N.Y. Today: Trump Says He Intends to Testify in His Manhattan Criminal Case

He said he would try to sway jurors personally.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story April 13, 2024 Pool photo by Justin Lane Trump Says He Intends to Testify in His Manhattan Criminal Case Jury selection begins Monday in the prosecution of Donald J. Trump on charges of covering up a sex scandal. He said he would try to sway jurors personally, though he has backed away in the past. By Michael Gold, Jonah E. Bromwich and Ben Protess N.Y.P.D. Commissioner Won't Punish Officers in Bronx Man's Killing The officers, Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis, were previously cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the fatal 2019 shooting of Kawaski Trawick. By Claire Fahy The Battle Over Zaza Waza: A Lifelong Liberal Joins New York's Weed War When an illegal smoke shop opened across the street, Gale Brewer, a local councilwoman, vowed to close it. What happened next was "like a Fellini movie." By Nicholas Fandos N.Y.P.D. Defends Contentious Arrests of 'Violence Interrupters' The arrests, which led one of the men to be hospitalized, heightened tensions between officers and outreach workers trained to intervene in street conflicts. By Maria Cramer and Chelsia Rose Marcius Anti-Violence Activist Says N.Y.P.D. Leaders Defamed Her Over Criticism Dana Rachlin, who filed a federal defamation lawsuit against the Police Department, said the string of recent attacks by high-level officials against critics was not surprising. By Jeffery C. Mays and Maria Cramer 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