The secretive process behind how New York picks judges
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Who really decides which judges end up on New York's bench? In this NY1 investigation, reporter Courtney Gross spent months following the little-known, deeply political process that puts judges on the ballot, from first-time judicial delegates who realize their votes are largely symbolic to party leaders making the real picks behind closed doors over seafood at a Brooklyn lobster house. When cameras tried to capture the moment candidates were selected, the Brooklyn Democratic Party chair hid behind a tablecloth rather than answer questions. It's a rare look at how party loyalty, not merit, can determine who wields power in the courtroom, and why critics say voters have almost no real say. #NY1 #NYC #News -------- For more on this and the latest NYC news: http://specne.ws/mYRmLb Watch live news: http://specne.ws/YTliveSN Get the Spectrum News App on all your favorite devices: http://specne.ws/GetSNApp2
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