Latest from Shayna Jacobs
Judge frees men imprisoned for 24 years, saying prosecutors withheld evidence
The 1996 slaying of a New York police officer and another man was pursued aggressively, with then-Mayor Rudolph Giuliani vowing that justice would be served swiftly.
- Mar 5, 2021
In Trump probe, Manhattan district attorney puts pressure on his longtime chief financial officer
Investigators have asked about Allen Weisselberg’s loyalty and his sons’ business dealings, according to people familiar with the case.
- Mar 3, 2021
New York attorney general to investigate Cuomo following sexual harassment complaints by two former staffers
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s office formally referred the matter to the attorney general Monday morning, paving the way for a probe to begin.
- Mar 1, 2021
Trump’s tax returns have been turned over to Manhattan district attorney
District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. is leading a criminal investigation into the former president and his business activities.
- Feb 25, 2021
Retired NYPD officer attacked D.C. police officer like ‘junkyard dog,’ prosecutor alleges
Thomas Webster, 54, is accused of violence during the Jan 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
- Feb 23, 2021
Charges dismissed against Amy Cooper, who called police on Black birdwatcher in viral Central Park video
Amy Cooper called police during an exchange with Christian Cooper, emphasizing his race in a manner that was offensive to many who saw the video recorded by Christian Cooper.
- Feb 16, 2021
Manhattan man charged with threatening to kill lawmakers, cable news personalities
Rickey Johnson is accused of targeting several high-profile people with menacing videos and private messages.
- Feb 12, 2021
Justice Dept. leaders repeatedly stymied requests for search of Giuliani’s records
The move effectively leaves the decision to President Biden’s Justice Department.
- Feb 10, 2021
N.Y. court won’t revive Paul Manafort’s fraud case, ending prosecutor’s bid to sidestep Trump’s pardon
The case was dismissed by a trial court in late 2019, and an appeals court later upheld the ruling.
- Feb 8, 2021
Businessman sentenced to prison in fraud case involving ex-Giuliani associate Lev Parnas
David Correia had pleaded guilty to duping investors in a fraud-protection firm he formed with Parnas.
- Feb 8, 2021