46 convictions overturned in New York due to perjury by former NYPD detective James Donovan.
46 convictions in New York have been overturned due to perjury by former NYPD detective James Donovan, who pleaded guilty to the charges in May 2023. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz dismissed the cases, involving misdemeanors such as disorderly conduct, trespassing, and three-card monte, to maintain public confidence in the justice system. This follows the dismissal of 148 convictions since 2020 due to undermined credibility of investigating officers.
August 08, 2024
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