Criminal Justice

Riders board an SBS express bus on West 34th Street, March 6, 2020.

MTA Nabs Federal Money to Study the New Psychology of Fare Beating

Dec. 13, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Dec. 12, 2024, 5:24 p.m.

Facing a behavioral shift seen since the pandemic, the transit agency is pulling out all the stops to figure out how to get people to pay their own way.

Criminal Justice

Jury Acquits Daniel Penny in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

Dec. 9, 2024, 12:59 p.m.Dec. 9, 2024, 6:06 p.m.

While Penny left without addressing the press, Neely’s father expressed his heartbreak at the verdict.

Prisons

Blacks and Hispanics Seeking Parole Face Widening Racial Disparity, Report Finds

Nov. 11, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Nov. 11, 2024, 10:44 a.m.

After a damning revelation eight years ago, state leaders changed the make-up of the Parole Board to combat inequality. It didn’t help.

Eric Adams

Eric Adams’ Defense Attorney Demands Speedy Trial Ahead of Mayoral Election

Oct. 2, 2024, 1:11 p.m.Oct. 2, 2024, 1:14 p.m.

In court appearance by indicted mayor, prosecutors promise more defendants plus classified evidence.

Mayor Eric Adams stands beside his lawyer outside Gracie Mansion after being indicted on federal corruption charges.

Adams World: Investigated

Eric Adams’ Lawyer Says Turkish Gifts Were Mere ‘Gratuities,’ Not Bribes

Sept. 30, 2024, 5:26 p.m.Sept. 30, 2024, 5:26 p.m.

Responding to the federal indictment of New York City’s mayor, Alex Spiro relied heavily on Supreme Court rulings that give public officials greater latitude to accept valuable perks.

A so-called punitive segregation unit inside the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island.

Criminal Justice

Rikers Officials Never Took Basic Steps to Comply With Solitary Ban

July 29, 2024, 5:08 p.m.July 31, 2024, 12:29 p.m.

While the ban had been set to go into effect Sunday before Adams’ last-minute emergency order, the Correction Department hadn’t set aside “de-escalation cells” or hired additional staff.

People cast their ballots in the Barclays Center on the first day of early voting, Oct. 24, 2020.

How to New York: Court

What Can a Convicted Felon in New York Do When They Get Released?

July 15, 2024, 5:00 a.m.July 17, 2024, 2:13 p.m.

Can you vote, get financial aid, or travel out of state? Some of that depends on your supervised release and evolving laws. Here’s our guide on the basics.

People speak with clerks at Bronx Housing Court.

How to New York

How to Find Your Rap Sheet and Seal Your Criminal Record in New York

May 29, 2024, 5:00 a.m.May 24, 2024, 3:57 p.m.

Millions of records may be automatically cleared under the Clean Slate Act, starting in the fall. Legal experts say it’s a good time to find and understand your official criminal history.

Brooklyn Defenders Legal Director Yung-Mi Lee stands outside of criminal court on Schermerhorn Street.

How to New York: Court

How Public Defenders Work in NYC, and Who’s Eligible for a Free Attorney

April 8, 2024, 5:01 a.m.May 30, 2024, 12:34 p.m.

From criminal defense to Family Court, here’s what you need to know about free legal help in New York City courts.

Criminal Justice

Ex-Jails Commish ed Over for Oakland Police Chief Job

March 28, 2024, 4:34 p.m.March 28, 2024, 6:05 p.m.

Louis Molina, the former head of the city’s beleaguered Department of Correction, was in the running to become the police chief for Oakland, Calif. On Friday, he lost out to Floyd Mitchell, formerly police chief in Lubbock, Texas.

Criminal Justice

MTA Nabs Federal Money to Study the New Psychology of Fare Beating

Jury Acquits Daniel Penny in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

Blacks and Hispanics Seeking Parole Face Widening Racial Disparity, Report Finds

Eric Adams’ Defense Attorney Demands Speedy Trial Ahead of Mayoral Election

Eric Adams’ Lawyer Says Turkish Gifts Were Mere ‘Gratuities,’ Not Bribes

Rikers Officials Never Took Basic Steps to Comply With Solitary Ban

What Can a Convicted Felon in New York Do When They Get Released?

How to Find Your Rap Sheet and Seal Your Criminal Record in New York

How Public Defenders Work in NYC, and Who’s Eligible for a Free Attorney

Ex-Jails Commish ed Over for Oakland Police Chief Job

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