Trial begins in case of attempted murder of Queens police officers
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The trial of a Far Rockaway man accused of attempting to shoot two NYPD police officers began on Monday.
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Dismissed Queens criminal case highlights discovery debate
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As negotiations over changes to the state’s evidence-sharing laws hold up the passage of the state’s budget in Albany, a recent criminal case in Queens appears to highlight the core of the debate over discovery.
Read MoreJustice delayed: Lengthy stays on Rikers jump as cases slow in courts
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The number of detainees who have had to wait three years or longer on Rikers Island while their cases sluggishly make their way through the court system has increased by nearly 180 percent in the last half decade, according to a new report.
Read MoreWeeks from start of trial, judge orders emergency meeting in Churaman case
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A Queens Supreme Court judge has called for an unscheduled conference in the case of Prakash Churaman, who is weeks away from being tried a second time for the 2014 murder of 21-year-old Taquane Clark.
Read MoreChuraman case continues in Queens court
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Prakash Churaman, now 22 years old, appeared in court for nearly the 95th time since he was arrested in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Taquane Clark in 2014.
Letters unsealed in law professor’s case against Katz
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“While the letters are surely embarrassing to the Corporation Counsel and the Queens District Attorney, they disclose nothing that can remotely be thought to be confidential.”
Prosecutors, defense gear up for retrial of Prakash Churaman
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“We're all just here waiting, in limbo, for my life.”
Read MoreFresh Meadows man slapped with over 100 counts for firearms stash
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“This is the fifth seizure of ghost guns in Queens since August – and we will not stop.”
Read MoreAttorneys ask Katz to end cash bail
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“Now is the time to act in the best interest of all New Yorkers, especially our low-income neighbors who have fewer options to pay cash bail and are disproportionately – and unnecessarily – held at Rikers Island.”
Read MoreMan arrested in death of Ozone Park spiritual leader
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“He’s off the roads, which will hopefully prevent anything else like this from happening.”
Read MoreFormer client indicted for murder of Jackson Heights lawyer
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“This was a brutal killing that stunned the community.”
Read MoreIn-person arraignments return without issue, officials say
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"The resumption of in-person arraignments is an important step toward full resumption of court operations, for which we are eager and ready.”
Read MoreMan who spent teen years in Rikers continues fight against murder charges
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“I believe that, if given a fair trial, we can exonerate Mr. Churaman.”
Read MoreQueens legal leaders named for promotions by Gov. Cuomo
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"New York State's courts deserve the best and brightest minds to uphold principles of law and fairness and move our State forward.”
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