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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Geneva man acquitted in death of 2-year-old boy
An Ontario County jury Friday acquitted a Geneva man accused of manslaughter in the death of a 2-year-old. Jarrid Mix was charged with manslaughter in the September 2022 death of a 2-year-old boy, the son of Mix's then-girlfriend. Mix, now 25, was arrested in March 2023. Geneva police said the boy suffered severe internal injuries to his abdomen and torso areas. The prosecution contended that the injuries occurred while the child was in the care of Mix. The defense argued that the boy had fallen down some stairs several days prior to the recognition of his injuries, and that the fall could have been at the root of the injuries, according to trial coverage by WHAM-TV. Assistant Ontario County Public Defender Mollie Dapolito, who represented Mix, said in a statement that the jury clearly was convinced of his innocence. 'Both the verdict, and the swiftness of the verdict, speaks volumes about Jarrid Mix's undeniable innocence,' she said. 'Jarrid Mix is grateful to the jury for their care and attention to his case, and is looking forward to rebuilding his life.' In a statement Ontario County District Attorney Jim Ritts said, "We are deeply disappointed in the verdict in the Mix case. However, the difficulties inherent in the investigation and prosecution of cases involving the death of a child are real. "While we accept the jury's decision, the verdict does not take away from the hard work and relentless pursuit of justice by both the Geneva Police Department and my office. Unfortunately, in our criminal justice system, we are not always satisfied by the outcome." — Gary Craig is a veteran reporter with the Democrat and Chronicle, covering courts and crime and more. You can reach Craig at gcraig@ He is the author of two books, including "Seven Million: A Cop, a Priest, a Soldier for the IRA, and the Still-Unsolved Rochester Brink's Heist." This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Jarrid Mix acquitted in death of 2-year-old boy
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Can you get rid of an elected official in NY? Here's what can be done
If a town wants to get rid of an elected official, there is a process to do so. But it's not easy. After all, the law doesn't want to see elected officials tossed aside by the political whims of an elected board. Three towns within two hours of each other — Irondequoit, Ogden and Orange — have recently found themselves dealing with elected officials accused of sexual harassment as well as, in Ogden and Orange, bullying and racism. To have a town elected official removed, either a district attorney or a resident can file an application to the regional appellate court, seeking removal. The application would lay out the allegations, the individual accused of the misconduct could respond, and appellate judges would decide. The town board in Orange asked the Schuyler County district attorney to investigate allegations against John Rappleye, the highway superintendent. Vincent Moyer, an attorney representing some highway workers in Ogden, has done the same in Monroe County with complaints against the town's highway superintendent, Dan Wolf. Moyer said the Monroe County DA's Office has been interviewing individuals about the allegations against Wolf, as recently as this month. The DA's office declined to comment. In Schuyler County, District Attorney Joseph Fazzary last week decided not to seek Rappleye's removal after a New York State Police investigation found no evidence of criminal behavior. The state law, however, does not require criminal law for removal. In an email, Fazzary acknowledged that criminal allegations are not necessary but said that the law does allow residents of the town to also file a request for removal of the official, regardless of what the district attorney decides. The law says that an official can be removed by appellate judges for "any misconduct, maladministration, malfeasance or malversation." The latter is another term for corruption or misconduct. — Gary Craig is a veteran reporter with the Democrat and Chronicle, covering courts and crime and more. You can reach Craig at gcraig@ He is the author of two books, including "Seven Million: A Cop, a Priest, a Soldier for the IRA, and the Still-Unsolved Rochester Brink's Heist." This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Can you remove an elected official from office? What can be done
