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PhillyGossip: Alycia case dismissal?

David Smith, attorney for Alycia Lane, and the Manhattan District Attorney's office have apparently agreed to a deal that calls for probation and dismissal of assault charges if she stays out of trouble, Dan Gross has learned.

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PhillyGossip: Alycia case dismissal?

POSTED: Friday, February 8, 2008, 2:39 PM
Filed Under: Breaking News
Things could be looking up for Alycia Lane.

We’re told Lane’s attorney David Smith and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office have agreed to a deal, to be made formal at her Feb. 25 hearing in Manhattan, for an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, or ACD.

According to New York Criminal Procedure Law an ACD means essentially that she would receive up to six months probation during which if she stays out of trouble, the case would be later dismissed by the court.

If this happens, it could help Lane’s legal action against CBS3, which fired her Jan. 1. Lane has not sued the station, but rather filed court papers seeking documents related to her employment there. The move, called a praecipe to issue writ of summons, is typically a precursor to a lawsuit.

Reached by cell moments ago, Smith said he could not comment on anything before it goes to court. A spokeswoman for the Manhattan District Attorney’s office also declined comment. Smith has previously stated that Lane never hit the NYPD officer she is accused of assaulting during a Dec. 16 road rage incident, first reported here, and has also denied Lane called the female officer a “f---ing dyke.”

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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:28 PM, 02/08/2008
    In vain thy reason finer webs shall draw, Entangle Justice in her net of law, And Right, too rigid, harden into Wrong, Still for the strong too weak, the weak too strong. Nice to have a lot of money. If she were just some poor chica from the hood there's no way she'd get such preferential treatment. She'll still tank in her civil case because her actual guilt is immaterial to whether she was tarnishing the image of the station and her credibility by calling Fast Eddie for help, etc.
    Sinmbile
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:57 PM, 02/08/2008
    Celebrity Justice strikes again.
    Michael
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:32 PM, 02/08/2008
    She's going to be at Wrestlemania now...excellent
    Kevin
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:25 PM, 02/08/2008
    I think that there was "not" much substance in the Manhattan District Attorney's case, it was a he-said <-> she-said situation, and this is the way for them to try to save face. Now the people at CBS3 may wind up paying a great deal of money because they acted in haste!
    Eric
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:30 PM, 02/08/2008
    Not surprised. Fast Eddie and Mr. Bloomberg are very good friends. Obviously many are at work to help save her. She will be back somewhere soon. And Playboy will happen, but not until the younger competition arrives. Besides, Playboy has the magic to make the wrinkles disappear.
    Daryl
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:28 PM, 02/08/2008
    Dismissed...ummm too bad so many are here to pass judgement only. District Attorney KNEW their was no case so that is why this is OVER...... I think there should be many many apologies sent and Philly mag needs to rewrite the mean spirited story they did too. For no good reason she has been crucified in the media.
    Pat
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:37 PM, 02/08/2008
    Good for her. I hope she stays in journalism, her insight into our criminal injustice system can help a lot of people.
    taxpayr
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:04 PM, 02/08/2008
    what a crock!!
    mk
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:07 PM, 02/08/2008
    Another case for the select treatment of the rich. She did it. She copped to it in private and no she gets off. Thats OK because she is seen as a joke anyway. Where do I buy the ALICIA T SHIRTS ANYWAY?
    S.J.
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:55 PM, 02/08/2008
    Good for her. She's just misunderstood, that's all. She'll land on her feet someplace.....
    theragtopguy
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:12 AM, 02/09/2008
    Most people, rich and poor alike, get preferential treatment when it comes to matters such as this. Get your head out of the sand, Sinmbile. And speak English while you're at it.
    Molly
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:12 AM, 02/09/2008
    great another case of out of control law enforcement shot down
    harry
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:56 PM, 02/09/2008
    Her record will be expunged, but she will have to plead guilty to the charge. This means she will will be convicted. THis is NOT good for her lawsuit because she is not contesting the FACTS. THis means she did it. New York doesnt care about her, they get the conviction and the police are vindicated that their story is true.
    jroll
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:16 PM, 02/09/2008
    Jroll I believe you are wrong. She will not be pleading guilty to anything
    Pat
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:49 PM, 02/09/2008
    How freaking awesome! This is great news! I hope that Booker and Alycia can soon put this in the past and move on from this unfortunate incident. Much love to Booker and Alycia -TheBookershowonline.com
    The Booker Show Online


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