In 1996, a suburban New York prosecutor’s office wrongly prosecuted Selwyn Days for a double killing after multiple trials, resulting in his acquittal in 2017. Westchester County DA Mimi Rocah recently identified two new suspects in the case, indicating no connection to Days, and pledged to continue the investigation before leaving office this week, leaving the case in the hands of incoming DA Susan Cacace. The victims, Archie Harris and Betty Ramcharan, were found dead in 1996, with Days falsely confessing under coercion, leading to his lengthy incarceration and eventual release, prompting further review by Rocah’s Conviction Review Unit.
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Puerto Rico hit with massive island-wide blackout ahead of Easter
A significant blackout impacted all 1.4 million customers in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, affecting essential services like the main airport and numerous hospitals, with at least 328,000 residents also without water. Governor Jenniffer González, who returned from vacation, expressed frustration over the situation and called for an investigation into the causes, emphasizing the need for reliable power. As the island prepares for the busy Easter weekend, many businesses are relying on generators, while officials anticipate...
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