Galluzzo earns full acquittal in federal trial (sexual abuse on an airplane charge)
Defense attorney Matthew Galluzzo recently earned a stunning trial acquittal in a federal sexual abuse case that had been extensively covered in the press. The client, charged with one count each of sexual abuse on an airplane (18 U.S.C. 2244(b)) and assault on an airplane (18 U.S.C. 113(a)(5)), went to trial in Brooklyn federal court (the Eastern District of New York) before Judge Pamela Chen. The jury deliberated about a day and acquitted the client of all charges, accepting his defense that his touching of the complainant had been an involuntary act committed while asleep. Five eyewitnesses testified for the prosecution.
If you or a loved one have been accused of a sex crime, you should strongly consider contacting the experienced criminal defense attorneys at The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo. In particular, Matthew Galluzzo is a former Manhattan sex crimes prosecutor and widely recognized expert on the investigation, prosecution, and defense of rape and sexual assault charges.
Some articles about the case from the press:
New York Daily News, “Brooklyn man accused of groping woman on flight cleared of all charges,” January 20, 2017.
New York Post, “Man who groped woman on flight acquitted of all charges,” January 20, 2017.