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Office of the Public Defender

Hudson Deputy Joseph Russo Wins Dismissal of Triple Murder Case

After almost 6 years and multiple competency hearings, a Hudson County judge dismissed with prejudice a triple murder case handled by Hudson Deputy Joseph Russo.  The judge ruled that the defendant is incompetent to stand trial and not likely to ever regain it.  This outcome was a direct result of Deputy Russo’s excellent advocacy, hard work and persistence.  


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