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Financial District

May 15, 2013

Occupy Wall Street Protester Wins $25K From City After Suing Over Arrest

Sade Adona said cops threw her to the ground and beat her shin with a baton during Occupy march.

New York City

April 18, 2013

NYPD Officer Charged With Tax Fraud, Identity Theft

NYPD officer Jonathan Wally was arrested and charged Wednesday with tax fraud and identity theft.

Sunnyside

April 18, 2013

Ex-NYPD Cop Sentenced to 4 Years Behind Bars in Gun-Smuggling Plot

Ali Oklu allegedly planned to transport three M-16 rifles, a shotgun and 16 handguns across state lines.

New York City

April 03, 2013

Witness at the Center of Malcolm Smith Bribery Case Owes $126M to Citigroup

Moses "Mark" Stern, a real estate investor, cooperated with the feds to take down Malcolm Smith.

Civic Center

March 18, 2013

Federal Trial Challenging Stop-and-Frisk Begins

The civil suit alleges that four men were illegally targeted by the NYPD based on their skin color.

Jackson Heights

March 11, 2013

Hiram Monserrate's Prison Stay Delayed Over Toothache

Hiram Monserrate will start his sentence on April 11 after a judge gave him time to complete dental work.

New York City

November 20, 2012

Accused 'Cannibal Cop' Wanted 'Girl Meat' For Thanksgiving, Prosecutors Say

Gilberto Valle, denied bail, is heading to trial Jan. 22.

New York City

November 19, 2012

Accused NYPD 'Cannibal Cop' Pleads Not Guilty

Gilberto Valle, 28, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.

New York City

November 16, 2012

Accused NYPD 'Cannibal Cop' Indicted in Plot to Cook and Eat Women

Gilberto Valle, 28, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

Murray Hill

July 07, 2012

Second Avenue Deli Entitled to 'Heart Attack', Judge Says

The owners of the 2nd Avenue Deli won a case against a Las Vegas burger chain.

Manhattan

February 29, 2012

John Liu Should Forget 2013 Mayor Run, Pundits Say

City Comptroller John Liu is mulling his political future after his campaign treasurer was arrested.

Manhattan

February 24, 2012

Artist Shepard Fairey Pleads Guilty in Connection to Obama 'Hope' Case

Shepard Fairey pleaded guilty Friday in Manhattan Federal Court. 

Manhattan

February 10, 2012

Carlina White Kidnapper Deserves More Time in Prison, Parents Say

Ann Pettway pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to kidnapping of Carlina White.

Downtown

January 19, 2012

Judge Deciding Legality of Arrests of OWS Protesters on Brooklyn Bridge

A U.S. District Court Judge in Manhattan is mulling the legality of the arrest of over 700 marchers.

Manhattan

January 03, 2012

Disability Advocates Hail Two Major Victories Against City

Disability rights advocates scored two major victories last week, the result of a 15-year-long fight.