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New York's ex-cop mayor advocated for a bodega worker's murder charge to be dropped.
The former New York mayor claims that a grocery store worker assaulted him at a Staten Island supermarket last week.
Competing reports say an offer has either been accepted or four bidders are still in the running
Kelly is awaiting sentencing and James is awaiting to go trial.
Residents say New York City has yet to disperse the millions promised after they were displaced by the tragedy.
The NFL wants racial discrimination lawsuit to play out behind closed doors.