New York

  • Ghanaians in New Court Decry Circuit Court’s Incarceration of Anti-Illegal Mining Protestors

    Ghanaians in New York have joined the protests in Accra, demanding the immediate release of those detained for opposing destructive mining activities. These protesters, arrested in the country’s capital, are calling for an end to mining that is devastating Ghana’s water bodies and forest reserves. Police admitted to holding some protesters for more than 48…

  • Involuntary Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin Dismissed

    In a surprising turn of events, a judge has dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin nearly three years after the tragic shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust.” The ruling, made on the fourth day of the trial, prevents Baldwin from being tried again for this…

  • Rapper Remy Ma’s Son Arrested For 2021 Murder In Queens

    Rapper Remy Ma’s son, Jayson Scott, 23, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the June 2021 murder of Darius Guillebeaux in Queens, New York. According to the New York Police Department, Scott faces charges of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Guillebeaux, 47, following a dispute. Richard Swygert, 22, was also charged in the same…

  • New York Lawmakers Pass Measures to Protect Youths On Social Media

    New York state lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at protecting minors on social media platforms by restricting exposure to “addictive” algorithmic content without parental consent. The measures, passed on Friday, make New York the latest state to address online risks faced by children. The legislation includes two key bills: one that bars social media platforms…

  • Supreme Court Boosts NRA In Free Speech Fight With New York Official

    The Supreme Court revived the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against a New York state official accused of coercing banks and insurers to avoid doing business with the gun rights group. The ruling, authored by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, warned public officials against using their power to punish speech they dislike. In a unanimous 9-0 decision,…

  • What Happens If Trump Is Convicted In Hush-Money Trial?

    Thirty-four charges, 12 jurors, one often exasperated judge, and a parade of witnesses After nearly five weeks, both the prosecution and the defense rested their cases in Donald Trump’s history-making hush-money trial. Closing arguments will begin on Tuesday, after which the jury will start deliberations. The timeline and outcome of their decision remain uncertain. However,…

  • NY Top Court Rejects Church Challenge To Abortion Coverage Law

    New York’s highest court ruled on Tuesday that employers’ health insurance plans must cover medically necessary abortions. The court rejected a lawsuit by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, which argued that the law’s exemption for religious employers was too narrow. The New York Court of Appeals found that the 2017 rule, implemented by the…

  • Trump’s Former Attorney, Michael Cohen, to Testify in Hush Money Trial

    Former personal attorney to Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, is set to take the stand on Monday, May 13, in Trump’s criminal trial concerning hush money payments. The trial, taking place in New York, is poised to potentially alter Trump’s fate, with Cohen’s testimony likely serving as a critical piece of evidence for prosecutors. Cohen, who…

  • Flight Attendants Held By Police for Allegedly Smuggling Drug Money from NYC to Dominican Republic

    Four flight attendants found themselves in custody following an extensive investigation uncovering their involvement in a sophisticated operation to smuggle $8 million in drug money from New York to the Dominican Republic. The flight attendants facing charges include Charlie Hernandez, Sarah Valerio Pujols, Emmanuel Torres, and Jarol Fabio, with allegations ranging from operating an unlicensed…

  • New York State Sues Group Over Abortion Pill Reversal Claims

    New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Heartbeat International, an anti-abortion group, and 11 crisis pregnancy centers. The lawsuit alleges that they have been misleading and potentially endangering women by falsely claiming to offer a treatment that can reverse the effects of the abortion pill mifepristone. James sought legal action in…