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2005 Press Releases

January 3, 2005
New York State Shields to Honor D.A. Donovan as 2004 “Person of the Year” ***Fraternal Police Organization Honors S.I.’s District Attorney for Service to Law Enforcement***

January 7, 2005
Willowbrook Resident Jonathan Fogel Sworn-In As Staten Island’s Newest Prosecutor

January 10, 2005
Testimony of District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. before the New York City Council Committee on Public Safety Regarding Proposed Resolution No. 338-A

January 31, 2005
District Attorney Donovan Elected Officer of State Prosecutors's Organization

February 1, 2005
Neal S. Cohen Sworn-In as Staten Island’s Newest Prosecutor

February 2, 2005
Asian American Bar Association of New York to Honor Staten Island's District Attorney

February 7, 2005
District Attorney’s Office to Sponsor Contest to Create Mural Paying Tribute to Crime Victims

February 16, 2005
District Attorney’s Office Receives Children’s Book Grant From Scholastic

February 23, 2005
Grand Jury Charges Daylaborer With The Forcible Rape Of Westerleigh Woman

March 2, 2005
It’s Official: Donovan’s DA’s Office Leads NYC In Felony Conviction Rate

March 15, 2005
D.A. Donovan Kicks-Off “Smart & Safe” Seniors Campaign

March 18, 2005
Testimony of Staten Island District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan Jr. before the New York State Senate Majority Task Force on Immigration

March 23, 2005
D.A. Donovan Funds Effort to Preserve DNA Evidence

March 28, 2005
NYPD Detective Indicted on Charges Related To Drunk Driving Accident

April 7, 2005
District Attorney Donovan Announces Unsealing of 10-Count Indictment Against John T. Gregorio, Jr.; Son of Linden, NJ Mayor

April 8, 2005
Testimony of Richmond County District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. Public Forum on DWI Legislation of Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.

April 12, 2005
D.A. Donovan Announces DNA Indictment for 1995 Rape, Arrest One Day Prior to Suspect’s Release from Prison

June 1, 2005
District Attorney Donovan Honors NYPD and TBTA Officers for Efforts in Arresting Drunk Drivers

June 15, 2005
D.A. Donovan Issues Public Reminder on Do’s & Don’ts of Poker Tournaments, Gaming

June 17, 2005
Testimony of Richmond County District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. at Assembly Republican Task Force on Sex Crimes Against Women and Children

June 21, 2005
District Attorney Donovan Announces Takedown on 2 Individuals Possessing Thousands of Dollars of Illegal Fireworks

June 23, 2005
D.A. Donovan, Commissioner Eristoff Announce Takedown on Retailers Evading Taxes on Cigarettes

July 13, 2005
D.A. Donovan presents funding for Summer Camp at P.S. 44, Serving “At-Risk” Youth in the Mariner’s Harbor Area

July 14, 2005
District Attorney Donovan Announces 2nd Degree Murder Indictment in 1992 Homicide

July 22, 2005
Statement of District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. on the Decision of United States Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzalez to seek the Death Penalty in the Case of the United States v. Ronell Wilson

July 22, 2005
District Attorney Donovan and Commissioner Condon Announce Arrest of Home Instruction Teacher for Grand Larceny

July 28, 2005
District Attorney Donvan: “Operation Teen Proof” to Target Underage Drinking on S.I.

August 8, 2005
D.A. Donovan Honors NYPD Personnel, DA Staff for Megan's Law Successes

September 6, 2005
D.A. Donovan Announces Appointments to Executive Assistant, Deputy Bureau Chief Positions

September 8, 2005
Annadale Resident Indicted for Manslaughter & Reckless Endangerment for Running Over Man in Dunkin’ Donuts Parking Lot

September 8, 2005
D.A. Donovan, County Clerk Fiala Warn Islanders of “Jury Duty” ID Theft Scam Spreading Across Region

September 15, 2005
D.A. Donovan: Basketball Coach Pleads Guilty to Charges of “Spanking” Three Teenage Players at Camp

September 20, 2005
D.A. Donovan Announces Arrest of Victim's Half-Brother in August Murder of 18 Year-Old S.I. Woman

September 23, 2005
D.A. Donovan Announces Arrest of Man for Leaving the Scene of Accident at D.O.T. Worksite

September 29, 2005
D.A. Donovan Opens New Truancy Center Serving North Shore Community

October 13, 2005
D.A. Donovan: Ex-Con Arrested in 1999 S.I. “Stranger Rape” Through DNA Link

October 26, 2005
D.A. Donovan: S.I. Attorney Accused of $155k+ Grand Larceny & Related Charges

October 28, 2005
D.A. Donovan: S.I. Homeowners’ Association Ex-President Accused of $300k Grand Larceny

November 4, 2005
D.A. Donovan: Manslaughter & Related Charges in 2003 Death of Immigrant Laborer at S.I. Construction Site

November 22, 2005
D.A. Donovan Announces Arrest & Indictment in Fatal August ’05 Shooting

November 23, 2005
D.A. Donovan: “Live-In Boyfriend” Indicted in Death of 2 Year-Old S.I. Girl

November 29, 2005
Testimony of Richmond County District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. before the New York City Council Committee on Public Safety on “The Effectiveness of City, State and Federal Sex Offender Laws”