Cary London

Cary London

December 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Daniel Penny Verdict and Alvin Bragg’s Legal Derailment

The Daniel Penny case isn’t just about a tragic subway ride, civil rights attorney Cary London writes—it’s about a city’s struggle to balance compassion, safety, and justice.

By Cary London

5 minute read

July 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Shot in the Dark: The Alec Baldwin Trial Dismissal

The dismissal hinged on a Brady disclosure violation related to a box of ammunition delivered to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.

By Cary London

4 minute read

May 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Trumped Up Charges: Unraveling the Unfairness of Political Prosecution

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has wrongfully prosecuted a criminal justice reform advocate, an NYPD officer, and a former Republican President of the United States, for seemingly political reasons, a Law Journal contributor writes.

By Cary London

5 minute read

December 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The 'Molineux' Misstep in Jonathan Majors' Assault Trial

In a criminal case involving domestic violence in New York, a favorable Molineux ruling may occur when the judge decides to exclude evidence related to the defendant's prior bad acts— specifically a previous fight—despite the prosecution's attempt to introduce such evidence.

By Cary London

4 minute read

October 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal

AI as a Trial Attorney? Exploring the Boundaries of Legal Expertise

The introduction of AI into the core of a trial, where the stakes are high and justice hangs in the balance, can only be described as a danger to the legal profession. The impartiality and expertise of human attorneys cannot be replicated by machines.

By Cary London

4 minute read

August 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Rising From the Wreckage: Safeguarding New York City's Builders in the Wake of the Most Recent Crane Catastrophe

We need better protection for New York City's construction workers, a Law Journal contributor writes. The most recent collapse serves as a grim reminder of the pressing need for enhanced protections. The industry has witnessed an upward trend in accidents and fatalities, leaving families shattered and communities traumatized.

By Cary London

4 minute read

June 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Murder in the Subway—A Tale of Two Cases: Daniel Penny and Jordan Williams

A Law Journal columnist interviews the defense attorney representing a man accused of stabbing a fellow straphanger to death on a subway train in Brooklyn after the decedent was being unruly and violently threatening other passengers.

By Cary London

4 minute read

May 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The Dilemma of Balancing Civil Rights & Criminal Defense: The Complex Case of Daniel Penny

The situation underscores the delicate balance between advocating for the civil rights of young black men and upholding the principles of criminal defense.

By Cary London

4 minute read

April 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Dirty Sidewalks, Clean Consciences: Proposed Bill in New York City Council Is a Win for Everyone—Except Negligent Property Owners

A member of the New York City Council has proposed a bill that would extend the hours during which the city can issue fines to commercial properties for their failure to keep their sidewalks clean.

By Cary London

3 minute read

March 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Out With the Old Law: Why Criminal Responsibility Should Start at 25

Learning from mistakes is an integral part of growing into adulthood and New York's antiquated criminal laws surrounding youth incarceration does not reflect this understanding, a civil rights attorney says.

By Cary London

4 minute read