Attorney accuses judge of abuse of power in case against teen charged with murder of Syracuse 15-year-old
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. ― A defense attorney this week accused Judge Melinda McGunnigle of making an erroneous ruling in a case against a teen charged with working with two others to execute a 15-year-old in 2023.