The order, answering a demand for documents by New York’s attorney general, rejected a bid to shield the records with attorney-client privilege. Source: New York Times
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Twitter Troll Tricked 4,900 Democrats in Vote-by-Phone Scheme, U.S. Says
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2021
Douglass Mackey, a right-wing provocateur, was accused of spreading memes that made Hillary Clinton supporters falsely believe they could cast ballots in 2016 via text message. Source: New York Times
He Was Convicted in a Police Officer’s Murder. Trump Gave Him Clemency.
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2021
Jaime A. Davidson was in prison for nearly 30 years for one of upstate New York’s most notorious crimes. Political connections appear to have set him free. Source: New York Times
Trump Pardons Hillel Nahmad, Madison Avenue Art Dealer
By Gotham Rex on January 20, 2021
The New York dealer, scion of a powerful art world family, pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling ring in 2013. Source: New York Times
‘I Answered the Call of My President’: Rioters Say Trump Urged Them On
By Gotham Rex on January 17, 2021
The defense from Trump supporters arrested in the Capitol assault is emerging in court papers and interviews — and could play a role in impeachment proceedings. Source: New York Times
Removing the Name ‘Trump’ Won’t Save a Golf Course in the Bronx
By Gotham Rex on January 15, 2021
As New York City moves to void its contracts with Trump Organization properties, one of them stands out as a problem no matter what name is on the sign. Source: New York Times
After Second Impeachment, Giuliani Vows to Support Trump
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2021
White House officials are universally angry with Rudolph W. Giuliani and blame him for both of President Trump’s impeachments. But he remains one of few people still willing to join Mr. Trump in the foxhole. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers at the U.S. Capitol Riot Face Charges
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2021
Several people from President Trump’s home state were seen in or around last week’s melee. Some now face federal charges. Source: New York Times
Harold N. Bornstein, Trump’s Former Personal Physician, Dies at 73
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2021
He attested that President Trump would be the “healthiest president ever,” but he was later expelled from his orbit. Source: New York Times
Proud Boys Supporter With 1,000 Rifle Rounds Made Threats, U.S. Says
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2021
Prosecutors said Eduard Florea threatened violence against the Rev. Raphael Warnock in online messages on the day of the Capitol riot. Source: New York Times
These New Yorkers Are Accused of Taking Part in the US Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2021
Several people from President Trump’s home state were seen in or around last week’s melee. Two now face federal charges. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Will End Trump Contracts Over Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2021
The mayor said the city would cancel contracts with the Trump Organization for two ice rinks, the Central Park Carousel and the Trump Golf Links in the Bronx. Source: New York Times
Will City Cancel Contracts for Golf Course and Carousel?
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2021
The Trump Organization operates two ice rinks, the Central Park Carousel and a golf course. Mayor Bill de Blasio is considering canceling the agreements. Source: New York Times
Son of Brooklyn Judge Is Arrested Over Role in Riot at Capitol
By Gotham Rex on January 12, 2021
Aaron Mostofsky, who was taken into custody in Brooklyn on Tuesday, faces four federal charges, including disorderly conduct. Source: New York Times
Strong Views and ‘Close to the Boss’: How U.S. Envoy Reshaped a Conflict
By Gotham Rex on January 10, 2021
David Friedman, President Trump’s bankruptcy lawyer-turned-ambassador, leaves his post having radically overhauled policy toward Israel and the Palestinians. Source: New York Times