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NEW YORK’S HIGHEST COURT AFFIRMS REINSTATEMENT OF CHARGES DISMISSED BY SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
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The New York Court of Appeals, in a 5-2 decision, upheld the reinstatement of criminal charges against Henry Fuentes, reversing a 2022 dismissal by Suffolk County Supreme Court. The case stemmed from a technical discovery dispute related to police internal affairs records. The Suffolk DA’s Office appealed after the case was dismissed due to alleged failure to disclose an exonerating police report. The court ruled that the prosecution had met its disclosure obligations, allowing the case to proceed. The decision highlights ongoing issues with New York’s recent discovery reforms and their impact on the criminal justice system.
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