Suspect in New York City subway burning death pleads not guilty to murder charge
The man charged with burning a woman to death on a New York City subway train pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and arson charges.
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.
Man pleads not guilty to setting woman on fire on NYC subway
The man accused of setting a woman on fire on a New York City subway car just before Christmas entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday morning. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted last month on four counts of murder and one count of arson in the death of 57-year-old Debrina Kawam.
Suspect in NYC Subway Burning Death Pleads Not Guilty
Despite previously confirming his identity in surveillance footage, Sebastian Zapeta pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and arson.
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.
Sebastian Zapeta pleads not guilty to setting Debrina Kawam on fire on Coney Island subway train
Zapeta was arraigned before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun on first-degree murder and arson charges Tuesday.
Man accused of burning woman to death on subway says he was drunk, can't recall
The man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway told detectives, “Oh, damn, that’s me,” when he saw video of the attack but said he couldn’t remember anything, according to a transcript released 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 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, appeared in Brooklyn court in an orange jumpsuit and orange jacket, his hands cuffed behind
Suspect in NYC subway burning told police 'that's me' when shown video, transcript says
The man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway told detectives, “Oh, damn, that’s me,” when he saw video of the attack but said he couldn’t remember anything, according to a transcript released Tuesday.
Man Charged in Subway Burning Says He Was Drunk and Remembers Nothing
Calil, confronted with video of the immolation of Debrina Kawam, told detectives he was blackout drunk at the time. He ...
Grousing over delayed Manhattan subway sparked stab by stranger
You talking to me?” Jamar Banks asked before picking a fight and allegedly stabbing the cleaner in the back and armpit, the ...
Was Decomposing Body Found on NYC Subway? Video Goes Viral
The NYPD confirmed that a person was fatally struck by a subway train after a TikTok showed passengers stuck on the 6 train.
Subway Introduces 2 New Sandwiches Alongside Daily Value Meal — See the Latest Menu Offerings
Subway is rolling out two new sandwiches and a new Meal of the Day deal, for customers looking to spend $6.99 on a 6-inch sub ...
Subway brings 'Meal of the Day' deal to Michigan: What's included
Subway announced a new deal offering a discount each day of the week for a different sub at participating stores in Michigan.
NYC subway riders blindsided by R train closures — but some say alternative is safer than violence-plagued trains: ‘Didn’t even know about it’
Brooklyn straphangers were blindsided by R train closures over the weekend — even as some were relieved to avoid the Big ...
NYPD sends 200 more officers to subways; mayor, commissioner say subway crime fell last year
Both Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch acknowledged Monday that the perception of higher subway crime, ...
NYC transit head says violent subway attacks have 'gotten in people's heads' but crime is down
NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority head Janno Lieber said people feel unsafe on the subway because of high-profile ...