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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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NYC: Don’t Be the Next Maryland 🛑

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New York City must tread carefully when considering aggressive tax-and-spend reforms similar to those proposed by Zohran Mamdani. Maryland’s budget crisis serves as a warning about how such approaches can lead to fiscal instability. NYC should strategically expand its tax base, prioritize essential services, and ensure transparency to avoid Maryland’s pitfalls.

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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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Follow the Money: Who’s Really Behind the “No War on Iran” Protest That Never Happened?

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On June 28, a planned protest in Washington, D.C. titled “National March on Washington” failed to materialize, raising suspicions about its true intentions. Critics suggest it may have been a strategic ploy by foreign financiers, particularly Neville Roy Singham, to influence U.S. politics and media narrative without direct participation.

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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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Why the NY Attorney General’s Office Failed to Act—Despite the Evidence

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In 2020, New York’s Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office aimed to increase police accountability. However, despite substantial evidence against Officer Lane Schlesinger, including multiple misconduct referrals, the Attorney General’s 2024 report inadequately addressed the issues, reflecting political caution and institutional protection over public justice and accountability.

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Omitted by Design: How NY’s Attorney General Whitewashed a Pattern Predator’s Trail

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By Michael Phillips On May 24, 2024, New York Attorney General Letitia James released a long-awaited report declaring that former New Rochelle police officer Lane Schlesinger had engaged in pattern …

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Justice for the Powerful, Silence for the Abused: The Double Standard in Westchester’s Legal System

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Marc Fishman, a disabled father, faces ongoing separation from his four children due to a wrongful arrest by former officer Lane Schlesinger, who was later terminated for misconduct. Despite evidence proving Fishman’s innocence, Judge Capeci and District Attorney Cacace have taken no action, perpetuating systemic injustice against him.

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Victory for Parents: New York State Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Limit Problematic Forensic Evaluators in Family Court

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On June 13, 2025, the New York State Senate passed Senate Bill S1667, aimed at improving family court proceedings by regulating forensic evaluators. Sponsored by Senator Pete Harckham, the bill mandates qualified experts to protect parental rights and children’s welfare, addressing long-standing issues of bias and accountability in custody evaluations.

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