Law & Crime

Woman says her fake penis got her fired

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:02:00 -0500

IS THAT a Fruit-A-Freeze in your pocket - or are you just happy to see me? A northeastern Pennsylvania woman is suing a South Jersey-based maker of frozen treats and other snack foods, claiming that she was wrongfully fired because she wore a prosthetic penis to work.

NY arrests 7 in $1M consumer identity theft

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:35:00 -0500

Seven suspects have been arrested in an identity theft scheme that netted more than $1 million in products and gift cards by tapping consumer charge accounts in four states, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Thursday.

New trial rejected for Egyptian in 1990 NY killing

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:11:00 -0500

An Egyptian man who introduced terrorism inspired by Islamic extremism to U.S. shores when he assassinated an anti-Arab rabbi in 1990 has lost his latest bid for a new trial.

Ohio woman loses appeal on "White Only" pool sign

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:58:00 -0500

A Cincinnati landlord found to have violated state anti-discrimination laws after she hung a "white only" sign outside her swimming pool lost an appeal with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission on Thursday.

NY pediatrician faces new sex abuse, fraud charges

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:41:00 -0500

A New York pediatrician is facing federal charges of sexually abusing his young female patients by photographing and filming them naked in the privacy of his clinic and then filing fraudulent insurance claims in their name, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

Mystery surrounds disappearance of Virginia college student on trip to New York City

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:02:00 -0500

The father of a missing Virginia college student is asking for the public's help in finding his son, who disappeared almost two weeks ago while on a trip to New York City.

New push to expand DNA samples from NY offenders

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:28:00 -0500

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants the state to be the first to collect DNA from anyone convicted of a crime — whether a felony or misdemeanor.

Illinois Lawyer Wins Appeal in New York Trial of $2.4B Fraud

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:03:00 -0500

A Chicago lawyer sentenced to seven years in prison in a $2.4 billion fraud at Refco Inc. is entitled to a new trial because of errors the judge made in dealing with the jury, a federal appeals court said Monday.

Former Queens Hospital Exec Admits To Bribing State Senator

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:39:00 -0500

Former Queens hospital executive Robert Aquino has pleaded guilty to bribing former State Senator Carl Kruger.

Man arrested on hate crime charge in firebomb attack at NYC Islamic cultural center

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:48:00 -0500

A man who confessed to a string of New Year’s Day arson attacks at an Islamic cultural center and four other sites where he had personal grievances was arrested on a hate crime charge, police said.

New York remains are identified as those of Shannan Gilbert

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:56:00 -0500

A New York medical examiner's office said Saturday that a body discovered this week along a remote stretch of Long Island beach was that of Shannan Gilbert, the missing New Jersey woman whose disappearance led investigators to 10 sets of human remains and the hunt for a possible serial killer.

Madman sets woman on fire in NYC elevator

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:44:00 -0500

Cops today busted the madman who allegedly burned an elderly Prospect Heights woman to death inside a Brooklyn elevator -- after he showed up at a police precinct reeking of gasoline.

5 men indicted on murder charges in death of NYPD officer shot during a botched robbery

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:44:00 -0500

A man accused of gunning down a veteran New York Police Department officer during a botched home invasion and the suspect’s four alleged accomplices have been indicted on murder charges, prosecutors said Friday.

More Than 1 Killer to Blame for Bodies Found on New York's Long Island, District Attorney Claims

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:39:00 -0500

The district attorney of New York's Suffolk County is disputing the theory held by police that one killer is responsible for the murders of 10 victims whose remains were dumped on Long Island.

Cops: Homeless Man Used Stolen Credit Card To Pay For Pedicure

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:48:00 -0500

Volusia County authorities say a homeless man used a stolen credit card to get himself a pedicure.

Police Officer Tasers 14-Year-Old Girl

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:48:00 -0500

An edited surveillance video of a police officer firing a Taser at a 14-year-old girl was released as part of evidence for a federal lawsuit filed against the officer and the city of Allentown.

Remains found near NY beach believed to be missing prostitute; led to serial killing probe

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:29:00 -0500

After a yearlong search, police on New York’s Long Island said Tuesday they believe they have discovered the skeletal remains of a New Jersey prostitute whose disappearance sparked an investigation into a possible serial killing spree.

Syracuse University, Boeheim Sued Over Fine Sex-Abuse Claims

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:27:00 -0500

Syracuse University and its head basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, were sued by two men claiming "years of sexual molestation" at the hands of former assistant coach Bernie Fine.

Man Sues Couple He Took Hostage; Jesse Dimmick: Couple Broke Deal Not To Tell Police

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:39:00 -0500

Can there be no trust between a kidnapper and his hostages? A man who held a Kansas couple hostage in their home while fleeing from authorities is suing them, claiming that they broke an oral contract made when he promised them money in exchange for hiding him from police. The couple has asked a judge to dismiss the suit.

Police Say Burglary Suspect Made Himself At Home

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:39:00 -0500

A Sacramento man apparently made himself at home for the holidays Sunday in a Sonoma County residence, a county sheriff’s sergeant said.