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Legal expert breaks down Patino's trial defense

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:59 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Following a jury's verdict convicting Nelson Patino of murder, attempted murder and assault, his defense attorneys called out a lack of intersection between mental health and the criminal justice system. In last week's murder trial, attorneys for Patino attempted to argue he was not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect, a type of defense rarely used in trial. “It’s not used very often because the burden is so high and I think that’s part of the problem," Michael McDermott, Patino's attorney, said. "The criminal justice system makes it difficult for people with mental health issues to be treated differently.” Following the verdict, McDermott called out the lack of intersection between mental health and the criminal justice system. Paul DerOhannesian, a local attorney, said psychiatric problems can be a challenge to prove in court.“Whether it’s prior mental health history, records, but also how the individual behaves in the community at the t...

Early voting begins today in New York

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:59 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS 10) — Early voting in New York for the November general election is now underway. Voters can head to local polling places until November 5, with the general election happening on Tuesday, November 7. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Early voting hours and dates are the same across counties. Voters will be choosing candidates in local cities and towns. There are about 30 town supervisor races and several city mayoral elections up for grabs.Troy will have a new mayor, with current mayor Patrick Madden not running because of term limits. Other cities include Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, and Amsterdam. Early voting in New York starts today One election in particular to keep an eye on is the Saratoga Springs mayoral race. City Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino is expected to endorse Republican John Safford on Monday afternoon.Montagnino released a statement claiming his former running mate and...

Man shot while sitting on a St. Louis park bench

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man sitting on a park bench tells police he was shot while sitting on a park bench. He says that he did not know the suspect.In the early hours of October 30, 2023, at around 4 a.m. a shooting took place in the 5500 block of Dr. Martin Luther King. According to a police report, the 40-year-old man was sitting on a bench near a playground when he suddenly felt pain and fell to the ground. He reported being picked up and left across from a hospital in a wheelchair, with no knowledge of the assailant.The victim suffered gunshot wounds to his right arm and lower back, but he is now in stable condition. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Colorado early in-person voting centers open as mail-in ballot deadline nears

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:59 GMT

Voters who plan to mail their ballots for the Nov. 7 election should do so by the end of the day Monday to ensure their county clerk receives it by Election Day, state elections officials said.Related ArticlesElection | Voters in Denver’s suburbs face full ballots, will replace longtime elected leaders Election | Letters: Proposition HH is a money grab Election | Opinion: Conspiracy theorists still a danger to our elections and election workers Voting centers for those who want to cast their ballot early and in-person will open Tuesday as will some ballot drop boxes, according to a news release from the Colorado Secretary of State’s website.“Voting in Colorado is accessible and easy,” Secretary of State Jena Griswold said in the release. “Voters who received a mail ballot may return it to a voting center or vote in-person.”Voters can find their closest drop box or voting center at GoVoteColorado.gov. Voter...

Ensuring Justice and the Rule of Law in Uzbekistan: In the context of Judicial and Legal Reforms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:59 GMT

In the Republic of Uzbekistan, significant results have been achieved in recent years within the framework of judicial and legal reforms, which have affected all spheres. As indicated by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev “over the last years we have accomplished a profound work to establish justice in the judicial system and the activities of law enforcement bodies”. The main purpose of these reforms is to ensure the priority of individual rights, the rule of law in the activities of courts and law enforcement agencies - writes Abdulaziz Rasulev.Judicial and legal reforms in Uzbekistan: achieved resultsImproving the judicial system. In 2017, a radically new body of the judicial community was formed – the Supreme Judicial Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan, designed to assist in ensuring compliance with the constitutional principle of the independence of the judiciary in our country. A completely new system of selecting candidates and appointing judges...

Kazakhstan looks for further and faster progress in EU relations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:59 GMT

The foreign ministers of the five Central Asian republics and of the 27 EU member states have held their first-ever joint meeting.They came together in Luxembourg to endorse the Joint Roadmap for Deepening Ties between the European Union and Central Asia. It has the potential to be a major milestone in their relations, but the test will be how it is implemented, writes Political Editor Nick Powell.Viewed from Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, progress in relations between Central Asia and the EU is welcome but could do with a boost. Looking forward to the Central Asia Investors Forum, to be held in Brussels in January, Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko said it will come only after a year-long EU study, followed by seven months to arrange the event.Of the five Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan has the closest relationship with the EU, through an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement. The foreign ministers’ gathering was immediately followed by a meeting of the EU-K...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plows into child while playing basketball in China 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:59 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited China last week to strengthen cultural ties between the Golden State and the powerhouse Asian nation, but one of the governor's moves may not make relations that much better. That move was a behind-the-back crossover. While in Beijing over the weekend, the governor took a break from diplomatic activities to let loose on the basketball court with some students, and after spinning the ball on his finger a few times, he began to drive towards the basket. Only, he didn’t get very far. California Gov. Gavin Newsom plowed into a child while on a trip to Beijing, China. (X/@TripInChina)After a spin move around a double team, Newsom pivoted and went for a behind-the-back crossover before temporarily losing the ball (thanks to some good defense from one of the children) and plowing into the other child who was defending him. L.A. Mayor Bass focuses on ‘customer experience of Angelenos’ with new executive directive Had a referee been ...

Deputies seek transient who stabbed person in Rancho Cucamonga

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:59 GMT

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is looking for a homeless person who stabbed a person in Rancho Cucamonga Saturday night.The attack was reported at about 10:30 p.m. in the 9700 block of Arrow Route, the SBSD said in a news release. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was in an argument with the homeless person when the transient pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim, authorities said."The victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury and ran into a nearby business for help," the release said. Despite an "extensive search," including with a helicopter, the assailant was not found.The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, and their condition is unknown. The investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information is asked to call 909-477-2800 or report it anonymously by calling WeTip at 800-78-CRIME or online at wetip.com.

Authorities investigating fatal crash in Huntington Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:59 GMT

A 61-year-old man died after a two-vehicle crash occurred Sunday night in Huntington Beach.Around 7 p.m., authorities responded to a traffic collision call on Magnolia Street and Hamilton Avenue involving a blue BMW X3 and a blue Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycle.The two vehicles collided at the intersection of Magnolia Street, a preliminary investigation found. The 61-year-old man, only identified as a Costa Mesa resident, was driving the blue Harley-Davidson and died at the scene.The driver of the BMV, identified as an 82-year-old man from Huntington Beach, was uninjured and cooperated with investigators, a news release said.The preliminary investigation found that the BMW was traveling westbound on Hamilton Avenue and proceeded to make a left turn onto Magnolia Street. The blue Harley-Davidson was traveling eastbound on Hamilton Avenue and entered the intersection as the BMV turned left.Impaired vision does not appear to be a factor, authorities said.An investigation into the co...

Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash on Terraza Boulevard [Rio Rancho, NM]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:59 GMT

Man, Dog Struck by Vehicle while Crossing near Valle AltoRIO RANCHO, NM (October 30, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, a male pedestrian died following a deadly crash on Terraza Boulevard.According to the Rio Rancho Police, the incident occurred just before 6:00 a.m., October 24th, near Valle Alto Drive NortheastFurthermore, the authorities responded to the scene and found a man lying unconscious on the highway.Upon initial investigation, the officers learned that a man with his dog was crossing along a marked crosswalk when they were struck by a vehicle.Unfortunately, responding authorities pronounced the man dead at the scene, and there was no update about the dog.At this time, the identity of the deceased was not yet released by the investigators. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with them.Further investigation is currently underway, and an update will be released once available.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Dee...