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New York's Grisly Quest for the 'Most Humane' Execution Method

The state once appointed a commission to evaluate every possible way to execute a person, which they did in disturbing detail.

Feds Won't Fight Dismissal of Death Penalty Charges Against Mangione

Prosecutors will not appeal judge's order to drop two capital counts against accused healthcare CEO killer

Mangione Avoids Death Penalty Risk as US Won't Fight Ruling

Prosecutors can still pursue federal stalking charges against Mangione for killing UnitedHealth executive.

Convicted JFK stowaway arrested again at Newark Airport

Svetlana Dali allegedly slipped past security and boarded a United flight to Milan

Convicted stowaway arrested again after alleged ticketless flight to Italy

Svetlana Dali, who was previously convicted of stowing away on a flight to Paris, is accused of sneaking onto a flight from Newark to Milan.

Weinstein Hires New Legal Team for Third NY Trial

Disgraced producer brings on attorneys from Agnifilo Intrater as he prepares for upcoming rape case

Convicted Stowaway Arrested Again After Alleged Ticketless Flight to Italy

Svetlana Dali, who was previously convicted for stowing away on a flight to Paris, was taken into custody at Milan's Malpensa Airport.

Guthrie Family Offers $1 Million Reward for Nancy Guthrie's Recovery

Savannah Guthrie says family's money will be on top of FBI reward for any information that helps locate missing mother.

Feds Capture Deported Illegal Immigrant Convicted of Murder in New York

Jose Dimas Guerra Castro, a 53-year-old El Salvadoran national, was arrested by ICE after illegally re-entering the U.S. following a 2003 murder conviction in Florida.

DOJ Email Suggests Epstein's Death Was Investigated as 'Murder'

The email, uncovered from DOJ files, indicates Epstein's death may have been probed as a homicide long after officials ruled it a suicide.

Former NYC Pizza Worker Accused of Trying to Free Alleged CEO Killer Sent Back to Same Jail

Mark Anderson, who allegedly posed as an FBI agent to try to spring Luigi Mangione, was returned to the Metropolitan Detention Center where Mangione awaits trial.

43 Missing Children Found in Westchester County Operation

Coordinated effort by law enforcement and child protection agencies located vulnerable youth at risk of exploitation.

DNA Found on Glove Near Guthrie's Home, Epstein Files Released

FBI confirms DNA evidence, Bondi tells Congress Epstein investigation files are complete

Brooklyn Mother Claims Missing Son Never Existed Despite Tattoo

Police continue investigation into disappearance of 11-year-old autistic boy despite mother's denials

NY Tour Bus Driver Charged in Deadly Thruway Crash

Bin Shao faces manslaughter and negligent homicide charges for August 2025 incident that killed 5 passengers.

Westchester County Missing Child Rescue Operation Locates 43 Runaways

The three-day operation involved law enforcement, prosecutors, and social service providers to track down and assist young runaways.

Latest Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Sent to TMZ Includes Clue Into Possible Suspect's Whereabouts

The note suggests several people were involved in the 84-year-old's abduction, and that one suspect has fled the U.S.

Pathologist Demands New Epstein Death Investigation

Dr. Michael Baden, who witnessed the autopsy, says evidence points to homicide, not suicide.

Man Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Father's Murder

Henry McGowan will remain at Dublin's Central Mental Hospital for treatment after jury verdict.

Feds Bust Leader of Human Smuggling Ring Bringing Migrants to NYC

Prosecutors charge 27-year-old Dominican man who conspired to illegally transport dozens of migrants, including children, across the northern border to New York City.

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