Ex-Queens prosecutor who kept non-whites off juries is now NYC PBA lawyer
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Christopher McGrath has worked as associate general counsel for the NYC PBA since 2007.
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Ex-Queens prosecutor sought to strike Black, Latino and Jewish jurors, prompting conviction reversals: Katz
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ADA Chris McGrath kept notes reminding him to strike Black, Hispanic, Jewish and Italian residents from jury pools.
Read MoreHoward Beach man files motion to vacate gang assault conviction based on prosecutorial misconduct allegations
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“I’ve been reviewing wrongful convictions cases for 25 years this is the worst case I’ve ever seen.”
Read MoreKatz taps Suffolk prosecutor to lead Queens DA’s new Frauds Bureau
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The bureau prosecutes an array of offenses, like financial schemes against the elderly, revenge porn and luring children for sex.
Read MoreQueens man won't face new trial after attempted murder conviction overturned for prosecutorial misconduct
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“I hope DA Katz will conduct an investigation to find out how a Brady document could be suppressed for 20 years.”
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 MoreAs arrests plummeted, NYC DAs hired 900 new employees over past decade
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An August report by the IBO examines how staff levels have increased as arrests dropped in New York City between 2010 and 2019.
Read MoreJamaica woman led Queens gun-running operation, DA says
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Undercover officers purchased 23 illegal guns from the defendants.
Read MoreJustice reformers call on Katz to uphold campaign pledges during Queens courthouse rally
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“We can't arrest or incarcerate our way out of the challenges that face our communities.”
Read MoreRepeal of 50-a may prompt release of district attorneys’ problem cop lists
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“District attorneys, the city and law enforcement agencies can no longer hide behind Police Secrecy Law 50-a.”
Read MoreQueens DA urges state to repeal 'walking while trans' ban
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The statute is “often used to arrest and harass people based on their gender or appearance.”
Read MoreHe proved he never had a fair trial. He's still facing life in prison
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“Mr. Majors can now be given an opportunity to have a life.”
Read MoreQueens DA’s new wrongful conviction unit has opened 10 investigations
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“No one is perfect. No system is without flaws.”
Read MoreRemembering late Queens DA Richard Brown on the anniversary of his death
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Former Chief Assistant DA John Ryan and former counsel to the DA Robert Masters recall the influence of their former boss.
Read MoreQueens Assembly candidates urge lawmakers to demand speedy jail release
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“None have publicly called on the three people with the power to enact the needed policy changes.”
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