Rallies to Push Sentencing Reform Bills on Nov. 17
Advocates plan noon rallies in eight New York areas to press for passage of three criminal justice bills.
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New York Criminal Justice News
Criminal justice in New York runs on courts, sentencing, prisons, bail, prosecution and reform, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on legal proceedings and the systems that manage them across the state.
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November 6, 2026
Witness Admits Lying in Sodus Murder TrialAttorney weighs new trial request after Charlene Childers acknowledged giving false testimony against Timothy Dean.
November 4, 2026
Republicans, Democrats Win Two Western New York SeatsCross-endorsed candidates took two Eighth Judicial District State Supreme Court seats, while a fourth seat remained too close to call.
November 2, 2026
Childers Seeks Reduced Sentence in Murder CaseA former accomplice in two 2018 Wayne County murders is asking a judge to cut her 28-year sentence under New York's domestic violence law.
October 29, 2026
New York Court Applies Speedy-Trial Reform RetroactivelyThe state's top court ruled that 2020 speedy-trial protections apply to criminal cases that were already pending.
October 28, 2026
New York Bill Allows Prison Abuse Claimants to Amend FilingsNew legislation aims to correct timeline discrepancies for survivors who filed suit under the 2022 Adult Survivors Act.
October 27, 2026
Commission Still Seeks Judge Kasper RemovalThe New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct says a factual error does not alter its decision to remove Judge Joseph F. Kasper.
October 27, 2026
New York Court Removes Canandaigua Justice Over Racial BiasThe New York State Court of Appeals ordered the removal of Justice Walter W. Jones following a pattern of racist conduct.
October 26, 2026
Commission Recommends Admonishment for Judge Kristina KarleThe New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a report on January 24, 2025, regarding a judge's attempt to influence a case.
October 20, 2026
Komatireddy Rallies Crime Victims for AG CampaignFormer federal prosecutor Sarita Komatireddy proposes a Victims Advisory Council to increase victim input in state safety policy.
October 16, 2026
Group Releases New York Judicial Voting RecordsData on Court of Appeals voting patterns surfaces as the state prepares to fill a seat on the bench.
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Day to day, that means monitoring new court rulings, changes in sentencing protocols, oversight of detention facilities and legislative adjustments to the penal code. Coverage spans from the state capital to the rural counties where judicial resources vary significantly. Variations in caseloads between the largest urban courts and more sparsely populated regions often define how policies are implemented. Sentencing guidelines and parole board decisions are the two components that create the most consistent volume of reporting.