The implosion of Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, the last vestige of the former president’s once-dominant brand in Atlantic City, N.J., took place Wednesday morning. Source: New York Times
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Trump Tower’s Neighbors Are Relieved as Barricades Come Down
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2021
Donald J. Trump’s presidency meant snarled traffic, blocked sidewalks and frequent protests outside his Manhattan home. Source: New York Times
Manafort Can't Be Prosecuted After Trump Pardon, New York Court Rules
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
The Court of Appeals let stand a lower-court ruling that the Manhattan district attorney’s prosecution of Paul Manafort was barred by the double jeopardy rule. Source: New York Times
A Trump-Supporting Congresswoman in New York City Stands Her Ground
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2021
Representative Nicole Malliotakis represents Staten Island, where new Republican voters out-registered Democrats during the Trump administration. Source: New York Times
The Misogynistic ‘Dating Coach’ Who Was Charged in the Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2021
Samuel Fisher left a long trail of videos and social media posts that reflect the views of a fringe faction of disgruntled men who became fixated on President Donald J. Trump. Source: New York Times
Lev Parnas, Giuliani Associate, Faces New Fraud Accusations
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission claimed in a lawsuit that Mr. Parnas and a business partner duped investors in a start-up called Fraud Guarantee. Source: New York Times
Smartmatic Files $2.7 Billion Lawsuit Against Fox News
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2021
Smartmatic accused Rupert Murdoch’s network of promoting a false narrative about the 2020 election that damaged the company. Source: New York Times
Legal Pressure on Trump Increases With Judge’s Order in Fraud Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2021
The order, answering a demand for documents by New York’s attorney general, rejected a bid to shield the records with attorney-client privilege. Source: New York Times
Twitter Troll Tricked 4,900 Democrats in Vote-by-Phone Scheme, U.S. Says
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2021
Douglass Mackey, a right-wing provocateur, was accused of spreading memes that made Hillary Clinton supporters falsely believe they could cast ballots in 2016 via text message. Source: New York Times
He Was Convicted in a Police Officer’s Murder. Trump Gave Him Clemency.
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2021
Jaime A. Davidson was in prison for nearly 30 years for one of upstate New York’s most notorious crimes. Political connections appear to have set him free. Source: New York Times
Trump Pardons Hillel Nahmad, Madison Avenue Art Dealer
By Gotham Rex on January 20, 2021
The New York dealer, scion of a powerful art world family, pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling ring in 2013. Source: New York Times
‘I Answered the Call of My President’: Rioters Say Trump Urged Them On
By Gotham Rex on January 17, 2021
The defense from Trump supporters arrested in the Capitol assault is emerging in court papers and interviews — and could play a role in impeachment proceedings. Source: New York Times
Removing the Name ‘Trump’ Won’t Save a Golf Course in the Bronx
By Gotham Rex on January 15, 2021
As New York City moves to void its contracts with Trump Organization properties, one of them stands out as a problem no matter what name is on the sign. Source: New York Times
After Second Impeachment, Giuliani Vows to Support Trump
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2021
White House officials are universally angry with Rudolph W. Giuliani and blame him for both of President Trump’s impeachments. But he remains one of few people still willing to join Mr. Trump in the foxhole. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers at the U.S. Capitol Riot Face Charges
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2021
Several people from President Trump’s home state were seen in or around last week’s melee. Some now face federal charges. Source: New York Times