"One of those cases alleged that Mark Caller, a real estate developer with the Marcal Group, had used his relationship with Ulrich to influence the Department of City Planning to approve a zoning change for a property he owned and wished to develop. Prosecutors also alleged that Ulrich used his position as Buildings Commissioner to connect Caller with other high-ranking officials and expedite requests. In return, prosecutors alleged, Caller secured Ulrich a discounted apartment in a luxury Rockaway building."
"However, Justice Daniel Conviser, the judge overseeing the cases, tossed the indictment involving Caller on Jan. 23, stating that prosecutors had failed to present the "full story" to the grand jury that indicted Caller over two years ago, according to the New York Times. The judge ruled that prosecutors had failed to provide an "accurate picture" of the relationship between Ulrich and Caller, noting that Ulrich had provided lawful assistance to Caller for years, starting when he was a Council Member."
Justice Daniel Conviser dismissed the indictment against Mark Caller on Jan. 23, concluding prosecutors failed to present the full story and an accurate picture of the Caller–Ulrich relationship to the grand jury. Prosecutors alleged Caller used his relationship with Eric Ulrich to influence the Department of City Planning to approve a zoning change and that Ulrich, as Buildings Commissioner, connected Caller with officials and expedited requests. Prosecutors also alleged Caller secured Ulrich a discounted Rockaway apartment. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had accused Ulrich in September 2023 of misusing authority across his career and charged him in multiple cases alleging extensive bribery and illegal gambling.
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