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A state appeals court has reversed a drug conviction and dismissed the indictment because of an illegal police encounter.
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Hochul nominates judge from western NY for state’s top court
A veteran judge from western New York was nominated by Gov. Kathy Hochul to serve on the state's highest court.
Read More »Hearing ordered in weapon case to assess search warrant parameters
A NY appeals court has sent a case back to a lower court and ordered a hearing to determine what evidence was legally obtained through a search warrant.
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Read More »Court of Appeals reinstates murder conviction
The state’s highest court has overturned a lower court ruling and reinstated a murder conviction.
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Read More »Investigation finds ‘overwhelming evidence’ of misconduct by Cuomo
A legislative investigation released Monday found "overwhelming evidence" that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women.
Read More »Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings
Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings.
Read More »Sex abuse ‘lesser included offense’ charge dismissed
A New York appeals court has vacated a sex-abuse conviction and dismissed an indictment, while allowing the prosecution to re-present the case to another grand jury.
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Read More »Six-figure award in suit against NY officers upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court has upheld a $445,000 award to a man who sued several New York City police officers for the use of excessive force and the subsequent cover up.
Read More »Murder conviction against marijuana dealer affirmed
A New York appeals court has upheld a murder conviction against a pot dealer who killed one of his customers.
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Read More »Van Bortels suing Ford over sale of Henderson Ford
The owners of a longtime Rochester-area Ford dealership are suing the auto maker, alleging the Detroit-based company reneged on an agreement regarding the purchase of another local dealership.
Read More »Impeachment counsel Goldman to run for NY attorney general
Daniel Goldman, the former federal prosecutor who served as counsel to House Democrats in the first impeachment inquiry against former president Donald Trump, said he will run for attorney general of New York.
Read More »Appeals Court orders hearing in drug case after juror racism alleged
A New York appeals court has sent a drug case back to the trial court because of possible improper juror conduct.
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