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Oswego Daily News

More Assistant DAs Disclose Judge’s Complaints

November 11, 2008 Nicole Reome
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Three attorneys with the county District Attorney’s office have confirmed the source of conflicts with Oswego County Court Judge Walter Hafner Jr. Because of pending complaints filed by Hafner, the judge has been required to recuse himself from many of the cases that would normally appear on his docket because of the appearance of personal bias or prejudice against the attorneys he has grieved. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Assistant DA: Judge’s Charges Are ‘Ridiculous’

October 30, 2008 Nicole Reome
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An Assistant District Attorney in in Oswego County has decided to make some of the complaints that a judge has filed against her public; complaints which she calls ridiculous. Because of those complaints, Oswego County Court Judge Walter Hafner Jr., has been required to recuse himself from cases that are prosecuted by assistant DA Mary Rain. Hafner still won’t discuss the complaints. However, he suggests Rain’s decision to talk is a political maneuver. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Onondaga County Charge Could Result In Bail Revocation In Oswego County

October 17, 2008 Nicole Reome
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Andrew J. Stoughtenger, 20, of Oswego was arrested Tuesday in connection with the attempted burglary of a residence in the town of LaFayette. Pending in Oswego County Court, Stoughtenger was indicted in July on 12 counts of second-degree burglary. In light of his recent arrest, the local district attorney’s office may have the opportunity to bring Stoughtenger back to the Oswego County jail. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Judge Won’t Lower Bail In Maxwell Case

October 9, 2008 Steve Yablonski
<p>Alan Jones, left, appears in court with his lawyer, Sal Lanza.</p>

Erin Maxwell’s step-brother, father, and step-mother remain in jail as a judge refused to lower their bail. Alan Jones was arraigned on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with her death. Her father and step-mother are each facing six counts of endangering the welfare of a child. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Lanza Irked At Arrest Procedure

October 8, 2008 Nicole Reome
<p>Alan Jones is escorted to the state police barracks after his arraignment in Oswego County Court.</p>

Salvatore Lanza, the defense attorney for the Maxwell/Jones family, said he was “appalled” that he had to learn of his clients’ arrests through the media Tuesday. Lanza said he plans to address the matter with a judge this morning during Alan Jones’ appearance in Oswego County Court. […]

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Fulton Daily News

‘People Shouldn’t Rush To Judgment,’ Maxwell Family Attorney Says

October 7, 2008 Nicole Reome
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The attorney for the Maxwell family says while his clients continue to be cooperative with police in the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Erin Maxwell, there has been little reciprocation. While the family maintains the child’s death was a tragic accident, police continue to investigate her death as a homicide. More than a month after her death, no arrests have been made in the case. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Palermo Resident: County Department of Social Services Failed Erin Maxwell

September 29, 2008 Nicole Reome
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As Salvatore Lanza, the attorney for the Maxwell family, addressed the community during a press conference Friday, he defended the Oswego County Department of Social Services on the family‘s behalf and stressed that the Maxwells do not hold the county responsible for the death of 11-year-old Erin Maxwell. Behind Lanza, a Palermo resident held a sign to say that he does.

  • Assemblyman Will Barclay weighed in on the issue today and said he has drafted legislation to create a system of checks and balances for Department of Social Service agencies. To read his column, click HERE.

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