NYSDA Welcomes Governor's Call for Ensuring Fairness in the Justice System

ALBANY, NY (01/10/2013)(readMedia)-- Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address included proposals to ensure fairness in the justice system that the New York State Defenders Association (NYSDA) greatly welcomes. These included the use of sequential lineups and other improved identification procedures to avoid even inadvertent suggestion to witnesses and the recording of police questioning of suspects in serious cases. NYSDA has long advocated for these measures and applauds their inclusion on the Governor's list of things to accomplish in 2013.