Melinda Katz is running for Queens County District Attorney on a progressive platform, but criminal justice reformers question her 1995 vote to reinstate the death penalty.
Read MoreNationwide in 2016, more than 161,000 people were serving life sentences or virtual life sentences — prison terms that exceed life expectancy.
Read MoreThe 12 reputed members of MS-13 are accused of plotting to kill rivals from the Latin Kings gang and man who tried to leave MS-13.
Read MoreAt Churaman’s sentencing on Tuesday afternoon, Justice Kenneth Holder was shocked that the now 19-year-old continued to maintain his innocence.
Read More“Negotiations are a little complicated for Mr. Paz because it involves other members of his family. He’s interested in the welfare of his wife and two daughters.”
Read More“I firmly believe that any prosecution anywhere should be able to withstand the harshest of scrutiny.”
Read MoreGeorge Piha, who lived in Middle Village, was sentenced in Buffalo criminal court Tuesday to two to six years in prison.
Read MoreYonathan Galvez-Marin was sentenced to 25 years to life in Queens Supreme Court Tuesday morning for killing Nazma Khanam in 2016.
Read MoreFour women and one man were shot in the legs and feet at the Rose Lounge.
Read MorePaul Parr was seen swerving in and out of traffic by the highway intersection of the Long Island Expressway and the Grand Central Parkway.
Read MoreThe CCRB is leading an interactive workshop aimed at tackling aggressive policing.
Read MorePinkhasov and his wife Olga Yurgaueva found drops of silver liquid on the floor and in vents where Kruk had been working.
Read MoreThe victim attempted to walk away from the hate-spewing man, but the suspect allegedly punched her in the back of the head.
Read More“This was a senseless killing during what should have been a festive holiday season.”
Read MoreRuizhen Dong was steps away from home when a Toyota traveling from Jewel Avenue to her block slammed into her.
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