Donlad M. Thompson Testifies Before International Commission of Inquiry on Systemic Racism in the United States
On January 23, 2021, Managing Partner Donald M. Thompson testified before the the International International Commission of Inquiry on Systemic Racist Police Violence Against People of African Descent in the United States. The Commission was brought forward by the Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL), the National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL), and the National Lawyers Guild (NLG), whom decided to convene this International Commission of Inquiry. Hearings for the Commission will take place between...
read morePaul Meabon Secures Release of Client Held Under Sealed Indictment Rioting Charge
On December 10, 2020, Associate Paul Meabon, secured the release of his client who was held under a sealed indictment for the allegation of ‘Rioting’, at the time citizens of Rochester were protesting the death of Daniel Prude. Mr. Meabon wrote to Supreme Court Judge Victoria Argento and was granted the release of his client who was held at the Monroe County Jail. Mr. Meabon cited New York State Criminal Procedure Law in securing...
read moreBrian Shiffrin Quoted in Gannett (Democrat and Chronicle & Daily Messenger) News Article Regarding the Reversal and Granting of a New Trial for Client Convicted of Manslaughter and Originally Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Brian Shiffrin was quoted at length in a newly released Gannett (Democrat and Chronicle/ Daily Messenger) news article regarding his appellate victory on Novembr 20, 2020 at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department of the New York State Supreme Court. Brian successfully argued on behalf of his client Jeffrey Salone who was convicted of Manslaugter before Judge Dennis of Ontario County Court and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Brian was able to secure a...
read moreYousef N. Taha Obtains Dismissal of Six-Count Drug Conspiracy Indictment Pursuant to CPL 30.30 Ruling by Supreme Court Justice Argento
On October 8, 2020, Associate Attorney Yousef N. Taha obtained an outright dismissal of a six-count drug conspiracy indictment charged against his client pending before New York Supreme Court Justice Victoria Argento. Judge Argento ruled in Yousef’s favor and granted his motion pursuant to CPL 30.30 dismissing all charges on behalf of his client. You can read the full (redacted) decision by clicking the link here...
read moreBrian Shiffrin Quoted in Finger Lakes Times Article Regarding Geneva Man Whom He Secured Reversal of his Manslaughter Conviction by the Fourth Department Appellate Division
ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin was quoted in a Finger Lakes Times Article regarding the reversal of a manslaughter conviction that Brian achieved on behalf of his client, Jeff Salone Jr. Brian was able to secure a unanimous reversal from the Fourth Judicial Department of New York State Supreme Court on behalf of Mr. Salone Jr. in a decision that was filed by the Court on November 20, 2020. Brian was quoted as saying “Mr....
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