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Social justice
fromTruthout
1 day ago

I Will Choose Death Over Treatment Unless New York Changes Its Parole Laws

Parole reforms are urgently needed for incarcerated individuals facing life sentences without hope of release.
#murder
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 hours ago

East Flatbush Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Murder

Peter Hibbert was sentenced to 25 years to life for murdering his girlfriend, Jacqueline Wilson, and endangering her family.
Brooklyn
fromAol
4 days ago

Serial killer pleads guilty to deaths of 3 women in Brooklyn senior housing complex

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women he was hired to help in a Brooklyn apartment complex.
Brooklyn
fromNBC News
4 days ago

Serial killer pleads guilty to deaths of 3 women in Brooklyn senior housing complex

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women he was hired to help in a Brooklyn apartment complex.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 hours ago

East Flatbush Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Murder

Peter Hibbert was sentenced to 25 years to life for murdering his girlfriend, Jacqueline Wilson, and endangering her family.
Brooklyn
fromAol
4 days ago

Serial killer pleads guilty to deaths of 3 women in Brooklyn senior housing complex

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women he was hired to help in a Brooklyn apartment complex.
Brooklyn
fromNBC News
4 days ago

Serial killer pleads guilty to deaths of 3 women in Brooklyn senior housing complex

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women he was hired to help in a Brooklyn apartment complex.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 hours ago

Op-ed | Auto insurance reform won't fix delays in family and housing courts statewide | amNewYork

Auto liability reforms will not alleviate delays in family and housing courts, which do not handle personal injury claims.
#manslaughter
California
fromNews 12 - Long Island
21 hours ago

Man pleads guilty in Hunts Point crash that killed Rockland County teen, Brooklyn man

A man pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a crash that killed two passengers and injured another in Hunts Point.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

115 YEARS: Man convicted of fatally shooting Queens cop gets massive prison sentence as family weeps in court | amNewYork

Guy Rivera was sentenced to 115 years for manslaughter and attempted murder after killing Police Officer Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop.
California
fromNews 12 - Long Island
21 hours ago

Man pleads guilty in Hunts Point crash that killed Rockland County teen, Brooklyn man

A man pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a crash that killed two passengers and injured another in Hunts Point.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

115 YEARS: Man convicted of fatally shooting Queens cop gets massive prison sentence as family weeps in court | amNewYork

Guy Rivera was sentenced to 115 years for manslaughter and attempted murder after killing Police Officer Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
NYC LGBT

Exonerated but exposed: Cops recount horrific' false sexual misconduct allegations amid PBA lawsuit against CCRB

fromQNS
22 hours ago
NYC politics

AG James' office will not pursue criminal charges in an NYPD-involved fatal shooting in Corona just over two years ago - QNS

New York City
fromYouTube
19 hours ago

Brooklyn man injured during violent wrongful arrest plans to sue NYPD

Timothy Brown was wrongfully arrested by NYPD detectives, leading to a $100 million claim against the city for alleged misconduct.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Exonerated but exposed: Cops recount horrific' false sexual misconduct allegations amid PBA lawsuit against CCRB

NYPD officers report being falsely accused of sexual misconduct, damaging their reputations despite being exonerated, due to public disclosure of allegations.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
19 hours ago

'My life will never be the same.' Brooklyn man files lawsuit after being wrongfully detained by NYPD

A Brooklyn man is suing the city and NYPD for $100 million after a violent arrest video went viral, confirming he was the wrong suspect.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 day ago

Brooklyn man suing for $100M after being wrongfully detained by NYPD

A Brooklyn man is suing the city and NYPD for $100 million after a viral video showed his wrongful arrest.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
15 hours ago

James Giovansanti, Staten Island's Super-Speeding Cop, Reveals The NYPD's Inner Conflict Over Rogue Officers - Streetsblog New York City

A Staten Island cop accumulated 547 speeding and red-light tickets, raising concerns about accountability and standards within the NYPD.
fromQNS
22 hours ago
NYC politics

AG James' office will not pursue criminal charges in an NYPD-involved fatal shooting in Corona just over two years ago - QNS

#police-brutality
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago
NYC politics

Brooklyn man roughed up by cops in liquor store arrest caught on viral video sues NYPD, says he fears for his life | amNewYork

Timothy Brown filed a $100 million lawsuit against the police after being brutally beaten during an arrest for no reason.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
15 hours ago

Man seen on video beaten by cops in Brooklyn liquor store plans to sue NYPD for $100 million

Timothy Brown plans to sue New York City for $100 million after being beaten by police officers during a mistaken arrest.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago

Brooklyn man roughed up by cops in liquor store arrest caught on viral video sues NYPD, says he fears for his life | amNewYork

Timothy Brown filed a $100 million lawsuit against the police after being brutally beaten during an arrest for no reason.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
15 hours ago

Man seen on video beaten by cops in Brooklyn liquor store plans to sue NYPD for $100 million

Timothy Brown plans to sue New York City for $100 million after being beaten by police officers during a mistaken arrest.
#bronx
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
5 hours ago

Bronx rape case: Cops nab man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl inside apartment | amNewYork

A 34-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in the Bronx.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Madman with machete slashes two men in the Bronx: cops | amNewYork

A machete attack in the Bronx left two men seriously wounded, with the suspect fleeing the scene and no arrests made yet.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
5 hours ago

Bronx rape case: Cops nab man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl inside apartment | amNewYork

A 34-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in the Bronx.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Madman with machete slashes two men in the Bronx: cops | amNewYork

A machete attack in the Bronx left two men seriously wounded, with the suspect fleeing the scene and no arrests made yet.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Op-Ed | New York's senators turn their back on parents and children | amNewYork

Democratic Senators introduced a bill to repeal the Federal Scholarship Tax program, aiming to control public funds in education rather than support parents.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 hour ago

Oakland to Try Using Street Barriers to Curb Sex Work In 'The Blade'

Oakland is implementing a pilot program with barriers to redirect sex work activity from side streets to International Boulevard.
Portland
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Falsely charged with a crime, no way to fight it: inside Oregon's court crisis

Oregon faces a public defender shortage, causing significant delays and hardships for defendants awaiting legal representation.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

'This is like the Russian mafia': L.A. judge elections see unusual drama

Judicial elections in Los Angeles have intensified due to serious misconduct allegations against incumbents, raising questions about the integrity of the local bench.
SOMA, SF
fromSherdog
18 hours ago

Strikeforce veteran found guilty of second-degree murder in Colorado

Lumumba Sayers was found guilty of second-degree murder related to the shooting of Malcolm Watson.
#damon-jones
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Former NBA player Damon Jones faces two years in jail after guilty plea in gambling case

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a gambling scheme involving insider information from his NBA career.
Poker
fromOrlando Sentinel
1 day ago

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a gambling case involving insider information from his NBA career.
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Former NBA player Damon Jones faces two years in jail after guilty plea in gambling case

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a gambling scheme involving insider information from his NBA career.
Poker
fromOrlando Sentinel
1 day ago

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a gambling case involving insider information from his NBA career.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act aims to reduce whale deaths by creating a centralized reporting system for whale sightings at the Coast Guard station.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Suffolk County corrections officer arraigned on child rape, human trafficking charges

Kielczweski was allegedly involved in 'numerous sexual assaults' and made child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of a 15-year-old boy, police and prosecutors said in a press release on Facebook.
Boston food
#robbery
Upper West Side
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Man slashed in the face with scalpel during fried chicken robbery in Brooklyn

Police seek public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a violent robbery with a scalpel.
US news
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Security Guard Killing Leads to Decades-Long Sentences

Three men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 robbery that resulted in the fatal shooting of a security guard in Brooklyn.
Upper West Side
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Man slashed in the face with scalpel during fried chicken robbery in Brooklyn

Police seek public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a violent robbery with a scalpel.
US news
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Security Guard Killing Leads to Decades-Long Sentences

Three men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 robbery that resulted in the fatal shooting of a security guard in Brooklyn.
#exoneration
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

I can finally breathe': Man exonerated for 1993 Manhattan murder after spending over 30 years behind bars | amNewYork

Harry Ruiz was exonerated after 30 years for a murder he did not commit due to withheld evidence and witness tampering.
Law
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn prosecutors see exonerations dip amid NYC and nationwide decline, data show

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after nearly 20 years in prison, highlighting a decline in wrongful conviction exonerations in Brooklyn and nationwide.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

I can finally breathe': Man exonerated for 1993 Manhattan murder after spending over 30 years behind bars | amNewYork

Harry Ruiz was exonerated after 30 years for a murder he did not commit due to withheld evidence and witness tampering.
Law
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn prosecutors see exonerations dip amid NYC and nationwide decline, data show

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after nearly 20 years in prison, highlighting a decline in wrongful conviction exonerations in Brooklyn and nationwide.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
58 minutes ago

Appeals court rules people can't sue over forced abortion under the Adult Survivors Act | amNewYork

Unauthorized abortions are not considered sexual abuse under New York's law, according to a recent court ruling.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Teen trapped for 20 years on IPP jail term should have served 18 months, judges rule

Indefinite jail terms for young offenders have been quashed, leading to significant reductions in sentences for those wrongfully imprisoned.
fromABC7 San Francisco
19 hours ago

Scott Peterson lawyers plan appeal after new evidence rejected by judge

The prosecution's case was based on circumstantial evidence and bluntly state, 'No direct, physical or forensic evidence was found supporting any part of the prosecution's theory or otherwise implicating (Peterson).'
California
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

One Neighborhood, One Day, Three Kids Injured By Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

Three pre-teens were injured in separate traffic incidents in South Williamsburg on Friday, all sustaining minor injuries and taken to Bellevue Hospital.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
27 minutes ago

Watch live tonight: Alameda County district attorney candidates debate

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering contrasting approaches and priorities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's like a slow death': a jailed mother and her daughter on why prison is a sentence for them both

Valentina expressed her emotional struggle, stating, 'I cried a lot. I dreaded going to school.' This highlights the profound impact of her mother's incarceration on her daily life.
Social justice
#police-misconduct
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
23 hours ago

Man Beaten By Officers In Viral NYPD Arrest Video Files $100M Lawsuit

A Brooklyn man filed a $100 million lawsuit against police for excessive force during a mistaken identity arrest.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

'I will never be the same': Brooklyn man beaten by police seeks $100M from NYC

Timothy Brown was brutally beaten by police during a botched drug arrest, leading to a $100 million legal claim against the city and NYPD.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
23 hours ago

Man Beaten By Officers In Viral NYPD Arrest Video Files $100M Lawsuit

A Brooklyn man filed a $100 million lawsuit against police for excessive force during a mistaken identity arrest.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

'I will never be the same': Brooklyn man beaten by police seeks $100M from NYC

Timothy Brown was brutally beaten by police during a botched drug arrest, leading to a $100 million legal claim against the city and NYPD.
Law
fromPitchfork
21 hours ago

Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Killing of Run-D.M.C.'s Jam Master Jay

A man pleaded guilty to orchestrating the murder of DJ Jam Master Jay, admitting his role in the crime and facing 15 to 20 years in prison.
#new-york-city
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Editorial | Doing what's right for NYC, and its budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget deficit of $5.6 billion requires urgent action from Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin to secure additional funding and cut expenses.
New York City
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Why New York City Spends So Much on Its Mediocre Schools

New York City faces a $5 billion budget deficit, with education spending being a significant challenge due to high costs and average outcomes.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | No More 24' puts New Yorkers like me at risk | amNewYork

Protesters demand the No More 24 Act to end 24-hour workdays for home care workers, fearing it jeopardizes care for individuals with disabilities.
#brooklyn
fromCbsnews
21 hours ago
Brooklyn

Flatbush Avenue reconstruction begins in Brooklyn, promising safety and commuter upgrades

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Man stabbed to death, another injured, outside cocktail bar in Brooklyn

A man was fatally stabbed outside a cocktail bar in Brooklyn, while another man was injured; police are investigating the incident.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Ex-leader of Brooklyn anti-violence 'GodSquad' gets probation for child endangerment

Edward Richard Hinds was sentenced to three years of probation for endangering a child's welfare after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
17 hours ago

2 men shot in Brooklyn supportive housing by 4 men who followed them inside: source

Two men were shot in a supportive housing residence in Brooklyn after being followed by suspects from a nearby store.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 hours ago

Man and woman beaten and robbed in Coney Island: cops

Police are searching for suspects involved in a violent robbery in Brooklyn on April 25, 2026, where two victims were assaulted and robbed.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Ex-GodSquad Leader Gets Three Years' Probation In Brooklyn

Edward Richard Hinds received three years of probation after pleading guilty to endangering a child's welfare, raising concerns about oversight in funded youth programs.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
21 hours ago

Flatbush Avenue reconstruction begins in Brooklyn, promising safety and commuter upgrades

Construction on Flatbush Avenue aims to enhance bus service and safety for over 130,000 daily riders.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Man stabbed to death, another injured, outside cocktail bar in Brooklyn

A man was fatally stabbed outside a cocktail bar in Brooklyn, while another man was injured; police are investigating the incident.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Ex-leader of Brooklyn anti-violence 'GodSquad' gets probation for child endangerment

Edward Richard Hinds was sentenced to three years of probation for endangering a child's welfare after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.
#gun-violence
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

Teen shot on Queens subway train expected to recover as Mamdani slams shooting as unacceptable incident' | amNewYork

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Teen shot on Queens subway train expected to recover as Mamdani slams shooting as unacceptable incident' | amNewYork

Gun violence involving teenagers in Queens is escalating, with a 15-year-old shot on a subway train, prompting strong condemnation from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Brooklyn teen charged with murder of 15-year-old boy at Queens playground

A Brooklyn teen has been arrested for the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Queens, highlighting ongoing youth gun violence issues in New York City.
fromDefector
1 week ago

A Year After The Corrections Officer Strike, New York Is Still Failing Its Incarcerated Population | Defector

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.
NYC parents
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Queens A train shooting of 15-year-old boy was act of revenge from prior altercation: sources | amNewYork

Two teenagers engaged in a revenge shooting on a subway, stemming from a previous altercation.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Bronx County Bar Association honors court staff excellence

The Bronx County Bar Association honored Judge Raymond Fernandez, Melinda Cordero, and Luis Rodriguez for their exemplary service in the legal community.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
15 hours ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Eric Adams Under the Bus Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Construction on the bus rapid transit project on Flatbush Avenue marks a significant shift in transit priorities for New York City.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The DOJ's Week Of Disaster - See Generally - Above the Law

Kash Patel faces backlash over defamation claims and legal actions against the Southern Poverty Law Center amid controversies involving the DOJ and the Fifth Circuit.
#serial-killer
Brooklyn
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

'Serial killer' pleads guilty to murdering 3 elderly women in his Brooklyn building, gets 30 years

Kevin Gavin pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly neighbors in a Brooklyn NYCHA complex, receiving a sentence of 30 years to life.
Brooklyn
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

'Serial killer' pleads guilty to murdering 3 elderly women in his Brooklyn building, gets 30 years

Kevin Gavin pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly neighbors in a Brooklyn NYCHA complex, receiving a sentence of 30 years to life.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Brooklyn 'serial killer' pleads guilty to murdering 3 elderly women in his building, gets 30 years

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly neighbors in a Brooklyn NYCHA complex, exploiting their trust before brutally killing them.
Brooklyn
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

'Serial killer' pleads guilty to murdering 3 elderly women in his Brooklyn building, gets 30 years

Kevin Gavin pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly neighbors in a Brooklyn NYCHA complex, receiving a sentence of 30 years to life.
Brooklyn
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

'Serial killer' pleads guilty to murdering 3 elderly women in his Brooklyn building, gets 30 years

Kevin Gavin pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly neighbors in a Brooklyn NYCHA complex, receiving a sentence of 30 years to life.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Brooklyn 'serial killer' pleads guilty to murdering 3 elderly women in his building, gets 30 years

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly neighbors in a Brooklyn NYCHA complex, exploiting their trust before brutally killing them.
fromQNS
1 day ago

CM Wong fumes after Bronx man gets released after arraignment for taking part in chaotic street takeover in Middle Village - QNS

As alleged, this defendant put countless people in peril by engaging in reckless driving during a street takeover, creating a dangerous environment for bystanders.
NYC politics
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NY's highest court sets new precedent for how police must communicate when making arrests based on shared information | amNewYork

Police must verify information with the officer who entered it before making an arrest based on law enforcement databases.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Unacceptable': Mamdani Condemns Super Speeder Cop, But Won't Commit to Action - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani condemned officer Giovansanti's traffic violations but did not commit to disciplinary action.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Mamdani Launches Deed Theft Prevention Office With Attorney

Mayor Mamdani established the Office of Deed Theft Prevention to combat deed theft and protect homeowners in New York City.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

'A syndicate crime': Bed-Stuy eviction fight continues as homeowner and activists allege deed theft, court misconduct * Brooklyn Paper

A community protests against an eviction attempt and alleged deed theft involving Carmella Charrington's family home.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Question Alvin Bragg's Methods, But the Numbers Don't Lie

Shootings and murders in Manhattan have significantly decreased during Alvin Bragg's tenure as District Attorney.
#immigration
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
4 days ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center have no criminal record, raising concerns about oversight and conditions.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
5 days ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about detention conditions and oversight.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
4 days ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center have no criminal record, raising concerns about oversight and conditions.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
5 days ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about detention conditions and oversight.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Connecting the bench with the bar': Brooklyn Bar Association holds Judiciary Night | amNewYork

The Brooklyn Bar Association's Judiciary Night fosters connections between judges and attorneys to enhance legal practice and reduce courtroom stress.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
4 days ago

Brooklyn man charged with murder in fatal shooting of 15-year-old boy

Police responded to a shooting near Merrick Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard on April 16 at around 6:15 p.m. Investigators say Pierre was shot in the chest.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Minor loophole: NYC Council bill could prevent 'young people' who commit crimes from getting arrested

A far-left Brooklyn pol is hoping the third time's a charm with socialist Zohran Mamdani now NYC mayor as she pushes legislation that could give "young people" carte blanche to commit crimes without fear of being arrested. The legislation, reintroduced for a third time on Jan. 29 by Democratic Councilwoman Crystal Hudson, would require that "young people" be "diverted" to "community-based organizations to receive services in lieu of criminal enforcement."
US politics
fromNews 12 - Long Island
6 days ago

Last steel beam placed for 15-story borough-based jail in Downtown Brooklyn

"We are focusing on individualized specific treatment, so people are moving away from the criminal justice system completely," said Deanna Logan, director of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
6 days ago

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez spotlights Brooklyn's faith-based model for crisis resolution

Brooklyn's approach to mental health and substance abuse cases emphasizes diversion and community treatment over traditional punitive measures.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Criminal-Justice Activist's Baffling Crime

Prison-reform activist Alexander Friedmann was arrested for secretly smuggling weapons and tools into Nashville's new jail during construction, despite his prominent reputation in criminal-justice reform circles.
#rikers-island
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

New York City Council members toured Rikers Island to assess conditions and advocate for reforms, emphasizing transparency, dignity, and the eventual closure of the facility.
Brooklyn
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

Where does each borough-based jail project stand?

Rikers Island is set to be replaced by four borough-based jails, but the project is over budget and behind schedule.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

New York City Council members toured Rikers Island to assess conditions and advocate for reforms, emphasizing transparency, dignity, and the eventual closure of the facility.
Brooklyn
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

Where does each borough-based jail project stand?

Rikers Island is set to be replaced by four borough-based jails, but the project is over budget and behind schedule.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
Law
from48 hills
1 month ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NY's top judge sparks outrage with wild suggestion to go easy when sentencing criminals

New York's Chief Judge Rowan Wilson faced ethics complaints after publicly urging judges to impose lenient sentences and encouraging voters to remove judges who impose lengthy prison terms.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC is looking to hire a 'jails czar' to help close Rikers

The high-ranking role comes with a $180,000 to $230,000 salary, the listing states, and "will serve as a trusted advisor to the mayor, first deputy mayor, and the administration's senior leadership on all matters related to the closing of Rikers."
New York City
New York City
fromHoodline
2 months ago

Brooklyn Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempted Murder and Assault in East New York Incident

Iescha Gowdy was sentenced to 15 years prison and five years post-release supervision for attempted murder and firearm offenses after attacking her roommate and daughter.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn Man Sentenced After Jury-Tampering Scheme

A Brooklyn man convicted of murder after attempting to tamper with jurors in his first trial received a 25-year-to-life sentence from an anonymous jury.
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