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The Ballad of Staten Island’s Fearless DA: Michael “Stranger Danger” McMahon

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Michael E. McMahon, Staten Island’s District Attorney, wields power in a troubling legal environment marked by alleged misconduct. Claims of abuse, campaign fraud, and familial connections to the judiciary highlight a system where justice is compromised. McMahon’s actions raise questions about ethics, accountability, and the meaning of free speech in Staten Island politics.

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Free Speech Under Attack: Staten Island DA Issues Arrest Warrant Over Substack Email

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Staten Island DA Michael McMahon has issued an arrest warrant for Richard Luthmann, a disbarred attorney, over a Substack post deemed threatening. Critics argue this is an infringement on First Amendment rights and an abuse of power, raising concerns about political retaliation and the implications for free expression in America.

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The Evidence They Ignored: How Judge Maurice Williams Buried the Truth in Marc Fishman’s Case

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Marc Fishman, exonerated by New York officials for child abuse allegations, faces potential jail time from Judge Maurice Williams despite exculpatory evidence being withheld. A supervised visit confirmed by a court-appointed supervisor supports Fishman’s innocence, highlighting issues in the judicial system that seem to silence evidence conflicting with prior rulings.

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When Tragedy Strikes Under the Radar: The Melina Frattolin Case and What It Reveals About Custody, Courts, and a System Blind to Fathers in Crisis

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The death of 9-year-old Melina Frattolin at the hands of her father, Luciano, is more than a family tragedy—it’s a warning flare fired into the heart of our custody system. As media headlines focus on the murder charge and false abduction claim, few ask how a seemingly loving father unraveled just hours before returning his daughter to her mother. This case exposes a brutal truth: when fathers are marginalized and court systems ignore mental and emotional breakdowns, the consequences can be fatal.

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When Police Lie on Reports: What Happened to Marc Fishman Could Happen to You

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Marc Fishman’s life was devastated after a police officer falsely reported a violation of a protective order during a supervised visit with his son. Despite having evidence and supervision, Fishman was arrested, leading to unjust legal repercussions and estrangement from his children. This case highlights the dangers of reliance on flawed police narratives.

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Parental Relocation and the Erosion of Fathers’ Rights in New York Family Court

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The article by Richard Roman Shum discusses relocation rights in joint custody cases in New York. It highlights judicial discretion leading to gender bias, often favoring mothers over fathers. This approach undermines parental equality, suggesting the need for reforms that protect shared custody and ensure fair evaluations of relocation requests to maintain balanced parenting rights.

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Justice Denied in Westchester: The Cruel Campaign Against Marc Fishman

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Westchester County Family Court faces criticism over Judge Michelle Schauer’s handling of Marc Fishman’s case, who has not seen his children in five years due to alleged judicial overreach and ignored evidence of parental alienation. Despite adhering to court requirements, Fishman is denied accommodations, highlighting systemic issues and raising urgent calls for reform.

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No Order, No Appeal: The Quiet Corruption of Judge-Shopping in Westchester Family Court

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Marc Fishman, a disabled father, seeks a signed transfer order for his family court case after it was reassigned from Judge Burke to Judge Michelle Schauer without documentation. Despite multiple requests, the court has not provided clarity, raising concerns about judicial misconduct, ADA violations, and lack of due process for pro se litigants.

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The Untouchable Robe: How Judge Susan Capeci’s Decisions Have Harmed Families, Sparked Outrage, and Escaped Accountability

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Judge Susan M. Capeci has faced repeated criticism for her purported bias in court decisions, especially in cases involving domestic violence and child custody. Her rulings have led to allegations of judicial misconduct, wrongful removal of children, and denial of due process for litigants, raising significant concerns about her impact on families and justice.

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Axon, Body Cams, and the Truth They Don’t Want You to See

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By Michael Phillips When police body cameras were first introduced, they were sold to the public as tools of transparency. A way to capture the truth. A mechanism to protect …

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