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Manhattan DA’s Office

Posted inNYPD

Protesters, Pols Fume at Police Commissioner, Mayor Over ‘Lack of Discipline’ for Violent Cops

July 24, 2020, 8:01 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:40 a.m.
Fury grew after Commissioner Dermot Shea announced there are no plans to bench the cop caught on video punching a homeless man on the subway.
Posted inManhattan DA's Office

DA Vance Drops Assault Charges Against Subway Rider Punched by Police

July 15, 2020, 7:07 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:40 a.m.
Prosecutors also said they’re looking into “potential police misconduct” in the videotaped incident — even as they’re still charging the man with “resisting arrest.”
Posted inManhattan DA's Office

Video Shows Cop Punching Man on Manhattan Subway. DA Vance Charges Rider With Assault

July 14, 2020, 5:09 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:39 a.m.
Legal Aid Society calls for dropping charges and firing the officers in the No. 6 train incident. “I felt like my heart was going to fall out,” the ejected enger says.
Posted inJustice

DA Vance Doles Out Millions in Grants From Seized Dollars, but Some Question Role

Feb. 27, 2020, 4:10 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.
The Manhattan DA’s Office is sitting on a mountain of cash from big court settlements. Should that money be controlled by prosecutors or the people?
Posted inJustice

Vance Prosecutor Misconduct Accusations Could Cost Millions

Feb. 19, 2020, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.
Firms that agreed to pay into the Manhattan DA’s forfeiture fund to settle bribery cases may be getting money back, THE CITY has learned.
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Vance Prosecutor Accused of Hiding Tape Could Face Grilling Under Oath

Feb. 11, 2020, 6:01 p.m.May 26, 2020, 4:53 p.m.
Defendant convicted in bribery case demands Diana Florence, a former top deputy to Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, testify at hearing.
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Defendants Freed, Jury Dismissed as Manhattan DA Evidence Woes Deepen

Feb. 7, 2020, 7:25 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.
Several bribery cases prosecuted by Cy Vance Jr.’s office are unraveling in the face of allegations a top deputy withheld key evidence.
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Case Tossed Amid ‘Staggering’ Hidden Evidence Allegations Against Vance Deputy

Feb. 5, 2020, 8:15 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.
More of Diana Florence’s cases are being eyed after accusations she withheld damaging information about star witness in construction bribery raps.
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Top Vance Prosecutor Accused of Misleading Judge Over Withheld Evidence

Jan. 29, 2020, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.
Diana Florence, who quit amid allegations she sat on a tape that impugned her star witness, knew of the recording in 2016, a defense attorney charged.
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Vance Prosecutor Accused of Hiding Evidence Offers Defense

Jan. 24, 2020, 7:51 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.
Diana Florence tells court a mistake was made — but denied purposely sitting on tape that damaged star witness’ credibility in bribery cases.

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