Nushawn's Lawyer in Court Today
A lawyer for the man who infected more than a dozen people in Chautauqua County with HIV was in court today to argue that his client has done his time and should be released from prison.
Nushawn Williams’ prison term ended in April, but Attorney General Andrew Cuomo wants to keep him in custody under a civil law that allows extended confinement for a person who has a mental abnormality.
A judge ruled last month there was enough evidence to hold Williams until a civil confinement trial in October.
State Supreme Court Judge John Michalski reserved decision on today’s arguments and ordered both sides to be back in court next month.
Nushawn Williams’ prison term ended in April, but Attorney General Andrew Cuomo wants to keep him in custody under a civil law that allows extended confinement for a person who has a mental abnormality.
A judge ruled last month there was enough evidence to hold Williams until a civil confinement trial in October.
State Supreme Court Judge John Michalski reserved decision on today’s arguments and ordered both sides to be back in court next month.
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