Gov. Hochul chief judge nominee grilled, then denied, at New York Senate hearing

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

33% : Following a tense hearing where he was grilled on abortion, labor rights and the rights of criminal defendants, Justice Hector LaSalle earned the support of only nine Senate Judiciary Committee members, not enough to overcome the 10 Democratic votes against him.

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