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Key Till witness gave false testimony, historian says
NEW YORK — The woman at the center of the trial of Emmett Till’s alleged killers has acknowledged that she falsely testified he made physical and verbal threats, according to […]
Victor man gets new trial on jury selection issue
A Victor man convicted of first-degree sexual abuse will get a new trial because of an error in the jury selection process and a judge’s decision to exclude a defense […]
Rosenberg brother testimony released in famous spy case
WASHINGTON — The brother of Ethel Rosenberg, who was a star witness against his sister and brother-in-law in a sensational Cold War atomic spying case, minimized his dealings with his […]
Prior consistent statements didn’t bolster testimony
Defense counsel’s failure to object to the testimony of seven nonexpert witnesses about consistent statements a child victim of sexual abuse made before trial did not make her accusations more […]
Court considers whistleblower rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Edward Lane testified about corruption at a community college program he headed in Alabama, he was fired. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday considered whether the […]
Court upholds ‘comfort dog’ in court
ALBANY — A midlevel New York court has upheld allowing a therapeutic “comfort dog” to help a girl testify about sexual abuse. The Appellate Division rejected Victor Tohom’s appeal of […]
New evidence could clear man in 10-year-old murder
A hearing will be conducted to determine if written testimony from a new witness could possibly clear a convicted murderer. The Appellate Division, Fourth Department on Friday granted a hearing […]
Nixon shed no light on tape gap to grand jury
WASHINGTON — Feisty and cagey, ex-President Richard Nixon defended his shredded legacy and shady Watergate-era actions in grand jury testimony that he thought would never come out. On Thursday, it […]
Disability: Scott v. Astrue
U.S. District Court, WDNY Disability Non-exertional Limitations — Testimony Scott v. Astrue 10-cv-272A Judge Arcara Background: The plaintiff commenced the action seeking review of the final decision by the commissioner […]
State weighs changes in med mal testimony
Although federal law and every other state in the nation requires disclosing the identity of expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases, New York only requires each side to indicate experts’ basic credentials, qualifications and a rough outline of their argument.
U of R professor testifies on food dyes
A Food and Drug Administration food advisory committee met in Washington, D.C., last week to hear testimony and examine the effect food dyes have on hyperactivity and ADHD in children. Last Friday, the panel concluded that although more study is needed ...
Buffalo shooting 911 call: ‘We got a brawl’
BUFFALO — Gunshots and screaming can be heard in the background of a 911 call played for jurors as testimony resumed Monday at the quadruple murder trial of a man accused of firing into a crowd of party-goers outside the Buffalo restaurant.
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Carnegie; People v. Dockery
- Second Circuit – Products liability: Colwell v. Sig Sauer Inc.
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: Smith v. The Gap Inc.
Law News
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
- NY appeals court upholds tax exempt status for human service agency
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
- President’s message: A view from the 18th tee or the 4th green
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