Latino judges sorely underrepresented in Queens courts, says lawyer group
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“It’s not disputable. People need to see themselves reflected on the bench.”
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Judge orders house arrest for Queens cop charged with spying for China
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“There is a big difference between this country and most countries, especially the PRC. There is a presumption of innocence in this country.”
Read MoreJackson Heights woman killed by stray bullet shot into apartment
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“She died simply because she was standing by her window at the worst possible time.”
Read MoreQueens court officer’s positive COVID test raises concerns amid Kew Gardens spike
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Court personnel who notified the Eagle of the positive COVID test said they were concerned because he was “moving all through the building.”
Read MoreKew Gardens jail foes cheer Manhattan judge’s decision to block detention tower
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“The judge said what we’ve been saying all along.”
Read MoreNY Attorney General will speed release of dash cam footage when cops kill unarmed civilians
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“Transparency is of utmost importance, and we will no longer wait for local authorities to determine when videos should be made available.”
Read MoreAfter AG’s bodycam pledge, family of Queens teen shot by cops seeks footage
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“I don’t know how it could possibly take seven months.”
Read MoreAfter AG’s bodycam pledge, family of Queens teen shot by cops seeks footage
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“I don’t know how it could possibly take seven months.”
Read MoreCommunity art stolen from Flushing Town Hall exhibition, venue says
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“These were created by the community and are for the community.”
Read MoreQueens Tibetans were suspicious of NYPD officer well before foreign spying charge
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“Some members had raised flags about the way he communicates.”
Read MoreWoodside woman charged with hate crime in racist outburst caught on camera
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The Queens Criminal Court building. Eagle photo by David Brand
By David Brand
A Woodside woman filmed throwing a glass bottle at a Black jogger while calling her the n-word was charged with aggravated assault as a hate crime Tuesday.
Lorena Delaguna, 53, was seen on video throwing the bottle and screaming slurs as the 37-year-old jogger passed the corner of 53rd Place and Broadway in Woodside on Aug. 17. Police released a month-old cell phone video of the bias attack in an effort to identify Delaguna. They announced her arrest on Sept. 21.
She was arraigned before Queens Judge Jeffrey Gershuny Tuesday.
“Crimes like this, which are fueled by hate, are in a special category for a reason,” said Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. “No one should have to endure being called a vile slur or being attacked simply because of the color of their skin, their religion, or who they love.”
Delaguna’s attorney Samantha Diaz argued that throwing a bottle to the ground not demonstrate “harm” and said there was a “mental health component” to her client’s behavior, the Daily News reported.
Delaguna faces up to 7 years in prison if convicted.
CCRB takes longer to close cases as cops and COVID hinder probes, report shows
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An investigation resulting in a substantiated complaint took an average of 326 days to complete.
Read MoreFaulty probe and prosecution led to 2001 Queens murder conviction, lawyers say
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Wrongful conviction lawyers have submitted the case to the Queens DA’s Conviction Integrity Unit.
Read MoreAstoria house fire sparks bomb investigation
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“We had some chemicals in certain amounts that gave us concern about what they were for and what they could make together, and some written material that we are going to have to go over and figure out what all this means."
Read MoreAll quiet at Fresh Meadows shelter-hotel, councilman says
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“I know there have been rallies there, but it’s been quiet.”
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