MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

EXCLUSIVE SWIFT JUSTICE DENIED: Rikers inmates costs taxpayers $67.1M by putting their cases in legal limbo to avoid doing real time upstate

While most Rikers inmates are in and out in about 54 days at a cost of $24,840, a Daily News investigation found that 95 inmates have figured out how to game the system.

PICTURED Hammer-wielding Bronx man still on the loose following six-hour attacking spree

A hammer-wielding man was on the loose after attacking four people, including two women near Union Square, over a six-hour terror spree.

Five found fatally shot in Tucson home in apparent murder-suicide: police

A man who was visiting a friend at the single-family home on the 800 block of West Calle Medina dialled 911 just before 6 p.m. after he found a dead body inside, Tucson public information officer Sgt. Pete Dugan told the Daily News.

Boy, 12, clinging to life at hospital after plunge from rooftop of six-story building in the Bronx: police source

The source said the boy, who reportedly has a psychological disorder, and “appeared to have fallen from an elevated location” at the six-story building on Palisade Ave. in Spuyten Duyvil.

Bill Clinton: I'd move back to White House on one condition

Former Rikers captain who ignored dying inmate fears of being target at jail, asks judge for leniency

Terrence Pendergrass faces a maximum of 10 years in prison when he is sentenced by Manhattan Federal Judge Ronnie Abrams on May 21 for denying inmate Jason Echevarria medical care.

SEE IT Maryland girl, 9, filmed being attacked, beaten on school bus after refusing to fight

As Saraia Collins was filmed screaming and begging fellow students to stop hitting her the bus driver drove on, her outraged mom said.

Texas executes man convicted of killing 15-year-old girlfriend, her mother and grandfather

Derrick Dewayne Charles, 32, was pronounced dead at 6:36 p.m. CDT, 25 minutes after being given the execution drug.

Gaga opts for biz casual on NYC gym trip with pup

Man sentenced to 23 years in prison for attacking 5 people with scissors at Riverside Park

A scissors-wielding psycho was sentenced to 23 years in prison for attacking five strangers in Riverside Park.

'Ghastly' religious-inspired attack aboard bus kills 43 Shiites in Pakistan

More than a dozen others were wounded in the attack in the port city of Karachi, said provincial police chief Ghulam Haider Jamali. He said 16 women were among the dead.

Wis. DA will not charge cop in shooting death of 19-year-old; victim's mom says she will 'absolutely' sue police

Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne, speaking at a press conference, said 19-year-old Tony Robinson's death was the result of a "lawful use of deadly police force" by a Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny.

Bieber makes quiet appearance at end of 'Late Late Show'

Ky. father, 11-year-old daughter found shot to death in suspected murder-suicide outside Fort Knox

John Jonas, 49, and his 11-year-old daughter were found shot to death outside their Fort Knox-area home just before 9 p.m., police said.

Oklahoma man who killed stepfather with 'atomic wedgie' pleads guilty to manslaughter

An Oklahoma man who killed his stepfather after delivering an "atomic wedgie"" last year pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

City still devising plan to limit contact during jail visits as inmate advocates call move 'anti-family'

The city’s controversial plan to limit contact during jail visits to curb contraband from entering the lockups is still being hashed out, correction brass told an oversight board Tuesday.

New York

'I WANT JUSTICE': Queens mom wails in court as judge declares mistrial in son’s murder case

Paule Lherisson’s son, Peren Phillippe, was gunned down on Nov. 23, 2012 in Rockaway at the age of 21 after getting off a bus.

OPINION Jeffrey Deskovic: The holdout Etan Patz juror deserves an ovation for voting his conscience

Many New Yorkers are angry with Adam Sirois, the lone juror who refused to convict Pedro Hernandez in the murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz

UNSEAL THE RECORDS! Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic Caucus want Eric Garner grand jury proceedings made public

Letitia James' push to make public the Eric Garner grand jury proceedings received backing Tuesday from a group of state lawmakers.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Chirlane McCray launches Bellevue Hospital program for kids with mental health problems

First Lady Chirlane McCray launched a new program at Bellevue Hospital Tuesday for kids struggling with mental health problems.

City misses deadline to fix 16 dangerous and decrepit family shelters

On April 28, Gov. Cuomo gave the de Blasio administration seven business days to remedy dozens of building and housing code violations.

Jenny from the Block heads to Vegas for residency

Cuba waiting to be removed from U.S. terror list before both nations name ambassadors

Cuba and the U.S. will name ambassadors as soon as the Communist nation is removed from America’s terror list.

Terror trio admits trying to recruit new members for Al Shabaab

They face up to 15 years in prison instead of 30 years to life had they been convicted at trial.

Kidnapped Calif. girl, 15, found safe at Oregon McDonald’s — suspect on lam

A kidnapped California teen surfaced at a McDonald’s in Oregon as the man who took her fled, authorities said.

‘Addicted’ to Dior! Jennifer lands role as perfume’s look

ROLLING STONE SUED BY UVA DEAN: Administrator wants $7.5M over debunked gang-rape story

Dean Nicola Eramo said she intended to 'set the record straight' and hold the magazine and article's writer accountable.

SEE IT Texas man leads cops on wild, 100-mph chase on rural highways

A Texas man who admitted he had a bit too much to drink led police on a long, crazy chase on rural highways captured by dash and body cams.

SEE IT Four Philly cops injured, hit-and-run suspect shot after wild chase through city: reports

Six Philadelphia cops were injured across the city during a wild police chase, and the driver has been shot, according to media reports.

Sports

Mets Insider: Troy Tulowitzki trade still unlikely

Hey Yankees and Mets fans - Debbie Downer here to remind you that it's unlikely you will see Troy Tulowitzki playing for your team.

Harper: In defeat, Noah Syndergaard's debut still something

You could see the dazzling promise as clearly as you can see the gigantic video boards here at the newly modernized Wrigley Field.

Yankees legend Yogi Berra celebrates 90th birthday

Yogi Berra summed up this day best years ago when he said, “I want to thank you for making this day necessary.”

LeBron, Cavs take 3-2 lead over Bulls with 106-101 win

Here was the symbolic and microcosmic play of the night from LeBron James.

Autos

Review and Test Drive: 2015 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn

Heavy-duty pickups no-frills work trucks, right? Wrong! This Ram loads on luxury to battle the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado.

Photos Muscle cars for sale: Indianapolis auction goes muscle car crazy

Mecum Auctions' Indy 2015 auction will feature a prime fleet of some of the finest examples of American muscle cars ever built. We take a peek at some of the models set to be offered.