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PHILIP MARCELO

PHILIP MARCELO

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Crime|US

Man charged in NYC subway chokehold death set to stand trial

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran charged with manslaughter for placing a man in a deadly chokehold aboard a New York City subway train last year will soon have his day in court

Man charged in NYC subway chokehold death set to stand trial
Crime|Lifestyle|US

Jury selection begins in the trial of a man charged in a New York City subway chokehold death

Jury selection has begun in the trial of the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who placed a man in a deadly chokehold on a New York City subway train last year

Jury selection begins in the trial of a man charged in a New York City subway chokehold death
Health|Political|US

How does abortion translate? Ballot measures are a challenge for interpreters

Reproductive rights measures are on the ballots in 10 states after heated debates over terminology and impact — and that’s just in English

How does abortion translate? Ballot measures are a challenge for interpreters
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until next year and a new allegation against the former movie mogul will be included in the case

Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator
Business|Crime|US

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and prostitution charges

The former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and prostitution charges
Lifestyle|US

Crossing against the light? You won't get ticketed now that jaywalking is legal in NYC

Jaywalking is now legal in New York City

Crossing against the light? You won't get ticketed now that jaywalking is legal in NYC
Crime|US

Police seek suspect who shot and wounded state trooper in New York

Police are searching for a man who shot and wounded a New York state trooper on Long Island

Environment|Science

A makeshift goldfish pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant is reborn in a tree bed

A makeshift aquarium built beneath a leaky New York City fire hydrant has been revived

A makeshift goldfish pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant is reborn in a tree bed
Crime|MidEast|US

NYC trio charged with hate crimes linked to pro-Palestinian vandalism of museum officials’ homes

Three New York residents have been indicted on hate crimes charges in connection with red paint smeared on the homes of Brooklyn Museum leaders during a wave of pro-Palestinian protests this summer

Crime|US

New York State Police suspend a trooper while investigating his account of being shot and wounded

New York State Police have suspended a trooper without pay after launching an investigation into his account of being shot and wounded while trying to help a motorist on a Long Island highway

New York State Police suspend a trooper while investigating his account of being shot and wounded
Crime|US

NY state police launch criminal probe into trooper suspended over account of being shot and wounded

New York State Police have launched a criminal probe into a trooper who claimed he was shot and wounded by an unknown gunman on a Long Island highway last week

NY state police launch criminal probe into trooper suspended over account of being shot and wounded
Celebrity|Crime|Finance|US

Rudy Giuliani has turned over his luxury watches and Mercedes in defamation case, lawyer says

Rudy Giuliani has relinquished dozens of watches and a Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him

Celebrity|Entertainment|US

NYC politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for saying bakery denied order over politics

New York City politicians are calling on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for suggesting on air that a local bakery had declined to make The View co-host a batch of desserts for her birthday because of her political beliefs

NYC politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for saying bakery denied order over politics
Celebrity|Entertainment

NYC priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to shoot a music video in church further stripped of duties

The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties

NYC priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to shoot a music video in church further stripped of duties
Arts|Entertainment

Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum?

A previously unknown musical work written by composer Frederic Chopin appears to have been found in a library in New York City

Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum?
Celebrity|Entertainment

Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star

Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement

Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star
US|Crime

Shoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes then resold them abroad, prosecutors say

Law enforcement officials say they have broken up a shoplifting ring that stole nearly $2 million in merchandise from well-known stores and resold the items in New York City as well as in the Dominican Republic

Shoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes then resold them abroad, prosecutors say
Environment|Lifestyle|US

New York City generates 44 million pounds of garbage a day. The city has a plan to contain the mess

New York City is now requiring some residents place their trash into garbage bins for pickup

New York City generates 44 million pounds of garbage a day. The city has a plan to contain the mess
Education|MidEast|US|World

Israeli American soldier killed during Oct. 7 Hamas attack remembered at New York memorial service

A New York Jewish community is mourning the death of a young Israeli American soldier who Israeli authorities had believed was taken hostage following Hamas’ attack on Israel last Oct. 7

Crime|US

Father of victim in NYC subway chokehold case sues defendant Daniel Penny

The father of the victim in the fatal New York City subway chokehold case has sued defendant Daniel Penny as a Manhattan jury continues deliberating

Father of victim in NYC subway chokehold case sues defendant Daniel Penny
Crime|US

Jury will consider lesser charge in NYC subway chokehold case, judge dismisses manslaughter charge

The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of using a deadly chokehold on an unruly subway passenger has dismissed the top charge in the case at the request of prosecutors, allowing the jury to consider a lesser count after the panel indicated it was deadlocked on whether Daniel Penny was guilty of manslaughter

Jury will consider lesser charge in NYC subway chokehold case, judge dismisses manslaughter charge
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Jay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ploy

The rapper Jay-Z says that a rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt

Jay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ploy
Business|Crime|US

Ex-Abercrombie CEO asks court to determine if he's competent to face sex trafficking charges

The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has requested a court hearing to determine whether he’s mentally fit to stand trial as he faces federal sex trafficking charges in New York

Business|Crime|US

Luxury real estate brokers charged in federal indictment with sex trafficking in NYC

Two luxury real estate brokers and their brother have been charged in a federal indictment with sex trafficking

Luxury real estate brokers charged in federal indictment with sex trafficking in NYC
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

3 men say in lawsuits that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drugged and sexually assaulted them

Three men have sued Sean “Diddy” Combs, claiming the hip-hop mogul drugged and raped them

3 men say in lawsuits that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drugged and sexually assaulted them

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