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THINK PINK: BREAST PORT DOCTOR TERRY PLEADS GUILTY CANCER AWARENESS FOUGHT STEROIDS ON STATE CHARGES PAGES 35-54

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Corruption convictions overturned

FIGHT FOR DACA

2nd trial pledged for Dean, Adam Skelos on Nassau-centered charges BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN A federal appeals court overturned the 2015 corruption convictions of Dean Skelos, the former Republican majority leader of the state Senate, and his son, Adam, on Tuesday. The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit cited a U.S. Supreme Court case involving former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, which narrowed the deďŹ nition of an “oďŹƒcial actâ€? and what constitutes corruption. Because of this, the court said that jurors in the Skelos case were not instructed properly. “Because we cannot conclude that the charging error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, we are obliged to vacate the convictions,â€? the decision said. Skelos’ defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro applauded the deci-

sion. “Senator Skelos is grateful for the Court’s careful consideration of the issues and looks forward to the next steps,� Shapiro said in a statement. “We believe that as events unfold it is going to become clear that this is a case that never should have been brought.� Prosecutors, meanwhile, said they intend to retry the Skeloses, who have been free during the appeal. “While we are disappointed in the decision and will weigh our appellate options, we look forward to a prompt retrial where we will have another opportunity to present the overwhelming evidence of Dean Skelos’ and Adam Skelos’ guilt and again give the public the justice it deserves,� acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim said in a statement. The three-member appeals Continued on Page 73

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U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) pledges to support DACA outside his office in Huntington. Local DACA recipients are Carlos Diaz Lezama (left) of Long Island, Kevin Berrezueta (behind podium) of Roslyn and Nelson Melgar (right) of Glen Cove. See story on page 2.

Manorhaven to decide mayoral term limit oďŹƒce. Under the referendum, voters will decide if the term for Residents of Manorhaven Manorhaven’s mayor will be will head to the polls on Tues- doubled from two years to four. day to determine how long the The vote will be held at Village village mayor will get to stay in Hall from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. If

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passed, the new term length would go into eect after the mayoral election in June of next year. “I feel that if the term is four years, it gives [the mayor] Continued on Page 73

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