By Brian Lee | November 30, 2023
The bill is not meant to punish district attorneys, according to the sponsor's legislative director, but the measure is aimed at ensuring a neutral third party was setting guidelines.
By Alan Vinegrad and Zora Franicevic | November 30, 2023
A discussion of the effectiveness of alternatives to incarceration (ATI). Authors Alan Vinegard, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District, and Zora Franicevic summarize data from the last 20 years on the effectiveness of ATI as a form of punishment in our country's criminal justice systems.
By Brian Lee | November 29, 2023
The report has been met with a potential proposal from a key lawmaker in the New York Senate that would seek to improve transparency in the criminal courts of the state.
By Jane Wester | November 28, 2023
Rakoff was upset with the government's understanding of a new rule of criinal procedure dealing with expert testimony.
By Emily Saul | November 27, 2023
Wagstaff said his personal experiences as both a crime victim and a person with a misdemeanor conviction have prepared him for this job like no other resume.
By Jane Wester | November 27, 2023
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said there has been a "sharp increase" in threats against Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities since the Hamas attack in Israel on Oct. 7, and his office is closely monitoring the impact of conflict in the Middle East on security issues at home and abroad.
By Brian Lee | November 16, 2023
The bill was said to allow people with lower-level convictions better access to housing, education, and most jobs – and it was backed by nearly 50 law firms with offices in New York that signed a letter of support in 2022.
By Jane Wester | November 15, 2023
An attorney representing former President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to dismiss his client's appeal the day before he was set to submit his appellate brief.
By Brian Lee | November 8, 2023
For Manny Nneji, a Nigerian American who is believed to be the first Black person to hold the post, it was his first run for public office.
By Emily Saul | November 8, 2023
Katz secured more than 67% of the vote, according to unofficial board of election results, beating back challenges from Republican/Conservative candidate Michael Mossa and retired judge and NYPD official George Grasso.
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