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www.amny.com
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man faces hate crime charges for four separate incidents in Manhattan | amNewYork

Hate crimes committed in Manhattan by a Brooklyn man against individuals based on gender, race, and religion.
Justice sought for victims of hate-motivated incidents by the District Attorney in pursuing charges against the perpetrator. [ more ]
ABA Journal
1 month ago
New York City

District attorney 'humbled by my own stupidity' after failing to stop for police, calling officer name

District attorney's apology after failing to stop for police and verbally abusing officer highlights a misuse of authority and privilege. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Why is someone suing to get Travis County DA Jose Garza out of office - and what comes next? - Austin Monitor

HB 17 enables removal of top prosecutors like José Garza based on policy disagreements. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Orange County convicted killer who ditched halfway house is rearrested in Mexico

The convicted individual for killing his mother violated probation by failing to report to a halfway house in Santa Ana.
The district attorney criticized the judges for giving the individual what was perceived as light sentences. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Travis County DA Jose Garza maintains a commanding 30-plus-point lead over Jeremy Sylestine - Austin Monitor

José Garza leads by 30 points over opponent in the Democratic primary after early voting.
Sylestine outraised Garza by a significant amount, with the bulk of support from high-dollar GOP donors. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Will Gascon advance? Will Measure HLA pass? A quick look at the top L.A. County races

Progressive District Attorney George Gascón faces challengers in Los Angeles County.
Citizen-sponsored Measure HLA aims to enhance transportation in Los Angeles. [ more ]
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WSJ
5 months ago
Austin

Austin Tried to Reform Its Policing. Three Years Later, No One Is Happy.

In Austin, Texas, the district attorney is taking action to hold police officers accountable for their actions during the social justice protests.
This is unlike any other district attorney in the nation. [ more ]
BKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison For Execution Style Murder in Crown Heights

A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for fatally shooting another man in Crown Heights.
The District Attorney emphasized that acts of gun violence in Brooklyn will always lead to severe consequences. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US politics

Here's a timeline of the investigation in Georgia.

The criminal investigation of former President Donald J. Trump and his allies in Georgia has its roots in activities that began shortly after he lost the 2020 election.So far, there have been two key investigatory threads: a plan to send an alternate slate of electors from states that Mr. Trump lost, including Georgia, and Mr. Trump's request that Georgia's secretary of state find the votes he needed to flip the state's 16 electoral votes to him instead of Joseph R. Biden Jr. Here's a look at some of the key events connected to the investigation.
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