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The Thanks He Gets

Landlord to 98-Year-old Veteran: Get Out

I once wrote about a then-homeless nonagenarian war hero. The story got him a rent-free apartment—supposedly forever. But now the landlord is saying uh, we didn’t mean forever.

Denis Hamill

‘WTF?’ Two Martin Shkreli Jurors Say They Regret Letting Him Walk on Top Charges
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‘Friday Jury Syndrome’

‘WTF?’ Shkreli Jurors Regret Letting Him Walk on Top Charges

‘Our first vote on this count’—carrying a likely 20-year sentence—‘was 11-1 to convict.’

Denis Hamill

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Murphy’s Law

Meet New York’s Last Great Trial Lawyer

An attorney who isn’t afraid to throw a punch still roams the courthouses of the city’s outer boroughs, racking up big wins for bad clients.

Denis Hamill

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NO EASY FIX

Narcotics Cop Mom Can’t Help Addict Son

She spent years arresting junkies. Then her son became one—and she saw the system from the other side.

Denis Hamill

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SUSPICIOUS

Five Cops Pinned Him, a Sixth Killed Him

The NYPD is getting sued to explain why 1,000 pounds worth of police couldn’t stop a young black man from allegedly pulling a gun, leading an officer to open fire.

Denis Hamill

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