PRESS RELEASE: ‘Justice Denied’ Disabled Father Faces Sentencing on August 27, As Prosecutors Deny Growing Evidence of Police Misconduct

Disabled father Marc Fishman, an advocate facing sentencing for a 2018 misdemeanor, claims prosecutors ignored evidence proving his innocence, including an admission from the arresting officer. His case highlights systemic police misconduct and challenges in securing ADA accommodations, impacting vulnerable individuals. Advocacy groups call for change to ensure justice. Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: ‘Justice Denied’ Disabled Father Faces Sentencing on August 27, As Prosecutors Deny Growing Evidence of Police Misconduct

PRESS RELEASE: Disabled New Yorker Sentencing Hearing Set on His Birthday — Despite Evidence Proving Innocence and Officer Misconduct

PRESS RELEASE: Disabled New Yorker Sentencing Hearing Set on His Birthday — Despite Evidence Proving Innocence and Officer Misconduct

Growing Group of Civil and Disability Rights Advocates Call for Urgent Reforms to State-Wide Police Accountability Office

Disability Advocate Reveals Harrowing Evidence of Wrongful Prosecution Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Disabled New Yorker Sentencing Hearing Set on His Birthday — Despite Evidence Proving Innocence and Officer Misconduct

Disabled New Yorker Sentencing Hearing Set on His Birthday — Despite Evidence Proving Innocence and Officer Misconduct

PRESS RELEASE: Disabled New Yorker Sentencing Hearing Set on His Birthday — Despite Evidence Proving Innocence and Officer MisconductGrowing Group of Civil and Disability Rights Advocates Call for Urgent Reforms to State-Wide Police Accountability OfficeDisability Advocate Reveals Harrowing Evidence of Wrongful Prosecution August 8, 2025 — Marc Fishman, a disabled father of four and civil rights advocate, is set to be sentenced on his birthday (August 21)— for a 2018 … Continue reading Disabled New Yorker Sentencing Hearing Set on His Birthday — Despite Evidence Proving Innocence and Officer Misconduct

Double Standard: Why a Cop Keeps His Pension While a Disabled Dad Loses His Children

The article highlights the disparity in the justice system in New Rochelle, New York, featuring Officer Lane Schlesinger, who faces no repercussions for misconduct, and Marc Fishman, a father wrongfully stripped of parental rights despite evidence proving his innocence. The narrative critiques systemic failures that prioritize institutional protection over justice for the innocent. Continue reading Double Standard: Why a Cop Keeps His Pension While a Disabled Dad Loses His Children

Despite Withheld Video Proving No Crime, NY Judge Refuses to Dismiss Case Against Disabled Dad Who Was Unjustly Arrested

New York civil rights advocate Marc Fishman faces wrongful prosecution despite clear evidence of his innocence and significant misconduct by arresting officer Lane Schlesinger. Judge Maurice Williams denied a motion to dismiss, ignoring findings from the AG’s report on Schlesinger’s history of abuse, raising concerns about judicial integrity and systemic failures. Continue reading Despite Withheld Video Proving No Crime, NY Judge Refuses to Dismiss Case Against Disabled Dad Who Was Unjustly Arrested

When Police Lie on Reports: What Happened to Marc Fishman Could Happen to You

Marc Fishman’s supervised visitation with his son turned disastrous due to a false police report by Officer Lane Schlesinger, who claimed Marc violated a protective order. This led to wrongful charges that deprived Marc of his parental rights for over six years. Despite evidence proving his innocence, accountability remained absent. Continue reading When Police Lie on Reports: What Happened to Marc Fishman Could Happen to You