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Op-Ed | Is accidentally causing a person's death a homicide? amNewYork

On Oct. 11, 2025 in the West Village, Dana Escoffier, an 80-year-old resident who lived on Hudson Street crossed paths with 82-year-old Dean Whetzel, who lived around the corner. They were neighbors for 50 years. According to news reports, Whetzel apparently bumped into him. Escoffier allegedly shoved him back, sending Whetzel to the pavement where he suffered a fractured skull. He never regained consciousness and died on Nov. 5, 2025. The city's medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.
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1 month ago

Op-Ed | Will Eric Adams be recharged for bribery and corruption? | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams faces allegations of bribery, wire fraud, and illegal campaign contributions; equivalent New York State crimes could still be prosecuted despite federal dismissal.
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