Mar. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A Brooklyn motorist will spend 14 years in prison for intentionally running over a cyclist who allegedly robbed his car in 2019.
Brooklyn driver sentenced to prison for running down cyclist in 2019 killing
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Bronx man who killed ex-girlfriend’s lover in Dyker Heights shooting jailed for 18 years
Feb. 21, 2024 By Adam Daly
A Bronx man will spend 18 years to life in prison for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend’s partner during a 2021 home invasion in Dyker Heights.
‘We are one now and forevermore’: Hon. Linda Wilson sworn in as Civil Court Judge
Jan. 26, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Surrounded by her husband and six children, colleagues and the Brooklyn political elite, the Hon. Linda Wilson was officially sworn in as Judge of the Civil Court on Jan. 24 at the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn Heights.
Lori Cintron Knipel honored for three decades of service as District Leader
Jan. 17, 2024 By Corazon Aguirre
Lori Cintron Knipel was honored for her more than three decades as District Leader in Assembly District 44 at the Brooklyn Independent Democrat’s annual Elegant Holiday Party on Jan. 11.
Former Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Donald S. Kurtz joins National Arbitration and Mediation
Jan. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
After a long career on the bench in, recently-retired former Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Donald S. Kurtz has joined National Arbitration and Mediation as a neutral.
‘What government’s about’: Bernard Graham sworn in as Kings County Surrogate Judge
Jan. 12, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
The Hon. Bernard Graham was officially sworn into office as Kings County Surrogate Judge at his alma mater, Brooklyn Law School, on Jan. 10 after filling the position as acting surrogate judge since Jan. 2023.
Brooklyn-based lawyer Margaret Garnett confirmed as federal court judge
Nov. 29, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A familiar face will take on a prestigious role in Manhattan federal court, Sen. Chuck Schumer announced on Tuesday.
Brooklyn man indicted in federal court for multiple kidnappings, rapes, and robberies
Aug. 24, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
A Brooklyn man was indicted in federal court Wednesday for allegedly kidnapping five women and preying on his victims while sexually assaulting and robbing them.
Clinton Hill man pleads guilty to deed theft, mortgage fraud, faces up to 9 years in prison
Aug. 15, 2023 By Anna Bradley-Smith
A Clinton Hill man who stole the deeds to two Brooklyn homes and nearly $775,000 in mortgage funds using fake documents and shell companies will face up to nine years in prison after pleading guilty in Brooklyn Supreme Court on Aug 9.
Former leader of Borough Park Shomrim pleads guilty to sexually abusing minor
Jul. 17, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The former head of the Borough Park Shomrim is facing up to 17 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a minor.