America and the World

Judith Kaye

Mar 14, 1999

Radio talk show host Leonard Lopate speaks with the Honorable Judith Kaye, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the State of New York. Kaye was appointed the Chief Judge in 1993, following the arrest and resignation of former Chief Judge, Sol Wachtler. Kaye discusses the rising number of court cases in New York, describing the courts as “a growth industry.” She also comments on a recent ruling on the death penalty, responding to criticism, jury reform, court reform, and her fight for court reorganization in New York State. The discussion is followed with questions from the audience.

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