Teen Claims Self Defense In Gay Newsman’s Killing
(New York City) A New York teenager charged with the brutal slaying of veteran radio reporter George Weber claims he was acting in self defense.
John Katehis, 16, was ordered held without bail at an arraignment hearing in Brooklyn.
Weber’s body was found in his apartment in March. His ankles were bound, …
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(New York City) New York City Police say a teenager is in custody in the brutal slaying of veteran New York City radio reporter George Weber.
Weber’s body was found Sunday. His ankles were bound, and he was stabbed about 50 times. Wounds on his hands indicate he tried to fight …
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(New York City) The brutal slaying of an Ecuadorian immigrant viciously beaten by men who yelled anti-Hispanic and anti-gay slurs at him has renewed calls for the passage of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act.
Jose Sucuzhanay, 31, and his brother Romel, 38, were walking arm-in-arm after a night out when …
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