Tag: June 2025
Sanders Death: AG Releases Shocking Bodycam Footage
WYANDANCH, NY – A man is dead after a confrontation with Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) officers, and New York Attorney General Letitia James isn’t holding back. Today, she dumped a cache of bodycam footage into the public domain, revealing the moments leading up to the death of Henry Sanders on August 1, 2024. The…
James Warns Hospitals: Emergency Abortions Are the Law
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is throwing down the gauntlet, reminding hospitals that denying emergency abortion care is a direct violation of federal law. On June 25, 2025, James co-led a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in a forceful letter to the American Hospital Association, asserting that hospitals *must* provide…
James Demands Hospitals Offer Emergency Abortion Care
New York – In a bold move to protect reproductive rights, New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 21 other attorneys general, has issued a stern reminder to hospitals across the state regarding their legal obligation to provide emergency abortion care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). “When a pregnant…
Dutchess Dumping: Serial Polluter Cascino Hit With $200K Fine
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Salvatore Cascino, a former Bronx business owner with a history of environmental violations, is facing the music for a brazen pattern of illegal dumping in Dutchess County. Cascino and his company, Ten Mile River, LLC, were caught dumping waste – including directly into sensitive freshwater wetlands – on property along the Ten…
Dutchess Dumping: Serial Polluter Cascino Hit with $200K Fine
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Salvatore Cascino, a former Bronx business owner with a history of flouting environmental regulations, is facing a six-figure penalty and a court-ordered cleanup after being caught illegally dumping waste in Dutchess County. Cascino and his company, Ten Mile River, LLC, turned a stretch of land along the Ten Mile River into a…
NY AG James Targets Deadly Police Chase Policies
NEW YORK – A new report released today by New York Attorney General Letitia James shines a harsh light on the deadly consequences of police vehicle pursuits, and proposes sweeping reforms to curb the escalating danger on state roadways. The report, titled “Improving Policing and Public Safety: Problems Presented by Police and Vehicle Pursuits,” details…
NY AG Unveils Louther’s Death Footage
New York – In a dramatic turn of events, New York Attorney General Letitia James has released body-worn camera footage obtained during the investigation into the tragic death of Damon Louther, who succumbed to injuries after a confrontation with NYPD officers on May 13, 2025. The footage, made public under AG James’ directive for increased…
Ex-Con Dodges Justice: Armed Robbery Suspect on the Run
New York – The streets are on edge as an ex-convict wanted for armed robbery continues to evade justice. Authorities have launched a city-wide manhunt following reports of his escape from a local correctional facility. The suspect, identified as John Doe, 25, was serving time at the New York Correctional Facility when he managed to…
Body Cam Footage Unveiled in Damon Louther’s Death Probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released harrowing body-cam footage from the May 13, 2025, incident involving Damon Louther and members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). The release comes as part of a transparent investigation into Louther’s death following an encounter in Brooklyn. Footage obtained by the Office of Special Investigation…
NY OSI Probes Chautauqua Sheriff’s Death Incident
New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has announced a formal investigation into the tragic death of Mark Bemis, who met his demise on June 18, 2025, following an encounter with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). On that fateful afternoon, CCSO deputies were dispatched to a residence in…
