When Sheldon Silver, the disgraced ex-speaker of the New York state Assembly, was sentenced to seven years behind bars, observers wondered which ‘Club Fed” the 74-year-old would be sent to.
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When Daniel Nieves went to bed one night in December, he didn’t think someone would break-in, pistol-whip him, burn him with a clothing iron and waterboard him. Not many persons would expect 8-hours of torture when all they wanted was a good night’s sleep. Now, two of the men, Rahel Markus and Michael Crumble face […]
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Harvey Weinstein is looking at more charges of sexual assault in New York. The shamed former-movie mogul was handed the new charges which included another count of criminal sexual act and two of predatory sexual assault.
READ MOREThe Concept Of Privacy In A Public Place Is Outmoded — Thanks To Robots
When BLK Bot left New York early in July, it sent an affectionate email to employees left behind. The email was another sign that automation is sweeping BlackRock, the largest money manager in the world.
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Therese Okumou was taken into custody on Independence Day for climbing the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal during an immigration policy protest.
READ MORESexual Assault: A Movie Producer, A Physician And The Statute Of Limitations
Harvey Weinstein isn’t the only person facing sexual abuse charges in New York City. A Manhattan attorney has been charged with similar crimes. What is the statute of limitations for sexual assault crimes in the state?
READ MORENew York Prosecutors Don’t Always Play By the Rules
There is an uprising trend to make NY District Attorneys start releasing evidence long before trial to make a criminal justice system more fair.
READ MOREThe Surest Way To Face Pot Charges In New York City
As America sees relaxed marijuana laws increasing, there’s still one metropolis which will put you behind bars for a little bit of pot: especially if you’re a person of color.
READ MOREManhattan’s Poor Are Screwed Despite A “Progressive” District Attorney
When Richard jumped the turnstile at the East 180th St., West Farms station, he was stopped and arrested before his feet hit the floor. Handcuffed and told to give up his ID, Richard wasn’t too worried.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have stepped up arrests of people with no criminal backgrounds according to a report released recently. The figures reflect the current administration’s commitment to throw out a wider net and worry less about who may be captured. Community Projects as Social Activism, by Benjamin Shepard, says ICE reported 65% of […]
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