
Court To Again Review Nelson Cruz Murder Conviction, Another NYPD Det. Scarcella Case
Rearguments are expected in a motion to overturn a murder conviction linked to disgraced NYPD detective Louis Scarcella.
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Rearguments are expected in a motion to overturn a murder conviction linked to disgraced NYPD detective Louis Scarcella.
Nelson Cruz was incarcerated 21 years ago for the 1998 murder of Trevor Vieira in East New York.
The once-decorated Louis Scarcella, now tied to decisions to overturn multiple convictions, is being questioned about the 1998 murder of of a man in East New York.
A judge ordered his release Wednesday afternoon. As CBS2's Erin Logan reported, the case involves a former detective with a controversial past.
Former NYPD detective Louis Scarcella testified Friday in a hearing for a man who claims he was wrongfully convicted in the 1995 murder of a 4-year-old Brooklyn girl.
A woman convicted in a deadly robbery set to be exonerated Tuesday after prosecutors concluded she made a false confession to a detective whose tactics have come under question.
Acting state Supreme Court Justice ShawnDya Simpson said Tuesday that the detectives who helped build the case against Hargrave had used "corrupt practices" in other cases.
A New York City judge has tossed out a 1991 murder conviction against a man who says he was framed by a now-retired detective.
Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson's office announced Monday that he will exonerate Derrick Hamilton, who served 21 years in prison on a wrongful conviction after saying he was framed by an allegedly crooked police detective.
Testifying for the first time, Louis Scarcella tried to minimize his role in the conviction of Rosean Hargrave for the 1991 killing of a correction officer in Crown Heights.
From a spike in gun violence to a controversial new police on marijuana cases, Thompson's term is off to a challenging start.
A man who was imprisoned for 17 years was released Tuesday, after a judge vacated his conviction on the grounds that evidence in the case was linked to a police detective whose tactics have come into question.
Alvena Jennette, Robert Hill and Darryl Austin are the first defendants connected to retired detective Louis Scarcella to have their convictions vacated.
A group of New York City men who say they were framed by a crooked police detective decades ago want prosecutors to speed up an ongoing review of the detective's cases.
A retired New York City police detective continued to refuse to comment Monday about a review of cases associated with him by the Brooklyn District Attorney's office.
Prosecutors said 2 months after a high-profile 1990 murder case he investigated was thrown out, dozens more convictions associated with retired detective Louis Scarcella are under review.
The jackpot is now an estimated $747 million, the ninth-largest in U.S. history.
Several of music's biggest names, including Beyoncé, are in the running for the night's top honors - Harry Styles, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, ABBA and Lizzo are all among the nominees in for album of the year. Adele joins them in the record of the year competition.
The fire was accidental and caused by a lithium-ion battery, the FDNY revealed on Twitter.
Americans want compromise. The prospect of default impacts views.
Police said the off-duty officer was shot by a person he thought was selling him a car in East New York.
The fire was accidental and caused by a lithium-ion battery, the FDNY revealed on Twitter.
Police said the off-duty officer was shot by a person he thought was selling him a car in East New York.
Fire marshals determined an electrical fire started in the ceiling on the third floor.
After a brief outage overnight, the massive housing complex lost electricity again.
Flaco was spotted perched in a tree near the Hallett Nature Sanctuary on Saturday.
The governor estimates it could save residents about $2 billion.
The CDC says one person in Washington state has died, and five others suffered permanent vision loss.
What do some soccer cleats and pet foods have in common? They can both be made with kangaroo leather or meat.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Gov. Ned Lamont will present a package of proposals to curb gun violence to the General Assembly in February.
The jackpot is now an estimated $747 million, the ninth-largest in U.S. history.
Neighbors say a man barricaded himself in a Cedar Court condominium with a teenager who couldn't get out.
United States Marine Corps veteran Pete Reed died after a missile hit his vehicle Thursday.
One of the planes was full of passengers during the collision, officials said.
The manhunt for Eunice Dwumfour's killer continues as investigators search for answers.
The building, which housed several doctors' offices, was empty at the time.
Fifty dogs and puppies were saved from a commercial breeding facility in Missouri.
Unscrupulous scammers are preying on the emotions of pet owners desperate to find their missing cats and dogs.
Nearly 800 nurses work at the hospital. Ninety-nine percent of them voted to authorize the strike.
Baimadajie Angwang spoke exclusively to CBS2's Jennifer McLogan days after charges were dropped.
Americans want compromise. The prospect of default impacts views.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Salaam has worked as a criminal justice reform advocate and serves as an Innocence Project board member.
At least 16 unpaid tickets, totaling more than $3,400, are tied to a car associated with Santos, records show.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
The recommendation is for patients who are done having children and already undergoing a procedure.
Andrea Mapp was days away from cardiac arrest when she finally went to check on her shortness of breath.
The CDC says one person in Washington state has died, and five others suffered permanent vision loss.
Brittany Williams had no pulse for eight minutes, but she lived to share her story thanks to the help of strangers.
The governor said there's a huge need for psychiatric beds, in particular.
Several of music's biggest names, including Beyoncé, are in the running for the night's top honors - Harry Styles, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, ABBA and Lizzo are all among the nominees in for album of the year. Adele joins them in the record of the year competition.
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
"If a Poem Could Live and Breathe" is a novel of Teddy Roosevelt's first love, based on original love letters from the Gilded Age.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Hip-hop legends like Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, Run DMC and many more will perform.
Jalen Brunson, who returned after missing a game due to a non-COVID illness, led the Knicks with 41 points.
The Nets had their largest comeback win of the season and swept the regular-season series against the Wizards.
Irving's relationship with the Nets has been tumultuous at times since he was signed in 2019.
The Knicks pulled within a game of Miami for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
The Nets dropped to 4-7 since Kevin Durant sprained his right knee on Jan. 8.
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"If you haven't tried a Yonah Schimmel knish, you've really never had a knish," co-owner Ellen Anistratov told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"I never changed the formula. It's always the same, and it is still as good as it was from the beginning," founder Fred Schuster told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"Both Greek and non-Greek customers that have been to Greece say, 'Oh, my god! This reminds me of a little shop in Greece,'" owner Joanne Cosonas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"This place has been in business since 1966, so it has some memories," owner Choudry Ali told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Buffalo Bills safety is showing remarkable signs of recovery after collapsing on the field during a game.
The rain didn't stop thousands of spectators from packing Times Square on New Year's Eve to ring in 2023.
Pope Benedict XVI traveled around the world, but one of the most poignant trips was to New York City in 2008.
The Brazilian soccer legend died Thursday at the age of 82.
These college degrees are worth the money.
The musical is about people trying to find their way and the American dream after arriving in New York City.
The Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $747 million.
The project for Superstorm Sandy repairs starts tonight.
A U.S. fighter jet shot down the balloon over open water off the coast of South Carolina.
There was no immediate word on how the fire started, but the FDNY said an e-bike was removed from the apartment.