![]() “The bill would overwhelm the criminal justice system, at a time when the next straw might be the one that breaks its back,” the group said in a statement. The District Attorney’s Association of the State of New York cautioned, though, that while the bill would help the wrongfully convicted, it could also give a pathway to unwarranted appeals by people who are actually guilty. The charges against Lopez weren’t thrown out until last year, after the Manhattan district attorney reviewing the case concluded his guilty plea was done involuntarily under immense pressure. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, hasn’t indicated whether she will sign the legislation. That’s exactly how our legal system should work,” state Senator Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat, said when lawmakers were deliberating on the Senate floor. That is not a radical proposition, that’s not out of step with what most New Yorkers think. ![]() “If you are innocent, you should not be incarcerated. Other types of evidence of innocence could be considered, as well as arguments that a person was coerced into pleading guilty. That prohibition would be eased under the bill. Under current state law, people who plead guilty to a crime are usually barred from trying to get those convictions tossed out on the grounds that they are actually innocent, except in cases involving new DNA evidence. (AP) - People who have pleaded guilty to crimes they didn’t commit would have an easier time challenging their convictions under a bill passed by New York lawmakers this week, over the objection of prosecutors who warned it might also open the door to endless appeals by the guilty. Malecki Funeral Home Inc.By MAYSOON KHAN (Associated Press/Report for America)ĪLBANY, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of George may be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, N.Y. The family will also receive friends after the mass in the church hall for a luncheon. Helena’s Church, Primo Avenue, Sherrill, N.Y. Mautner’s memorial mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Malecki Funeral Home, 464 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. Surviving are his wife, Cheryl, two daughters, Kimberly Mautner Agan of Oneida, Kelly Mautner Montino of Sherrill, two sons and one daughter-in-law Patrick and Janet Mautner of Sherrill John Mautner also of Sherrill his beloved grandchildren Kelly Kulp, Christopher Kulp, Brett and Brittany Agan, Danielle and Alyssa Tornatore Tyler and Taylor Mautner one great-granddaughter, Stella Arias one brother, Eugene Mautner of Chittenango several nieces, nephews and many special friends. He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Church in Pahrump, Nev. Prior to his retirement in 1998, George was manager of technical design with the Oneida Limited Silversmiths. Most of all he enjoyed his time spent with his family and had a great love of people. In his spare time he enjoyed off roading, four wheeling, landscaping and was a craftsman of many things. He was an avid gun owner who enjoyed his time on the firing range. ![]() ![]() Joseph’s Episcopal Church of Oneida and have shared a loving union of more than 35 years together. ![]() On OctoGeorge and Cheryl Sonich were united in marriage in St. George was a member of the National Guard from 1953 to 1967. and Eleanor (Ritzel) Mautner and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy. Mautner, 73, a former local resident and most recently of Pahrump, Nev., passed away peacefully early Sunday morning Jin the comfort of his son’s home surrounded by his loving and caring family. ![]()
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