New York Judge Fast-Tracks State Murder Trial of Luigi Mangione, Despite Concerns of 'Double Jeopardy' and Defense Preparedness
Luigi Mangione criticized the justice system for what he perceives as double jeopardy due to overlapping state and federal trials for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Queens Toddler Dies Following Alleged Abuse as Father Faces Upgraded Charges
A 2-year-old boy in Queens died after his father allegedly beat him at a shelter; the father, charged with attempted murder and assault, pleaded not guilty. The child suffered severe injuries and delayed medical care, leading to his death.
Brooklyn Tragedy as School Bus Driver Faces Charges in Fatal Hit-and-Run of 11-Year-Old Girl
An 11-year-old Brooklyn girl, Amira Aminova, was fatally hit by a bus. Driver Wawa Aurelus was arrested for leaving the scene and failing to yield to a pedestrian.
Man Indicted for Series of Arsons on Manhattan's Upper East and West Sides
Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the indictment of Michael Patterson, 38, on charges of setting multiple fires on the Upper East and West Sides, leading to property damage.
Major Sinaloa Cartel Figure "Mantecas" Indicted in NYC for Fentanyl Flood, Faces Life in Prison
U.S. officials charged "Mantecas" of the Sinaloa Cartel's Chapitos faction with fentanyl importation and firearms violations in a bid to tackle the opioid crisis.
Staten Island Woman Charged in Anti-Muslim Attacks in Bay Ridge, Including Assault on 12-Year-Old
Megan Horne was arrested for anti-Muslim hate crimes in Brooklyn, including assaulting a 12-year-old girl. She's charged with hate crime assault and related offenses.
School Safety Agent Stabbed While Intervening in Student Fight in East Flatbush, Brooklyn
A school safety agent was stabbed in the calf while breaking up a fight outside a Brooklyn middle school; her condition is stable and a "person of interest" is in custody.












