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News Articles: Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance

Muhammad Aziz, center, stands outside the courthouse with members of his family after his conviction in the killing of Malcolm X was vacated on Thursday in New York. A Manhattan judge dismissed the convictions of Aziz and the late Khalil Islam, after prosecutors and the lawyers said a renewed investigation found new evidence that the men were not involved with the killing.

2 men convicted of killing civil rights leader Malcolm X are exonerated in court

Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam spent more than a half-century being thought of as murderers of one of the nation's most important Black leaders in 1965.

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By:
  • Vanessa Romo and
  • Jonathan Franklin
Protesters gather in New York City in February 2019 to advocate for the decriminalization of sex trades in the city and state. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced more than two years later it would stop prosecuting prostitution and seek the dismissal of hundreds of related cases dating back decades.

A 'Relic' And 'Burden': Manhattan District Attorney To Stop Prosecuting Prostitution

Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the new policy on Wednesday and appeared virtually in court to seek the dismissal of more than 5,000 prostitution-related cases dating back to the 1970s.

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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Cyrus Vance Jr., who has been Manhattan's district attorney since 2010, said Friday that he will not seek reelection.

Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr., Who Is Investigating Trump, Won't Seek Reelection

Last month, Vance's office received the former president's tax returns after a years-long battle, after the Supreme Court paved the way for a New York grand jury to obtain and review the documents.

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By:
  • Avie Schneider
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., shown here in 2019, is in possession of former President Donald Trump's tax returns.

Manhattan Prosecutor Receives Trump Tax Returns After Lengthy Legal Battle

The office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. confirmed that it obtained the former president's tax returns and related documents on Monday.

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By:
  • Rachel Treisman