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NY Court of Appeals orders new trial in fatal stabbing case
New York state’s highest court has ordered a new trial for a woman who fatally stabbed her abusive boyfriend.
Legal Aid Society launches domestic violence helpline
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester (LASROC) has launched a new Domestic Violence Legal Services Helpline — (585) 204-0199. The announcement is a response to the reduced court functions due […]
Woman calls 911 for pizza to save abused mother
At first, the dispatcher sounds bemused. “You called 911 to order a pizza?” Tim Teneyck said. “Uh . . . yeah,” she said. Teneyck said she had the wrong number, […]
Prosecutor may overlook domestic violence charges for same-sex couples, he says
The chief prosecutor in Coffee County, Tennessee, implied that he would not prosecute domestic violence of same-sex couples, according to recently released video of a 2018 event. Craig Northcott was […]
$750,000 domestic violence grant announced for Monroe County
As a means to implement the Violence Against Women Act locally, Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-Perinton, announced a $750,000 federal grant intended to combat domestic violence in Monroe County. The funding […]
Court: Violence law unfair to gay South Carolina couples
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People in same-sex relationships in South Carolina should get the same legal protections against domestic violence as heterosexual couples, the state’s highest court ruled Wednesday, deeming […]
ICE detains woman seeking domestic abuse protection at Texas courthouse
A hearing in El Paso County went from ordinary to “unprecedented” last week when half a dozen Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents showed up at a courthouse where an undocumented […]
$7.7 million from New York to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
New York state is getting $7.7 million from the federal government to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration said Tuesday that the money will […]
Rochester lawyer to co-chair effort to help domestic violence victims
Empire Justice Center Senior Attorney Amy Schwartz will co-chair a new initiative to improve access to legal services for domestic violence victims announced by the New York State Bar Association […]
Commentary: Leagues need playbook on domestic violence policy
The WNBA’s Tulsa Shock made an announcement on May 15 that it supported the league’s suspension of the team’s star player, two-time All Star forward Glory Johnson. She was suspended […]
Agencies discuss plans for ending domestic violence
Four domestic violence-related deaths in the past year in the Rochester community — two each in the city and suburbs — highlight the need for continued efforts and resources to […]
Commentary: Domestic violence victims are not public nuisances
Public nuisance ordinances are becoming the rage among municipalities. The City of Rochester has one. The Borough of Norristown, just outside Philadelphia, had one. Hopefully, Rochester does not follow the […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Termination of parental rights: Matter of Kal-El F.
- Court of Appeals – Probation: People v. Brazeal; People v. Lora
- Fourth Department – Certificate of compliance: People v. Crews
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: — Vehicle identification People v. Camber
- Court of Appeals – Public works projects: Walton, et al. v. Comfort Systems USA (Syracuse) Inc.
- Second Circuit – Malicious prosecution: Chapdelaine v. Desjardin
- Fourth Department – Collateral estoppel: Busch v. County of Erie, et al.
- Court of Appeals – Best evidence rule: People v. Coggins
- Fourth Department – Unlawful inventory search: People v. Boatwright
- Second Circuit – Fossil-fuel powered appliances: Assoc. of Contracting Plumbers v. CNY; Mulhem Gas Co., v. Mosley
- Fourth Department – Dismissal of the indictment: People v. Anderson
Law News
- NY appeals court changes sex offender’s risk level
- Rochester man accused of threatening President Trump’s son
- Legal Aid Society of Rochester leader retiring
- NY appeals court overturns weapon conviction on discovery issue
- Genesee Valley Club to pay $1.05M to settle federal case
- Major Rochester-area auto dealer accused of fraud in federal loan program
- Rochester attorney Donald O. Chesworth Jr. has died
- Split NY appeals court affirms conviction in kidnapping of daughter
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