Cuomo: Taxpayers should pay my sexual harassment legal bills
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants taxpayers to foot his legal bills to defend himself against a sexual harassment claim filed by a state trooper who used to be on his security detail. Cuomo explained his reasoning in a lawsuit of his own.
Trump pleads the 5th. What does it mean? Here's what you should know about the constitutional right he invoked
Former President Donald Trump said he declined to answer questions while under oath, citing the "rights and privileges afforded to every citizen under the United States Constitution." Here's what you should know about the constitutional right he has invoked.
Chipotle will pay NYC workers $20 million for violating labor laws
The fast-food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill will pay $20 million to current and former workers at its New York City restaurants for violating city labor laws.
Police justified in entering home after seeing flies, court rules
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a murder case that police were justified in entering the defendant's home without a warrant after observing an infestation of flies at a window.
Legoland performers ignored Black children, lawsuit alleges
Two moms tell FOX 5 NY that performers at Legoland in Goshen blatantly ignored their children, who are Black, and even walked around them to interact with white kids during a dance party.
Unsealed Depp v. Heard court docs reveal ‘Aquaman’ actress was 'exotic dancer'
A 965-page motion filed March 28 also revealed crude text messages between Johnny Depp and disgraced rocker Marilyn Manson that were never presented to the jury.
Mother sues Facebook, claiming harm to addicted teenage daughter
Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.
Author Stephen King testifies as star witness in books merger trial
Wearing all gray — suit, shoes and tie — he crisply answered questions, with some moments of humor and brief flashes of gentle outrage.
'Flashy' bishop pushes back on accusations and criticism
The so-called flashy bishop from Brooklyn known for flaunting his designer clothes and expensive jewelry is pushing back at the accusations in a lawsuit filed by a parishioner at his church.
Bob Dylan sexual abuse accuser drops lawsuit after allegedly erasing evidence: reports
The woman who brought the lawsuit has now asked for it to be dismissed with prejudice, meaning the case can never be reopened. The request for dismissal came after Bob Dylan’s legal team accused the woman of destroying key messages in the case.
Central Park jogger case: Steven Lopez exonerated
The conviction of a co-defendant of the so-called Central Park Five has been overturned. Steven Lopez had been convicted on a related charge along with five other Black and Latino teenagers in the notorious 1989 rape and assault on Central Park jogger Trisha Meili.
Rabbi challenges abortion ban on religious grounds
Rabbi Barry Silver says the goal of his lawsuit challenging Florida law is the show the Supreme Court is dismantling the separation between church and state.
New York's chief judge to step down
Judge Janet DiFiore says she will step down after serving six years as the chief judge of the state's highest court. Gov. Kathy Hochul will nominate DiFiore's successor.
Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump, subpoenaed by Georgia prosecutors for conduct in 2020 election probe
The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is subpoenaing U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to testify before a special grand jury.
Ghost guns crisis: New York officials target sellers in state, federal courts
New York City and New York state have filed separate lawsuits against makers of firearms kits and parts that can be assembled into untraceable ghost guns and sold without background checks.
Facebook users can receive settlement money from new lawsuit
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.
NY concealed carry case: Leaders vow gun limits in 'sensitive places'
New York's Democratic leaders aim to preserve as many restrictions as possible on carrying a handgun in public after a U.S. Supreme Court decision Thursday struck down key portions of the state's gun-licensing law.
NY concealed carry case: Supreme Court strikes down state's gun law
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that New York's concealed carry statute that requires an individual to establish "proper cause" in order to obtain a license violates the U.S. Constitution.
Bill Cosby found liable in 1975 sexual assault of teen at Playboy Mansion
Jurors at a civil trial found Tuesday that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.
Lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against Laundrie's parents will head to court for the first time
A lawsuit filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the parents of her suspected killer, Brian Laundrie, will head to court for the first time Wednesday. Attorneys for Laundrie's parents, Christopher and Roberta Laundrie, will be asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit.