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UnitedHealth Group announced the unexpected passing of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, expressing deep sadness and shock. The company is cooperating with the New York Police Department during this time and extends condolences to Thompson's family and colleagues.
Timothy Pearson, a top aide to Mayor Eric Adams, is facing a second harassment lawsuit, this time from retired NYPD sergeant Michael Ferrari, who accused Pearson of harassing and retaliating against him. This follows a similar lawsuit filed by another former colleague, Roxanne Ludemann, last month. The lawsuits allege that Pearson engaged in sexual harassment and retaliation against female colleagues, leading to the retirement of both Ludemann and Ferrari. Pearson was reportedly given the nickname "Crumbs" after expressing anger over a contractor payment.
The New York Police Department has confirmed "reckless" behavior by paparazzi during a car chase involving Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in New York City in May. The NYPD stated that the paparazzi's actions showed a "reckless disregard of vehicle and traffic laws" and "persistently dangerous and unacceptable behavior," potentially leading to arrests for reckless endangerment. The couple's security will be adjusted for future visits to the city, and this incident adds to their longstanding criticism of media scrutiny and paparazzi, with Prince Harry's wariness stemming from the death of his mother, Princess Diana, in a car crash while being chased by photographers in 1997.
Three individuals robbed a Gucci store in New York City at gunpoint, making off with over $51,000 worth of merchandise, including designer luggage, before fleeing in a black Honda CRV through the Lincoln Tunnel toward New Jersey. The New York Police Department released video footage of the robbery and is seeking assistance from the public to identify the suspects. No bystanders or staff were harmed during the incident, and New York City has seen an increase in robberies compared to the previous year.
Four migrants who allegedly attacked New York Police Department officers were arrested in Phoenix while traveling from El Paso, Texas. They were released after being charged with felonies and given bus tickets by a faith-based charity. The attack occurred outside a migrant shelter in New York, where officers were kicked and punched while trying to make an arrest. The migrants will be processed for immigration violations by ICE.
Columbia University and the New York Police Department are investigating reports that pro-Palestinian student demonstrators were sprayed with a foul-smelling chemical during a recent event, leading the university to bar the accused individuals from campus. The interim provost stated that the incident is being treated as a possible hate crime, and the university condemned any threats or acts of violence. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear how many people have been barred from campus or whether they were students. This comes amid tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, with demonstrations at Columbia and other American college campuses.
The New York Police Department is searching for a suspect responsible for a series of unprovoked stabbings in Queens, with at least five people attacked in separate incidents over the past nine days. The stabbings, which occurred between midnight and 8:30 a.m., are believed to be random, with no connection between the victims. Police are intensifying efforts to locate the suspect, described as a male with a medium complexion and approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, and are also investigating a potential link to a stabbing in Brooklyn.
Trevor Bickford pleaded guilty to federal charges for the 2022 New Year's Eve knife attack on three NYPD officers in Times Square, admitting to intending a jihadist attack on uniformed officers. He faces up to 120 years in prison and allegedly expressed disappointment that the attack was unsuccessful. The incident prompted security adjustments for subsequent New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square.
The promise of police body cameras to increase transparency and accountability has been undermined by the lack of control over the footage. Police departments, including the New York Police Department, have the power to decide what is recorded, who can see it, and when it is released. As a result, departments have routinely delayed or refused to release footage, released only partial or redacted video, and failed to discipline officers when abuse is documented. The limited release of footage raises concerns about police interests being prioritized over public safety. Without further intervention from officials and lawmakers, body cameras may continue to serve the police rather than the public they are meant to protect.
Film producer Megan Ellison is selling her one-bedroom dome apartment located in the former New York Police Department headquarters turned luxury co-op at 240 Centre Street. The apartment, which features a nipple-shaped vault described as a dome "of lesser importance," is listed for $3.7 million and includes a wood-paneled shower, high-ceilinged kitchen, and sophisticated sound system. Ellison, known for her successful real estate flipping in Los Angeles, stands to make a net gain of $900,000 if she sells the apartment at the asking price, having purchased it in 2008.
Edward Caban, a Puerto Rican transit police detective's son, has become the first Latino officer to lead the New York Police Department in its 177-year history. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Caban as the 46th commissioner, following the resignation of Keechant Sewell after 18 months. Caban, who had been serving as acting police commissioner, will oversee approximately 36,000 officers and 19,000 civilian employees. His appointment comes at a critical time for the department, as it faces challenges in rebuilding public trust and implementing reforms.
Edward Caban, the first deputy commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD) and an ally of Mayor Eric Adams, has been appointed as the interim head of the agency following the abrupt resignation of Keechant L. Sewell, the department's first Black and first female commissioner. Caban, a second-generation officer, will lead the NYPD while the mayor conducts a national search for a permanent successor. Caban's rise has been marked by disciplinary incidents, including instances of abusing his authority. The mayor has seen a wave of high-level officials leaving his administration, including his chief housing officer and social services commissioner.
Messiah Nantwi, a man previously accused of trying to kill police officers during a shootout and out on bail, has been charged with murder after two men were shot in the head in separate incidents over Easter weekend in Harlem. Nantwi was also charged with one count of criminal possession of a weapon. The police have not identified the first victim, but the second victim was identified as Brandon Brunson, 36, of East New York, Brooklyn. Nantwi's lawyer in the Bronx case declined to comment.