An Appeals Court has unanimously upheld the conviction of Ralph Phillips, who murdered Trooper Joseph Longobardo and wounded Troopers Donald Baker Jr. (now a Sergeant) and Sean Brown. The Appellate Division of State Supreme Court ruled against Phillips’ arguments that he was coerced into a plea deal and that he had inadequate legal representation.

The State Troopers PBA is pleased to see justice continuing to be served.

Click here to read an article in the Times Union newspaper

Click here to read the court decision