Two social media ‘pimps’ charged with sex trafficking a single mother in Queens
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The two defendants allegedly prostituted their victim in Queens, Brooklyn and Harlem between 2014 and 2018.
Read MoreQueens DA Candidates May Look to Brooklyn for Reform Model
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Gonzalez announced his Justice 2020 initiative for criminal justice reform on March 11, more than a year after he first began championing its contents.
Read MorePresiding Justices of the Appellate Division Meet with State Bar Leaders
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“This evening is all about the bench and bar working together to advance the effective functioning of the justice system.”
Read MoreChief Judge Irizarry Will Cut Ribbon at Hofstra Pro Se Legal Assistance Clinic Opening
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Chief Judge Irizarry will be joined by Hofstra Law Dean Hon. Gail Prudenti, the former presiding justice of the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department.
Read MoreSouth Asian Bar Installs Queens Native Budhu as President
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In his speech, Budhu discussed the role of bar associations in building a community and increasing diversity and inclusion within the overall larger legal community.
Read MoreMayor de Blasio Appoints and Reappoints 46 Judges to NYC Courts
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A new year means new judges in New York City, as Mayor Bill de Blasio officially appointed and reappointed 46 judges to the Family, Criminal and Civil courts. In total, 13 judges on the list are new hires, and 33, are being reappointed.
Read MoreCops Nab Queens Leaders of Drug Delivery Service
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A total of 14 people were arrested and indicted in connection with the alleged drug delivery service that made up to $8,000 in sales each day.
Legal Aid Campaign Brings Books to Kids in Court
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“What better way to help stimulate a mind in a positive way than to provide a book.”
Read MoreJudge Weinstein: Social Use of Alcohol OK Under Supervised Release
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The judge pointed out that the purpose of federal supervised release is to assist former convicts in rehabilitation.
Read MoreQueens Judge Honored by Tribune Society
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The Tribune Society is a fraternal organization of African Americans and other minority personnel within the court system
Read MoreJudge Rules that Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo Cannot Hug his Wife at Trial
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A letter from the defense attorney argued that, “an embrace with the railing between them would not pose a threat to security.”
Read MoreNine Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the EDNY receive Attorney General Awards
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The annual ceremony is meant to recognize employees and individuals who have, "demonstrated exceptional achievements, leadership and service to the Department of Justice and the American people."
Read MoreDisgraced Assemblymember Pamela Harris Gets 6 Months For Stealing $70K
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The judge explained that Harris, who grew up in Coney Island, was beaten by her mother with a belt as a teenager and never knew her father. He said that the unexpected death of her only child drove her to live on the streets while worked as a prostitute with a crack cocaine addiction.
Read MoreBrooklyn Judge Warns El Chapo Lawyers’ About Threatening Text
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As attorneys for the alleged drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman Loera, better known as “El Chapo,” continue to push to delay the start of his trial, the Brooklyn federal court judge in charge of the case warned one of his attorneys to stop texting government witnesses.
Read MoreLegal Aid Attorneys Plan Kavanaugh Protest Today
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Attorneys from the Legal Services Staff Association (LSSA) and the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys (ALAA) are planning a one-hour walkout Thursday at 1 p.m. outside Queens Housing Court. to protest the potential appointment of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
