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Woman Who Killed Cousin with Autism After Torturing Him for 32 Days During ‘Bootcamp’ Learns Fate
The victim, 15-year-old Jallen McConnie, died from “homicidal asphyxia” after being severely beaten on June 28, 2021, in his cousin Johnette Booker’s Manhattan home, according to a March 24 press statement from the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Antiquities To Spain And Cyprus
“I want to thank the prosecutors, investigators and analysts who helped return these extraordinary objects. We will not allow our borough to be a haven for looted and trafficked antiquities,” said District Attorney Bragg.
Manhattan woman tortured autistic cousin before his death: prosecutors
“Johnette Booker stands convicted of killing her younger, vulnerable cousin, through her vicious and cruel behavior,” said District Attorney Bragg. “For over a month, Booker knowingly put Jallen McConnie through an excruciating level of abuse and trauma, up until the final moments of his life. Booker will serve a significant prison term for this utterly horrific conduct and my thoughts remain with Mr. McConnie’s loved ones, who continue to grieve this devastating loss.”
Impact of New York State Discovery Laws on Victims
In 2019, the legislature made necessary reforms to the New York State Discovery Laws. While significant reforms were made, there have been unintended consequences resulting in a 48% increase in the rate of case dismissals citywide including cases of domestic and sexual violence. Learn more about the importance on the proposed changes to New York’s discovery laws that will help protect victims, including survivors of domestic violence—while still having the most open and transparent discovery laws in the nation.
NYC woman who fatally tortured special-needs teen learns fate
“I’m still waiting for a phone call to hear, ‘Hey, Sis, I miss you,’ ” an emotional Mykarsha Rogers told the judge — who ended up sentencing killer Johnette Booker to 20 years behind bars.
NYC woman gets 20 years for merciless murder of teen cousin with special needs
An Upper West Side woman convicted of mercilessly beating to death her teenage cousin with special needs was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday after telling the court she’d take whatever punishment she got.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office