In an unusual opinion, a federal judge criticized the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan for its handling of a high-stakes Iranian sanctions case. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Manhattan (NYC)”
Trump Accuses Judge of ‘Stacking the Deck’ Against Him in Tax Ruling
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2020
The president is appealing an order that allowed his tax returns and other financial records to be released to the Manhattan district attorney. Source: New York Times
Kevin Spacey Accused In New Lawsuit of Sex Offenses Against Teenagers
By Gotham Rex on September 9, 2020
One of the accusers, Anthony Rapp, the actor, has spoken before of an encounter with Mr. Spacey when he was 14, but Mr. Spacey said he did not recall it. Source: New York Times
Manhattan Gynecologist Faces Federal Charges Over 6 Sex Abuse Accusations
By Gotham Rex on September 9, 2020
The former doctor, Robert A. Hadden, was charged with enticing women, including one minor, to engage in illegal sex acts. Source: New York Times
Manhattan’s Office Buildings Are Empty. But for How Long?
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2020
As they grow accustomed to working from home, many businesses are delaying signing new leases until rents drop and the pandemic passes. Source: New York Times
Justice Dept. Intervenes to Help Trump in E. Jean Carroll Rape Lawsuit
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2020
Government lawyers made the unusual move of seeking to take over President Trump’s defense in a defamation suit brought by Ms. Carroll, who has claimed Mr. Trump raped her in the 1990s. Source: New York Times
Karim Elkorany, Ex-U.N. Official, Is Accused of Sexual Assault
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2020
He was not charged with any of the alleged assaults, but rather with two counts of lying when he was questioned by the F.B.I. Source: New York Times
Trump Tax Returns: Court Grants Another Delay in Turning Over Records
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2020
A federal appeals panel ruled the president does not have to furnish his records to the Manhattan district attorney while the court considers his appeal. Source: New York Times
16 Injured in Bus Accident Near Port Authority
By Gotham Rex on August 29, 2020
One person was critically hurt after a New Jersey Transit bus struck a barrier on a ramp at 39th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan, the authorities said. Source: New York Times
After 90 Years, Columbia Takes Slave Owner’s Name Off a Dorm
By Gotham Rex on August 29, 2020
Samuel Bard was George Washington’s doctor and delivered Alexander Hamilton’s first son. He was also a “pretty significant slave owner.” Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Tenants Say They Were Tricked Into Appearing in R.N.C. Video
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2020
“I am not a Trump supporter,” one of the tenants said, adding that she was furious that her interview with a government official was used for the convention. Source: New York Times
Steve Bannon is Arrested and Charged With Fraud in 'We Build the Wall' Campaign
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2020
Mr. Bannon and three others are accused in a scheme to use funds raised for construction to pay for personal expenses. Source: New York Times
Trump Must Turn Over Tax Returns to D.A., Judge Rules
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2020
A federal judge rejected the president’s argument that a subpoena seeking eight years of his tax returns was ‘wildly overbroad.’ Source: New York Times
Steve Bannon Is Charged With Fraud
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2020
Mr. Bannon and three others are accused in a scheme to use funds raised for construction to pay for personal expenses. Source: New York Times
Are New Yorkers Wearing Face Masks? Here’s What We Found
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2020
Over several days this summer, The New York Times tallied the face-covering status of over 7,000 people at 14 spots across the city. Source: New York Times