Bennett Loudon

Rochester

Senior Reporter at The New York Daily Record

Reporter at the Daily Record

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Articles

NY appeals court orders new trial in manslaughter case

1 week ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

Key Takeaways:Appeals court overturns manslaughter conviction of Andrea LiptonJudges rule police ignored Lipton’s right to remain silentNew trial ordered after improper use of suppressed statementsLipton’s boyfriend convicted separately for infant’s deathA state appeals court has granted a new trial in a homicide case because the judge improperly allowed the prosecution to use statements to police made by the defendant.
Utica police assault lawsuit will move forward

1 week ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A lawsuit against the city of Utica will proceed after a state appeals court upheld a lower court decision that denied the city’s motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff Peter R. Morgan filed the lawsuit seeking damages for injuries he allegedly suffered when Utica Police officers arrested him.
Burglary case remitted over alleged juror misconduct

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A state appeals court has sent a burglary case back to the lower court for a ruling on alleged juror misconduct. Defendant Heather M. Fox was convicted in October 2022 before Ontario County Court Judge Brian D. Dennis of third-degree burglary. In a recent decision, the Appellate Division of state Supreme Court, Fourth Department, reserved decision and remitted the case back to Ontario County Court.
NY appeals court grants new trial over missing jury instruction

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A state appeals court has reversed a murder conviction and granted a new trial because the judge failed to give the jury an instruction requested by the defendant’s attorney. Defendant Anthony Rodriguez was convicted in July 2020 before Onondaga County Court Judge Thomas J. Miller of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and two counts each of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree criminal facilitation, and first-degree hindering prosecution.
NY appeals court grants new trial over denied pro se request

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A state appeals court has reversed a weapon conviction and granted a new trial because the judge ignored the defendant’s request to represent himself. Defendant Stephen Taylor was convicted after a bench trial before state Supreme Court Justice Thomas E. Moran in May 2022 of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
DOJ sues Rochester over sanctuary city policies

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

Key Takeaways:DOJ sues Rochester over interference with immigration enforcementCity criticized police for aiding federal agents in March 24 incidentSuit alleges sanctuary laws violate the Constitution’s Supremacy ClauseMayor Evans vows to defend policies under the Tenth AmendmentThe U.S. Department of Justice is suing the city of Rochester, Mayor Malik Evans, the Rochester City Council, and Council President Miguel A. Melendez Jr. over the city’s sanctuary city policies.
NY appeals court says Monroe County must defend Rachel Barnhart in defamation case

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

Key Takeaways:Appeals court affirms Monroe County must defend BarnhartBarnhart’s statements were made within her official dutiesDefamation lawsuit against Barnhart was dismissed in AugustBarnhart plans to explore legal options for cost recoveryA state appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that Monroe County must provide legal representation to County Legislator Rachel Barnhart in a defamation lawsuit filed against her.
Rochester police officer sues man over injury

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A Rochester police officer is suing the man who caused an injury to the officer when the man was being arrested. Officer Jeffrey Mirt is suing Anthony Hall for negligence and assault and battery. Mirt is represented by attorney Jacob R. Ark. Just after noon on Jan. 2, Mirt and other officers responded to a home on East Main Street for a report of family trouble and a trespassing violation, according to the complaint.
Rochester man sues police for excessive force at his business

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A Rochester man has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Rochester Police of excessive force. Plaintiff Phillip Bryant claims that he was assaulted by police at his business. Bryant initially filed the complaint in state Supreme Court on March 26. The case was moved to U.S. District Court in Rochester on Tuesday. Bryant, who is represented by attorney Cortney A.
NY Lawyers' Fund pays $11.6M to clients in 2024

3 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

The Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection last year paid out $11.6 million in reimbursements to law clients, according to the organization’s 2024 annual report. The Fund, which is financed by lawyers in New York state, reimburses clients who suffer financial losses caused by the dishonest conduct of their attorneys. The principal source of revenue for the Fund is a $30 per year contribution from the attorney registration fee paid by the 360,171 lawyers in New York state.