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LI Woman Sues Police, Alleging Racial Bias In False Arrest: Suit | PM

Also: Child porn case sentence: DOJ / 'Dear John' letter / Son murders mom: PD / Mask wearers attacked / Hero boy killed in DWAI crash: DA

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Long Island Woman Sues Police, Alleging Racial Bias In False Arrest: Suit

Tivia Leith says she was arrested and strip searched for no reason last year — part of a pattern of racial bias by police, suit states.

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Sentencing For LI Man Who Pleaded Guilty To Child Porn Charge: DOJ

The ex-village official pleaded guilty, feds say. A 2nd man, former Scout leader charged with distribution of child porn, has hearing soon.

Find out what's happening in Massapequafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Owner Of LI Eatery Announces Plans To Close With 'Dear John' Letter

"You came to love me and I loved you in return, but sometimes all good love stories have to end. It's not you, it's me."

Son Murders His Mother In Long Island Home: Police

Police discovered the incident on Wednesday morning.

Twins Say They Were Attacked In Long Island Bar For Wearing Masks

One said he was sucker-punched and another had a drink poured down her back by the same man, the twins say.

Driver In Crash Killing 'Hero' LI Boy Was Drunk And High; Faces Manslaughter Charge: DA

Travis Dickson, 28, is accused of speeding drunk and high when his BMW struck a Toyota carrying 9-year-old Angel Salas, DA says.

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