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Hudson Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder Of Former Girlfriend  (4/9/2025)
Following a four-day trial, Orlando Williams, 55, of Hudson, was convicted by a Columbia County Jury Wednesday on all counts, including attempted murder and kidnapping  ... Read More >>

Gallatin Man Pleads Guilty to Rape Charges  (4/2/2025)
Gallatin man entered a plea of guilty April 2, 2025 in front of the Honorable Judge Brian Herman in connection with the rape of a teenage girl. Favel DeLeon Llamas, 28, pleaded guilty to all four charges filed by the state ... Read More >>

Restoring Balance: Fairness for Victims, Defendants, and Public Safety in Discovery Reform  (Op-Ed)
What do we want from our criminal justice system? Fairness. To defendants, of course, but also fairness to victims and to our residents who deserve to feel safe ​... Read More >>

Brookwood slashing leads to indictment of three  on gang assault charges  (3/24/2025)
An October assault at the Brookwood Secure Center for Youth sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries and resulted in the indictment March 21, 2025 of three offenders on felony assault charges.  ​...”  Read More >>

Hinz sentenced to six years in prison  (3/12/2025)
The Stuyvesant man who attempted to elude police by fleeing on an ATV in the town of Kinderhook was sentenced Wednesday in Columbia County Court to six years in prison and two years post release supervision...”  Read More >>

Hillsdale man indicted on 66 counts of sexual abuse  (2/14/2025)
“A 77-year-old Hillsdale man was indicted by a Columbia County Grand Jury today on 66 counts relating to sexual assaults stemming from alleged incidents dating back to 2011...”  Read More >>

District Attorney Lauds Governor’s Efforts to Restore Common Sense to state’s Discovery Laws  (1/15/2025)
“District Attorney Chris Liberati-Conant lauds Gov. Kathy Hochul’s efforts, as outlined in Tuesday’s State of the State address, to bring much needed balance to the criminal discovery process.”  Read More >>

Kreutzer Found Guilty of Attempted Murder  (8/29/2024)
“A Livingston woman who went to a Town of Gallatin home and opened fire upon a state trooper in November 2020 has been found guilty of three felonies including attempted murder and one misdemeanor following a week-and-a-half jury trial in Columbia County Court in front of Honorable E. Danielle Jose-Decker.”  Read More >>

Repeat Domestic Violence OFfender Sentenced  (8/9/2024)
“A Chatham man was sentenced August 7, 2024 to 1 ½ to 3 years in prison following his conviction on a charge designed by the state to hold repeat domestic violence offenders accountable.”  ​Read More >>

Six Months in Review  (7/12/2024)
“As District Attorney Chris Liberati-Conant wraps up his first six months on the job, he's confident the team he’s assembled is fighting every day to do the right thing by living up to the office mission of Justice through integrity, strength and compassion.”  Read More >>

Convicted Murderer Sentenced for Possessing Contraband  (7/3/2024)
“District Attorney Chris Liberati-Conant announced that an individual incarcerated at Hudson Correctional Facility has been sentenced to 1 ½ to 3 years in prison for charges stemming from allegedly being in possession of two potentially deadly weapons inside the medium security prison.”  Read More >>

DA Liberati-Conant Announces Sentencing on Three Felony Cases  (6/4/2024)
“Three convicted felons were sentenced May 31, 2024 to state prison by Columbia County Judge Brian Herman on charges related to the illegal possession of guns, child pornography, and a home break in. The defendants pleaded guilty in County Court April 5, 2024 under deals put forth by the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office.”  Read More >>

District Attorney Establishes Conviction Integrity Unit  (4/23/2024)
“Area defendants who believe they were wrongfully convicted have an opportunity to seek review of their convictions through the establishment of a Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) within the District Attorney’s Office.”  Read More >>

Brookwood Psychologist Indicted, Arraigned on 65 Counts  (4/15/2024)
“District Attorney Chris Liberati-Conant announced the indictment today of a Brookwood Secure Center psychologist who police reports show used her position to sexually assault patients under her care.”  Read More >>

DA Liberati-Conant Announces Convictions  (4/5/2024)
“District Attorney Chris Liberati-Conant announced today the resolution of three felony cases by plea as the defendants accepted responsibility in front of Columbia County Judge Brian Herman.”  Read More >>

District Attorney Announces Indictments on Weapons and Drug Charges  (3/27/2024)
“District Attorney Chris Liberati-Conant today announced the indictment of two individuals on charges related to the illegal possession of weapons and drugs.”  Read More >>

Hudson Man to be Arraigned on Multiple Felony Domestic Charges  (3/21/2024)
“A Hudson man who police say choked and attempted to stab a former girlfriend is scheduled to be arraigned at 11 a.m. tomorrow in front of Columbia County Court Judge Brian Herman on seven felony domestic charges. ”  Read More >>
Chris Liberati-Conant
Columbia County District Attorney
325 Columbia Street, Suite 260
Hudson, New York 12534
[email protected]
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