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NY Court of Appeals overturns murder convictions

Quick ReadNYS's highest court overturns murder convictions in 1989 case, orders new trial

NEW YORK (AP) — New York State's highest court has overturned the murder convictions of two men imprisoned for 19 years, and has ordered a new trial.

The Court of Appeals in its ruling Thursday said a Manhattan prosecutor had misled the jury and improperly withheld information from the defense.

The defendants, Danny Colon and Anthony Ortiz, were charged with murder in a drive-by shooting...

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