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How Do You Jail the Disabled Dad While the System Walks Free?

Marc Fishman, a Bronx father and disability rights advocate, faces a 45-day jail sentence after a seven-year legal battle against Westchester County authorities. His case highlights systemic issues, including denial of ADA accommodations and withheld exculpatory evidence. Supporters advocate for his release, emphasizing the broader implications for disabled litigants in the judicial system. Continue reading How Do You Jail the Disabled Dad While the System Walks Free?

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Disability Discrimination and Cover-Ups: Westchester DA Joyce Miller’s Assault on Justice

In Westchester County, District Attorney Joyce Miller is accused of institutional abuse by demanding a five-year separation between Marc Fishman and his children, despite substantial exculpatory evidence. Fishman’s claims of innocence were supported by police video, which was unlawfully withheld. His case highlights issues of disability discrimination and prosecutorial misconduct in the legal system. Continue reading Disability Discrimination and Cover-Ups: Westchester DA Joyce Miller’s Assault on Justice

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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

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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

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