Suspect in New York City subway burning death pleads not guilty to murder charge
A man accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire as she slept on a New York City subway train last month pleaded not guilty Tuesday to first-degree murder and other charges. The suspect, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil,
Man pleads not guilty to burning woman to death on a New York City subway train
A man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arraigned on murder and arson charges in Brooklyn court in connection with the killing of Debrina Kawam,
Man accused of killing woman in New York subway fire pleads not guilty
The man accused of killing a woman sleeping on a New York City subway car by setting her on fire pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and arson at a court hearing on Tuesday.
Man accused of killing a woman on NYC subway by setting her on fire pleads not guilty to murder
The man accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire on a New York City subway car last month pleaded not guilty to murder charges Tuesday and was ordered held without bail.
Man accused of burning woman to death on NYC subway pleads not guilty to murder, arson
The deadly fire on the F train was one of several high-profile acts of violence in New York City's subway system at the end of last year, even as transit crime dropped overall in 2024. The NYPD on Monday pledged to send 200 more officers into the subway, with a focus on train cars and platforms.
Man indicted in burning death of woman inside a New York City subway train, prosecutors say
A court hearing is scheduled for the man accused of setting a woman on fire on a New York City subway train and fanning the flames with a shirt as she burned to death.
Man charged with attempted murder after New York subway shoving
A 23-year-old man faces attempted murder and assault charges after he allegedly pushed another man onto New York City subway tracks as a train approached, police say.
Guardian Angels resume New York City patrols after subway burning death: 'Never seen it this bad'
Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa told the New York Post Sunday that members of his group will begin patrolling subways after a rise in violent crime.
Man pushed onto New York City subway tracks recovering while suspect is charged with attempted murder
The brother of a man who was shoved onto subway tracks ahead of an incoming train in New York City on New Year’s Eve says he's expected to make a full recovery.
NYC subway arson suspect Sebastian Zapeta pleads not guilty
The suspect is accused of setting a sleeping woman's clothes on fire, using his shirt to fan the flames and then sitting on a platform bench nearby.
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