The man’s statements to the news media after Ms. Maxwell’s conviction have clouded the guilty verdict in the case. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Manhattan (NYC)”
How the Manhattan DA's Investigation Into Donald Trump Unraveled
By Gotham Rex on March 5, 2022
The criminal investigation into the former president crashed amid a disagreement about the merits of bringing a case. The debate pitted a new district attorney against two veteran prosecutors who had pursued a case against Mr. Trump for years. Source:…
Ex-Fox News Producer Charged for Working With Russian Oligarch
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2022
John Hanick was on Konstantin Malofeev’s payroll after Mr. Malofeev’s backing of Crimean separatists led to sanctions, an indictment says. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. Questions Man After 7 Asian Women Are Attacked in Two Hours
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2022
The women were attacked in a spree of violence in downtown Manhattan on Sunday, the police said. The assailant’s image was captured by surveillance cameras. Source: New York Times
Nonna Dora’s Pasta Bar, From the Family Behind I Trulli, Opens for Dinner
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2022
An ambitious project from the drinks virtuoso Albert Trummer, and more restaurant news. Source: New York Times
Prosecutors Leading Trump Fraud Investigation in NY Resign
By Gotham Rex on February 23, 2022
The resignations came after the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, was said to have expressed doubts about the case, and amid a monthlong pause in the presentation of evidence to a grand jury. Source: New York Times
Ed Mullins, Former N.Y.P.D. Union Head Facing Fraud Charge, Turns Self In
By Gotham Rex on February 23, 2022
Edward D. Mullins, the combative longtime leader of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, quit his union job and retired from the Police Department last year amid scandal. Source: New York Times
Trump Organization and Allen Weisselberg Seek Dismissal of Fraud Charges
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2022
In court papers, the former president’s family business and Allen Weisselberg, its longtime chief financial officer, called the case against them politically motivated. Source: New York Times
Trump's Long-Time Accounting Firm Cuts Ties Over Financial Statements
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2022
The firm, Mazars USA, said in a letter that it could no longer stand behind the annual statements, which are central to an investigation by the New York attorney general. Source: New York Times
Inside Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein's Confounding Bitcoin Case
By Gotham Rex on February 13, 2022
The arrests of Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan left the world of cryptocurrency incredulous: Could this goofy young couple have been Bitcoin’s Bonnie and Clyde? Source: New York Times
Married Couple Charged With Sex Trafficking Adult Fost
By Gotham Rex on February 9, 2022
Prosecutors in Manhattan say Kareem and Sharice Mitchell trafficked eight women, including two whom Ms. Mitchell had taken in as foster children. Source: New York Times
Alvin Bragg, Manhattan D.A., Changes Polices After Backlash
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2022
Alvin Bragg clarified policies on robbery and gun possession that had prompted widespread pushback, marring his first month in office. Source: New York Times
Why Wall Street Is Suddenly Bullish on Work-Life Balance
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2022
Even huge bonuses can’t offset plunging morale at investment banks and the rush to escape a “toxic” work culture. Source: New York Times
Will East Harlem Ever Get its Long-Delayed Subway?
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2022
Residents have been waiting almost a century for new stations. Some aren’t sure they’ll be built. Source: New York Times
Michael Avenatti Cross-Examines Stormy Daniels During His Trial
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2022
Michael Avenatti and his former client, who has accused him of stealing from her, met for a dramatic showdown in court. Source: New York Times