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NY appeals court reverses sexual assault convictions over age evidence
A state appeals court has dismissed two sexual assault convictions because the prosecutor failed to present evidence that the defendant was at least 18 years old.
Split NY appeals court upholds rape, burglary convictions
In a split decision, the Appellate Division of state Supreme Court, Fourth Department, has affirmed rape, burglary, and other convictions.
NY appeals court orders hearing in rape case
A New York appeals court has ordered a hearing in a rape case to determine if the defendant was denied effective assistance of counsel.
NY court affirms rape conviction, orders report redacted
A New York appeals court has affirmed a man's rape conviction, but ordered changes to a presentencing report.
Rape conviction overturned due to insufficient evidence
A state appeals court has dismissed a rape conviction because of insufficient evidence.
Cuomo signs bill extending statute of limitations for rape
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Wednesday to make it easier to prosecute some sex crimes by extending the statute of limitations for second- and […]
In Alabama, rapists have parental rights
When a young woman came to the Family Services of North Alabama office last year for help with trauma, saying she had been raped by her step-uncle when she was […]
New Jersey judge may be suspended over questions he asked an alleged rape victim
A New Jersey Superior Court judge could be suspended for three months without pay after asking an alleged sexual assault victim if she tried closing her legs to prevent the […]
Rape charges dropped against cops who had sex with teen
NEW YORK (AP) — Rape charges were dropped against two former New York City police officers accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in a police van after arresting […]
Release of man from jail before murder, rape spurs outrage
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Only weeks before a nurse was slain and another woman was sexually assaulted on opposite sides of the country, a New York judge released the suspect […]
NYC rape case prompts calls to close police sex loophole
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The 18-year-old woman was driving with two friends near Coney Island in September when the two plainclothes detectives pulled her over and found marijuana. The officers […]
Hearing ordered on name change petition
A former college professor convicted of raping a teenage girl won a chance to argue that his sons’ last name should not be changed by their mother. The Appellate Division […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Circumstantial evidence charge: People v. Coleman
- Second Circuit – Sentencing conditions: United States v. McCrone
- Fourth Department – Mental illness: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Wallace
- Second Circuit – Failure to accommodate religion: Bergin v. N.Y. Unified Court System
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. DeJesus
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Castaneda
- Fourth Department – Search warrant: People v. Anderson
- Fourth Department – Probable cause: People v. Asbury
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Berry
- Fourth Department – Grandparent custody: Barrett v. Gaines
Law News
- NY appeals court vacates gun convictions
- Rochester panel highlights early planning for successful business transitions
- New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee