NJ landlord accused of sexually harassing tenants to pay $4.5M
Joseph Centanni agrees record payout to settle lawsuit alleging he demanded sexual favors from low-income renters.
Northeast
Fordham University professor fired after confusing names of two black students
Christopher Trogan was reportedly dismissed despite nine-page apology explaining “innocent mistake.”
NYC man arrested after girlfriend found dead in closet with sword stuck in her back
Peter Ikonomou is charged with stabbing Mindy Singer to death at their Queens apartment.
Maryland man burns down own home trying to smoke out snakes
Homeowner wanted to purge property of reptilian infestation but ended up causing $1 million in damage.
Two Camerons shot, one fatally, during gunfight on Cameron Drive
Shootout in Vermont is believed to have arisen over a disagreement about hunting.
Newlyweds reunited with lost dog after canceling honeymoon
NJ couple find beloved pup after 3-day search that caused them to call off trip to Tahiti.
Motive remains a mystery after dad beats adult daughter to death with baseball bat
New Jersey’s Gregory Kelemen killed himself a few hours after the shocking attack.
Pregnant woman shot dead after her own baby shower
Philadelphia mom to be Jessica Covington was gunned down in an apparent targeted hit while unloading gifts from her car.
Maryland mayor charged with distributing revenge porn
Andrew Bradshaw, elected head of the city of Cambridge, is accused of posting nude photos of an ex-girlfriend to Reddit without her consent.
Harlem execution of drug lord Alpo Martinez brings peace to one woman
Michelle Taliaferro whose finance Martinez had killed says kingpin’s death has helped her.
Texas woman charged with stealing cousin’s $1M lottery prize
Iris Argueta allegedly pocketed Long Island relative’s winnings after he asked her to cash in ticket so he could remain anonymous.