Gothamist: “NYPD May Have Botched Investigation of Slain Pedestrian”
Gothamist reports on Vaccaro & White's letter to the court in the Oyamada case, seeking leave to amend the complaint based on newly-disclosed evidence.
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Columbia Spectator: No charges for cab driver who killed Cooper Stock
The Columbia Spectator interviewed pedestrian crash lawyer Steve Vaccaro regarding the District Attorney’s decision to not prosecute the...
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“Video Showing Student Killed By NYPD Cruiser Remains Sealed,” Christopher Robbins for Gothamist
Gothamist covers Vaccaro & White's efforts to make public the facts concerning the death of Ryo Oyamda, a Japanese student struck and killed by two NYPD officers in a police cruiser.
Wall Street Journal: ‘Epidemic’ of Fatal Crashes
The Wall Street Journal interviewed our clients the Liao family about the loss of their three-year-old daughter, and the challenges crash victims face in seeking justice.
Streetfilms: The Parents of Allison Liao Speak at Traffic Safety March
Streetsfilms captured heart-wrenching statements by Vaccaro & White clients Amy Tam Liao and Hsi-Pei Liao, demanding safer streets.
Village Voice: “The NYPD’s Poor Judgement With the Mentally Ill”
The death of Shereese Francis has rekindled a decades-long debate over the NYPD's treatment of the mentally ill.
Village Voice: “Family Sues to Learn Why Shereese Francis was Suffocated in Her Home by Police”
A family sues to get documents from the NYPD, who selectively leek information to the press while simultaneously denying the family's access to the very same information.
CNN.com: Lawsuit alleges NYPD failure to investigate road deaths
CNN reports on Vaccaro & White’s lawsuit on behalf of Jacob Stevens to require NYPD to investigate all serious injury crashes, not just fatal crashes
“NYPD Sued For Sloppy Investigation Of Pedestrian’s Death In Fort Greene,” John Delsignore for Gothamist
The Vaccaro & White lawsuits alleges that there is systemic problems in how the accident investigation squad operates. The suit aims to change NYPD policy.
Transportation Alternatives: Rally Attendees Demand The NYPD Do More To Bring Dangerous Drivers To Justice
The Transportation Alternatives community rally in support of Jacob Stevens's lawsuit against the NYPD.