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Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect seeks to bar DNA evidence and have separate trials in 7 deaths

Jan. 29, 2025 14:07 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings is challenging the DNA evidence against him and seeking separate trials in the sprawling case. Rex Heuermann’s lawyers argue DNA analysis relied on by prosecutors...

Ailing Harvey Weinstein begs to have #MeToo retrial sooner after judge sets April 15 date

Jan. 29, 2025 13:59 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein begged a judge Wednesday to hold his #MeToo retrial as soon as possible, telling him “I don’t know how much longer I can hold on” with cancer, heart issues and harsh conditions at New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex. The disgraced...