Federal memo leaked in court filing admits weak legal strategy in NYC congestion pricing case
The 11-page document calls the legal arguments against congestion pricing “very unlikely" to succeed and admits the litigation poses a “considerable risk."
3 federal prosecutors resign over dismissed corruption case against Mayor Adams
Three federal prosecutors have resigned from the U.S. Justice Department after claiming they were pressured to admit wrongdoing over their involvement in the now-dismissed corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
12 jurors picked for Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial
jury of seven women and five men has been picked for Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial. Opening statements are expected to begin Wednesday.
AI-generated lawyer sparks courtroom controversy in New York
A man representing himself in an employment dispute, created an AI lawyer to present his arguments before the New York State Supreme Court. But when judges realized the “lawyer" was a digital avatar, they shut down the presentation.
Woman who accused Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 withdraws lawsuit
Jay-Z, who strongly denied the claims, celebrated the lawsuit's withdrawal, calling it “a victory." He described the allegations as "frivolous, fictitious, and appalling."
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut among 13 states planning to sue Musk's DOGE
Democratic attorneys general in several states vowed Thursday to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans' sensitive personal information.
Proposed bill would make 'masked harassment' a crime in New York
A proposed bill would make it a crime to wear masks to harass or threaten someone in New York.
Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for continued lies about Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148 million defamation judgment.
Ex-NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey denies sexual misconduct allegations
Former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey's lawyer denied allegations of sexual misconduct at a press conference, calling them retaliatory and alleging that they are tied to an internal investigation into his accuser.
Video of alleged abuse inside NY group home sparks calls for oversight
A whistleblower video from the Anderson Center for Autism in Dutchess County has ignited a heated debate about abuse in group homes for vulnerable individuals.
Daniel Penny doesn't testify as his defense rests in subway chokehold trial
Daniel Penny has chosen not to testify at his trial in the death of an agitated man he choked on a subway train. Defense lawyers rested their case Friday in the closely watched manslaughter case concerning the death of Jordan Neely.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks bail, citing changed circumstances and new evidence
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has filed a new request for bail, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean he should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
Mayor Eric Adams gets April 2025 court date as lawyers fight bribery charge
Mayor Adams' lawyers are fighting to throw out a bribery charge, one of five counts in a case that a judge has said will go to trial April 21, 2025, in the thick of Adams' promised reelection campaign.
Giuliani ordered to turn over luxury items, apartment in Georgia poll worker case
A judge has ordered to turn over a collection of luxury items, like luxury watches and signed items from baseball legend Joe DiMaggio to cover what he owes to two Georgia poll workers he defamed in 2020.
Bystander shot by NYPD in Brooklyn subway station files $80M claim
Attorneys for Gregory Delpeche, who was shot by police last month at a Brooklyn subway station are demanding millions in damages from the city.
Mayor Adams accepted harmless 'courtesies,' not bribes, his lawyer says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched a legal attack on the federal corruption case against him. His attorney asked a judge Monday to toss out bribery charges and then held a combative news conference accusing prosecutors of ethical lapses.
Fraud trial of George Santos to begin next month with an anonymous jury
A federal judge has decided that former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ fraud trial in September will have an anonymous jury, but prospective jurors won’t have to fill out a written questionnaire gauging their opinions of him.
Alec Baldwin judge denies actor's request to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charge
A judge in New Mexico rejected Alec Baldwin's request to dismiss the one criminal charge against him in connection to "Rust" shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.
New York Senate passes bill to tighten legal standard Harvey Weinstein used to toss rape conviction
The New York state Senate has passed a bill to explicitly allow evidence of prior sexual offenses in sex crimes cases. It's a move to change the legal standard Harvey Weinstein used to overturn his rape conviction.
Staten Island firefighters suing FDNY, NYC after being injured battling house fire
Several Staten Island firefighters are suing New York City and the FDNY after being injured battling a house fire in 2023.