Bronx Prosecutor Scolded and Barred From Courtroom for Misconduct

Assistant District Attorney Megan Teesdale was banished from Bronx Judge John Wilson’s courtroom after failing to reveal evidence that would have freed a man held at Rikers Island on bogus rape charges.

“To my mind, this is an utter and complete disgrace — not just for you, but for your office in general,” Bronx Criminal Court Judge John Wilson told Bronx assistant district attorney Megan Teesdale before dismissing the case on March 21.

“This situation, while egregious, reflects a larger problem endemic to our criminal justice system,” said Segundo’s attorney, Robyn Mar of the Bronx Defenders.

Brady violations often go unpunished within city District Attorney’s offices, according to lawyer Joel Rudin.

Read the full NY Daily News story here.

One response to “Bronx Prosecutor Scolded and Barred From Courtroom for Misconduct

  1. Pingback: Punishing misconduct: Prosecutors can dish it out but can’t take it | Appellate Squawk

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