Justice Berkman
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Justice Berkman
Mr. Goldstein was back in a Manhattan court last week before the judge, Carol Berkman, whose judgment the Court of Appeals overturned. Justice Berkman pronounced herself indifferent to the wishes of the family but said she did not want to disrespect Mr. Goldstein's wishes. Justice Berkman told him to choose his counsel. Justice Berkman told Mr. Goldstein that Legal Aid would continue being his lawyer on appeal. Carol Berkman's judgment was overturned by the Court of Appeals. She said from the bench, to observe Mr. Goldstein with his previous trial counsel, and it appeared to her that he enjoyed an excellent relationship with his attorney. Justice Berkman told Mr. Goldstein that Legal Aid would continue being his lawyer on appeal.