#Kevin Spacey cleared by jury in civil sex abuse case

#Kevin Spacey cleared by jury in civil sex abuse case

“Kevin Spacey cleared by jury in civil sex abuse case” A Manhattan federal court jury sided with actor Kevin Spacey in a civil lawsuit brought by accuser Anthony Rapp, who claimed the Hollywood star tried to seduce him when he was a teenager. Jurors deliberated for about an hour before clearing Spacey, finding Rapp had…

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#NYC suspect in ‘Blixky gang’ gun-running scheme pleads guilty

#NYC suspect in ‘Blixky gang’ gun-running scheme pleads guilty

“NYC suspect in ‘Blixky gang’ gun-running scheme pleads guilty” A gun runner charged alongside members of Brooklyn-based gang who allegedly flaunted illegal firearms in rap videos pleaded guilty Thursday to two federal crimes for his role in the trafficking scheme.  Antonio “Storm” Eaddy, 25, described his hand in the scheme to move guns between Atlanta,…

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#Ghost gun found on alleged NYC drug dealer Juan Quinones

#Ghost gun found on alleged NYC drug dealer Juan Quinones

“Ghost gun found on alleged NYC drug dealer Juan Quinones” A suspected Bronx drug dealer was busted with a ghost gun and a cache of drugs after advertising an apparent illegal substance in an Instagram video that encouraged potential customers to “tapp in,” according to a federal criminal complaint. Accused social media slinger Juan Quinones…

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#Class-action suit charges Ralph Lauren sweater swindle

#Class-action suit charges Ralph Lauren sweater swindle

“Class-action suit charges Ralph Lauren sweater swindle” Ralph Lauren Corp. tried to pull the wool over the eyes of customers who bought one of their pricey sweaters, a woman claims in a class-action lawsuit. The sweater saga began in November 2019 when Texas resident Gloria Miramontes bought a women’s burgundy lightweight V-neck from a Ralph…

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#Federal judge warns DOC commissioner about Rikers Island conditions

#Federal judge warns DOC commissioner about Rikers Island conditions

“Federal judge warns DOC commissioner about Rikers Island conditions” The commissioner of the city’s Department of Correction insisted he’s committed to improving conditions in New York City jails as he appeared before a federal judge Tuesday amid a threatened takeover of scandal-plagued Rikers Island. Commissioner Louis Molina had been instructed by Manhattan federal court Chief…

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#What a federal court takeover would mean for Rikers Island

#What a federal court takeover would mean for Rikers Island

“What a federal court takeover would mean for Rikers Island” A push to put the city’s embattled jail system under a federal court’s control is a judicial tool of last resort — one that would give sweeping powers to an independent authority tasked with finally ending the violence on Rikers Island. Previous attempts to fix the notorious lockup have failed miserably, Manhattan…

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