N.Y. Today: Lights, Camera, Criminal Defense: Lawyers Pick Up Cameras to Aid Clients

Wealthy defendants can hire video crews to help them argue for more lenient treatment.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story June 25, 2023 Kirsten Luce for The New York Times Lights, Camera, Criminal Defense: Lawyers Pick Up Cameras to Help Clients Wealthy defendants can hire video crews to help them argue for more lenient treatment. Public defenders are trying to get in on it, too. By Karen Zraick METROPOLITAN DIARY 'His Friends Joined In Excitedly and Filmed the Encounter' A birthday on the 1 train, a terrific coat stands out and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Ahead of New York Pride Parade, Worries About L.G.B.T.Q. Rights Support for L.G.B.T.Q. people has risen, but so have attacks against them, even in a city known for the strength of its community. By Liam Stack He Was Handcuffed and Hospitalized. Now He's on Track for Housing. A contentious New York City policy to send more mentally ill homeless people to hospitals has helped some move into permanent homes. By Andy Newman How E-Bike Battery Fires Became a Deadly Crisis in New York City City leaders are racing to regulate battery-powered mobility devices, which have been the source of over 100 fires so far this year. By Winnie Hu Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018