Author: Alexandre Petraglia [ADMIN]

New York State Bar Association Calls Governor’s Veto of Bill Lifting Ban on Jury Service for Felons Disappointing

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Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of S206B/A1432C, which lifted the ban on felons serving on a jury: “All New Yorkers deserve a chance at redemption. It is wrong to deny the rights of citizenship to felons who have paid their debts … Continued

NYSBA Praises Governor for Signing Law Requiring Social Media Companies To Disclose Hate Speech Moderation Policies

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Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul signing the Stop Hiding Hate Act (S895-B/A6789-B): “The Stop Hiding Hate Act will require social media companies to disclose what actions they are taking to put an end to the spread of hate on their … Continued

How Prosecutors Pursue Sex Traffickers and Help Victims

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Sex trafficking in real life is different from sex trafficking in fiction. While the popular image is a victim forced into sex work through violence, the reality of these crimes is more complex. And prosecutors are accounting for that reality. A recent Continuing Legal Education class covered recent trafficking cases, including charges against celebrity Sean … Continued