William K. Rashbaum
Senior Writer at The New York Times covering corruption, crime and the myriad miscreants of our time. Contact me at rashbaum(at)nytimes(dot)com or 212-556-8468.
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How a Ring of Women Allegedly Recruited Girls for Jeffrey Epstein
After Mr. Epstein’s suicide, his inner circle of girlfriends, employees and other associates is now under scrutiny by prosecutors.
Autopsy Shows Bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s Neck Were Broken
Such injuries can occur in a suicide by hanging, especially in older people like the financier, who was 66.
Autopsy Shows Bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s Neck Were Broken
Such injuries can occur in a suicide by hanging, especially in older people like the financier, who was 66.
Jeffrey Epstein Commits Suicide at Manhattan Jail
Mr. Epstein, the financier indicted on sex trafficking charges last month, hung himself and his body was found this morning.
Manhattan D.A. Subpoenas Trump Organization Over Stormy Daniels Hush Money
Cyrus R. Vance Jr., the Manhattan district attorney, is reviving an investigation into payments made to two women during the 2016 campaign.
Federal Inquiry of Trump Friend Focused on Foreign Lobbying
Thomas Barrack spoke with prosecutors about Persian Gulf contacts as part of an investigation into foreign influence starting in the 2016 campaign.
New Charges in Stormy Daniels Hush Money Inquiry Are Unlikely, Prosecutors Signal
The outcome appeared to be a legal victory for President Trump, but documents also offered new details of his involvement in the case.
Investigation Into Trump Campaign Finance Violations Is Over, Judge Says
But it is unclear if prosecutors plan to file additional charges in the case, which led to the conviction of Michael D. Cohen, the president’s former lawyer.
Eric Garner’s Death Will Not Lead to Federal Charges for N.Y.P.D. Officer
The decision came five years after Mr. Garner’s dying words — “I can’t breathe” — became a rallying cry.
Eric Garner’s Death Will Not Lead to Federal Charges for N.Y.P.D. Officer
The decision came five years after Mr. Garner’s dying words — “I can’t breathe” — became a rallying cry.
Jeffrey Epstein, Billionaire Long Accused of Molesting Minors, Is Charged
Mr. Epstein, who was charged with sex trafficking, had avoided federal criminal charges a decade ago in a widely criticized plea deal.
Deutsche Bank Faces Criminal Investigation for Potential Money-Laundering Lapses
Federal authorities are focused on whether the bank complied with anti-money-laundering laws, including in its review of transactions linked to Jared Kushner.
Paul Manafort Seemed Headed to Rikers. Then the Justice Department Intervened.
The decision came after Attorney General William Barr’s top deputy sent a letter to state prosecutors. Mr. Manafort will now be held in a federal lockup while he faces state charges.
Times Square Terror Plot: Inspired by Bin Laden, Man Planned Bombing, Officials Say
The authorities arrested Ashiqul Alam, who tried to buy illegal guns and talked to undercover agents about his desire to carry out attacks.
Paul Manafort to Be Sent to Rikers, Where He Faces Solitary Confinement
Mr. Manafort was indicted on state charges, which prosecutors brought to ensure he would go to prison if pardoned by President Trump. High-profile inmates are often held in protective custody.
Cohen, Trump’s Ex-Lawyer, Investigated for Bank Fraud in Excess of $20 Million
The inquiry, which could deal a significant blow to President Trump, is entering the final stages, and charges against Michael D. Cohen could come by the end of August.
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The Many Faces of New York’s Political Scandals
In the past decade, more than 30 current or former state officeholders in New York have been convicted of crimes, sanctioned or otherwise accused of serious wrongdoing. Here are some of them.
New York Attorney General Seeks Power to Bypass Presidential Pardons
Eric Schneiderman wants to change state law so that he could prosecute presidential aides if they are pardoned. They would lose their “double jeopardy” protection.
Justice Dept. Shakes Up Inquiry Into Eric Garner Chokehold Case
The agency replaced its team after a dispute over whether to bring civil rights charges against the New York police officer who used a fatal chokehold on Mr. Garner in 2014.
Twisted Tale of Stolen Chagall Nears Ending
A high-end East Side apartment. A brazen theft. Bulgarian organized crime. And now — a lost painting is found.