Announcements/Blog
Second Suspect In Custody For 2017 Slaying
Over a year after they arrested one suspect, NYPD officers arrested another man for his role in the 2017 death of Robert D’Onofrio. Twenty-seven year-old Abaise Brabam, of Marietta, Ga., was arrested and charged with murder and several other criminal counts. Police speculate that Mr. Brabam and his accomplice, 27-year-old Derek Simpkins, surprised Mr…. Read More »
Jets Linebacker Gets Suspended Sentence In Second DUI
Dylan Donahue will be on probation for three months after he pleaded guilty to DUI in Billings. It’s his second DUI conviction. According to prosecutors, Donahue hit an abandoned vehicle and wrecked his car. No one was injured, but according to a blood test, his alcohol level was .14. That’s almost twice the legal… Read More »
Did Governor Cuomo Admit To A Federal Crime When He Picked Up An Eagle Feather?
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently said that he picked up an eagle feather from off the ground after the bird “swooped down right next to us with this beautiful, graceful glide.” Was what was meant to be an inspiring story was actually a criminal confession to a violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of… Read More »
Legislator: Hate Crimes Law Should Include Bogus 911 Calls
Jesse Hamilton (D-Brooklyn) wants to make the already-broad New York hate crimes law even broader. Mr. Hamilton made national news recently when a white woman confronted him during a campaign stop and subsequently summoned police to the scene. Calls like these “are acts of intimidation,” he said while announcing the proposal. Recent episodes, including… Read More »
The Sexual Offense Registry in New York
For many individuals, the worst punishment for a sex offense is not the prison sentence or lengthy probation, although those things are very, very bad. Perhaps more often than not, New York’s very strict sex offender registry is what scares people the most. Without a doubt, the system is one of the most restrictive… Read More »
Trump Lawyer Lawyers Up In New York
As the federal investigation against him heats up, President Donald Trump’s attorney has hired new legal counsel to help deal with the next criminal procedure phase. In April 2018, law enforcement seized over 3 million documents from Michael Cohen’s home and office in New York. A team of lawyers is currently reviewing those documents… Read More »
Harvey Weinstein Back In Court Over Sex Crimes Allegations
The former movie producer responded to several new allegations during a brief appearance in a Manhattan courtroom. Earlier in July, prosecutors unveiled some additional felony charges against Mr. Weinstein. Another alleged victim has come forward as well. Prosecutors also asked the judge to confine Mr. Weinstein, or at least order house arrest. He is… Read More »
Are New York Marijuana Laws A-Changin’?
BREAKING: Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance today has announced that, as of tomorrow, they will no longer prosecute any offense related to Marijuana possession or smoking. During this midterm election year, there may be a different kind of fight in New York, as a governor’s panel just recommended that the Empire State legalize… Read More »
Mayor de Blasio Scales Back NYC Marijuana Arrests
Under considerable pressure from scientists and civil rights groups, Mayor Bill de Blasio instructed the NYPD to greatly reduce the number of marijuana arrests in the city. Effective September 1, officers will no longer arrest most people for smoking marijuana in public. Instead, these individuals will receive a criminal summons, which is basically like… Read More »
Troubled Former Met Back In Trouble Again
More details recently emerged in the latest Lenny Dykstra saga, as Linfield police released boy-cam footage of his recent arrest following an altercation with an Uber driver. The 55-year-old former outfielder claimed that the Uber driver drove recklessly and locked him in the car. “He kidnapped me,” Mr. Dykstra told police officers. No charges… Read More »
