Madoff auditor expected to plead guilty, could face years in prisonNovember 3rd, 2009 Madoff auditor expected to plead guiltyNEW YORK — Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's (MAY'-dawfs) longtime auditor is expected to plead guilty to securities fraud and other charges that could leave him behind bars for years. Prosecutors say David Friehling (FREE'-ling) would have known that Madoff was carrying out history's greatest Ponzi scheme — because he kept the books.
LA prosecutors: No charges filed against police officers involved in '07 May Day meleeOctober 30th, 2009 Prosecutors won't seek charges in LA May Day meleeLOS ANGELES — Prosecutors say they won't file charges against a group of Los Angeles police officers who fired rubber bullets and pummeled demonstrators with batons at a pro-immigration rally two years ago. The district attorney's office said Friday it will not seek charges against several officers after reviewing the evidence.
Prosecutors: Bernard Madoff's longtime accountant expected to plead guilty in cooperation dealOctober 30th, 2009 NY prosecutors: Madoff accountant to enter pleaNEW YORK — Federal prosecutors say disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's longtime auditor is expected to plead guilty next week in a cooperation deal. Prosecutors said in a letter to a federal judge in Manhattan that accountant David Friehling is expected to plead guilty at a conference on Tuesday.
Democratic fundraiser gets 24 years in prison in case that embarrassed Clinton campaignSeptember 30th, 2009 Democratic fundraiser sentenced to 24 yearsNEW YORK — A federal judge has sentenced former Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu (shoo) to more than 24 years in prison for violating campaign finance laws. Hsu was sentenced Tuesday at a federal court in Manhattan.
NY judge poised to put fundraiser behind bars for years; case embarrassed Clinton campaignSeptember 30th, 2009 Democratic fundraiser faces NY sentencingNEW YORK — Former Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu (shoo) is headed for a lengthy prison sentence after his conviction for violating campaign finance laws. Hsu is scheduled for sentencing Tuesday in Manhattan federal court.
Investment banker who worked as Clinton fundraiser accused of faking documents for $74M loanAugust 25th, 2009 NY prosecutors accuse investmant banker of fraudNEW YORK — An investment banker who has served as a key fundraiser for Bill and Hillary Clinton and other top Democrats was arrested Tuesday on charges he lied to Citibank to get a $74 million loan. Prosecutors accused Hassan Nemazee of giving Citibank documents showing he owned millions of dollars in collateral.
American Eagle launches service to Manhattan, Kansas from Dallas/Fort WorthAugust 25th, 2009 American Eagle launches service to Manhattan, Kan.FORT WORTH, Texas — American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, on Tuesday began service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Manhattan Regional Airport in Manhattan, Kan., with two daily round-trip flights. The new service is operated with 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets.
NYC prosecutors signal possible plea deal with chief financial officer for Bernard MadoffAugust 7th, 2009 Possible NY plea by Madoff's financial officerNEW YORK — Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have signaled the former chief financial officer at Bernard Madoff's firm may be close to a plea deal. Prosecutors notified the court on Friday that they intend to bring unspecified charges against Frank DiPascali by filing papers that usually indicate a plea deal is in the works.
3rd NY man arrested in shooting death at Harvard dorm, to face murder charges in Mass.August 1st, 2009 3rd man to face murder charge in Harvard slayingNEW YORK — A man arrested in a deadly shooting inside a Harvard University dormitory has been taken from a Manhattan court in handcuffs to face first-degree murder charges in Massachusetts. Jason Aquino waived extradition at his arraignment Friday in Manhattan Criminal Court.
3rd NY man arrested in shooting death of 21-year-old at Harvard University dormJuly 31st, 2009 3rd man arrested in Harvard dorm killingCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A third man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 21-year-old Massachusetts man inside a Harvard University dormitory in May.
US residents charged with kidnapping Mexican baby girl, could face 50 years in prisonJuly 21st, 2009 US residents charged with kidnapping Mexican babyMONTERREY, Mexico — Two U.S. residents have been charged with kidnapping a 3-month-old Mexican girl and trying to smuggle her out of the country.
NY prosecutors signal plea deal with Bernard Madoff's longtime accountant in sightJuly 15th, 2009 NY prosecutors near deal with Madoff accountantNEW YORK — Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have signaled they may be near a plea deal with Bernard's Madoff longtime accountant. The prosecutors notified the court on Wednesday they intend to file a document that would allow David Friehling (FREE'-ling) to plead guilty in the case instead of being indicted.
Building collapses in NYC's lower ManhattanApril 30th, 2009 Building collapses in NYC's lower ManhattanNEW YORK — The New York City Fire Department says a building at a construction site in lower Manhattan has collapsed. Fire officials say it appears no one was inside.
Former FedEx worker pleads guilty to tipping off thieves in NYC truck heist plotApril 24th, 2009 Ex-FedEx worker pleads guilty in NYC heist plotNEW YORK — A former FedEx worker admitted Thursday to tipping off thieves who hijacked a company truck in Manhattan and held its driver hostage for hours in a brazen but bungled heist, prosecutors said. Edward Flores pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to commit robberies, including a second FedEx truck theft scheme that investigators foiled shortly before it was to happen, the U.S.
5 Democrats seek to replace storied Philly DA as city struggles with crime, corruptionApril 23rd, 2009 5 Democrats seek to succeed storied Phiilly DAPHILADELPHIA — Five Democratic candidates in Philadelphia are vying to replace the woman dubbed "America's deadliest D.A."
The winner of the Democratic primary in May will be the favorite to replace 68-year-old District Attorney Lynne Abraham, who isn't running again. She has held the post for nearly 20 years.
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