Richard Rojas found not responsible due to mental illness in deadly 2017 Times Square crash
The family of the 18-year-old killed in the incident told CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis justice was not served.
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Exclusive: Alyssa Elsman's family speaks out after Richard Rojas found not responsible for her death
The verdict is in for the man who drove his car through crowds of pedestrians in Times Square in 2017, killing a teenager and injuring many others. A jury on Wednesday cleared Richard Rojas of responsibility because of mental illness. CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke exclusively with the family of Alyssa Elsman, who was killed in the incident.
Richard Rojas found not responsible for deadly Times Square crash due to mental illness
Alyssa Elsman, 18, was killed and 22 others were hurt in the 2017 crash.
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Yoga in Times Square for summer solstice
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Jury deliberations in Times Square deadly crash
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Yogis take to Times Square for summer solstice tradition
For the last 20 years, organizers have been doing yoga on the longest day of the year at one of the busiest intersections in the world to promote peace and calm.
Jury deliberations begin in Time Square deadly crash
Alyssa Elsman, 18, was killed and 22 others were hurt in the 2017 crash.
Broadway stars perform free Juneteenth concert in Times Square
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Closing arguments delayed in Times Square crash
Richard Rojas is accused of plowing into pedestrians in 2017, killing an 18-year-old tourist.
Closing arguments postponed in Richard Rojas trial
Rojas is accused of plowing his car through Times Square and killing a tourist in 2017.
Closing arguments in Richard Rojas trial
Rojas is accused of plowing his car through Times Square and killing a tourist.
Lorraine Hansberry statue on display in Times Square
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Broadway legend Lorraine Hansberry honored with statue in Times Square
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Fleet Week celebration continue on Intrepid and in Times Square
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March and rally for gun control held in Midtown
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Protesters demanding gun legislation march in Manhattan
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Artist Nick Cave crafts colorful mosaics for Times Square subway stop
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New York City's Times Square subway station gets a new look
Commuters at the Times Square subway station will be greeted by vibrant mosaics created by artist Nick Cave.
MTA unveiling accessible subway entrance in Times Square
The newly rebuilt entrance will include original artwork and an expansion of what is now the largest mosaic installation in the New York City subway system.
Trial resumes for driver in Times Square attack
Richard Rojas faces numerous charges in the 2017 crash that killed 18-year-old tourist Alyssa Elsman.
Police: Man violently robbed at Times Square subway station
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Man attacked at Times Square subway station
Police are searching for four suspects seen on surveillance video.
Trial continues for suspect in deadly Times Square crash
A teenager was killed and more than 20 people were injured in the attack.
Trial continues for Richard Rojas, suspect in fatal Times Square crash
Five years after a car barreled through tourists in Times Square, killing a teenager and terrifying the city, the man behind the wheel is finally standing trial. CBS2's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom Tuesday.
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76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC
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Governors sign funding agreement for Gateway Hudson Tunnel
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76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC
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COVID cases rising in NYC; BA.5 becomes dominant subvariant
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More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
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Elizabeth Police detective retires after 30 years on the job
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Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
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Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
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Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
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COVID cases rising in NYC; BA.5 becomes dominant subvariant
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
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R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
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R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
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"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
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7 killed, 38 injured in Highland Park parade shooting
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