Lancman To Host Screening of Eric Garner Documentary at Queens Library

Lancman To Host Screening of Eric Garner Documentary at Queens Library

“Police chokeholds are already banned under NYPD rules, but the senseless death of Eric Garner made clear that these guidelines are not working to deter use of this dangerous maneuver,” said Lancman in a statement to the Eagle.

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Sprawling Court System A Quirk of Queens Past

Sprawling Court System A Quirk of Queens Past

With nearly 2.4 million residents dealing with countless issues, Queens was destined to have a vast legal system. But, as anyone who has traveled from Laurelton to Long Island City for early morning jury duty can attest, it certainly is sprawling too.

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Brooklyn Judge Warns El Chapo Lawyers’ About Threatening Text

Brooklyn Judge Warns El Chapo Lawyers’ About Threatening Text

As attorneys for the alleged drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman Loera, better known as “El Chapo,” continue to push to delay the start of his trial, the Brooklyn federal court judge in charge of the case warned one of his attorneys to stop texting government witnesses.

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