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Speedy Justice: Staten Island Jury Convicts Man in Brazen Restaurant Burglary

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In a swift conclusion to a burglary trial, jurors deliberated for only two hours before reaching a verdict in the case against a local man accused of stealing from a popular restaurant. Jeffrey Reader, 34, of Stapleton, was found guilty on Thursday of multiple charges stemming from a November 2024 incident at Beso, located at 70 Bay Street in St. George. Reader faced charges of third-degree burglary, criminal mischief, and possession of burglary tools linked to the break-in that occurred on November 17. The trial shed light on the impact of … Read more

Pacific Island Students Lead the Charge in Transforming Global Climate Legislation

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SUVA, Fiji — A group of students from the Pacific Islands has sparked a significant shift in global climate law by taking their fight for climate justice to international forums. Their determination highlights the urgent need for accountability and action in the face of rising sea levels and other climate-related challenges that threaten their homeland. In a groundbreaking move, these young activists initiated legal proceedings against several world powers, alleging their failure to adhere to climate commitments. The students’ efforts are rooted in the recognition that the Pacific Islands are among the most vulnerable to … Read more

Staten Island Judge Remy Smith Launches Campaign for Civil Court Position, Rallying Support for Community Values

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Staten Island, N.Y. — A prominent legal figure from Staten Island has launched a campaign for an open judicial position, marking a significant moment in the upcoming electoral race. Housing Court Judge Remy Smith officially began her bid for the Richmond County Civil Court on Sunday from the steps of the Staten Island Civil Courthouse in West Brighton, flanked by key supporters from the borough’s Republican leadership. In an inspiring address to a supportive crowd of friends, family, and colleagues, Smith articulated her motivations for running, stating her commitment to upholding fundamental community values. “These … Read more

Staten Island Actor Faces New Legal Battle as Prosecutors Weigh Retrial in Double Homicide Case

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Staten Island, N.Y. — Pretrial hearings are underway in Los Angeles as prosecutors deliberate on whether to retry an actor implicated in the deaths of two women. Brandt Walter Osborn, 45, finds himself at the center of this legal battle following his earlier trial, which ended without a verdict in February due to a hung jury. Osborn was charged with severe offenses linked to the tragic incidents. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is now weighing its options as the hearings take place at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The decision to … Read more