More than 200 civil rights groups back bill to stop solitary, as measure heads to vote
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The HALT Solitary movement has gained steam after years of advocacy.
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Queens court dismisses hundreds of prostitution cases after request from DA
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“We have seen first hand the damaging effects of these laws on the lives of women and transgender individuals.”
Read MoreQueens County Bar event champions diversity in the court system
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The Queens County Bar Association is hosting a virtual conversation championing the racial, ethnic and gender diversity in the Queens court and legal system.
Read MoreJury trial restart a win for personal injury lawyers
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“The trial is like the sword of Damocles. It’s our weapon.”
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Queens public defender group votes to unionize
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The NLRB certified the results of the union vote by Queens Defenders staff Thursday.
Read MoreTop prosecutor quits after Queens judge accuses him of lying in death penalty case
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Charles Testagrossa “deliberately” withheld key evidence to convict three men for murder, a judge said.
Read MoreBehind-the-scenes campaign helped spur Queens wrongful conviction reversals
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“It was clear to me that if I could be helpful, I wanted to be.”
Read MoreCUNY Law group opens doors for formerly incarcerated students
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FILSAA works to promote equity in the legal profession
Read MoreQueens assemblyman prepares bill to break down ranked-choice voting results
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“There was an expectation that the process would become more open and a plurality of voices would be heard.”
Read MoreSE Queens lawmakers call on Katz to probe prosecutors’ past cases in wake of 'egregious' violations
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‘This is just the tip of the iceberg.’
Read MoreChief Judge celebrates court translators during pandemic
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During a weekly address, New York Chief Judge Janet Difiore commended the work of interpreters
Read MoreQueens women continue blazing trails in courts and law
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“They are an inspiration and their stories should be taught and learned by everyone.”
Read MoreNYC moves to curb solitary confinement, mayor says
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New York City will nearly eliminate the use of solitary confinement on Rikers Island and other city jails by November.
Read MoreQueens judge says top prosecutor lied to convict in death penalty case
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Judge Joseph Zayas amended his ruling to call a prosecutor’s account “mindboggling.”
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