The Department of Correction has announced that a 27-year-old man died while in custody at Rikers Island on Thursday morning. Sadly, this marks the 9th death of a detainee at the facility this year. According to a statement from the Department of Corrections, an individual in custody was discovered unresponsive this morning and later declared…
In a ruling handed down on Thursday, Frank James was sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars. The Brooklyn federal court found him guilty of the April 2022 subway shooting, which resulted in the deaths of ten individuals during rush hour. Each victim was given a life sentence, bringing the total to…
According to TMZ, a woman was terminated from her job following a xenophobic tirade in which she referred to German tourists as “f**king immigrants” and insisted that they leave “our country.” Brianna Pinnix, who previously worked as a talent acquisition specialist at Capital Rx, made headlines when a video of her giving a stern rebuke…
After more than seven years of operating a drug delivery service, a man has been sentenced to prison for selling tainted drugs that caused the deaths of three New York residents in a single day. On Thursday, Billy Ortega, who was also known as “Jason” as per the Southern District of New York’s U.S. Attorney’s…
According to authorities, a man was reportedly robbed at gunpoint near Times Square by three thieves who escaped in a Jeep. This incident was reported on Thursday by the police. Freshly released photos by the NYPD reveal the trio of suspects, consisting of two men and a woman, who are being sought after for the…
New York City’s Chinatown, a neighbourhood known for its rich cultural heritage and history as an enclave for immigrant workers, is at the centre of a contentious development project. NPR reports that plans are underway to build a massive new jail that will tower over the community at around 300 feet, making it the tallest…
Law enforcement sources have confirmed that Roy T. Richter, a well-respected attorney and former boss of the NYPD union, was found dead in his Westchester home on Wednesday in what appears to be a suicide. This news shocked many who knew Richter, as he was highly regarded within the legal community and had a long…
Rudy Giuliani, the former Mayor of New York City, has recently filed a defamation lawsuit against President Joe Biden. The lawsuit is in response to Biden’s comment during a presidential debate almost three years ago, where he referred to Giuliani as a “Russian pawn.” Giuliani has taken legal action against the President for making this…
Cleveland Smith passed away unexpectedly while inside a bodega located in the Bronx. As customers filtered in and out of the corner store, Smith darted in, seeking refuge from a relentless pursuer. The bustling establishment, brimming with an endless array of goods, proved to be of little help in his desperation. Despite its reputation for…
A drug delivery service chief found guilty of distributing Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, was recently convicted. On Wednesday, a sentence of 30 years in prison was handed down, which fell below the prosecution’s request but exceeded the defence’s plea. During the sentencing in Manhattan federal court, it was revealed that Billy Ortega was responsible…