Tuesday, August 23, 2016

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California judge Aaron Perksy — responsible for giving very light sentence to Stanford rapist Brock Turner — recuses himself from child pornography case

The Santa Clara County Judge said he was exposed to publicity about the case while on a family vacation.

Papa John's franchise owner will pay $500G for ripping off more than 200 NYC workers

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 19: New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks during a press conference at the office of the New York Attorney General, July 19, 2016 in New York City. Schneiderman and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced lawsuits against Volkswagen AG and its affiliates Audi AG and Porsche AG for their sale of diesel vehicles that were outfitted with illegal 'defeat devices' that concealed illegal amounts of emissions and the subsequent cover-up. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) The owner of three Papa John’s franchises in New York City will pay $500,000 to more than 200 workers who were shortchanged on their wages.

'WHAT THE HELL DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE?' Trump offers sad appeal minority voters in front of mostly white Ohio crowd

Donald Trump addressed a largely white Ohio crowd with a message designed to drum up minority support. The ranting real estate mogul told supporters that the way African Americans live is “a disaster” — but one that he can fix.

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Virginia knife attack may have been ISIS-inspired beheading attempt

Wasil Farooqui is accused of stabbing two people in an attack that may have been ISIS-inspired. The madman who allegedly stabbed two victims in Virginia may have been aiming for an ISIS-inspired beheading.

STOP, DROP, OPEN UP BABYSHOP: DMX welcomes 15th child, baby boy Exodus

Gun-toting White Lives Matter protesters waving Confederate flags swarm outside Houston NAACP

SUNDAY, AUG. 21, 2016, PHOTO. MANDATORY CREDIT. STAND ALONE. A crowd of gun-toting White Lives Matter protesters waving Confederate flags swarmed the NAACP’s Houston HQ Sunday.

A REAL BANG-UP JOB! Off-duty NYPD cop's weapon accidentally goes off at Long Island gun range, injuring one

Still from a video posted to YouTube by user Robert Tian of the 2015 Long Island Chanpionship USPSA Match at Long Island Practical Shooters Association range in Westhampton Beach, New York. An off-duty NYPD officer accidentally shot a gun range official in the leg during a competition in Long Island on Sunday afternoon.

Texas court halts death sentence for man who did not kill anyone

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. MANDATORY CREDIT. The 43-year-old man's defense attorney said “the court did the right thing."

NBC’s ‘Today’ show co-host Willie Geist is leaving, Billy Bush takes over

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EXCLUSIVE City Councilman wants Justice Dept. probe of NYC bail system over bias against the poor

Councilman Rory I. Lancman (D-Queens) leads a hearing on summons court at City Hall on Monday, December 15, 2014. (Andrew Lamberson for New York Daily News) Queens Councilman Rory Lancman said the city’s bail policies discriminate against poor defendants.

Turkish officials backtrack claims that child carried out suicide bombing at Kurdish wedding

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech commenting on those killed and wounded during a failed July 15 military coup, in Ankara, Turkey, late Friday, July 29, 2016. The government crackdown in the coup's aftermath has strained Turkey's ties with key allies including the United States. (AP Photo/Kayhan Ozer Presidential Press Service, via AP Pool) Officials said the initial suspicion was a "guess" based on witness accounts.

Todd Marinovich, former NFL QB, arrested after being found naked with weed in stranger's backyard

Not Released (NR) Marinovich could use more than just a GPS.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: What you should know about reporting sex assault on your college campus, and how Title IX can help

Model and Property Released (MR&PR) High profile cases of schools mishandling sexual assault cases have kept the issue in the national spotlight.

'SHE’S SO MUCH BETTER': 'Black Swan' director tried to pit Natalie Portman against Mila Kunis

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Nigerian air force claims top Boko Haram militants killed in raid

AP CANNOT INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE CONTENT, DATE, LOCATION OR AUTHENTICITY OF THIS MATERIAL IN THIS IMAGE; MAY 12, 2014 FILE PHOTO Nigeria’s air force said it had killed senior Boko Haram militants and possibly fatally wounded their leader.

Screaming toddler discovered by neighbor tied up to fence with bungee cord

Police said that they have been called to the same house three times in the past month.

FISHY BEHAVIOR: Three men caught in Brooklyn with $360G worth of stolen barbecued eels in truck

Three men in Brooklyn were caught with a truck of stolen barbecued eels worth $360,000, and authorities are looking into whether the slippery fish were stolen from a U.S. Customs facility, sources said. It was the slimiest of crimes.

'JUSTICE IS ON A RESPIRATOR': NYC man who spent 18 years in prison still unsure if his name will be cleared of murder charges

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi He's been out of prison for three years and three months, and still doesn’t know if his name will be cleared of murder charges.

Britney Spears raffles VMA outfit, will donate money to Louisiana flood victims

Late casino tycoon Kirk Kerkorian's daughter, who took DNA test to prove relation, gets $8.5M in will agreement

Kirk Kerkorian arrives at the HBO Premiere of the documentary: Jerry Weintraub "His Way" held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on March 22, 2011 Kerkorian was worth billions when he died last year.

Thieves steal alcohol, electronics and van from Indonesian consulate on Upper East Side

The Consulate of Indonesia in New York, New York at 5 East 68th Street. A pair of crooks stole electronics, booze and diplomatic wheels from the Indonesian consulate on the Upper East Side early Monday.

Doc Gooden’s drug denial may be cry for help, says addiction expert

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Denial and recovery are two faces of the same coin.

'NOT GETTING INVOLVED AS MUCH': NYC schools urged to do more to help bullying victims, like Staten Island teen

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A Staten Island teen who took his own life after being bullied should have received unconditional support from his school, experts said.

THE DOG ATE MY PANTS: Lindsey Vonn wears chewed-up workout gear

Bronx dad struck and killed while playing catch with son on highway

Authorities say a New York City man playing catch with his son after their car broke down on an upstate highway was struck by a vehicle and killed as they waited for a tow truck. Nicholas Barba was tossing a baseball with his son when an errant throw sent the ball across the interstate.

'QUITE UNPOPULAR': Jimmy Carter says he'll vote for Hillary Clinton, while commenting on her and Trump's favorability ratings

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter holds a morning devotion in Memphis, Tenn., on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, before he and his wife Rosalynn help build a home for Habitat for Humanity. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz) (AP Photo/Alex Sanz) Voting for Clinton is a no-brainer, the 91-year-old former president said.

Bergen Catholic High School in N.J. settles for $1.9M with 21 men in teacher sexual abuse case

Kobutsu Malone, 66, born in Nottingham, England has been a practicing Zen Bhuddist for 40 years. Kobutsu is a survivor of Catholic clerical sexual abuse in Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey. 21 men who say they were molested by 11 teachers during the 1960s and 1970s.

Former NYC correction union boss facing corruption charges asks judge for Disney vacation

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Norman Seabrook is going to Disney World.
Autos

Supplier beefs hamper VW, CARB falls short of goals, and more

Volkswagen-Wolfsburg-Factory-Drive-Thru We've also got news on Tesla's new two-year leasing plan, a sharp new convertible from Aston Martin, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

FIRST LOOK Cadillac Escada debuts at Pebble Beach as future flagship

Cadillac Escala Concept Profile Pebble Beach is often a showcase for fantastical concepts, but Escada is actually more of a prototype for Cadillac's forthcoming flagship.

GALLERY Cadillac Escala Concept is luxury, lengthened

Cadillac Escala Concept Front Left Quarter Cadillac used the world's most exclusive car show to roll out a vision for their future.

BUYER'S GUIDE How to buy a car you will love

2017-Kia-Forte From finding the right car to negotiating the best deal and driving home happy, this guide explains how to buy or lease a car you will love.

GALLERY 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona

Dodge Challenger and Charger lineup Dodge revealed two sweet new special edition vehicles this week at the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan, the 2017 Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona.

REVIEW Ratings and Review: 2016 BMW X1 is a good SUV, not a great BMW

2016 BMW X1 White Front Left Quarter By abandoning their rear-wheel-drive roots, BMW has crafted a solid small crossover, but one that may as well be wearing any other badge.
New York

John Gotti's friend pleads guilty to lighting car on fire as part of Queens pizzeria rivalry

Gambino associate Gino Gabrielli, right, leaves court with his lawyer Joseph DiBenedetto on charges of torching a Mercedes Bens in a pizzeria dispute at Brooklyn Federal Court, Wednesday, February 17, 2016, in Brooklyn, New York. (Credit: Byron Smith for New York Daily News) Gino Gabrielli, 22, ate the indictment, copping to the single arson charge that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison.

Brooklyn sicko who sexually assaulted woman at knifepoint told cops the attack was a 'rape fantasy'

Michael Mann, a registered sex offender, is arraigned on charges related to raping a woman at knife point at Brooklyn Criminal Court in Brooklyn on Friday, August, 19, 2016. (Credit: Byron Smith for New York Daily News) A convicted rapist is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at knifepoint in Brooklyn.

Ex-high school hoops standout gets 15 years for shooting rival

Davontay Grace will serve a 15-year prison sentence for shooting former friend Dexter Hopkins. A former high school basketball star was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday for shooting a former hoops rival.

DraftKings, FanDuel back online in New York with temporary permit

Not Released (NR) Daily fantasy sports sites are officially back in business in New York.

Pianist Irving Fields, a New York City legend, dies at 101

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Fields died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday August 20 at his Central Park South home, neighbor and caretaker, Sylvia Winrich said.
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John Timoney, who rose from Bronx beat cop to first deputy commissioner, dies at 68

JOHN F TIMONEY LEAVES PRESS CONFERENCE AT CITY HALL AFTER HIS PROMOTION TO FIRST DEPUTY COMMISSIONER. John Timoney, a revered Bronx beat cop who rose high, died following a battle with lung cancer, family said Wednesday.

California nearing change to sex-crime statute of limitations, while New York lawmakers lag behind

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi California's lawmakers are close to accomplishing something New York lawmakers could not — change the way sexual assault is prosecuted.

Slain Bronx deli worker's son in N.Y. for dad's funeral

Wali Camara's son, Boubacar Camara, speaks to the press after at a funeral held for Wali Camara at the Islamic Cultural Center at 295 E 166th Street. Bronx, New York. Monday, August 22nd, 2016. (Angus Mordant for New York Daily News) The son of slain bodega worker Wali Camara arrived in the Bronx Monday to say goodbye to his hardworking father.

'NO ONE'S LISTENING': NYC homeless shelter residents making thousands more calls to 311 over problems

Denise Wells tells of terrible conditions at Help Women’s Center in Brooklyn. She and nine others had to leave the shelter because of a cash shortage. While Mayor de Blasio has touted a 75% decline in shelter violations over the course of the year, residents have not seen much progress.
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NY-Presbyterian provides new lease on life for Bronx woman

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi On a sunny day this past May, Allison Goldman awoke in her hospital bed after spending the last month in a medically induced coma.

Manhattan cancer survivor helps pave the way for new treatment

Mary Elizabeth Williams and Dr. Jedd Wolchok chief of Melanoma and Immunotherapeutics at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Williams took part in a groundbreaking clinical immunotherapy trial after she was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma. She is now cancer-free. Five years ago, Mary Elizabeth Williams was facing a devastating diagnosis of stage IV melanoma.

St. Francis Hospital surgeon saves Long Island woman's heart

Jessica Arnone, 23, stands next to Dr. George Petrossian, Director, Interventional Cardiovascular Procedures, at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY, Friday, July 22, 2016. Arnone was treated by Dr. Petrossian for a life-threatening heart condition. (David Wexler For New York Daily News) Jessica Arnone was feeling tired and achy after returning home from a business trip to Las Vegas in late February.

NYU Langone's 3D printing technology helps woman beat cancer

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi When Sara Morales found out two years ago that she had a rare bone cancer, it felt like the cruelest kind of déjà vu.

Mount Sinai chief head, neck cancer surgeon saves teacher's voice

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi When David Benedict lost his voice that December, he didn’t think anything of it.
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