVID-19 on March 26, a first for the New York judiciary as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the state.
Justice Johnny Lee Baynes was elected to the Kings County Supreme Court in 2011, and he presided over civil court.
He was 64 years old, the Brooklyn Eagle reported.
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