Woman accused of sex trafficking in Westchester County
Investigators say she may have hundreds of victims.
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Investigators say she may have hundreds of victims.
Investigators ask any other potential victims to come forward.
The 43-year-old is accused of sex abuse, targeting sleeping or unconscious women, while he posed as a ride-share driver.
During the six weeks of testimony, jurors heard from 50 witnesses, including 11 accusers, six of whom testified they were underage when they began having sexual encounters with R. Kelly.
Jurors heard from 50 witnesses, including 45 for the prosecution.
Inside Brooklyn Federal Court, the prosecution concluded what it started on Wednesday. In all, the closing argument took five to six hours and was extremely detailed.
Kelly is accused of bribing a city official with $500 to provide a fake ID for the 15-year-old girl, so they could get married because Aaliyah was pregnant.
The R&B star faces multiple charges, including sexually exploiting minors, forced labor and more.
U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly denied a defense motion asking to release him on bond and allow home detention. She set a May 18 trial date.
Changes at the site range from the entire investigative process to the very first interaction victims have with officers.
A judge has slated Kelly's trial to begin on April 27, 2020. The proceedings are expected to last about three weeks.
A judge formally ended the criminal case on Thursday, but not without a final tribute to the women who spoke out against the alleged sex trafficker.
Until the change, Compstat had been reporting misdemeanor sex crimes had significantly been on the rise all year.
The ban would apply to repeat offenders -- anyone who has been convicted of subway sex crimes twice. That includes anything from groping, grinding, or other lewd acts.
Police said the man exposed himself as the train approached the Union Square subway station.
According to the NYPD, there was a 33 percent rise in sex abuse cases, a 25 percent rise in forcible touching cases and a 9 percent rise in incidents of public lewdness.
There have been 343 sex crimes reported in the subway system this year -- an increase of 24 incidents, or 7.5 percent, compared to last year.
The NYPD recorded 369 misdemeanor sex crimes and eight felony sex crimes at the transit hub or on trains approaching it from July 2008 through June 2013, the Daily News reported.
A suburban New York writer accused of sexually abusing young women he lured from overseas has told a judge he won't commit suicide if released on bail.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is hosting a national rat summit, gathering leaders to discuss strategies for winning the war on rats.
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
Aaron Judge drove in four runs, Juan Soto hit his 40th homer of the season and the New York Yankees moved to the cusp of clinching a playoff berth.
The New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals on Tuesday to boost their chances in a close National League playoff race.
Two people tried to operate an unoccupied train at a Queens subway station and ended up crashing it, police said.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is hosting a national rat summit, gathering leaders to discuss strategies for winning the war on rats.
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
Two people tried to operate an unoccupied train at a Queens subway station and ended up crashing it, police said.
The newest crime fighter in Rockland County has unique abilities, and a name that honors a hero of 9/11. Remy is a "cyber dog."
A woman whose fiancé died in a car crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway is speaking out after a suspect was arrested.
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Our beautiful weekend continues Sunday, but we're tracking our first chance of rain in a while this week.
Expect plenty of sunshine Saturday with temperatures getting into the low and mid 80s.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway announced Tuesday that he will step down after the 2024-25 school year.
A woman whose fiancé died in a car crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway is speaking out after a suspect was arrested.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Traffic at the GWB faced major delays Tuesday morning after the Port Authority said paving equipment malfunctioned.
Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally tonight at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, where security will be extraordinarily tight.
A new poll finds parents strongly support school bans on cellphone use and a crackdown on social media companies.
After last month's storms on Long Island, homeowners faced the daunting task of paying for repairs. Now, they can finally apply for state aid.
CBS News New York has your fall foliage forecast, which may be muted in spots because of an invasive species.
Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally this week at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally tonight at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, where security will be extraordinarily tight.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams released his annual Mayor's Management Report Monday, updating the city on citywide services and trendlines in areas including the city's economy, public safety, housing and more.
State election officials have already told CBS News they're facing an increase in threats ahead of Election Day.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
New York State Sen. Shelley Mayer was honored Saturday for her fight to reduce the financial burden for families affected by pediatric cancer.
A woman who was in the NICU as a baby and went on to have a child in the NICU herself is now a NICU nurse in Queens.
This weekend, the HOPE in Harlem Conference will encourage mental health care among young people through sports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.
Keegan-Michael Key opens up about voicing B-127 in "Transformers One" and how he transformed the iconic character with his own voice—no tech tricks needed.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
One of the world's most powerful restaurant critics, New York Times columnist Pete Wells filed his final review this summer. He reflects on dining out five nights a week for the past 12 years, all in the line of duty.
Aaron Judge drove in four runs, Juan Soto hit his 40th homer of the season and the New York Yankees moved to the cusp of clinching a playoff berth.
The New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals on Tuesday to boost their chances in a close National League playoff race.
The Mets' 2-1 win over the Nationals on Monday night moved them into the final NL wild card spot.
The Phillies took two of three in the series with a 2-1 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Yankees opened a three-game lead atop the AL East with a 5-2 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Harlem hosted thousands for the 55th Annual African-American Day Parade on Sunday.
A school in Brooklyn is now named after fallen NYPD Det. Rafael Ramos, who was killed while on duty in Bed-Stuy.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced an additional investment of $3 million to New York City to fund afterschool programs.
A woman who was in the NICU as a baby and went on to have a child in the NICU herself is now a NICU nurse in Queens.
This weekend, the HOPE in Harlem Conference will encourage mental health care among young people through sports.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Felipe Rodriguez, professor of criminal justice at john jay college and former NYPD sergeant detective joins CBS New York to discuss how local police will help with safety at Trump's rally.
Criminal Defense Attorney Eric Faddis discussed key points in the indictment against Sean "Diddy" Combs and what legal proceedings could look like in the case.
The attorney and family members of the man who was struck by a police bullet during a confrontation with a man with a knife on Brooklyn subway held a news conference Wednesday.
Its been less than one week week since Former Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned following a raid on his home. CBS News law enforcement contributor and former Deputy Commissioner with the NYPD Richard Esposito explains what comes next for the city's police force amid the shakeup.
Our First Alert Traffic reporter Guy Staniar has an early heads up for drivers in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
