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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | NYC bill would fix discovery law loophole after state 'half-measure' on evidence sharing

Councilman Powers is proposing legislation to close discovery law loopholes leading to criminal case dismissals.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

PREMIUM Spotlight: Talking budgets: Understanding discovery reform

In New York, delays or denials in discovery have historically contributed to wrongful convictions and prolonged pretrial detention, hindering fair trials for defendants.
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Yet again, Kathy Hochul is losing big-time on her budget plan and criminal justice 'fixes'

The changes to New York's discovery laws are insufficient to effectively curb crime.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hochul, NY lawmakers to blow past budget deadline in 'standstill' over discovery law reforms

New York's budget negotiations are stalled due to disagreement over proposed changes to discovery laws.
Governor Hochul's proposed changes seek to address issues with evidence sharing in criminal trials.
NYC politics
fromWRVO Public Media
1 month ago

Lawmakers have a 'framework' deal to partly roll back NY discovery reforms

Lawmakers reached a tentative deal to amend New York's criminal discovery laws, potentially resolving budget disputes and case dismissals.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Brutal NYC domestic violence case dismissed on technicality - showing insanity of discovery laws, prosecutors say

New York's flawed discovery laws can lead to the dismissal of domestic violence cases, leaving victims unprotected and vulnerable.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Fixes in Hochul's budget can curb crime and aid the mentally ill - IF cops, judges, DAs do their jobs

New York's discovery law changes are a small but significant step towards addressing crime and mental health issues.
Legislative updates aim to balance the rights of defendants with the need for efficient justice.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Yet again, Kathy Hochul is losing big-time on her budget plan and criminal justice 'fixes'

The changes to New York's discovery laws are insufficient to effectively curb crime.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hochul, NY lawmakers to blow past budget deadline in 'standstill' over discovery law reforms

New York's budget negotiations are stalled due to disagreement over proposed changes to discovery laws.
Governor Hochul's proposed changes seek to address issues with evidence sharing in criminal trials.
NYC politics
fromWRVO Public Media
1 month ago

Lawmakers have a 'framework' deal to partly roll back NY discovery reforms

Lawmakers reached a tentative deal to amend New York's criminal discovery laws, potentially resolving budget disputes and case dismissals.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Brutal NYC domestic violence case dismissed on technicality - showing insanity of discovery laws, prosecutors say

New York's flawed discovery laws can lead to the dismissal of domestic violence cases, leaving victims unprotected and vulnerable.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Fixes in Hochul's budget can curb crime and aid the mentally ill - IF cops, judges, DAs do their jobs

New York's discovery law changes are a small but significant step towards addressing crime and mental health issues.
Legislative updates aim to balance the rights of defendants with the need for efficient justice.
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NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Dismissed Queens criminal case highlights discovery debate

Queens case underscores issues with NY's evidence-sharing laws and discovery reforms affecting the budget negotiations.
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