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Woman accused of sex trafficking in Westchester County
Investigators say she may have hundreds of victims.
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Investigators say she may have hundreds of victims.
Investigators ask any other potential victims to come forward.
The 43-year-old is accused of sex abuse, targeting sleeping or unconscious women, while he posed as a ride-share driver.
During the six weeks of testimony, jurors heard from 50 witnesses, including 11 accusers, six of whom testified they were underage when they began having sexual encounters with R. Kelly.
Jurors heard from 50 witnesses, including 45 for the prosecution.
Inside Brooklyn Federal Court, the prosecution concluded what it started on Wednesday. In all, the closing argument took five to six hours and was extremely detailed.
Kelly is accused of bribing a city official with $500 to provide a fake ID for the 15-year-old girl, so they could get married because Aaliyah was pregnant.
The R&B star faces multiple charges, including sexually exploiting minors, forced labor and more.
U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly denied a defense motion asking to release him on bond and allow home detention. She set a May 18 trial date.
Changes at the site range from the entire investigative process to the very first interaction victims have with officers.
A judge has slated Kelly's trial to begin on April 27, 2020. The proceedings are expected to last about three weeks.
A judge formally ended the criminal case on Thursday, but not without a final tribute to the women who spoke out against the alleged sex trafficker.
Until the change, Compstat had been reporting misdemeanor sex crimes had significantly been on the rise all year.
The ban would apply to repeat offenders -- anyone who has been convicted of subway sex crimes twice. That includes anything from groping, grinding, or other lewd acts.
Police said the man exposed himself as the train approached the Union Square subway station.
According to the NYPD, there was a 33 percent rise in sex abuse cases, a 25 percent rise in forcible touching cases and a 9 percent rise in incidents of public lewdness.
There have been 343 sex crimes reported in the subway system this year -- an increase of 24 incidents, or 7.5 percent, compared to last year.
The NYPD recorded 369 misdemeanor sex crimes and eight felony sex crimes at the transit hub or on trains approaching it from July 2008 through June 2013, the Daily News reported.
A suburban New York writer accused of sexually abusing young women he lured from overseas has told a judge he won't commit suicide if released on bail.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Route 3 is closed in Clifton, New Jersey after a tractor-trailer explosion sparked a large fire, prompting nearby homes to be evacuated.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu heads for Washington under pressure over the Gaza war and amid huge U.S. political uncertainty.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Nearly $10 million worth of narcotics were seized in the Bronx in what police said was their most significant drug bust to date involving illegal marijuana products.
NYCHA residents rallied across all five boroughs Saturday, calling for improved living conditions.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Route 3 is closed in Clifton, New Jersey after a tractor-trailer explosion sparked a large fire, prompting nearby homes to be evacuated.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
According to prosecutors, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June, killing four people, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
Key progressive and member of "The Squad" Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Sunday after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
Bill and Hillary Clinton were among the Democrats who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden ended his reelection bid Sunday.
After President Biden announced Sunday he would not continue to seek reelection, leaders from across the globe shared their responses to his decision.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
The Mets struck out 14 times in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.
The Rays built an early lead, overcame Aaron Judge's MLB-leading 35th homer, and beat the Yankees 6-4 on Sunday.
Rookie Hannes Wolf scored five minutes after Ramiro Enrique had given Orlando City the lead in the second half and New York City earned a 1-1 draw.
Lewis Morgan scored twice, Kyle Duncan added a goal and the New York Red Bulls defeated FC Cincinnati 3-1 to remain the only unbeaten team at home in the MLS season.
Luis Severino and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 1-0.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to discuss the risks people face when taking health advice from videos they see on TikTok and other social media sites.
President Joe Biden says he will not seek reelection, putting his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS New York has team coverage on what happens next.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for temperatures in the 80s every day this week.
So what does that mean for next month's convention in Chicago? CBS New York's Derick Waller reports Democrats are trying to make sure history doesn't repeat itself.