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2013
May 15, 2013 A Bronx judge dismissed charges against PO Richard Haste in the shooting of an unarmed perp. At two separate media encounters, Pat Lynch supports the judge’s decision, explains the difficult choices police officers face and states that there would have been no indictment in the first place had the grand jury been given proper instructions. The judge left the door open to the Bronx DA to present the case to another grand jury.
May 9, 2013 Pat Lynch tells News 12 Brooklyn how a defense attorney is spinning a tale to get his client off for participating in a crime that led to PO Peter Figoski's murder.
May 8, 2013 News 12 Bronx reports that the judge has concerns about the instructions given by the Bronx DA's office to the grand jury in the case of PO Richard Haste who shot and killed what he believed was an armed perp. Pat Lynch is joined by Haste's attorney, Stu London, outside the courtroom where London explains the meaning of the judge's concerns and the possible outcome.
Mar. 19, 2013 Bronx News 12 reports the court appearance of PO Richard Haste where PBA president Pat Lynch predicts the officer will be cleared of all charges.
Feb. 28, 2013 Dozens of uniformed officers join the family of fallen police officer Peter Figoski and PBA president Pat Lynch at the sentencing of cold-blooded cop-killer Lamont Pride as Judge Allan Marrus sentences Pride to 45 years to life.
Feb. 13, 2013 Pat Lynch reacts with outrage to the jury’s acquittal of Michael Velez, the getaway driver in the death of PO Peter Figoski.
Feb. 11, 2013 Pat Lynch expresses the disappointment and anger of the PBA and the Figoski family over the failure of a jury to convict Lamont Pride of aggravated murder of a police officer which would have put him in prison for life without possibility of parole. News 12, Brooklyn.
Feb. 6, 2013 As both sides rest in the murder case of PO Peter Figoski, Pat Lynch disputes the defense’s argument  that the murderer, Lamont Pride, intended to shoot and kill the officer to get away. News 12, Brooklyn.
Feb. 5, 2013 News 12 Brooklyn reports the day's events at the murder trial of Peter Figoski where the deceased officer's father took ill.  Pat Lynch addresses how the shooter. Lamont Pride, is saying anything to save himself. News 12, Brooklyn.
Feb. 4, 2013

At the murder trial of PO Peter Figoski, News 12 Brooklyn reports the day's testimony and Pat Lynch discusses how difficult it is for family to sit through this kind of evidence.

2012
Oct. 25, 2012 PBA president Pat Lynch visits PO Marcano in the hospital the day after the officer’s heroic actions and addresses the media about the officer’s courage and condition.  News 12, Bronx.
Jun. 14, 2012 Pat Lynch speaks in support of PO Richard Haste following the officer’s indictment. News 12, Bronx.
Jun. 11, 2012 Pat Lynch defends the actions of PO Richard Haste, and believes he will be exonerated at trial. News 12, Bronx.
Apr. 19, 2012 Pat Lynch speaks of violence on our streets, the loss of Peter Figoski, and the need for more police officers following a court appearance of the five accused of the officer’s murder. News 12, Brooklyn.
Feb. 27, 2012 PO Kevin Brennan appears in court as the skell that tried to kill him pleads not guilty.   Officer Brennan and his family stood with Pat Lynch after the court appearance as Lynch addressed the media and called for more police to deal with the dangers on the street. News 12, Brooklyn.
Feb. 10, 2012 Bellevue Hospital was the scene of the “walkout” for PO Kevin Brennan.  We’re all glad to see him go home safely. News 12, Long Island.
Feb. 7, 2012 Report on the increase of cancer in 9/11 police responders, originally reported in the Post.  News12 Long Island.
Jan. 7, 2012 News 12 Bronx reports on Bronx BP Ruben Diaz’s “Three Kings Day” celebration at which toys donated by the PBA were distributed to children at PS 5 in the Bronx.  Check out the smiling faces on the children and PBA officials in the background.
Jan. 5, 2012

News 12 Bronx reports on the recent court action regarding ticket fixing and Pat Lynch pledges an aggressive defense.

2011
Dec. 29, 2011

PBA officers distribute toys, food and health items to families from the Auburn Family Shelter.
Dec. 21, 2011 The PBA donates hundreds of toys to the children of the Kipps Bay Boys and Girls club.  Retired PO Mike McDermott plays Santa and accepts the toys on behalf of the club.
Dec. 20, 2011 A contingent from the PBA fill the courtroom as PO Figoski’s killers plead not guilty to the killing.  Pat Lynch proclaims the disgust of police officers throughout the city and criticizes an inmate who claimed to be assaulted by Corrections Officers. See Brooklyn and Long Island editions.
Dec. 17, 2011 The PBA donates hundreds of toys to the Brownsville Recreational Center where members of the community hold a memorial service for slain officer Figoski.
Dec. 13, 2011 Reports are aired indicating that five are in custody for the murder of PO Peter Figoski.  Pat Lynch express outrage over a judge’s horrible decision to ROR a known dangerous felon without even setting bail and at the arraignment, notes that the perp was brought in cuffed with PO Figoski’s own handcuffs.
Mar. 21, 2011 Pat Lynch expresses his concerns regarding reduced staffing at the NYPD.

2010
Nov. 25, 2010 Pat Lynch continues to press for the passage of the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation bill at the wake of another first responder, 47 year old retired police officer Robert Ehmer who died of 9/11 related kidney cancer.
Nov. 17, 2010 Pat Lynch skips Zadroga bill lobbying trip to Washington DC to honor fallen fellow officer David Mahmoud of the 75 Pct who died of 9/11 related cancer. With the family's blessing, Lynch joined by hundreds of MOS spoke with the media about the urgent need to pass the Zadroga bill now.
Oct. 27, 2010 Pat Lynch calls the killers of PO Russel Timoshenko “maggots who should never walk the streets” on News12: Brooklyn and News12: Long Island.
Jun. 1, 2010 Fellow officers and friends gather for a "walkout" of PO Carlos Olmedo who was severly injured when he was hit by a motorcycle while pursuing perps is transferred from Lutheran Medical Center to a rehab facility.

2009
Mar. 16, 2009 Report on the guilty verdict of Lee Woods in the murder of PO Russel Timoshenko.
Mar. 13, 2009 Pat Lynch comments on the defense of accused cop killer Lee Woods.
Feb. 25, 2009 PO TImoshenko's killer blames the media and PBA for his conviction while Lynch calls for the death penalty.
Jan. 14, 2009 Robert Ellis sentenced for weapons possession in the Timoshenko case, and the PBA's reaction.
Jan. 9, 2009 PBA reacts to ten-year sentence for Lilo Brancato for his involvment in death of PO Enchautegui.

2008
Dec. 22, 2008 A verdict in the Brancato trial and reactions to the Timoshenko mistrial
Dec. 19, 2008 Update on the Brancato trial in murder of PO Daniel Enchautegui.
Dec. 18, 2008 More reactions to absurd not-guilty verdict and Timoshenko/ Enchautegui follow up reports
Dec. 17, 2008 Lynch decries the not-guilty verdict for the one of three defendents in the murder of PO Russel Timoshenko
Dec. 15, 2008 Updates on the murder trials of PO Daniel Enchautegui in the Bronx and PO Russel Timoshenko in Brooklyn

2007
Oct. 30, 2007 With bonuses, veteran sanitation workers on collection earn more than veteran police officers
Oct. 18, 2007 The PBA challenges the NYPD's mandatory alcohol testing policy in federal court on constitutional grounds.
May 2, 2007 Pat Lynch pledges police presence