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Discovery reform law leading to some cases of accused criminals being tossed out

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Discovery reform issues are plaguing district attorney's offices across the state. In some cases, accused criminals walk free because of technicalities with the law. “Let’s ...
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Gov. Hochul's discovery proposal is a necessary step to protect crime victims | Opinion

Broome County DA Paul Battisti urges th eNew York State legislature to support Gov. Hochul's proposed amendments to the 2019 discovery law reforms. Battisti argues the amendments are crucial to ...
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Prosecutors say pretrial discovery rules are undermining justice

ALBANY — District attorneys across New York are urging state legislative leaders to support proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul to amend rigid pretrial discovery rules in criminal justice statutes that ...
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Progressives’ pro-crime discovery law lets abusers walk scot-free

Last week, a Manhattan court dismissed the case against a brute who allegedly beat his girlfriend and ripped her clothes off in front of his friends because of miniscule oversight by prosecutors. New ...
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With backing of 14 Staten Island civic groups, D.A. calls for change to evidence discovery laws

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In a letter sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and other city and state officials, District Attorney Michael E. McMahon presented widespread local support for reform to ...