Special Prosecutor Barry Porsch says a Monroe County Grand Jury has voted a one-count indictment against Rochester City Court Judge Leticia Astacio, charging her with attempted criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon. That’s a Class D felony. Judge Astacio’s lawyer, Mark Foti, says he believes the charge is inconsistent with the law and will […]
Justices of the New York State Court of Appeals focused heavily on the public perception of Judge Leticia Astacio…during a hearing on whether she should be removed from the bench. Astacio’s lawyer argued that the Rochester City Court Judge is remorseful, accepts responsibility for her conduct, and is still capable of functioning as a […]
The violation of probation charge against Rochester City Court Judge Leticia Astacio has been dismissed for now. The Ontario County prosecutor handling her case says it could be reinstated if a grand jury decides to indict Astacio on a felony weapon charge for trying to buy a shotgun while on Probation. Earlier this week, the […]