Sentences with phrase «appointment of a special prosecutor»

The State Senate again passed legislation to allow mixed martial arts, while the Assembly spent more than two hours debating a bill allowing for appointment of special prosecutors — prompted by high - profile cases of police violence — that was already voted down by the Senate.
And New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order directing appointment of special prosecutors to investigate police killings of unarmed civilians.
Democrats likened Comey's ouster to President Richard Nixon's «Saturday Night Massacre» and renewed calls for the appointment of a special prosecutor, and some Republicans also questioned the move.
Analysts point to recent reports, and the appointment of a special prosecutor, looking into potential ties between President Trump's campaign and Russian officials.
Cyrus Vance Jr. said he'd play nice after sparring with Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the appointment of a special prosecutor.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation united Wednesday to call for the appointment of a special prosecutor to probe Russia's role in last year's presidential campaign, following the ouster of FBI director James Comey.
Ultimately, the Court determined that the appointment of the special prosecutor should stand, and we respect the Court's decision.»
Her reporting led to the appointment of a special prosecutor and earned Amanda an Emmy nomination.
He also proposed a governor - appointed independent monitor who would have full access to all records in such cases, and who could recommend the appointment of a special prosecutor should the local district attorney fail to secure an indictment.
The appointment of a special prosecutor was prompted by a number of recent incidents where civilians were killed by police, including Eric Garner, a Staten Island man who police put in a choke hold after Garner was accused of selling illegal cigarettes on the sidewalk.
Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus on Wednesday at the state Capitol called for the appointment of a special prosecutor to handle cases of police brutality and deaths caused by police confrontations.
The proposal, which creates a new executive entity called the Justice Center, will include the appointment of a special prosecutor and inspector general for the protection of people with special needs taksed with investigating reports of abuse and neglect within the system.
Only days after Mr. de Blasio publicly accused Mr. Cuomo of governing through brute political force, Mr. Jeffries appeared at a July event with the governor announcing the appointment of a special prosecutor in cases of killings by the police.
«To the extent that errors are found in the grand jury presentation or new evidence is found to exist, the appointment of a special prosecutor will ensure that justice is served.»
Later Tuesday, Vance issued a scathing letter to Cuomo, saying the appointment of a special prosecutor was «interference» while Vance denied any conflict of interest in probing Schneiderman.
Republican gubernatorial candidate John DeFrancisco in a statement Wednesday called for the appointment of a special prosecutor to review why Gov. Andrew Cuomo's then - campaign chief was working out of the governor's office in New York City.
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo's appointment of a special prosecutor to probe allegations of physical abuse of four women by former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman stoked an internal debate Wednesday among the state's district attorneys about whether to challenge or criticize the governor's intervention.
The appointment of a special prosecutor was prompted by a number of recent incidents where civilians were killed by police, including Eric Garner, a Staten Island man who police put in a choke hold after Garner was accused of selling illegal cigarettes.
ALBANY - The state's highest court on Tuesday upheld the appointment of a special prosecutor who's investigating whether the left - leaning Working Families Party violated election laws in 2009.
Donovan requested the appointment of a special prosecutor in 2010 but has never stated why he recused himself from the case, which is focused on whether the party broke the law by providing low - cost campaign services to city council candidates through its for - profit subsidiary Data and Field Services.
«If any district attorney believes he or she is unable to prosecute a particular case, there is a well - established judicial process for recusal and the appointment of a special prosecutor
Many Democratic lawmakers are calling for the appointment of a special prosecutor to take Comey's place in leading the investigation.
New Yorkers also supported the appointment of a special prosecutor (72 - 26 percent) to investigate Russian involvement in the election, and opposed Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey, 60 - 28 percent.
Soares also could petition in Albany County court for the appointment of a special prosecutor who is a district attorney from within the judicial district, or who is an attorney from Albany County or a neighboring county.
By way of background, 12 current or former constitutional law professors filed an amicus brief on behalf of Scooter Libby, raising constitutional arguments regarding the appointment of special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, who investigated Libby and secured his conviction.
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