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New York City

April 22, 2013

City To Defend Cop Who Punched Occupy Wall Street Protester in Face

The city will defend Deputy Inspector Johnny Cardona, who was sued for punching a protester.

New York City

April 19, 2013

OWS Pepper-Spray Cop Anthony Bologna Will Not Be Prosecuted

Two NYPD inspectors avoided charges in video-taped clashes with Occupy Wall Street protestors.

Downtown

January 10, 2013

OWS Protester Files Lawsuit Against NYPD Officer Who Allegedly Punched Him

Felix Rivera-Pitre claims he was hit repeatedly by Deputy Inspector Johnny Cardona during a 2011 protest.

Upper East Side

March 12, 2012

'Millionaire Madam's' Alleged Accomplice to Turn Herself In

Anna Gristina is due in court and her alleged accomplice, Jaynie Mae Baker, might contact prosecutors.

Manhattan

March 09, 2012

Civil Rights Lawyer Ron Kuby to Appear at 'Millionaire Madam' Hearing

First Amendment expert Ron Kuby is expected to speak on behalf of the defense for Anna Gristina.

Downtown

February 28, 2012

Artist Goes Topless Outside Manhattan Court

Holly Van Voast showed her breasts in front of Manhattan Criminal Court Tuesday.

Downtown

October 31, 2011

Occupy Wall Street Protester Punched by Cop Meets With Prosecutors

A video appears to show Deputy Inspector Johnny Cardona throwing a punch at Occupy Wall Street protestor Felix Rivera-Pitre. 

Manhattan

October 20, 2011

Pepper Spray Cop Anthony Bologna Feels 'Tortured' by Incident, Sources Say

Murray Weiss reports that NYPD Deputy Inspector Anthony Bologna feels he has been "tortured" for pepper spraying Occupy Wall Street protesters.

Midtown

October 14, 2011

Charges Against Times Square Body Paint Artist to Be Dismissed

Public lewdness charges will be dismissed against a body paint artist who works with nude models in Times Square, as long as he doesn't let his models go bottomless during the day.

Downtown

October 11, 2011

Charge Pepper Spray Cop, Protester's Lawyer Says

A lawyer for Occupy Wall Street protester Kaylee Dedrick, who was among those pepper sprayed during a march last month, has asked the District Attorney to charge the officer who allegedly sprayed her.

Midtown

August 11, 2011

Gigi Jordan's Attorneys Want Prosecutor Booted From Murder Case

The lead prosecutor on the Gigi Jordan murder case told the judge she did not wish to have out-of-court communication with defense lawyer Ron Kuby. 

Midtown

August 01, 2011

Prosecutors Lose Key Blood Sample in Gigi Jordan Murder Case

Gigi Jordan's attorney Ronald Kuby blasted the DA for losing a key piece of evidence in her murder case.

Midtown

July 12, 2011

Third Lawyer Steps Down in Gigi Jordan Case

Gigi Jordan, a millionare charged with murdering her 8-year-old autistic son at the Peninsula Hotel, has lost a third defense lawyer in less than two years.

Midtown

June 08, 2011

Woman Accused of Killing Autistic Son Asks to be Granted 'DSK Bail'

Gigi Jordan, 50, wants a judge to release her on similar bail conditions as accused rapist Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

Midtown

April 27, 2011

Alan Dershowitz Joins Legal Team of Alleged Murderer Gigi Jordan

Renowned lawyer and scholar Alan Dershowitz appeared in court on Gigi Jordan's behalf on Tuesday.