Tag: Lucy Lang

Rikers Island, where the New York State Inspector General's report highlights ongoing violations of the HALT Solitary Confinement Act, calling for urgent reform and compliance. Photo: Ted Shaffrey/AP

Inspector general report exposes violations of HALT Solitary Confinement Act

August 7 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

The New York State Inspector General, Lucy Lang, issued a report on...

New York’s Attorney General Letitia James.Photo: Seth Wenig/AP.

New York medical biller charged with $1 million fraud scheme

January 4 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest and arraignment of 61-year...

Reported domestic violence down, DA says, but reason could be fear during confinement

May 15 | Rob Abruzzese

Domestic violence statistics have trended downward during the COVID-19 pandemic, according...

Should the attorney general’s role investigating police be expanded? It’s not clear she wants that anymore.

November 13 | Noah Goldberg

When Kwesi Ashun was shot and killed by a police officer in...