Oct. 27, 2023 By Bill Parry State Attorney General Letitia James announced on Oct. 27 that her office would not press charges against a cop out of the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway in the fatal shooting of an ex-con during a foot chase in Arverne last December. James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released a report on Oct. 27 following a “thorough investigation” into the shooting death of 31-year-old Quayshawn Samuel, who was gunned down at the Ocean Bay apartments on the night of Dec. 29, 2022. Following a review of body-worn camera and surveillance video footage, interviews with…
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Katz receives endorsement from AG James as second challenger files petitions to run in DA primary
Apr. 18, 2023 By Bill Parry
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz’s re-election campaign on April 17 announced the endorsement of New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The latest endorsement builds on her support from other elected officials, organized labor unions and community groups.
Attorney general opens probe into death of Far Rockaway woman who was fatally struck by NYPD vehicle last month
Mar. 8, 2023 By Bill Parry New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office has launched a probe into the death of a Far Rockaway woman who was fatally struck by an NYPD vehicle last month. The AG’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) opened the investigation into the death of Zabina Gafoor,…
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