Henry Ricardo
Coverage of Henry Ricardo in the Nexus archive.
- Brad Lander says Manhattan U.S. attorney office’s ‘seriousness in jeopardy’ after he’s acquitted of violation over 26 Federal Plaza protest arrest
Brad Lander criticized Manhattan’s U.S. attorney's office after being acquitted of blocking elevators during a protest at 26 Federal Plaza. A federal judge ruled there was no evidence of obstruction, dismissing the case against Lander, who was arrested with 10 other officials demanding access to immigrant detention facilities. Prosecutors faced scrutiny for pursuing a low-level violation without substantial cross-examining Lander.
- Judge finds Lander not guilty in 26 Federal Plaza obstruction case
A federal judge ruled that Brad Lander is not guilty of misdemeanor obstruction for blocking an elevator during a protest at 26 Federal Plaza, finding the government failed to prove intentional obstruction. Lander, who was protesting immigrant detention conditions, argued he would have moved if asked, and the judge noted his actions did not suggest intent to block.