Sylvia G. Ash

 

On October 11, 2019, the Court of Appeals suspended Sylvia Ash, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Kings County, with pay, following her arrest pursuant to a complaint dated October 4, 2019, brought by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. On October 29, 2019, the Court issued a decision continuing the suspension with pay. 

On December 13, 2021, Judge Ash was convicted in federal court of conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, and making a false statement to a federal agent. Sentencing is scheduled for April 20, 2022.

On December 15, 2021 the Court of Appeals invited comment from Judge Ash and the Commission on whether the judge's suspension should be continued and whether such suspension should be with or without pay. By letters dated December 21, 2021 and December 22, 2021, respectively, the Commission recommended that in light of the judge’s conviction the suspension be continued and that it be without pay, and Judge Ash took no position.  On January 5, 2022, the Court continued Judge Ash's suspension without pay. 

Federal Complaint (October 4, 2019) 

Court of Appeals Suspension Order (October 11, 2019)

Court of Appeals Letter Inviting Comment on Suspension (October 11, 2019)

Commission Letter on Suspension (October 17, 2019)

Court of Appeals Continuation of Suspension Decision (October 29, 2019)

U.S. Attorney's Office Press Release on Judge Ash's Conviction (December 13, 2021)

Court of Appeals Letter Inviting Comment on Continuation of Suspension (December 15, 2021)

Commission Letter on Continuation of Suspension (December 21, 2021)

Judge Ash's Letter on Continuation of Suspension (December 22, 2021)

Court of Appeals Continuation of Suspension Without Pay Decision (January 5, 2022)

 

 

Last Revised: January 11, 2022