Former NYPD officer convicted of attempted assault for punching man while responding to 911 call
A former NYPD officer has been convicted of attempted assault for repeatedly punching a man in the face while responding to a 911 call two years ago.
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder in Chelsea subway shove
The man accused of shoving another man off a subway platform onto the tracks in front of an arriving train on New Year’s Eve has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder.
NYPD officer who repeatedly punched an unarmed man in Harlem convicted of attempted assault
A former NYPD officer accused of punching an unarmed man 13 times while on duty is guilty of attempted assault, a Manhattan judge announced Wednesday.
Man charged with murder for fatal New Year’s slashing in Harlem: DA
A man was charged with murder after allegedly fatally slashing a 72-year-old man in Harlem in an unprovoked New Year’s Day attack, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Shoving Man Onto Tracks Of Oncoming Train At Subway Station In Chelsea
“As alleged, Kamel Hawkins shoved a stranger onto the tracks of an oncoming train in a brutal and unprovoked act of violence committed in our transit system on New Year’s Eve, a widely celebrated holiday in Manhattan and around the world,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Thankfully the victim, who sustained significant injuries, survived this horrifying attack and I wish him a swift recovery. Every day, we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who threaten the safety of New Yorkers utilizing our transit system.”