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Andrew Denney

Andrew Denney

Andrew Denney is the bureau chief for the New York Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @messagetime

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February 15, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Warner Wolf Says Age Bias Led to Ouster From Don Imus' Radio Show

Legendary sportscaster Warner Wolf, known for his catchphrase “Let's go to the videotape,” has sued controversial radio personality Don Imus for age discrimination, alleging that Imus fired the 80-year-old Wolf from his show and replaced him with a younger sportscaster.

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2 minute read

February 15, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Bronx Judge Acquits NYPD Sergeant in Shooting of Mentally Ill Woman

A Bronx judge acquitted a New York City police sergeant of murder and other charges in the 2016 shooting death of a mentally ill woman who picked up a bat when police entered her apartment.

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February 14, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Judge Says DEA, Not Courts, May Be Better Forum to Challenge Cannabis Policy

A federal judge on Wednesday lobbed tough questions at an attorney for a group of plaintiffs challenging the constitutionality of marijuana prohibition, asking why his court is the best forum to push the government to cease enforcement.

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February 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Sandra Townes, First Black Woman Appointed to Eastern District Bench, Dies at 73

The trailblazing judge died last week after a battle with cancer.

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February 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Accord Struck in Suit Over NYPD Withholding of Seized Property

The New York City government has reached a settlement with plaintiffs attorneys in a suit challenging the police department's retention of seized cash and property.

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February 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Judge Awards $6.75M to Street Artists for Destroyed Works

The award follows a first-of-its-kind jury trial that explored the question of whether graffiti should be considered art worthy of protection under the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990.

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February 09, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Suit Alleges That ICE Is Targeting Immigrant-Rights Advocates

A prominent New York City immigrant-rights activist recently released from custody by immigration authorities alleges in a lawsuit filed on Thursday that he and other activists are being targeted for deportation because of their political speech.

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February 09, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Feds' Star Witness Arrested After Testimony in Bribery Case

Todd Howe, a former lobbyist with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, testified on Thursday that he falsely stated that he did not have any prior felony convictions on an application for disability insurance.

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February 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal

De Blasio Fills 8 Vacancies on City's Civil, Family Courts

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Thursday that he has appointed eight new judges to sit on the bench in New York City's Civil and Family Courts, sidestepping criticism he received last year from a member of City Council who expressed concerns about the effects of vacancies on the bench.

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February 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Star Witness in Bribery Trial Grilled on Finances, Legal Woes

The star witness in the corruption trial for Joseph Percoco, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of taking part in bribery schemes, was effectively…

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