Tag: February 2025
Brooklyn Gunfight: Cops Cleared in Jermaine Hickson Shooting
BROOKLYN, NY – A hail of bullets on Neptune Avenue left Jermaine Hickson dead on November 10, 2022, and now, nearly two and a half years later, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report clearing the six New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers involved. The report,…
James and 19 Attorneys General Sue Trump Over NLRB Dismissal
New York – In a bold legal move, New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 19 state attorneys general are taking President Trump to court over the unlawful dismissal of Gwynne Wilcox, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member. The coalition argues that this action by the administration endangers the enforcement of…
Trump Admin Defies Court, Holds Hostage FEMA Funds
NEW YORK – The Trump administration is digging in its heels, blatantly defying a court order and continuing to choke off critical federal funding, according to a second motion for enforcement filed today by New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 22 other state attorneys general. Hundreds of millions of dollars in…
James Advocates Against Hudson Valley Social Security Cuts
New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken a stand against the Trump administration’s proposed closure of the Social Security Administration’s White Plains hearing office and reduction in services at the Poughkeepsie field office. Attorney General James argues that these changes will disproportionately affect the elderly and disabled residents of the Hudson Valley, who rely…
NYPD Body Cam Footage Unveiled in Jeremy Bennett Death Probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released chilling police body-worn camera footage from the deadly encounter that led to the death of Jeremy Bennett. Bennett died on September 21, 2024, after a violent confrontation with Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) officers in Massapequa. The footage captures the tense moments following a high-speed vehicle pursuit…
Dupree & Crew: WNY Drug Ring Busted
BUFFALO, NY – Western New York communities are a little less poisoned today thanks to a hard-hitting investigation by the New York Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General Letitia James announced the dismantling of a drug trafficking ring that pumped fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine into the streets of Buffalo and Jamestown. Seven individuals now face a…
Trump’s Social Security Closure Plan Angers Hudson Valley Leaders
New York – An uproar has erupted in the Hudson Valley as local leaders denounce the Trump administration’s proposal to shut down the White Plains Social Security office, serving Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties. Attorney General Letitia James has led the charge, sending a stern letter to Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek…
Trump’s Trans Ban
The transgender military ban, a highly contentious and discriminatory policy, has been challenged by New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general. The ban, which was introduced by President Trump, has been deemed unconstitutional, harmful to national security, and discriminatory against transgender individuals serving in the military. On January…
NYPD Officers Cleared in Death of Daniel Rivera
New York – In a shocking turn of events, the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under New York Attorney General Letitia James has released its findings on the tragic death of Daniel Rivera. Rivera was shot and killed by NYPD officers following an incident in the Bronx on December 4, 2022. The OSI report indicates…
Queens Woman Nabbed in $1.5M Deed Theft
NEW YORK – Satwattie Martinez, 58, of Queens, and Joseph Uwagba, 68, of Queens, are facing serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a brazen scheme to steal the home and over $1.5 million from an elderly and vulnerable neighbor. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the indictment and arraignment today, exposing a calculated act of…
