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History of Domestic Abuse Can be Considered in Sentencing, Court Rules

NY Times Local · Apr 24, 2026, 11:55 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

The court ruled that prosecutors cannot make defendants who take a plea deal waive their right to a hearing that would allow their history of domestic abuse to be considered during sentencing.

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History of Domestic Abuse Can be Considered in Sentencing, Court Rules

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