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Breaking News
New Mexico Public Defenders Seek More Funds, Reforms, US News & World Report, Sept. 12, 2017
America Must Listen to Its Prisoners Before We Make a Major Mistake, Washington Post, Sept. 8, 2017
Police Facial Recognition Trial Led to 'Erroneous Arrest', Sky News, Sept. 7, 2017
Third Degree Lite: The Abuse of Confessions, Crime Report, Sept. 7, 2017
Traces of Crime: How New York’s DNA Techniques Became Tainted, NY Times, Sept. 4, 2017
ASSOCIATION UPDATES
O'Brien to Take the Lead at NYSDA. On April 28, 2017, the Board of Directors selected Managing Attorney Charles F. O'Brien to replace Executor Director Jonathan E. Gradess, who is retiring later this year. Charlie, who has been at NYSDA's Backup Center for over 30 years and is thoroughly acquainted with every aspect of the Association's work, will be taking the helm at a critical time for public defense in New York State. The historic Hurrell-Harring settlement is in its second year of implementation; those settlement reforms were expanded statewide in the recently-passed state budget; a host of other changes are occurring that will affect public defense; and the need for further transformations in the justice system continues. NYSDA needs a leader well-versed in New York's public defense issues, well-respected both within NYSDA and by those in the disparate entities with which the Backup Center works, and committed to client-centered representation. Charlie possesses all these essential qualifications and many others, as noted in this news release. Congratulations, Charlie!
