On July 20, 2024, Julia P. Kuan, a partner at Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel, spoke to CNN about the tragic death of Nyah Mway, a 13-year-old boy, who was killed by Utica police. Ms. Kuan, who along with partner Earl S. Ward and associate Hafsa Mansoor are representing Nyah’s family, discussed how Utica police officer Brian Husnay had no legitimate reason to shoot Nyah in the chest when he was already pinned on the ground by another officer. CNN also spoke to an organizer from the Karen/Burmese refugee community – who, like Nyah and his family, escaped persecution in Myanmar – who are demanding accountability, transparency and reform from the Utica Police Department.

Ms. Kuan’s practice areas have included criminal defense representation, as well as the landmark $143 million settlement for people who experienced delayed release on bail. See Ms. Kuan’s bio here.

Watch the clip of Ms. Kuan on CNN here.

Press:
“Family of 13-year-old fatally shot by Utica police says he never forgot to say ‘I love you,’” NBC News