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Judge vacates Harry Ruiz murder conviction after 30 years

Judge vacates Harry Ruiz murder conviction after 30 years

According to court documents, a Manhattan judge vacated Harry Ruiz's murder conviction after nearly 30 years, following a review by the district attorney's post-conviction unit that found prosecutors may have withheld payments to the mother of a key eyewitness. Ruiz, who has maintained his innocence since the 1994 conviction according to his attorneys, was released on parole in 2019.

Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz spark engagement rumors

Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are in a romantic relationship and have been seen walking arm-in-arm in New York City, according to multiple reports. The couple has sparked engagement rumors after Kravitz was spotted wearing a ring, though fans speculate it may be a promotional piece.

SantaCon Organizer Indicted for Alleged Donation Misuse

Stefan Pildes, organizer of New York City's SantaCon, was arrested Wednesday and indicted on federal charges alleging he misused hundreds of thousands in charitable donations for personal expenses. Prosecutors claim only a small fraction of the millions raised reached charities.

The Devil Wears Prada sequel sets May 1 release date

The Devil Wears Prada sequel sets May 1 release date

The highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada will see Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprise their roles, the studio confirmed, with Hathaway's character Andy Sachs returning to Runway magazine, still overseen by Streep's Miranda Priestly, according to reports. The film is set to hit cinemas on Friday, 1st May, the distributor announced, while its world premiere will take place at Lincoln Center in New York on Monday, 20th April, which will be live-streamed for audiences, organisers said.

Cryptocurrency, racial, disability crimes show extreme brutality

A cryptocurrency dispute led to the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian man in a New York City townhouse, according to police, while separate cases involving a racially-motivated beating in Pennsylvania and a decade-long captivity scheme in Philadelphia highlight patterns of extreme violence and exploitation.

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Jack Schlossberg launches congressional bid with Kennedy legacy

Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year, receiving the endorsement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. His entry into politics leverages his family's storied name but faces questions about his lack of experience and social media presence.

Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized during Broadway show, plans Thursday return

Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized during Broadway show, plans Thursday return

Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized after falling ill during a Broadway performance of Moulin Rouge on Tuesday, with her spokesperson confirming she was transported for a medical evaluation. Doctors identified extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction and low metabolic levels as the cause, and she has been treated, discharged and is resting, with plans to return to the show on Thursday.

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