Crime and Justice
NY AG’s Report Finds Cuomo Sexually Harassed Women, Created Toxic Workplace
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“These interviews and pieces of evidence reveal a deeply disturbing yet clear picture.”
AG Letita James
Cuomo Sexually Harassed Women, Broke State and Federal Laws, AG James Report Concludes
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It’s unclear if the attorney general’s report will be a catalyst for the Assembly’s investigation, prompting impeachment, or not.
App NEWS
Child Victims Act Lawsuit Window Ends August 13
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Survivors say it’s not too late to file a claim, but some would like another legal window sometime in the near future.
App NEWS
Vaccination Rate In NY Prisons At 46 Percent, All Inmates Offered The Vaccine
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Among prison staff, 5188 have tested positive since last March and eight have died of COVID.
Former Broome County DA Charged With Public Corruption, Forgery
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Court documents unsealed Tuesday showed the alleged crimes occurred on multiple occasions between 2016 and 2019.
App NEWS
Cuomo Accuses AG’s Investigators Of Bias
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“I have concerns as to the independence of the reviewers,” Cuomo said. “Is this all happening in a political system? Yes, that is undeniable.”
App NEWS
NYS Says It’s Targeting Jobs As Alternative To Gun Violence
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“Many employers are begging for assistance and what we can do is pair up these individuals and get them the training they need, through state-run programs, with willing employers to help eradicate the spectre of violence by giving them an alternative.”
Crime and Justice
New York Secures $1.1 Billion Settlement From Opioid Distributors
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“We’re holding them accountable and delivering more than $1 billion more into New York communities ravaged by opioids for treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.”
Probe Into Alleged Sexual Harassment By New York’s Governor Could Be Near Its End
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Cuomo denies the charges, and when he was first accused in late winter apologized if his actions had been misinterpreted.
App NEWS
Police Firing Records Now Included In Pennsylvania-wide Personnel Database
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The move is part of the police accountability law passed by the General Assembly last July in response to the murder of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Crime and Justice
Critics Of New York Ethics Panel Not Giving Up
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“JCOPE was set up in a way to fail.”
App NEWS
Report: Cuomo To Be Questioned Saturday On Sexual Harassment Claims
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“I can’t tell you how eager I am to tell my side of the story and the time will come.”
Crime and Justice
Abuse Allegation Against Buffalo Auxiliary Bishop Stems From Confirmation Ceremony
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The Diocese has acknowledged more than 100 of its priests as being credibly accused of abuse. Nine are currently on leave pending investigations.
Anthony Brindisi
Brindisi Announces Judicial Bid After Ruling Out Congressional Run In 2022
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Last month, Brindisi announced he would not run for his old House seat in New York’s 22nd Congressional District.
App NEWS
After Pushback In PA, A Widely Criticized Mandatory Minimum Bill Is On Hold
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Pennsylvania legislative leaders say a bill that would institute new mandatory minimum sentences for gun-related crime is “off the calendar,” at least temporarily.
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An Uncertain Future For The Adult Survivors Act
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The Adult Survivors Act would create a one-year look back window for cases of adult sexual abuse. That’s similar to the Child Victims Act, legislation passed in 2019 targeted at victims of child sex abuse.
App NEWS
Former Bradford Co. District Attorney Sentenced To State Prison Time
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“Thanks to those brave victims. He’s no longer the district attorney and now he’s a convicted felon.”
Crime and Justice
New York, Other States Announce $4.5B Settlement With Purdue Pharma
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About $4.3 billion will be distributed to nearly every state in the nation to help fund prevention, treatment and recovery programs; New York will get $200 million.
An Appeals Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani’s Ability To Practice Law In D.C.
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The suspension by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and a New York state appellate court stems from Rudy Giuliani’s attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
15 States Drop Opposition To Controversial Purdue Pharma Oxycontin Bankruptcy
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New York is among the states agreeing to end the fight to halt a controversial Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan. The deal shelters members of the Sackler family from opioid lawsuits.
Crime and Justice
New York Attorney General, Local Law Enforcement Take Down Two Major Drug Rings
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This comes as opioid overdoses and gun violence surge across the state.
Crime and Justice
Critics: New York Doesn’t Need Another State of Emergency
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“Review some of the soft-on-crime pieces of legislation that have been passed in the last few years. I think the combination of all of those policies is having a big effect on this increase in violent crime.”
Andrew Cuomo
After Third Police Shooting In A Month, Broome Sheriff Puts Onus On Lawmakers
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Harder’s press conference came a day after Governor Andrew Cuomo instituted a statewide disaster emergency declaration on gun violence.
Andrew Cuomo
NYS Assembly To Issue Subpoenas In Cuomo Impeachment Probe
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The firm has received more than 100,000 pages of documents to sort through as part of the inquiry, which is far-reaching and not limited to any one allegation against Cuomo.
App NEWS
‘Honesty Was In Short Supply’: New York Trial Starts With Arguments Against Opioid Makers
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Opening statements began Tuesday in a landmark opioid trial against pharmaceutical companies who are being sued by the state of New York.
App NEWS
Ithaca Moves Police Reimagining Plan Forward, Mayor Awaits New Chief Search
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“Having an acting chief at the helm of the department right now is not causing any problems.”
New York Court Suspends Giuliani From Practicing Law Over 2020 Vote Fraud Claims
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The court’s decision states that Rudy Giuliani’s conduct as a lawyer for former President Donald Trump during the election and in the aftermath “threatens the public interest.”
Supreme Court Rules PA Cheerleader’s F-Bombs Are Protected Speech
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The case involved a teenage cheerleader who dropped F-bombs on Snapchat. At issue was whether schools may punish students for speech that occurs online and off-campus but that may be disruptive.
App NEWS
For Activists, Felony Disenfranchisement Remains A Fight For Civil Rights
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A majority of those incarcerated will rejoin the community outside of prison at some point.
Crime and Justice
Wegmans Says Customers’ Personal Data May Have Been Exposed
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Wegmans recently notified customers that two databases used for the company’s internal business purposes were inadvertently left open to potential outside access.
Crime and Justice
After GOP Senators Block Insurrection Commission, New York Republican Says ‘It’s Not Over Yet’
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Five people were killed, including three law enforcement officers, in a riot at the Capitol, following a rally for then-President Trump. More than a hundred officers were injured.
Crime and Justice
PA Congressman’s Letter Surfaces In U.S. House Investigation Into Jan. 6 Insurrection
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The effort supported a wider goal of overturning or invalidating election results in several swing states, including Pennsylvania.
Crime and Justice
Clergy Abuse Victims Want Speedier Action; Rochester Diocese Proposes $35 Million Settlement
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The Diocese said the proposed settlement would be “a significant step forward” to compensate survivors of sexual abuse who have filed claims in the bankruptcy case.
Andrew Cuomo
Lupardo Discusses “Clean Slate”, Cuomo Impeachment Inquiry
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“Any charges or implications that somehow this is being slow walked, I can categorically deny that.”
App NEWS
Update: Man Suspected Of Shooting Trooper Is Charged
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State Police found Jason Johnson by the Susquehanna River off State Route 79 at approximately 4:30 p.m.
App NEWS
Man Arrested For Threats Made Against Rep. Reed Last Year
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The FBI and Corning Police arrested Jack Kahabka, 21, Thursday and charged him with felony counts of making terroristic threats and criminal mischief.
Crime and Justice
New York Legislature To Act On Some (But Not All) Criminal Justice Measures
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“If we were talking about very specific crimes, non-violent crimes, first offender type crimes, that’s something that I could consider. But we’re not talking about that. We’re talking about all crimes.”
Crime and Justice
Advocates Demand Assembly Action On The Adult Survivors Act
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“With a 62 to nothing vote in the senate just last week, I don’t know what else they need to know or learn about the bill, I think they just need to bring it to the floor.”
Crime and Justice
Cuomo’s Court Nominees Approved, But Faced Scrutiny From Left And Right
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Some state senators felt the court needed more public defenders and civil rights lawyers in the wake of racial injustice in the state’s criminal justice system.
Crime and Justice
New York Lawmakers Reach Deal On Criminal Justice Measures
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The two bills would, respectively, allow people who’ve served their full sentence to have records sealed in most cases, and reduce the likelihood that technical parole violations will land them back in prison.
App NEWS
Parole Changes In The Spotlight As New York’s Legislative Session Ends
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The Elder Parole measure would require a person who is 55 or older to be considered for release by the parole board if they’ve served at least 15 years of their sentence.
Antisemitism Spikes In New York, And Many Jews Wonder: ‘Where Are Our Allies?’
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After turning out for racial justice and other movements in the U.S., they are frustrated by the response to attacks and hatred directed at Jews following the latest Mideast violence.
Crime and Justice
A Last-Minute Push For Clean Slate In New York
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“I’m the manager at a bank, I’m looking to hire somebody. I can’t know if this person stole money in his previous job, or her previous job.”
App NEWS
Zeldin Says No New Laws Needed To Curb Gun Crime in New York
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“What I hear from prosecutors is just how often laws on the books here in New York get broken but are not prosecuted.”
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State Sen. Akshar To Run For Broome Co. Sheriff In 2022
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He was re-elected to the state senate seat in 2020.
App NEWS
Supporters Push Bill That Ends Some Legal Immunity For New York Police
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“Ending qualified immunity is about accountability for police and justice for the victims whose rights have been violated.”
Crime and Justice
New York AG Asks Court To Order Kodak CEO To Testify
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The Attorney General’s Office filed a petition with the New York State Supreme Court to force Continenza to publicly testify about his purchase of more than 46,000 shares of Kodak stock last summer.
Crime and Justice
GOP Lawmakers Push Back Against Criminal Justice Changes
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“It seems like every morning we wake up to see another story about violence in our streets or a shooting where innocent victims are either killed or injured.”
App NEWS
Parole Reform Among NY Legislature’s End-Of-Session Priorities
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“Yes we punish the criminals, but [make sure] that the punishment fits the crime, and that you don’t continue to pay for the crime long after you’ve done the time.”
App NEWS
State Senate Approves Anti Sexual Harassment Measures
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“Today we are going to be righting that wrong,” Gounardes said. “To put a stop to the license to harass that elected officials and judges have exercised in New York for far too long.”
App NEWS
Assembly Impeachment Inquiry Committee Gives Update On Cuomo Case
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“There is already more than enough evidence to warrant Cuomo’s removal from office, yet the Assembly continues to dither and protect his power at the expense of New Yorkers.”
Crime and Justice
A Year After Floyd Murder, Black PA Lawmakers Double Down On Push For Police Accountability
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After weeks of widespread demonstrations, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a number of measures last July that he said “[made] progress in keeping every Pennsylvanian safe.”
Crime and Justice
New York Ethics Panel Refuses To Issue Subpoena In Case Involving Former Cuomo Aide
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Members of the state’s ethics commission pressed Tuesday for a subpoena to look into a controversy over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s hiring of a former aide as a “volunteer” COVID-19 vaccine czar.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Announces Picks To Fill Two Seats on New York’s Highest State Court
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Those nominations will now go before the Judiciary Committee in the State Senate, which will then decide if they’ll get a full vote before the entire chamber. It’s likely that they will.
App NEWS
New York Dems Look to End Qualified Immunity
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“All we’re doing is asking the officials of the state of New York, in their capacity, is to serve and protect, and not harm and kill.”
App NEWS
Attorney General Rejects Cuomo’s Political Claims, Defends Probe Into His Book Deal
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“This is Albany politics at its worst — both the Comptroller and the Attorney General have spoken to people about running for Governor and it is unethical to wield criminal referral authority to further political self-interest.”
App NEWS
New York Attorney General Seeks Statewide Use of Force Standard for Police
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“This has rekindled a flame of righteousness, and righteous indignation that has been smoldering for centuries. We are in the midst of a racial reckoning in this country.”
In A New Deal With Prosecutors, Jeffrey Epstein Guards Would Avoid Jail
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Noel and Thomas have admitted to lying about their failure to make rounds while they were assigned to monitor the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender the night he killed himself.
What We Know So Far About The Trump Organization Criminal Investigation
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The New York attorney general’s office has expanded its probe of former President Donald Trump’s business. Here’s what that means — and what could come next for the criminal inquiry.
New York’s Probe Into Trump Organization Is Now A Criminal Inquiry
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If enough evidence is found, the Trump Organization could face criminal charges from two New York prosecutors: the New York state attorney general and the Manhattan district attorney.
Fox News Again Urges New York Court To Dismiss Smartmatic’s $2.7 Billion Lawsuit
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Fox News says its coverage of bogus election-fraud claims was “accurate and disinterested” and is protected by the First Amendment.
Report: NY Attorney General Preparing Insider-Trading Lawsuit Against Kodak
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Reuters reports the pending lawsuit focuses on stock purchases that preceded a proposed deal during the Trump administration to finance a pharmaceutical venture during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crime and Justice
New York Lawmakers, Advocates Push “End Predatory Court Fees Act”
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“Marginalized New Yorkers who can’t pay the arbitrary fees baked into nearly every step of our state’s legal process deserve a justice system that doesn’t pick their pockets and jeopardize their freedom.”
Crime and Justice
Cuomo: Making Someone Uncomfortable ‘Is Not Harassment’
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Governor Cuomo said flat-out at several public appearances that he did nothing “wrong,” and rebuffing claims that his actions violated the state’s laws on sexual harassment.
Crime and Justice
Governor’s Views Of Attorney General Probe Grow Negative
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In recent weeks, when the governor is asked by reporters about the probe, his answers often include a reference to the attorney general’s possible political motivations.
App NEWS
New York Bill Would Give Adult Sexual Abuse Survivors Their Day In Court
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The bill is gaining strength in the State Legislature.
Judge Dismisses NRA Bankruptcy Case, New York Could Seek Group’s Dissolution
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A federal judge threw out the National Rifle Association’s bid to declare bankruptcy Tuesday, allowing New York to proceed in its effort to dissolve the gun rights group for alleged “fraud and abuse.”
Crime and Justice
New York Correction Officers Sue To Overturn New Solitary Confinement Law
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“This ‘reform’ shows a deliberate and callous indifference to the lives and safety of Correction Officers, Correction Sergeants and peaceful incarcerated individuals in the general population of State prisons.”
App NEWS
Advocates React To NY Law Reinstating Voting Rights For People On Parole
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“This will just continue and boost the work that we’re doing. And give us more work to do.”
Crime and Justice
Bill In New York Legislature Would Erase Some Lingering Criminal Records
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“I’ve been denied a lot of jobs because of my criminal background. I’ve been denied a lot of housing throughout the years because of my criminal background.”
App NEWS
Bradford Co. DA Resigns, Takes Plea Deal After Sexual Misconduct Charges
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Pennsylvania’s Attorney General made the announcement on Friday.
App NEWS
Working Families Party Wins Court Case In Syracuse
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The suit was filed by eight Republicans hoping to keep or earn county legislature seats. It was one of multiple similar lawsuits filed across the state.
App NEWS
New York Lawmakers Hear Testimony On ‘Clean Slate’ Legislation
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“If passed, this legislation would pose a serious threat to public safety. Day care providers would have no way to ensure the people they hire to look after your children are not violent criminals.”
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Says His “Time Will Come” And He’ll Tell His Side Of The Sexual Harassment Story
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“The complainants have continued to go to the press and make their complaints in the press, and I have not been able to respond. That’s not fair and that’s not right.”
New York Man Guilty Of Threatening To Kill Congress Members
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Although he was not at the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, Brendan Hunt posted statements on social media prior to and following the riot calling for the killing of elected officials.
Crime and Justice
District Attorneys Push Back On Proposed Prosecutorial Misconduct Panel
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Another version was struck down in court early last year, when a state judge declared it unconstitutional as written.
Federal Investigators Search Rudy Giuliani’s Apartment Over Ukraine Ties
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The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for years by federal authorities, who have been looking into his business dealings in Ukraine.
Crime and Justice
Embattled Cuomo Pursues Strategy For Survival
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The restrictions on the media began shortly after several current and former female aides accused the governor of sexual harassment, and in one case, sexual assault.
Supreme Court To Take Up New York Gun Rights Case
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At issue is how much the Second Amendment protects the right of individuals to carry concealed weapons outside their home for self-defense. The case will likely be argued in the fall.
App NEWS
Three Run For Binghamton School Board In Wake Of Anti-Racist Book Debate
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“Reading more about what happened with that just really angered me. Watching the board meeting on Tuesday, seeing all the board members—just one Black person on there.”
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Cannabis Smell Is No Longer Cause To Search, But Advocates Still Have Concerns
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Under the new cannabis laws, police cannot use the smell of cannabis to initiate a search in most circumstances.
Crime and Justice
Assembly Impeachment Inquiry Leader Gives Update On Cuomo Investigations
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Judiciary Committee Chair Charles Lavine said a hotline set up by the committee has generated over 200 tips on probes into sexual harassment allegations made by multiple women.
Crime and Justice
Democrats Seek To Build On Recent Criminal Justice Changes
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“We know that real justice is not found in a single conviction. Real justice is transformative, systemic change.”
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Anti-Racist Picture Book Spurs Debate In Binghamton
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“Whether you find yourself agreeing or disagreeing with the conversations taking place in the book, they are conversations that are happening in our communities and should not be ignored.”
App NEWS
Binghamton Advocates Push Parole Reform, Thank Lupardo For Support
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“Even if the court ends up dismissing the violation, that one day or few days that you spend in jail are enough to lose your job.”
App NEWS
Long Legal Fight Ends, Cariol Horne To Receive Her Police Pension
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Horne had been dismissed after a November 2006 incident in which she has maintained she tried to stop a fellow officer from choking a man during an arrest.
Crime and Justice
INTERVIEW: Oneonta Mayor On Recent Police Shooting, AG Investigation
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“You know, some will cite this incident as proof that the practice of armed police responding to a domestic matter should end. Others will say that if unarmed social workers had responded, we may now be mourning a dead child.”
App NEWS
Some Powerful Pennsylvanians Still Angry The State Supreme Court Ruled On Election Law. Here’s Why It Matters
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“There’s nothing extraordinary in what the Supreme Court did in interpreting these [election] statutes. It’s what they do every day.”
Crime and Justice
Advocates, Lawmakers Hope To Reform Parole In 2021 Session
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“When the parole board in the State of New York does not grant the paroles that so many deserve, and you allow them to die in prisons, you have now become a murderer yourself.”
Crime and Justice
Lawmakers Call For Openly LGBTQ+ Judge On New York’s Highest Court
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“It is imperative that the Commission of Judicial Nomination focus on vetting and recommending qualified LGBTQ+ candidates, who have an intimate understanding of the unique perspectives and needs of our community.”
App NEWS
“There’s Just Not Room”: People Inside Broome County Jail Voice COVID Housing Concerns
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“Why house us with somebody we can constantly contract it [from] every time a new intake person comes in.”
App NEWS
Binghamton City Council Delays Vote On Sewer Plant Audit
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The council plans to reconvene Monday, April 12 at 6 p.m. to resume consideration of agreement.
App NEWS
Over 300 Sex Abuse Claims Against The Roman Catholic Diocese Of Rochester
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“Out of respect for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court process and the claimants, the Diocese declines comment.”
App NEWS
Broome Jail Offers $10 Incentive To Incarcerated People Who Get Vaccinated
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The Broome County Sheriff said half of the jail’s staff has refused to get one.
Crime and Justice
RPD Fosters ‘Culture Of Brutality And Impunity,’ Federal Lawsuit Alleges
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The suit alleges the Rochester Police Department used extreme force in responding to protests, and the use of crowd control measures falls into a long history of the department abusing its power.
App NEWS
Under Budget Deal, Communities Without Police Reform Plan Risk State Monitor, Funding Cuts
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The Ithaca plan was approved, while trustees in Malone ended up sending a revised version of its strategy to the state.
App NEWS
NY Resumes State Prison Transfers, Relocating People Stuck In Local Jails For Months
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“Why is it state-sentenced inmates are being punished by not getting the same treatment as every other state inmate all because we’re housed in county jails?”
App NEWS
Governor Signs HALT Bill, Restricting Solitary Confinement
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“Freedom from torture is the most basic of human rights, and yet every year tens of thousands of New Yorkers are subjected to it in the form of solitary confinement.”
Abolish Police
Ithaca Common Council Passes Police Reform Plan, Calls for New Department, But No “Abolition”
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A task force will now take over the work for designing how the new overarching Department of Public Safety would work.
App NEWS
NYS Legislature Votes To Legalize Marijuana
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An estimated $350 million in annual revenue is expected from the 13 percent sales tax on the drug, with 40 percent of the revenue going to a community reinvestment fund.
Abolish Police
Ithaca Takes Up Police Reform, Police Abolition Proposal Included
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So far, most councilors have not explicitly said how they’ll vote on the resolution.
App NEWS
Marijuana Legalization Opponents Make Last-Ditch Effort to Stall NY Legislation
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“I’m not talking about stopping a guy from sitting in his backyard and smoking a joint. Honestly, I really don’t care. But I know people are going to get in traffic crashes and they’re going to die.”
App NEWS
Binghamton City Council Passes Contested Police Reform Plan
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“So when is the next meeting? What is the next step? We don’t have that.”
App NEWS
Vote To Legalize Cannabis In New York Could Come Tuesday
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By late 2022, adults in the state would be able to buy cannabis in retail stores, and could also sample the drug in tasting rooms.
App NEWS
Asian American Students, Allies Call For Anti-Discrimination Policies
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“A voice calling for justice does not need to be in perfect English.”
Andrew Cuomo
Binghamton Police Reform Plan Aims For Transparency, But Is It Enough?
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“For every officer when you get their badge number, you should be able to look up their service record, and it should be easy.”
App NEWS
Following Sexual Assault Challenges, Bradford DA Has Law License Suspended
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Salsman denies the allegations and has moved to dismiss the charges
Crime and Justice
Protesters March Through Rochester One Year After Daniel Prude’s Arrest
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The protesters moved down Main Street and then to East Avenue, ultimately ending their march in the Wegmans parking lot. Wegmans locked the store around 11 a.m.
Crime and Justice
Assembly Impeachment Probe Into Cuomo Will Take ‘Months, Rather Than Weeks,’ Judiciary Chair Says
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The New York Attorney General’s Office is conducting its own, simultaneous investigation into the sexual harassment claim leveled against Cuomo in recent weeks.
App NEWS
Citing Foul Language, Binghamton City Council Cuts Short Police Reform Hearing
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“I get the frustration of the callers, we do understand decorum, but again, setting the tone without being condescending is important.”
Crime and Justice
PA House Poised To Vote On Abuse Survivor Amendment, But Time Runs Short
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A final vote could take place as early as next week, but time is running out to get the proposal before voters for the May primary.
App NEWS
Assembly’s Choice Of Impeachment Firm Faces Criticism
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Questions are being raised about the State Assembly’s choice of a law firm to help an impeachment investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Crime and Justice
After State Senate Approval, Limits On Solitary Confinement Now In Governor’s Hands
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“The passage of HALT in the Senate brings us one step closer to bringing justice to all those who have lost loved ones to the wrongful use of solitary.”
App NEWS
Despite Activist Concerns, Broome Legislature Adopts Police Reform Goals
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“It wasn’t inclusive and they didn’t listen to any of the needs of people of color.”
New York Assembly Hires Top Law Firm For Cuomo Investigation
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The attorneys tapped to handle the investigation include a former federal prosecutor who helped investigate foreign meddling in the 2016 election.
Crime and Justice
The FBI Has Arrested Over 300 Capitol Insurrectionists. About A Tenth Are From PA
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Several of the men and women from Pennsylvania are among the highest-profile cases under investigation by the FBI.
Crime and Justice
New York Lawmakers Set to Pass Limits On The Use Of Solitary Confinement
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Under the legislation, incarcerated individuals would not be allowed to spend more than 15 days in solitary confinement.
In DC Insurrection, Federal Judge Orders Buffalo Man Held Without Bond
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The defendant is accused of helping rioters overpower D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who was beaten with flagpoles, tased and had his gear stolen.
App NEWS
Poll: Half Of New Yorkers Say Governor Cuomo Should Stay On The Job, For Now.
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“The voters are not necessarily, at the moment, following the lead of the elected officials.”
New York’s ‘Vaccine Czar’ Called County Officials To Assess Their Loyalty To Cuomo
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Larry Schwartz, a longtime aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, called local officials in New York to gauge their loyalty to the governor. Some local officials viewed it as a threat to cut off vaccine.
Crime and Justice
Proposal Giving More Time To Sue Over Childhood Sexual Abuse Get Second Chance In Harrisburg
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“While it may not happen very often that this is used, I think the circumstances of the…epic, historical mistake, warrant an epic, historical action on the part of the legislature to correct it.”
Abolish Police
Fights, Mask Burning At Protest Over Ithaca Police
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There were calls for de-escalation and non-violence within both of the groups.
New York District Attorney, Who Is Investigating Trump, Won’t Seek Reelection
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Last month, Vance’s office received the former president’s tax returns after a years-long battle, after the Supreme Court paved the way for a New York grand jury to obtain and review the documents.
App NEWS
Defiant Cuomo Says He’s A Victim Of Cancel Culture
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“People know the difference between playing politics, bowing to cancel culture, and the truth. I’m not going to resign.”
App NEWS
Could Cuomo Step Down Temporarily Without Being Impeached? Maybe Not
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“I believe it is in the best interest of our State if Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul serves as Acting Governor until the Attorney General’s investigations or any other potential inquiries reach a conclusion.”
Crime and Justice
Unemployment Insurance Fraud? Even A District Attorney Can Be A Victim
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“The Department of Labor told my office that they are investigating, and they have already identified 425,000 fraudulent claims statewide.”
Cuomo Aide Says Governor Groped Her In Executive Mansion
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After Gov. Andrew Cuomo denied touching women inappropriately, “the female aide became emotional” as she and other staff watched his remarks, according to the Times Union newspaper in Albany.
Sixth Woman Accuses Cuomo Of Misconduct
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“I never made any inappropriate advances. As I said last week, no one ever told me at the time that I made them feel uncomfortable.”
App NEWS
Despite Allegations, Cuomo Says Fourth Term Still On The Table
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A majority of Democrats in the state Legislature either haven’t taken a public position on whether Cuomo should resign, or have said they want to wait for the results of the attorney general’s investigation.
Daniel Prude’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Rochester Police Officers
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Attorneys representing Nathaniel McFarland, one of Prude’s five children and the administrator of his estate, also allege civil rights violations and gross negligence in the lawsuit filed Monday.
What Went Wrong: Analysis Of Police Handcuffing, Pepper Spraying 9-Year-Old Girl
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Experts review Rochester, N.Y., police body camera video of a recent encounter of white officers with a Black girl in distress. She was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed in a squad car.
Crime and Justice
Who Are The Attorneys Leading The Sexual Harassment Probe Against Cuomo?
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“There is no question that they both have the knowledge and background necessary to lead this investigation and provide New Yorkers with the answers they deserve.”
App NEWS
Senate Leader Says Cuomo Must Resign, Gov Says ‘No Way’
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“No, there is no way I resign,” said Cuomo, who added that he deserves “due process” while the AG’s probe continues.
Crime and Justice
Governor Cuomo Apologizes But “I’m Not Going To Resign”
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“It was unintentional and I truly and deeply apologize for it. I feel awful about it, and frankly I am embarrassed by it.”
App NEWS
Prude Case Raises Questions On Reforming New York’s Criminal Justice System
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“It’s kind of a Catch-22. They teach the only way to subdue (a person) under excited delirium is choke holds — knees to the neck, hog ties — things of that nature which brings on death.”
App NEWS
For Abuse Victims, Going Public Isn’t Easy
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“It takes a lot of courage, a lot of guts, oftentimes therapy, and counseling and support around the individual to come forward.”
App NEWS
3rd Woman Accuses Cuomo Of Offensive Behavior
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“The pattern of sexual harassment and predatory behavior by Governor Cuomo is unacceptable, and I believe the women coming forward.”
App NEWS
Governor Claims He’s ‘Playful,’ But ‘Never Inappropriately Touched Anybody’
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“I never inappropriately touched anybody and I never propositioned anybody and I never intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable, but these are allegations that New Yorkers deserve answers to.”
Crime and Justice
White House, Members Of Congress Call For Probe Into Sexual Harassment Claims Against Cuomo
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The White House Press Secretary said President Biden has been briefed on the claims and supports an immediate investigation.
App NEWS
Cuomo Gives New York Attorney General Subpoena Powers After 2nd Woman Comes Forward
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Cuomo, who is already under fire for withholding data that showed twice as many nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than was previously disclosed, denies both allegations.
Crime and Justice
Joe Prude, Brother Of Daniel, Angered By Grand Jury Decision
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Joe Prude is the brother of Daniel Prude, who suffocated in police custody a year ago. He says he no longer has trust in the system after state Attorney General Letitia James announced a grand jury had decided not to file criminal charges against any of the officers in his brother’s case.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Aides Combat Scandal On Two Fronts
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his staff were in damage control mode Thursday as they faced two scandals
After Lengthy Legal Battle, New York Prosecutor Receives Trump Tax Returns
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The office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. confirmed that it obtained the former president’s tax returns and related documents on Monday.
Texting From The Capitol, PA Man Called His Ex-Girlfriend A ‘Moron.’ She Turned Him In
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Court documents detail the messages Richard Michetti, now facing criminal charges, sent his ex-girlfriend during the insurrection. “If you can’t see the election was stolen you’re a moron,” one reads.
‘Yeah, We Lied’: Messages Show New York Prosecutors’ Panic Over Missteps In Federal Case
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The newly disclosed documents give a window into the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan after a judge started asking questions about a case that the Justice Department won but then abandoned.
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Legislature, Cuomo, Still Far Apart On Marijuana Legalization
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Legislative Democrats’ qualms don’t stop at the social equity funding, there are additional concerns as well with the taxation structure, criminal penalties and oversight of the Governor’s proposed Office of Cannabis Management.
Proposed Daniel’s Law Gets A Boost From New York’s Attorney General
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“We are completely transforming the system. We are making sure that the right person gets called when it comes to a mental health crisis.”
New York Grand Jury Votes Not To Indict Rochester Officers In Daniel Prude Case
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“We concluded that there was sufficient evidence surrounding Mr. Prude’s death to warrant presenting the case to a grand jury, and we presented the most comprehensive case possible,” officials said.
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Ithaca Police Reform Group Recommends Abolishing Police Department
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“The job is just very different than it was 50 years ago or 30 years ago. A ton of what we ask our officers to do may not be considered traditional police work.”
Supreme Court Paves Way For New York Grand Jury To Get Trump’s Financial Records
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The high court’s decision marks a major setback for Trump, who for years has fought to shield his finances and business practices from scrutiny.
Brothers Who Expected To Die In Pennsylvania Prison Now Free After Clemency
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The Evans brothers are now home in Philadelphia after decades in prison. Convicted of second degree murder, they had few options for release in Pennsylvania under current law.
New York Sues Amazon Over COVID-19 Workplace Safety Failures
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New York Attorney General Letitia James said Amazon refused to obey coronavirus guidelines that would protect its warehouse employees from infection.
Amy Cooper, White Woman Who Called Police On Black Bird-Watcher, Has Charge Dismissed
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Amy Cooper had been facing a charge of falsely reporting an incident to police, after she told them Christian Cooper, who is not related to her, threatened her in a New York City park. He did not.
Falling Inmate Numbers Push More State Prison Closures
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The state is now in the process of decommissioning three prisons: Gowanda, Watertown and the Clinton Annex in Dannemora.
Crime and Justice
After State Blunder, PA Abuse Victims Ask: ‘Who The Hell Are We Supposed To Trust?’
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When the Pennsylvania Department of State failed to advertise the proposed constitutional amendment that had been passed by the legislature, it halted a march toward justice for thousands of victims abused in the commonwealth.
Crime and Justice
Grand Jury Rejects Charges Against Buffalo Officers Who Shoved Man In Viral Video
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An Erie County Grand Jury has voted not to indict the officers on charges stemming from a June protest where they were seen on video shoving protestor a 75-year-old protester to the ground.
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Hemp Farmers Prepare for Lawsuit Against Cuomo Administration
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Hemp farmers are laying the groundwork for a lawsuit against New York in response to proposed state regulations that would prohibit the sale of hemp flower.
Crime and Justice
House Sponsors Hope Derailed Sex Abuse Survivor Rights Amendment Will Get Back On Track
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“Pick your poison: either way, the Catholic Church is going to oppose it. We’re not going away. We’re not going to wait two years.”
Crime and Justice
Attorneys, Residents Criticize Police Reform Process In New York State
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The governor’s order — the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan — requires local police agencies to modernize their strategies and programs based on community input.
Life Without Parole For ‘Felony Murder’: PA Case Targets Sentencing Law
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More than 1,000 people are serving life sentences in Pennsylvania, even though they never intended to kill anyone — 70% of them are Black. A lawsuit calls the concept cruel and unconstitutional.
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Bradford Co. DA Charged With Sexual Assault, Obstruction Of Justice
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Chad Salsman allegedly brought clients into his private office under the guise of discussing their case and used his knowledge of their vulnerabilities to negate their consent and sexually assault them.
Crime and Justice
Mother Of 9-Year-Old Who Was Handcuffed And Pepper-Sprayed By Police Speaks Out
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“She feels like she got me in trouble, she’s so apologetic and so emotional and I explained to her every step of the way, you’re not in trouble, you’re good.”
Protests In Rochester As Lawmakers Move To Ban Use of Chemical Irritants On Minors
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Demonstrators gathered near a Rochester police precinct not far from where a 9-year-old girl was pepper-sprayed last week. One officer has been suspended, two others placed on administrative leave.
Got The COVID Vaccine? Don’t Show Your Card Online, BBB Warns
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“There’s a lot of ways that scammers can use this information.”
Rochester Mayor Suspends Police Officers Who Pepper-Sprayed 9-Year-Old Girl
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The incident renews scrutiny of the city and its police department following the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died of asphyxiation after an encounter with police in March.
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New York May Have Undercounted Nursing Home Deaths By 50%, State Attorney General Says
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“Clearly, some facilities were not prepared to handle outbreaks through early and effective training or staffing.”
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Through Education, Anti-Trafficking Task Force Casts A Wide Net In Support Of Survivors
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“This is not any one person’s battle. This is such a huge undertaking and it really takes a community to encircle these survivors, to empower them.”
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PA Congressman Confirms Election Fraud Talks With Trump, DOJ Lawyer
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Those conversations were about using the Justice Department to make it appear as though Georgia’s election results could be invalidated because of ongoing fraud investigations.
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Statewide Campaign Calls For Immediate Parole System Reforms
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“Right from the very beginning of the parole process, which is the appearance in front of the parole board, there is no ‘right to counsel.’”
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Federal Lawsuit Challenges New York’s Abortion Law
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“The statement that the Biden-Harris administration released about Roe v. Wade shows that there is really no common ground.”
New York Judge Rejects NRA’s Bid To Throw Out Or Transfer Lawsuit That Could Shut It Down
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The organization had filed for bankruptcy and said it would reincorporate in Texas.
Crime and Justice
In Brindisi-Tenney Race, Judge Orders Review Of 1,000 Rejected Oneida County Affidavit Ballots
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It was discovered the Board failed to process over 2,400 voter registration applications that were filed on time through the state DMV website.
