Dharun Ravi Seen Snoozing In Court As Jury Prepares To Begin Deliberations
The defendant at the center of a case which has captivated much of the Tri-State area was apparently extremely bored by his own trial.
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The defendant at the center of a case which has captivated much of the Tri-State area was apparently extremely bored by his own trial.
Ravi is charged with bias intimidation as a hate crime, invasion of privacy and hindering apprehension. However, he is not being charged in connection with the death of Clementi.
Dharun Ravi appeared calm and confident, even flashing a smile, as his lawyer informed the judge of his decision Monday as he rested his case.
Sandeep Sharma, the first defense witness of the day, said he has never seen Dharun Ravi say anything derogatory to homosexuals.
Lawyers for Dharun Ravi are expected to present an investigator and several character witnesses starting Friday.
A bill before the New Jersey Assembly labor committee would give tax credits to employers who hire workers who've been unemployed longer than 13 weeks.
Ravi talked to police the day after his Rutgers roommate, Tyler Clementi, committed suicide by jumping off the George Washington Bridge.
A detective testified Tuesday that a Rutgers University student saved screenshots of his roommate's Twitter postings that said he was seen on a video chat "making out with a dude'' and "daring'' others to watch.
The other man, who has only been identified as M.B., has tried desperately to keep his identity a secret in the case against Dharun Ravi.
Molly Wei took the stand for a second day of testimony in the case against Dharun Ravi, who faces hate crime charges following the suicide of his roommate, 18-year-old Tyler Clementi.
In her opening statements Friday morning, Assistant Prosecutor Julia McClure said Dharun Ravi's invasion of privacy of his roommate was deliberate and criminal.
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The first phase of jury selection began Friday in the trial of former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi.
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Tyler Clementi's parents are now speaking out about their heartbreak and healing after their son's death. They're also searching for justice for the events that allegedly led to his suicide.
A former Rutgers University student accused of spying on his roommate has turned down a plea deal that would have kept him out of prison and sought to prevent his deportation.
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A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
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Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
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The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
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A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
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A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
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The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
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Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
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