Mayor Adams says Manhattan stabbing spree was ‘byproduct’ of push to reduce Rikers jail population
Mayor Eric Adams argued Tuesday that last week’s horrific stabbing spree in Manhattan was the “byproduct” of efforts to ...
Adams blames ‘broken’ system for accused NYC serial stabber Ramon Rivera’s early release — one month before fatal spree
Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged Tuesday that the city bears responsibility for a madman’s stabbing spree that left three New ...
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Mayor Adams blames 'failed' system after man accused of fatal stabbing spree in Manhattan
"It is a clear example of a criminal justice system and mental health system that continues to fail New Yorkers," Mayor Eric ...
With Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams leaving, questions swirl about Mayor Eric Adams’ case
Most recently, Williams secured an indictment in September against Eric Adams, accusing the New York City mayor of ...
Congressman blasts lawmakers after deadly NYC stabbing spree
Rep. Ritchie Torres says NYC leaders should be fired after a man recently released from Rikers Island was charged in a deadly ...
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Damian Williams to resign as Manhattan’s top prosecutor after hard-charging tenure
Damian Williams will resign as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, he announced Monday, creating a vacancy atop the powerful ...
NYC Mayor Adams spotted at same event as Turkish businessman who reportedly could testify against him
According to his indictment, Adams met with “Businessman #3” — identified by LA Magazine as Sezgin Baran Korkmaz – in January ...
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Adams renews bid for easier involuntary commitments after Manhattan stabbing deaths
But state lawmakers have shown little appetite for the Adams-backed changes. An alternative bill is also pending.