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Judge Jack B. Weinstein, of the Eastern District of New York, issued a decision stating that the social use of alcohol does not constitute a violation of supervised release. Eagle file photo by Mario Belluomo

Judge Weinstein: Social use of alcohol OK under supervised release

November 15 | By Rob Abruzzese

Just four months after he issued an opinion stating that supervised release...

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During his opening statement, Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Feels, left, gestures to Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, second from right, sitting next to his attorney Eduardo Balarezo, at Brooklyn Federal Court, as Guzman's high-security trial got underway in the Brooklyn Tuesday. Guzman pleaded not guilty to charges that he amassed a multi-billion-dollar fortune smuggling tons of cocaine and other drugs in a vast supply chain that reached New York, New Jersey, Texas and elsewhere north of the border. Elizabeth Wil

Witness: El Chapo told me to give $100,000 to general

November 15 | Shlomo Sprung

A former Mexican cartel member is testifying for the U.S. government...

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The Kings County Supreme Court's Gender Fairness Committee held an event this month to raise awareness of the risks and dangers of Alzheimer's disease. Pictured is the committee (from left): Hon. Claudia DePeyster, Margherita Racanelli, Hon. Miriam Cyrulnik, Eve Vaval, Hon. Dineen Riviezzo, Coleen Morris and Kate Belsito (not pictured is Armena Gayle). Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzes

Brooklyn Court’s Gender Awareness Committee holds Alzheimer’s Awareness event

November 14 | By Rob Abruzzese, Legal Editor

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, so the Kings County Supreme...

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Court sketch by Alba Acevedo

SKETCHES OF COURT: Parties apportion negligence after snowball car accident trial

November 14 | By Alba Acevedo

In this courtroom sketch Hon. David Vaughan listens as plaintiff’s attorney...

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In this courtroom sketch Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, center, sits next to his defense attorney Eduardo Balazero, left, for opening statements as Guzman's high-security trial gets underway in Brooklyn Tuesday. Guzman pleaded not guilty to charges that he amassed a multi-billion-dollar fortune smuggling tons of cocaine and other drugs in a vast supply chain that reached New York, New Jersey, Texas and elsewhere north of the border. Elizabeth Williams via AP

Judge admonishes El Chapo’s lawyer for opening statement

November 14 | By Tom Hays

A federal judge admonished the lawyer for Mexican drug smuggler El Chapo...

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The Columbian Lawyers got an update in matrimonial law from Hon. Jeffrey Sunshine (right, with President Joseph Rosato) during its recent monthly meeting. Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo

Justice Sunshine gives updates on matrimonial law at Columbian Lawyers meeting

November 13 | By Rob Abruzzese, Legal Editor

The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn got an update on recent changes...

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Court sketch by Alba Acevedo

SKETCHES OF COURT: Jury determines that floppy toes outcome is not podiatric malpractice

November 13 | By Alba Acevedo

In this courtroom sketch, Hon. Karen Rothenberg listens as plaintiff’s attorney...

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A K-9 team walks past people waiting to enter Brooklyn federal court, Tuesday. Opening statements at the trial of the notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman are to begin Tuesday morning under tight security. The evidence will include the testimony of more than a dozen cooperating witnesses who prosecutors say are risking retribution by taking the stand. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

El Chapo lawyer: Defense has nothing to prove

November 13 | Shlomo Sprung

A lawyer for the Mexican drug lord known as “El Chapo” says...

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The trial began Tuesday with opening statements in federal court in Brooklyn. U.S. law enforcement via AP, File

El Chapo trial prompts intense security

November 13 | Shlomo Sprung

The notorious Mexican drug lord known as “El Chapo” is...

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Happy Wednesday! An alleged gang member is charged with attempted murder, a man who urinated on religious statues is arrested, and prosecutors drop charges against a mother. Plus, Andrew Cuomo calls for a last-minute review of the L-train shutdown plans, a former Airbnb executive buys a pricey Cobble Hill home, and a Brooklyn Heights townhouse is sold for $11.75 million. Finally, a writer suggests eliminating the BQE, and we recommend the best donut shops in the city.

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