Nation Dec 17 Jay-Z's attorney describes accuser's rape claim as 'provably, demonstrably false' An attorney defending Jay-Z against a rape allegation says the unnamed accuser's account is “provably, demonstrably false.”…
Politics Dec 16 Top aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams resigns and expects to be indicted A lawyer says a former top aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams expects to be indicted on criminal charges related to alleged improper gifts. Ingrid Lewis-Martin abruptly resigned Sunday as Adams’ chief adviser.
Nation Dec 06 New clues emerge in hunt for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO Investigators now believe the suspect may have traveled to New York last month on a bus that originated in Atlanta, a law enforcement official said.
Politics Dec 05 Ammo used in health insurance CEO's killing had 'deny,' 'defend' and 'depose' written on it, AP reports The messages on the ammunition mimic the phrase “delay, deny, defend,” which is commonly used by lawyers and insurance industry critics to describe tactics used to avoid paying claims.
Nation Dec 04 WATCH: UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed in 'brazen, targeted attack,' New York City police say The 50-year-old Thompson was set to speak at an investor meeting when he was gunned down around 6:45 a.m. outside the New York Hilton Midtown by a shooter who fled on foot and then a bicycle, according to the New…
Nation Nov 13 In court, subway rider who helped restrain man in NYC chokehold death says he wanted ex-Marine to 'let go' Eric Gonzalez on Tuesday recalled coming upon the chaotic struggle in which Daniel Penny had Jordan Neely in a firm chokehold. “I said, ‘I’m going to grab his hands so you can let go,’” he testified.
Politics Nov 01 New York City Mayor Adams gets April trial date as his lawyers try to get bribery charge tossed The Democrat’s lawyers are fighting to throw out a bribery charge, one of five counts in a case that U.S. District Judge Dale E. Ho said will go to trial April 21, 2025.
Politics Oct 08 Former aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams charged with witness tampering, destroying evidence Federal prosecutors allege that Mohamed Bahi told a businessman and campaign donors to lie to the FBI in June.
Nation Sep 27 New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions The Democrat entered the plea before a packed courtroom gallery in Manhattan a day after prosecutors revealed charges alleging that he accepted overseas travel and illegal campaign donations from people looking to buy his influence in city government.
Politics Sep 26 WATCH: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks after being indicted by federal prosecutors “From here, my attorneys will take care of the case so I can take care of the city,” Adams said at a hastily assembled news conference after the charges were made public.