NYU faculty members arrested in pro-Palestinian protest
NYU faculty members and students arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest in lower Manhattan, with differing accounts on the exact number and charges. [ more ]
Leonardo Reid - the teen stabbed to death 'at music video shoot scene' in Islington
The 21 campaign seeks to remember the 21 teenagers who were murdered in 2023 and change the culture of youth violence.
Leonardo Reid, a 15-year-old boy, was stabbed to death in Islington in 2023.
Abel Chunda and Jason Furtardo have been charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of an offensive weapon in relation to the case. [ more ]
How Mark Meadows Became the Least Trusted Man in Washington
Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, is now working for the Conservative Partnership Institute (C.P.I.) and earns an annual salary of $847,000.
Meadows is facing charges related to his alleged participation in a racketeering scheme to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election results. [ more ]
80 protesters who blocked Bay Bridge to be charged with 5 misdemeanors, SF DA says
Protesters who blocked the Bay Bridge last month calling for a cease-fire in Gaza will face charges and be arraigned in batches starting mid-December.
The district attorney stated that the demonstration on the Bay Bridge had a tremendous impact on those stuck on the bridge and required significant public resources to resolve. [ more ]
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard found guilty of sexual assault
Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been found guilty of four counts of sexual assault by a Toronto jury.
Nygard used his power and status to lure women into a private bedroom suite attached to his company headquarters where he sexually assaulted them.
Nygard is facing charges in Manitoba and Quebec and fighting extradition to the US for charges including conspiracy to commit racketeering and sex trafficking. [ more ]