Brady Violation, But Immunity Holds | Albany News

A federal judge ruled that police withheld key evidence in Jeremy Skeen’s 2020 manslaughter case — a violation of the Brady rule — but shielded officers from personal liability via qualified immunity. Skeen, who claims he acted in self-defense, argues the withheld statement from a witness’s interview directly influenced his indictment, which was later dropped. Though the judge acknowledged the misconduct, the officers remain legally insulated, leaving Skeen to pursue an appeal while grappling with years of reputational damage and lost opportunities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ebe0ad28b6b85093