In a story covered by media outlets including The New York Times, our partner, Donna Aldea, who heads our Appellate and Post-Conviction Litigation Group, filed a CPL 440.20 motion to set aside our client's 103-year sentence, arguing that the sentence was unconstitutional under the 8th Amendment as cruel and unusual punishment. On January 27, 2026, the motion was granted.
The client was subsequently resentenced to 18 years – a term 85 years less than his original sentence – rendering him eligible for release in 2028. An extraordinary result.
The client was subsequently resentenced to 18 years – a term 85 years less than his original sentence – rendering him eligible for release in 2028. An extraordinary result.