Judge Tosses 26 Charges in Sex Case
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- December
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Acting state Supreme Court Justice Catherine Bartlett has tossed 24 misdemeanor sexual abuse counts against a fired Ramapo police officer and a Monsey millionaire. She also tossed two official misconduct charges against the officer.
The fired officer, Andrew Dale of Suffern, and Zalman Silber are accused of administering gynecological exams to SIlber’s wife from 2005 to 2006. Bartlett yesterday let stand eight felony charges – four counts each of unauthorized practice of a profession and aggravated sexual abuse.
Ramapo fired Dale in August following a disciplinary hearing.
Bartlett has been a thorne in the side of prosecutors in several cases since being assigned to Rockland several years ago. She’s a political appointee to the Court of Claims by then Gov. George Pataki.
She recently dismissed charges during trial against a suspended Spring Valley police officer. District Attorney Thomas Zugibe disagreed with her rulings during the trial on evidence and what testimony was allowed. She also came down heard on the Spring Valley police investigation.
A jury acquitted the officer, David Lebron, of all remaining criminal charges.
Former prosecutor Michael Bongiorno also had disagreements with Bartlett, one time filing a court action on her decision on what documents the prosecution needed to turn over to the defense. The legal action was withdrawn following negotiations.
Read more about the judge’s decision at www.lohud.com today and tomorrow.
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on Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 at 4:41 pm by Steve Lieberman. 
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This must be the worst judge this County has seen. Committ a crime and go free with her.
Who said they commited a crime you arrongant fool…they were simply accused by some psycho of doing this um three years ago…PLEASE.
Let’s all criticize a judge who is out for the truth…interesting…you must work for Ramapo…