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Richard Willstatter @rd_willstatter

Experienced criminal defense lawyer. Joined August 2022
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ajjack.bsky.social @brooklynPD

6 months ago

TY @PDefenselessPod for having me on again to talk about the completely disgraceful move by Prosecutors, backed by Gov Hochul, to repeal our evidence-sharing laws by seeking total discretion over what gets turned over and when. We won't go back. More at protectkaliefslaw.com

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Public Defenseless Podcast @PDefenselessPod

6 months ago

TY @PDefenselessPod for having me on again to talk about the completely disgraceful move by Prosecutors, backed by Gov Hochul, to repeal our evidence-sharing laws by seeking total discretion over what gets turned over and when. We won't go back. More at protectkaliefslaw.com

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Rod (Izzy) Ⓜ️Ⓜ️ 🇺🇸🦅 @1zzyzyx1

6 months ago

This may be appropriate for the number of Nazis and Fascists that have access to our government these days. It seems a day can not go by without another one revealing themselves. #DemsUnited #DemVoice1

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John Bolton @AmbJohnBolton

7 months ago

Trump’s characterizations of Zelensky and Ukraine are some of the most shameful remarks ever made by a US President. Our support of Ukraine has never been about charity, our way of life at home depends on our strength abroad. politico.com/news/2025/02/1…

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Tom Colicchio @tomcolicchio

7 months ago

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The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC

7 months ago

LAS joins the statewide coalition to urge @GovKathyHochul to protect Kalief's Law. Rolling back this vital reform threatens New Yorkers' right to a fair trial and would lead to extended pre-trial detention, wrongful convictions, and coerced plea deals. protectkaliefslaw.com/home#coalition

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Brooklyn Defenders @BklynDefender

7 months ago

We joined the Alliance to Protect Kalief's Law to urge the Legislature to uphold the constitutional promise of fairness & transparency by rejecting the Governor's proposal to roll back New York's common-sense & successful discovery laws. Statement:

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Eli Northrup @EliNorthrup

7 months ago

There is zero connection between sharing evidence and recidivism. Not in NY or any other state. Instead of working towards real solutions, the Governor stands with prosecutors and spreads lies and misinformation.

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Governor Kathy Hochul @GovKathyHochul

7 months ago

There is zero connection between sharing evidence and recidivism. Not in NY or any other state. Instead of working towards real solutions, the Governor stands with prosecutors and spreads lies and misinformation.

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Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins

8 months ago

Former U.S District Judge Shira Scheindlin agrees with the judges who sentenced the Jan. 6 rioters and are criticizing Trump’s pardons: “They had a trial before a jury and the jury convicted them. This is all nonsense. These people are not hostages. They’re not heroes. They’re…

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The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC

8 months ago

We've released the following statement addressing Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed rollbacks to New York’s successful and common-sense discovery reform, outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget:

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The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC

8 months ago

Make no mistake: the proposed changes outlined in the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget to New York’s widely successful and common-sense discovery reform will revert evidence-sharing practices to an era when prosecutors, with complete impunity, routinely deprived the…

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Tim Zerillo @timzerillo

8 months ago

There is an amazing @NACDL conference scheduled for the end of February in Charlotte. Criminal defense lawyer friends, I'm hoping to see you there! #nacdl #nacdlevents

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The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC

8 months ago

Named in honor of Kalief Browder, who endured an unjust three-year incarceration on Rikers for a crime he didn’t commit, this law ensures that accused individuals have access to the evidence against them before trial. The Alliance to Protect Kalief’s Law is bout fundamental due…

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The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC

8 months ago

Today, we proudly announce the launch of the Alliance to Protect Kalief’s Law - a new statewide coalition of exonerees, impacted New Yorkers, public defenders, advocates, and concerned citizens. Our mission? To preserve NY’s groundbreaking discovery statute, also known as…

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Joseph Lo Piccolo @jlopiccoloesq

8 months ago

@NYSACDL @GovKathyHochul The Governor has made clear she sides with #LawEnforcement over the million plus New Yorkers accused of crimes each year. Her allegiance to police unions and prosecutors shows that this is more about fundraising and endorsements than fairness and justice.

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NYSACDL @NYSACDL

8 months ago

Governor Kathy Hochul Mischaracterizes Discovery Laws in 2025 State of the State NYSACDL strongly objects to @GovKathyHochul mischaracterization of New York’s discovery laws in her 2025 #StateoftheState Address. These laws have guarded against wrongful convictions and unjust…

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Norman Ornstein @NormOrnstein

8 months ago

Joe Biden has immunity. He should ignore what partisan hack Aileen Cannon just did and release the Smith report immediately.

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Equal Justice Initiative @eji_org

9 months ago

This morning President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 of the 40 people facing execution by the federal government. This historic commutation marks what could become a turning point in the history of capital punishment in the United States. eji.org/news/president…

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Sister Helen Prejean @helenprejean

9 months ago

NEWS: President Biden has commuted death sentences for 37 of the 40 men on federal death row. They will now serve life sentences and cannot be executed. This is a milestone in the fight to shut down the death penalty — thank you! apnews.com/article/biden-…

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NYCLU (Find us on Bluesky) @NYCLU

9 months ago

Robert L. Brooks should still be alive today. We demand a full, transparent  investigation – starting with releasing the full body camera footage without delay. Mr. Brooks’s family and all New Yorkers deserve transparency and accountability.

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Center for Community Alternatives @CCA_NY

9 months ago

Federal Judge Block advocated for the passage of the Second Look Act on Morning Joe this week: "They ought to enact it so people who are in jail inappropriately or improperly in New York have a second chance. It's the right thing to do. I hope this legislative session will…

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