This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall denied the government’s motion to introduce rap videos featuring the defendant at trial. Judge Frederic Block held that plaintiff’s New York City Human Rights Law claim was revived by the Child Victim’s Act. Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto dismissed a prisoner’s claims and limited future in forma pauperis filings.

Denial of Motion To Introduce Rap Videos

In United States v. Jordan, 20 CR 305 (EDNY, Jan. 30, 2024), DeArcy Hall denied the government’s motion to introduce at trial two rap videos featuring defendant, who was charged with narcotics trafficking and a firearm related murder.