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Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
A state appeals court has reversed a gun conviction and dismissed the indictment because of an illegal search by police.
NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
A New York appeals court has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of attempted murder of a Rochester Police Department officer.
Rochester, Monroe County to pay $1.75M to officer blinded in stabbing
The City of Rochester announced its settlement with former Rochester Police Officer Denny Wright, a 29-year veteran with the department.
Lawsuit accuses Rochester police of property damage during search
A lawsuit accuses Rochester Police Department officers of extensive damage to a home during execution of a search warrant.
AG reports no basis for criminal charges in Rochester Police shooting
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a report on the death of Akintunde Campbell, who died July 31, 2025, following an encounter with members of the Rochester Police Department.
Jury awards $125K after Rochester police fatally shot dog
A federal court jury awarded $125,000 to a couple that who sued the city of Rochester after Rochester Police officers fatally shot their dog.
NY AG releases video of fatal police encounter
New York Attorney General Letitia James released body camera footage relating to Eric Davis, who died after encountering Rochester police.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Guerra
- Second Circuit – Death results clause: United States v. Parks
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Post
- Court of Appeals – Mandated judicial retirement: Miller, et al. v. State of New York, et al.
- Fourth Department – Judicial misconduct: Pitts-Davis v. The Onondaga County DA
- Second Circuit – Property demolition: Levin, Vodka Properties LLC v. City of Buffalo
Law News
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
- New rule requires NY judges to visit detention sites
- Split NY Court of Appeals affirms assault conviction
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