NYPD Accused of Racial Profiling as Vehicle Searches Skyrocket, Prompting Civil Rights Lawsuit
The NYPD faces a lawsuit alleging racial profiling in traffic stops, with a significant increase in vehicle searches disproportionately affecting Black and Latino drivers.
Manhattan Judge Removes Death Penalty, Drops Murder Charges Against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO Case
Manhattan judge dismisses severe charges against Luigi Mangione, removing death penalty and murder and firearms allegations, but retains two stalking charges.
Silicon Valley CEO Charged with Fraud, Accused of Swindling $7 Million and Visa Deception in New York
Start-up CEO Gökçe Güven is charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, visa fraud, and identity theft for deceiving investors and falsely obtaining an O-1A visa.
New York Attorney General Releases Body-Cam Footage in Investigation of Shelton Ennis's Death Following NYPD Encounter
New York AG Letitia James released body camera footage of an NYPD encounter resulting in Shelton Ennis's death; details of the ongoing investigation are withheld.
Hudson Valley Law Enforcement Agencies Unite at Orange County Symposium to Combat Crime
Law enforcement leaders in New York's Hudson Valley gathered to coordinate efforts against crime, focusing on collaboration for issues like armed crime and child exploitation.
Ex-Mayor's Aide Accused of Diamond Decadence With Bribes for Building Blitz in the Big Apple
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, ex-aide to former Mayor Eric Adams, faces bribery allegations involving gifts like diamond earrings from developers seeking project approvals.
Manhattan Murder Trial Sees Defense Cite Schizophrenia in 2019 Chinatown Killing Spree
Randy Santos' defense in his Manhattan trial for killing four homeless men claims schizophrenia and voices compelled him to violence; his mental state will influence whether he's imprisoned or committed.
Man Stabbed at Broadway–Lafayette Subway Station in Lower Manhattan as Assailant Remains at Large
A man was stabbed at a Lower Manhattan subway after an escalated argument. The suspect fled, leaving the victim in stable condition. Authorities are investigating.
Disgraced Bank Exec Edward Gene Smith Pleads Guilty to Decade-Long Sexual Assault and Child Porn Scandal in New York
Former bank executive Edward Gene Smith pleaded guilty to charges including sexual assault, child pornography, and obstruction of justice. His sentencing is scheduled for May 2026.












