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Suspect who allegedly set woman on fire in subway fanned flames, prosecutors say
Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.CBS News - 6h -
Prosecutor drops appeal, ending case against Alec Baldwin in "Rust" shooting
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.CBS News - 7h -
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after engine room blast
The ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria following an explosion in the engine room, officials said.CBS News - 8h -
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia, lawyers say
Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch who was charged with sex trafficking, has dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, his legal team said in newly filed court documents.NBC News - 9h -
'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin officially ends as prosecutor withdraws appeal
Prosecutors have abandoned efforts to appeal a New Mexico judge's decision to toss the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, ending the botched case.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
Trump blasts Biden's federal death row commutations: 'Makes no sense'
Trump took aim Tuesday at Biden’s decision to commute the sentences of nearly all federal death row prisoners, adding to the backlash in an unprecedented move that has brought both criticism and ...NBC News - 10h -
DOJ finds Tennessee board discriminated against lawyer over opioid disorder medication
DOJ found that two organizations that run Tennessee's attorney licensing program discriminated against a lawyer over his opioid use disorder medication.NBC News - 18h -
NY subway death accused fanned flames with shirt, prosecutors say
The woman fatally set alight on a Brooklyn train was attacked by a man she is not believed to have known.BBC News - 5h -
Ex-Abercrombie CEO has dementia and may not be fit for trial, lawyers say
The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.BBC News - 10h -
Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast
Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.BBC News - 12h -
Alec Baldwin film set shooting case ends after prosecutors drop appeal
New Mexico prosecutors are no longer pursuing involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor over death of a cinematographer during making of Rust in 2021. New Mexico prosecutors will not ...The Guardian - 18h -
Blast kills 12 people at explosives factory in Turkey
A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four.NBC News - 18h -
A blast at a Turkish armament factory kills at least 12 people
An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morningABC News - 20h -
Prosecutor backs off attempt to reinstate charges against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting
The special prosecutor in the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the deadly shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" has withdrawn an attempt to reinstate charges, a New Mexico ...NBC News - 23h -
Prosecutor drops appeal to reinstate "Rust" charges against Alec Baldwin
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.CBS News - 1d -
‘Rust’ Prosecutor Withdraws Appeal of Alec Baldwin Case
The decision ends the criminal prosecution of the actor for the fatal shooting on a film set. During his trial, the judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against him.The New York Times - 1d -
Luigi Mangione's lawyer expresses concern about right to fair trial
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains behind bars after pleading not guilty to murder and terrorism charges Monday morning in New York. Luigi Mangione's lawyer ...CBS News - 1d -
Luigi Mangione's lawyer on concerns about Eric Adam's comments, right to fair trial
Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Luigi Mangione's lawyer, protested New York City Mayor Eric Adam's statements about the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder case. CBS News legal contributor ...CBS News - 1d -
Luigi Mangione's lawyer blasts New York officials for 'staged' perp walk
The attorney for Luigi Mangione, who has been accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, slammed New York City officials for what she referred to as a “staged” perp walk for her client ...The Hill - 1d -
Luigi Mangione's lawyers blast prosecutors, NYC mayor in court
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty in a New York court to charges connected to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports. Also, CBS News legal contributor ...CBS News - 1d