Otsego Co. DA: "Evidentiary deficiencies" by Sheriffs led to Morris murder reduction

Acting Otsego County DA, Sheriff in conflict over murder case

OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Tensions are rising between two Otsego County officials over a local murder case. Acting District Attorney Christopher Di Donna says he reduced the charges against David Hand from murder to manslaughter, due to what he called "evidentiary deficiencies." Hand pleaded guilty to manslaughter yesterday in connection with the November shooting [...]

Otsego Co. DA: "Evidentiary deficiencies" by Sheriffs led to Morris murder reduction

Citing "evidentiary deficiencies," Otsego County Acting District Attorney Christopher Di Donna claimed on Monday that the Sheriff's Office is responsible for the reduction of charges in a murder in the town of Morris.