A judge ruled that a gun and notebook can be used as evidence in Luigi Mangione's state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while suppressing other items found in his backpack. The trial has been postponed to September.
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to appear in a Manhattan federal court facing charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, which they deny. Since their January arrest, Maduro has been held under strict conditions in a high-security unit at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, while their legal team argues that U.S. sanctions have hindered their ability to pay for defense counsel. The U.S. Attorney’s Office disputes these claims and has sought protective measures to safeguard witnesses, with the case currently pending before Judge Alvin Hellerstein.
A small aircraft crashed into a residential home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, killing all individuals on board, while the home's residents escaped unharmed. The aircraft, a SOCATA TBM7, had departed from Des Moines International Airport and was en route to Anoka County-Blaine Airport when the incident occurred. Authorities, including the FAA, are investigating the cause of the crash, with further details expected as the investigation progresses.
The Detroit Pistons have become the first team in NBA history to lose 27 consecutive games in a single season. On Tuesday night, they fell 118-112 to the Brooklyn Nets, their 27th consecutive defeat. Pistons first-year coach Monty Williams expressed his disappointment in the team's record, and the Pistons will look to break their losing streak when they face the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, hoping to avoid the record-breaking 28th consecutive loss.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is being investigated by the FBI after they seized electronic devices from him and his chief fundraiser's home. Adams has not been accused of any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the investigation, though the public is still waiting for more information. Adams has promised to continue to cooperate with the investigation and follow the law.
Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside his home in Hagerstown, Maryland on Friday. The U.S. Marshals Service is now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Pedro Argote, 49, who is wanted in connection with the killing. Argote has ties to multiple areas outside of Maryland and the Marshals Service is asking anyone with information to contact them.
An 18-year-old Brooklyn man, Brian Dowling, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of public policy activist Ryan Carson. Neighbors of Dowling described him as "mentally paranoid," and police questioned him at the 81st Precinct before charging him with the crime. The death of Carson has left the Brooklyn community in shock, mourning the loss of a well-respected activist.
Heavy rains have caused flooding in New York City, leading to 15 people being rescued from stalled vehicles. The National Weather Service reported more than 7 inches of rain in Brooklyn and 5 inches in Manhattan's Central Park, with an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain possible. Mayor Eric Adams has reported no deaths or serious injuries, and the city remains under a flood watch until 6 a.m. tomorrow. FDNY firefighters have been praised for their rescue efforts, and residents are urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions.