New York News Coverage Advisory
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 5 years AGO
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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN
As if picking a jury for Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial wasn’t complicated enough, some potential jurors have been posting on social media about their involvement in the case, violating court rules that could land them behind bars, the judge said. Jury selection continues Thursday in the case. Developing; timing uncertain. With photos.
MICHAEL AVENATTI-CHARGES
A California judge revoked attorney Michael Avenatti's bail Wednesday, forcing a delay of his New York extortion trial set for next week after prosecutors said he was hiding assets from creditors to live lavishly. By Brian Melley and Amy Taxin. SENT: 987 words, photo.
SHOOTINGS-JERSEY CITY
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Wednesday expanding the definition of terrorism under state law in response to last month's fatal attack on a kosher market in Jersey City. SENT: 236 words.
CHILD BEATING DEATH
A Manhattan jury convicted a man Wednesday for the murder of his ex-girlfriend's 6-year-old son, Zymere Perkins, whose death ignited changes to the city's family service system. SENT: 429 words.
SIGN-STEALING-THE 1951 SCANDAL
The sign-stealing scheme that the Houston Astros used in 2017 has brought back memories for former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine. Now 93 years old, Erskine vividly recalls a spyglass-and-buzzer system the New York Giants rigged up in 1951. By Baseball Writer Ben Walker. SENT: 630 words, photo.
IN BRIEF:
— JETLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING: A United Airlines jetliner headed for Los Angeles returned to New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport early Thursday after flames were seen near a wing.
SPORTS:
HKN—SABRES-STARS
The Stars return home to face Buffalo after winning three of four on the road to push their record to 7-1 in the past eight games. The Sabres have won two straight after dropping nine of their previous 12. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game starts at 8:30 p.m. EST.
HKN—RANGERS-ISLANDERS
The New York Rangers visit the New York Islanders. With photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.
BKN—SUNS-KNICKS
The Phoenix Suns visit the New York Knicks. With photos. Game starts at 7:30 p.m.
— BKC—QUINNIPIAC-MANHATTAN: Quinnipiac plays Manhattan at Draddy Gymnasium. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit. Game starts at 7 p.m.
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