Lawyer accused of stealing beer and trying to bite officer
Criminal Justice
Lawyer charged with stealing beer, trying to bite officer
May 7, 2025, 12:29 pm CDT
A lawyer in Albany, New York, was accused Friday of violating an order of protection, hitting a woman, stealing beer, and trying to bite a police officer. (Image from Shutterstock)
Updated: A lawyer in Albany, New York, was accused Friday of violating an order of protection, hitting a woman, stealing beer, and trying to bite a police officer.
Lawyer Luke Malamood, 40, of New York was charged in a 21-count indictment, report WNYT, News10 ABC and the Albany Times Union via MSN. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Malamood has handled a number of high-profile cases, according to the Albany Times Union.
The indictment alleges that Malamood stole beer from a market in December 2024 and tried to bite a police officer during his arrest. He is also accused of violating a family court order of protection last summer, striking a female acquaintance in April, and trying to steal the woman’s property.
Malamood is represented by Joseph Gerstenzang. In an email to the ABA Journal he replied, “As in my professional practice, i do not usually comment on ongoing legal issues.” I will admit that I have struggled with alcohol for the past few decades, which has led me to make some uncharacteristic decisions. I have tried to communicate with my children during a contentious custody battle. While I continue to work diligently on my sobriety, and towards a fair and proper resolution to this criminal matter, I kindly ask the media to respect my privacy and the privacy of my family.”
Updated on May 9 at 1:24 p.m. to add Luke Malamood’s comment.
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