
Trial begins for man accused of preying on daughter's classmates
Lawrence Ray is accused of physically and psychologically threatening college students, extortion and forcing a young woman into prostitution.
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Lawrence Ray is accused of physically and psychologically threatening college students, extortion and forcing a young woman into prostitution.
With an over-populated foster care system, human trafficking is a problem New York City-based nonprofit Sanctuary for Families sadly sees regularly.
Police say the woman lied on her application to become a foster parent, claiming she did not live with her husband, who is a registered sex offender, though he was registered to the same address.
The deal between Epstein and Virginia Roberts, now known as Virginia Giuffre, contained a paragraph that said it protects anyone "who could have been included as a potential defendant" from being sued by Giuffre.
Prosecutors argued Maxwell was Jeffrey Epstein's "right hand," who recruited and groomed teenagers to give Epstein massages for money, which they allege turned into sexual abuse.
The pressure is on as the judge said an astronomical spike of COVID-19 cases in the area could derail proceedings.
Monday, the jury requested some trial transcripts. They also asked for the definition of "enticement."
Prosecutors claim Maxwell is a dangerous predator who helped Epstein abuse teenage girls.
If convicted, Maxwell could face up to 80 years in prison.
While she did not testify before the jury, Maxwell seemed active in her defense throughout the past three weeks of the trial, frequently writing notes to her lawyers and hugging them as she entered and left court each day.
In the quiet village of Brewster, veteran cop Wayne Peiffer is charged with protecting a sex trafficking ring that victimized young women, including minors.
Maxwell, 59, has denied charges she groomed underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself in jail in 2019.
Maxwell, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges that prosecutors say show that she and Epstein were "partners in crime."
She claimed the defendant instructed her on how to give Epstein sexual massages and sometimes physically participated in the encounters as well.
The British socialite is accused of grooming underage girls for the late Jeffrey Epstein.
The former associate of Jeffrey Epstein is accused of helping procure underage girls for the now-deceased financier.
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.
Prosecutors say the 54-year-old singer ran an enterprise to recruit and exploit minors and young women for sexual gratification.
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.
The woman, going by Jane, said Kelly was there when she and another live-in girlfriend spoke to Gayle King in 2019.
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.
The R&B singer is accused of abusing women and girls for nearly two decades.
R. Kelly was charged two years ago with abusing women and girls for nearly two decades. The R&B singer has denied the charges.
Surveillance video shared with CBS2 shows a Lincoln slowly taking a left onto Jericho Turnpike when a Mercedes plowed into it.
Our CBS2 Weather Team has issued a Red Alert for Sunday due to another day of extreme heat and a chance of storms.
Officials say a group of teenagers were swimming in the Great Notch Reservoir in Woodland Park on Saturday.
Paying the same lease rent amount now is no longer possible.
Police say the victim, a man in his 30s, was unresponsive when they arrived.
Many of the details remain unclear, and police say the investigation is ongoing.
Long Branch Police told CBS2 they are under a state of emergency.
Police continue to look for 18-year-old Omar Bojang.
The CDC says 14 people in 12 states, including New York, have reported illnesses connected to the outbreak.
Surveillance video shared with CBS2 shows a Lincoln slowly taking a left onto Jericho Turnpike when a Mercedes plowed into it.
Many of the details remain unclear, and police say the investigation is ongoing.
Paying the same lease rent amount now is no longer possible.
The Empire State Building was lit up red and white to mark what would have been his 50th birthday.
There was a shooting just before 3 p.m. Saturday in a building within the LeFrak City complex in Corona, Queens.
The maximum rebate is $250 for up to three children.
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
The pandemic relief fund passed by Democrats provides $350 billion directly to cities, counties and states.
Formula is more than 40 percent out of stock in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and 27 other states.
A typical year generates about 14 named storms. Experts are forecasting anywhere from 17-19 named storms this year.
Officials say a group of teenagers were swimming in the Great Notch Reservoir in Woodland Park on Saturday.
Long Branch Police told CBS2 they are under a state of emergency.
Witnesses told CBS2 they saw people running and assumed it could be something much worse.
Authorities remind homeowners that bears are attracted by the smell of food.
Generations of students have heard Daniel Gill's story.
Surveillance video shared with CBS2 shows a Lincoln slowly taking a left onto Jericho Turnpike when a Mercedes plowed into it.
Saturday could be downright dangerous with a combination of hot temperatures, ocean riptides and no lifeguards.
Lazar died two days after his 10th birthday, suffering an epileptic seizure during a Little League game.
It was an operation that closed 200 cases and executed 116 arrests, of which 69 involved gang members.
Another place in Deer Park was also raided. The investigation started after complaints over multiple code violations.
The new maps were approved late Friday.
The new map still leaves in place the new 12th District in Manhattan, which will result in longtime Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney running against each other.
He said Friday he plans to run for Congress in the redrawn 10th District that includes his address in western Brooklyn and part of Manhattan.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer experienced firsthand Thursday how effective the scanning system can be.
"I am proud to assure them that they have the full, total, complete backing of the United States of America," the president said.
The New York City health department sent out an alert to all medical providers about monkeypox Friday after confirming one person tested positive for Orthopoxvirus, which is the family of viruses monkeypox belongs to.
New York City's health department says a patient is being treated for a presumptive positive case of monkeypox. The CDC still has to confirm the case with its own testing.
The World Health Organization says monkeypox has been reported in 11 countries that don't normally have the disease, including the United States. There are about 80 confirmed cases, and there's a possible case in New York City. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has what you need to know.
According to health experts, it's not a goal most women are able to achieve.
The Support and Connection Center, the only mental health care center of its kind in the city, opened in East Harlem back in 2020 to address substance abuse and mental illness. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell shows us how the center is changing lives.
The Empire State Building was lit up red and white to mark what would have been his 50th birthday.
Dozens of music industry heavy hitters stepped out for Biggie Smalls.
When CBS2's Maurice DuBois got a call from comedy show "Desus & Mero" on Showtime to a guest on their show, he had no idea what he'd be walking into.
The cast of "MJ the Musical" paid tribute to another music legend in the audience Thursday night.
Brooklyn-born rapper Christopher Wallace was murdered at age 24. The case remains unsolved.
In the opener, Starling Marte homered in his return to the lineup as the Mets rolled to a 5-1 victory.
Donaldson said that in the first inning, "I called him Jackie."
The Rangers have managed one goal in the first two games.
The rainout buys the Yankees an extra day to sort out their banged-up bullpen.
The forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow at Coors Field.
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
Multiple generations are working side-by-side to pursue a dream they didn't know they had.
"When you can say you've kept a customer, a loyal customer, for 60, 70, 80 years, through the generations, then you know that you've had a successful business," co-owner Lou Di Palo told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"I walk in here every day, and I feel the legacy of my family," fourth-generation owner Alice Goldberg told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It doesn't really matter who you are. You're welcome here," co-owner Victorious De Costa told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
This year's theme is Gilded Glamour, and the stars are dripping in opulence.
The Mets unveiled the long-awaited Tom Seaver statue before their sold-out home opener at Citi Field on April 15, 2022.
Nearly two dozen people were injured in a shooting and smoke bomb attack aboard a Brooklyn subway Tuesday.
The Yankees opened the 2022 season with a walk-off win in extra innings against the Boston Red Sox.
Surveillance video shared shows a Lincoln slowly taking a left onto Jericho Turnpike when a Mercedes plowed into it, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for May 21 at 11 p.m.
Saturday's extreme heat brought people out to the beach and the park, but as CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports, doctors warn in these high temperatures, you have to take precautions.
A runner died after crossing the finish line at the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, and several other people were hospitalized; CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
A curfew went into effect in Long Branch on Saturday night. The Monmouth County sheriff's office says that it's in response to a large scale event.