Zachery Tims's Cause of Death Ruling Delayed Due to Backlog and Mother's Appeal?

A Manhattan judge ruled on Monday that the NY Medical Examiner can release the cause of death of Zachery Tims as early as 48 hours of her ruling. Unfortunately, the attorney for mother Madeline Tims says it could take weeks to 'become official' which they are banking on so they can consider an appeal on the decision.

Manhattan State Supreme Court Judge Cynthia S. Kern's decision stated Zachery Tims cause and manner of death would be released but the autopsy and toxicology reports kept private.

Even though no decision has been made to appeal the courts decision, Madeline Tims' attorneys are exploring the idea which could keep the cause of death sealed records for at least another year, says her attorney Richardo Oquendo.

"I don't agree with the decision," said attorney Richardo Oquendo. "We are analyzing and assessing the merits of a possible appeal."

A city attorney's office spokesperson said...

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