Joy Watson for DA

[JoyforDA]

Joy Watson for DA. Joy Watson for DA. Joy Watson for DA.....

[Mr Watson]

Come here.

[Unregistered449]

sounds good to me. Hard fight. Hope she wins.

[Unregisteredretdet3-2's]

Joy Watson is already one up on Ms. Rice. She knows what she's doing. Now she just has to make the voters of Nassau County aware of who, and what she is. She's a intelligent, experienced former ADA who has leadership skills well beyond Ms. Rice. It will be an uphill battle but if anyone can do it, it's Joy Watson. There was a time when the street wise criminal element of New York City knew not to cross over the county line and commit crimes in Nassau because they knew the chance they would get caught by the police was greater, they wouldn't walk on arraignment, they would be indicted and they would do time. That was because Nassau County had a great police department, and a D.A.'s office who knew how to prosecute a case and win. Joy Watson was a key prosecutor in the DA office office who came up through the ranks and knows how to take a case through the process from arraignment, indictment, hearings and trial and most importantly, get a conviction. Nassau still has a great police department. Let's get a D.A in office who knows what she is doing. Joy Watson is that person.

[Unregisteredpd]

Joy Watson is already one up on Ms. Rice. She knows what she's doing. Now she just has to make the voters of Nassau County aware of who, and what she is. She's a intelligent, experienced former ADA who has leadership skills well beyond Ms. Rice. It will be an uphill battle but if anyone can do it, it's Joy Watson. There was a time when the street wise criminal element of New York City knew not to cross over the county line and commit crimes in Nassau because they knew the chance they would get caught by the police was greater, they wouldn't walk on arraignment, they would be indicted and they would do time. That was because Nassau County had a great police department, and a D.A.'s office who knew how to prosecute a case and win. Joy Watson was a key prosecutor in the DA office office who came up through the ranks and knows how to take a case through the process from arraignment, indictment, hearings and trial and most importantly, get a conviction. Nassau still has a great police department. Let's get a D.A in office who knows what she is doing. Joy Watson is that person.

Very interesting post! I was wondering what is Ms. Watson's position on public corruption in Nassau County? If Joy Watson were the DA would she arrest members of her own political party, putting people before politics, if there were crimes committed against Nassau County residents?

[walterkronkite]

she could start with dillon

[mop]

Doesn't she work for Karen Murhphy? That's reason enough not to vote for her.

[Judge B]

There was a time when the street wise criminal element of New York City knew not to cross over the county line and commit crimes in Nassau because they knew the chance they would get caught by the police was greater, they wouldn't walk on arraignment, they would be indicted and they would do time.


Based on the testimony of Nassau County police officers, Nassau County Grand Juries indicted many defendants under Denis Dillion's regime.


That was because Nassau County had a great police department, and a D.A.'s office who knew how to prosecute a case and win. Joy Watson was a key prosecutor in the DA office office who came up through the ranks and knows how to take a case through the process from arraignment, indictment, hearings and trial and most importantly, get a conviction. Nassau still has a great police department. Let's get a D.A in office who knows what she is doing. Joy Watson is that person.


When you mention Nassau has a great police department, you are referring to the same NCPD that currently employs a police officer charged with first degree perjury and subsequently convicted, via a plea bargain, of third degree perjury, correct?

Didn't this police officer admit lying under oath while attempting to secure an grand jury indictment against a citizen he claims possessed a loaded gun?

Didn't Denis Dillion, a much respected law and order prosecutor, give his personal approval to a plea arrangement allowing the Nassau police officer convicted of perjury to remain on the NCPD and continue...ahem, serving the good people of Nassau County?

The question is, will Joy Watson be as tough on criminal cops as Denis Dillion was?


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September 16, 2005
DILLON ANNOUNCES:
INDICTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER FOR PERJURY

Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon announced today that Nassau County Police Officer Craig T. Buonora, 35, was indicted by a Grand Jury for the crime of Perjury in the First Degree, a Class D Felony, for testifying falsely on March 17, 2005, before a Mineola Grand Jury in a case involving an allegation of weapon possession by a subject.

A joint investigation by the District Attorney’s Special Investigations Bureau and the Nassau County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit resulted in an indictment by the Grand Jury. Craig T. Buonora was arrested and processed by the Nassau County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit this morning and will be arraigned on the indictment in County Court today.

According to DA Dillon, "Police Officer Buonora testified falsely that he recovered a firearm while chasing a suspect, and stayed with the firearm until he was relieved by another officer.

Evidence established that in reality Police Officer Buonora did not find the firearm, and it was actually found and secured by a different Police Officer, and Buonora was not present when the gun was found."

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N.Y. man files $80 mil lawsuit for false arrest

By Sid Cassese
Newsday

ROOSEVELT, N.Y. — A Roosevelt man has filed an $80-million federal lawsuit against Nassau County, its Police Department and several officers, one of whom lied to a grand jury when he said he had recovered a gun he saw the man drop.

The officer, Craig Buonora, was convicted later of third-degree perjury and is now on desk duty in the Third Precinct in Williston Park.

Darryl Coggins, 26, had his constitutional rights violated by illegal acts, including false arrest, unlawful imprisonment and malicious prosecution, attorney Fred Brewington said in papers filed last month.

Coggins was charged with having a gun, resisting arrest and speeding after a traffic stop in Floral Park on Oct. 9, 2004.

Brewington said his client fled after one of the two Nassau officers threatened him.

Nassau County Police Officer Craig Buonora testified that he found a 9-mm pistol that fell as Coggins fled after being pulled over. Fellow Officer James Vara backed him.

But later a village police officer who joined the foot chase said he found the gun 40 minutes after the failed chase. That was confirmed by records.

The district attorney's office and the Nassau police internal affairs unit investigated and 10 months later all charges against Coggins were dismissed. Buonora was subsequently indicted for perjury.

Law enforcement sources said a deal allowed Buonora to plead guilty to the misdemeanor charge and to keep his job, but not work on the streets. He pleaded guilty Nov. 17, 2005, and in January 2006 Nassau Judge Jeffrey Brown gave him a conditional discharge and a $1,000 fine, prosecutors said. Buonora's partner, Vara, has been facing disciplinary action over the incident since April 2006.

Craig Buonora, a police officer since 1997, refused to talk when reached at his desk yesterday. Vara, a highway patrolman, could not be reached, nor could the Floral Park officer.

Nassau Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey said he had no comment on a case involving pending litigation.

Brewington said he was disappointed with the Buonora plea deal, "but to learn this person who said he gave false testimony to a grand jury is still a Nassau police officer and that the other officer has yet to be disciplined, is outrageous and violates every sense of public confidence in the D.A.'s office and the Police Department."

Mulvey was not with the department when the incident occurred, and Kathleen Rice did not start as district attorney until January 2006.


Copyright 2007 Newsday

[Judge C]

Nassau still has a great police department.

You are referring to the same police department where a "high" ranking police official attends a booze laden police function, gets loaded, and then crashes his police department issued vehicle while recklessly speeding home to his beloved family?

The same police department that did it's best to cover-up crimes committed by this "high" ranking official.

The same police departemnt that caused a diligent Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice to unnecessarily expend/waste county resources and investigative manpower in order to expose the host of crimes the NCPD attempted to hide from her?

http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/ny_local/2006/08/04/2006-08-04_cop_big_charged_in_dwi.html

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice has showed the public she is willing to aggressively pursue criminal cops while Joy Watson's former boss and mentor was more interested in saving criminal cop's careers.

Does Ms. Watson believe criminal cops should be handled with compassion and plea bargains, as her former boss Denis Dillion did?

Or will she hold cops to a higher standard and attempt prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law, as Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice has?

[UnregisteredJEM]

JM strikes again

[Unregisteredretdet3-2's]

Is Denis Dillon running for DA again????

[Okthenpeople]

She will not "cover up" anything. She will bring experience and competence to a place that has none of that right now. Joy Watson conducts herself with integrity that cannot be challenged. If you want friends of Clinton and Obama running your DA's office then vote for Rice.

[kapt kangeroo]

let's see if Joy Watson will go after corruption in the Town of Hempstead and not play the fool by wearing a jesters hat.Do you think she will make Fatso Joe mondello a Bureau Chief.Oink, Oink,Oink.

[Joy to the World]

All the boys and girls now;
Joy to the fishes in the Hempstead see,
Rice is for you and me.

[riceiswrongforli]

If you want a DA that is beholden to the Clinton's then please vote for Rice. If you want a DA that has no long term interest in Long Island then vote for Rice. If you want a DA that treats serious crimes with a slap on the back then vote for Rice. If you want a DA that will let gang member drug dealers back into your neighborhoods if they promise not to deal again then vote for Rice. If you want a true Long Islander that will be tough on crime, truly cares about our county and not sell out her office to a political party then vote for Joy Watson.

[Who really cares?]

If you want . . . if you want . . . if you want.

Look: undecided swing voters don't read these posts or even visit this forum. It's silly for partisans to posture over and over again about why their candidate is better or opponent worse. It changes not one vote.

Want to do something constructive: look up your "blank" neighbors, knock on their doors and make a sensible case for your candidate. Try to stick to local issues that matter.

Not that it matters, but I'm voting for Joyce. I've met and chatted with her a few time (at a Centre Island barbecue most recently). She'd make a great DA, but not gonna waste any time here explaining that.

[Wasting?]

Wasting time? This is a political forum isn't it? This is an important race for Nassau and many canidates have won a lot of support over the internet. I would say that sites like these are a great resource to canidates from all sides.

[Pierre Vert]

Wasting time? This is a political forum isn't it? This is an important race for Nassau and many canidates have won a lot of support over the internet. I would say that sites like these are a great resource to canidates from all sides.

At first I thought it was a typo...but then you did it again. :)

[oopsIdidittwice]

It was early and I did not ger my daily intake of caffeine yet..lol

[votewatson]

Clear choice for DA....WATSON

[Voting for Joy]

This race is taking too long to get started. Many people don't even know there will be an election for D.A. in November. Come on, Joy, get to the train stations, the malls, the supermarkets! I hope you win!

[Joy Vay]

Not happening; Rice by at least 20. Everyone and go home and sleep.

[TommyBoy6]

Rice is a liberal POS!

[Upcloseandpersonal]

Has anyone gotten a "personal" call from Ms. Rice regarding donating to her campaign using Mr. Suozzi's contacts?

[Unregistered 233]

It really boggles my mind to understand how anyone in this county wouldn't support Kathleen Rice other than because she is not a Republican (although rumor has it that Republicans practically begged her to take their endorsement). There is nothing that she has done that has not been to help and protect our county. She has taken the lead in the prosecution of drunk drivers on our roads, leading to folks recognizing that in this county a designated driver is a MUST. She's been willing to take cases to trial where defendants won't take the offers that she demands -- unlike the last administration that gave defense attorneys whatever they wanted. She has attempted to change Hempstead through new programs, recognizing that the old ways didn't work. Let's see if it works because that's better than doing nothing and letting liberal Nassau judges with conservative backing (you know who you are) freeing drug dealers everyday with probation. She has not allowed politics enter into her decision making process. She has brought nationwide attention to the office with national stories on both 60 Minutes and Primetime Live. I understand that Joy Watson has friends here, and that the detectives in this county only care about bleeding this county dry while pretending they care about how much we pay in taxes, but she has definitely done her job and kept her promises.

[TommyBoy6]

It really boggles my mind to understand how anyone in this county wouldn't support Kathleen Rice other than because she is not a Republican (although rumor has it that Republicans practically begged her to take their endorsement). There is nothing that she has done that has not been to help and protect our county. She has taken the lead in the prosecution of drunk drivers on our roads, leading to folks recognizing that in this county a designated driver is a MUST. She's been willing to take cases to trial where defendants won't take the offers that she demands -- unlike the last administration that gave defense attorneys whatever they wanted. She has attempted to change Hempstead through new programs, recognizing that the old ways didn't work. Let's see if it works because that's better than doing nothing and letting liberal Nassau judges with conservative backing (you know who you are) freeing drug dealers everyday with probation. She has not allowed politics enter into her decision making process. She has brought nationwide attention to the office with national stories on both 60 Minutes and Primetime Live. I understand that Joy Watson has friends here, and that the detectives in this county only care about bleeding this county dry while pretending they care about how much we pay in taxes, but she has definitely done her job and kept her promises.


If you worked in law enforcement you would understand RICE is weak on crime and is bringing NYC style of justice to NASSAU. The perps know this and no longer fear being arrested in Nassau County. She is a complete disgrace.

[wordsbynychack]

It really boggles my mind to understand how anyone in this county wouldn't support Kathleen Rice other than because she is not a Republican (although rumor has it that Republicans practically begged her to take their endorsement). There is nothing that she has done that has not been to help and protect our county. She has taken the lead in the prosecution of drunk drivers on our roads, leading to folks recognizing that in this county a designated driver is a MUST. She's been willing to take cases to trial where defendants won't take the offers that she demands -- unlike the last administration that gave defense attorneys whatever they wanted. She has attempted to change Hempstead through new programs, recognizing that the old ways didn't work. Let's see if it works because that's better than doing nothing and letting liberal Nassau judges with conservative backing (you know who you are) freeing drug dealers everyday with probation. She has not allowed politics enter into her decision making process. She has brought nationwide attention to the office with national stories on both 60 Minutes and Primetime Live. I understand that Joy Watson has friends here, and that the detectives in this county only care about bleeding this county dry while pretending they care about how much we pay in taxes, but she has definitely done her job and kept her promises.


The above was not written by a county resident, but rather by one of Rice's NYC hires.

NOTHING has changed for the better in Hempstead.

LIAR!

[DitchMe]

Dont forget good 'ol Kathleen Rice campaigning on a reform platform swore to uphold the integrity of the office to which she was elected. Within one hour of her swearing-in, her sister-in-law was hired as Chief-of-Staff for the princely sum of $95000. Getting her conviction rate near 100 percent does not count on easy cases. Going after corruption on West Street does matter. Too bad she doesnt have an independent streak.

Joy to the world in November.

[dontworry]

It really boggles my mind to understand how anyone in this county wouldn't support Kathleen Rice other than because she is not a Republican (although rumor has it that Republicans practically begged her to take their endorsement). There is nothing that she has done that has not been to help and protect our county. She has taken the lead in the prosecution of drunk drivers on our roads, leading to folks recognizing that in this county a designated driver is a MUST. She's been willing to take cases to trial where defendants won't take the offers that she demands -- unlike the last administration that gave defense attorneys whatever they wanted. She has attempted to change Hempstead through new programs, recognizing that the old ways didn't work. Let's see if it works because that's better than doing nothing and letting liberal Nassau judges with conservative backing (you know who you are) freeing drug dealers everyday with probation. She has not allowed politics enter into her decision making process. She has brought nationwide attention to the office with national stories on both 60 Minutes and Primetime Live. I understand that Joy Watson has friends here, and that the detectives in this county only care about bleeding this county dry while pretending they care about how much we pay in taxes, but she has definitely done her job and kept her promises.

No need to worry. Rice in a walk. Nobody even heard of Joy Watson.

[Long Island Gal]

Rice doesn't want the job. She's all about using it as her next stepping stone. She's already applied for the US attorney job (which she did not get) and now we hear she wants to be NYS AG. A vote for Watson no matter who you are is a vote for the more professional, more qualified candidate who knows what it takes to do the job and doesn't try to tell everyone else what to do.

[UnregisteredSgt]

This happen before 2005?

If that's all some loser can find to criticize NCPD, then things ain't so bad. When the PD retained him it indicates the basis is unfounded.

Nice try dipchits.

[Unregistered 343]

So when you say that Rice likes to tell other people what to do: do you mean not to get into cars after drinking. Do you mean she tells people in our county that if they drink and then drive, they will be held accountable. I also find Tommyboy6's comments so absurd they are laughable: are you law enforcement? are you one of those detectives who only cares about how much overtime you get? is that who you are? couldn't give two damns about my property tax so long as you can retire in 20 and make enough to afford a deck on your home with your overtime? just wondering? are the only people allowed to comment on these message boards those who have a problem with rice? are those who support her only people who work for her? give me a break!

[TommyBoy6]

are you one of those detectives who only cares about how much overtime you get? is that who you are? couldn't give two damns about my property tax so long as you can retire in 20 and make enough to afford a deck on your home with your overtime? !

So you would rather have a detective make less overtime on an arrest so a PERP can be back on the street the next day after commiting a domestic assault? So he can then return home and finish the job?

You are obvisously a member or Rice's city mentality liberal ADA's. I doubt you earn enough to afford a home in Nassau. Try getting a real job.

Amazing you don't have a problem with RICE accepting a 60% raise along with her BOYFRIEND Tommy Suozzi! They make over $200K a year! Much more than any cop!

[Unregisteredjustdont]

So you would rather have a detective make less overtime on an arrest so a PERP can be back on the street the next day after commiting a domestic assault? So he can then return home and finish the job?

You are obvisously a member or Rice's city mentality liberal ADA's. I doubt you earn enough to afford a home in Nassau. Try getting a real job.

Amazing you don't have a problem with RICE accepting a 60% raise along with her BOYFRIEND Tommy Suozzi! They make over $200K a year! Much more than any cop!

You SUCK ON THE PUBLIC TEAT. Don't lecture to ANYBODY on the subject of taxes, income or public finance. And why don't YOU try getting a REAL job instead of accepting welfare??

[Unregisteredty]

It's enough to say that there are some who feel Ms. Rice did not do the job the people elected her to do; They feel betrayed and are disappointed.

Some voters won't elect her back into office.

[Unregistered pkerm]

It really boggles my mind to understand how anyone in this county wouldn't support Kathleen Rice ......I understand that Joy Watson has friends here, and that the detectives in this county only care about bleeding this county dry....

There are very few detectives in NC who care about anything but a discounted or free meal and a paycheck.

VOTE FOR ANYONE EXCEPT WATSON.

[Unregistered33]

It's enough to say that there are some who feel Ms. Rice did not do the job the people elected her to do; They feel betrayed and are disappointed.

Some voters won't elect her back into office.



Rice is a disgrace. Sadly most voters vote on looks. She lets the red hair and tight outfits flow during election time. She's getting long in the tooth though....can't play that role much longer.

[catty catty]

Rice is a disgrace. Sadly most voters vote on looks. She lets the red hair and tight outfits flow during election time. She's getting long in the tooth though....can't play that role much longer.

meow fancy boy

[TommyBoy6]

Rice is a disgrace. Sadly most voters vote on looks. She lets the red hair and tight outfits flow during election time. She's getting long in the tooth though....can't play that role much longer.

Rice is a buttaface liberal. The worst!

[Guest 23]

Do they serve alcohol at Kathleen Rice fundraisers? Do people drive to them? From them?

[Unregistered69ANYTIME]

Kathleen may suck as a D.A. but with an ass like that.....She gets my vote!!!.....(lol)

[Unregisteredretdet3-2s]

Kathleen may suck as a D.A. but with an ass like that.....She gets my vote!!!.....(lol)

Ah my friend, great asses are indeed a wonderful thing but will they meet the test of time? I'd rather have a person with a brain to lead the Nassau County D.A.'s office. Joy Watson gets my vote.

[Unregistered33]

Kathleen may suck as a D.A. but with an ass like that.....She gets my vote!!!.....(lol)


You like boney old asses with freckles?

[Unregistered 377]

Another great day for Detective suck-up Watson. Once again with the Hofstra case, her detectives demonstrated their savvy and smarts. Haven't seen her statement yet. Good thing Rice was able to free four young men before their lives were ruined because of a rush to judgment by the NCPD.

[Boobs away]

Whos got the biggest boobs

[Unregistered33]

Another great day for Detective suck-up Watson. Once again with the Hofstra case, her detectives demonstrated their savvy and smarts. Haven't seen her statement yet. Good thing Rice was able to free four young men before their lives were ruined because of a rush to judgment by the NCPD.


The cops job is to take the statement and the victims complaint. Not to be the judge and jury.

Criminal Justice 101. Great job NCPD!

[Unregisteredgallup]

Latest polling has DA Watson even with the ex DA.

[Unregistered13]

joy watson has the most experience to get the job done with that, i support joy watson for da.

[Law Mama]

joy watson has the most experience to get the job done with that, i support joy watson for da.

I think Joy Watson would have properly handled the crazy Hofstra phony rape claim. Watson is solid and experienced. Rice really screwed it up.

VOTE FOR JOY WATSON for DA ON ELECTION DAY- Tuesday, NOV. 3 !!

[Unregistered in court]

With that boob ex- police chief as her campaigin manager, Joy watson ain't goin' nowhere.

[Unregistered 787]

Joy would have handled the Hofstra case better? Those four young men would still be in jail if she had been in the DA's office still. No way Watson was going to question the detectives assigned the case, considering the close relationship she's had with them. She would have never even thought to interview the girl within a day of receiving the case because it would mean oversight of the pd's work. That's why they support her so much. They don't want oversight, and she's promised not to have any. As for the sealed record of a troubled 18 year old girl, who cares. The only reason that girl would have been arrested would be to cover up the sloppy, horrible job that the detectives from the nassau county pd did. And these are the biggest supporters of Joy. Don't forget that. So let's see: freeing four young men from jail for a crime they didn't commit - Kathleen Rice accomplishment vs. arresting an 18 year old girl to cover up for detectives, I'm gonna take freeing the four young men.

[oh pleezeeee.]

Joy would have handled the Hofstra case better? Those four young men would still be in jail if she had been in the DA's office still. No way Watson was going to question the detectives assigned the case, considering the close relationship she's had with them. She would have never even thought to interview the girl within a day of receiving the case because it would mean oversight of the pd's work. That's why they support her so much. They don't want oversight, and she's promised not to have any. As for the sealed record of a troubled 18 year old girl, who cares. The only reason that girl would have been arrested would be to cover up the sloppy, horrible job that the detectives from the nassau county pd did. And these are the biggest supporters of Joy. Don't forget that. So let's see: freeing four young men from jail for a crime they didn't commit - Kathleen Rice accomplishment vs. arresting an 18 year old girl to cover up for detectives, I'm gonna take freeing the four young men.

Joy Watson was never sued for suborning perjury. Ms. Rice was when she was an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn. Kathleen Rice is a human cesspool.

[Walter Matthew]

Cover ups of the powerful PD was the norm under Dillon. Do I want another conservative Republican giving too much power to the bullies with bully clubs who collect outrageous salaries and overtime? No! Thank heaven we have Rice with the guts to actually oversee the cops! Watson would still have had those young men in jail.

[JoyforDA]

Vote for Joy Watson Nov. 3rd