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Furious judge puts Gilgo Beach killer in his place as he scolds ‘despicable, small man’ at sentencing

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Furious judge puts Gilgo Beach killer in his place as he scolds ‘despicable, small man’ at sentencing


A disgusted Judge Timothy Mazzei unloaded on Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann before delivering multiple life sentences and telling court officers to “get him out of here.”

Mazzei asked the 6-foot-4 former architect if he had anything to say before he was sentenced in Suffolk County court for killing eight women.

But when the Gilgo Beach killer started speaking from his seat, the judge scolded him to “stand up!”


Judge Tim Mazzei wiping his eye with a tissue during the sentencing of Rex Heuermann.
Judge Timothy Mazzei wiping away tears during a victim impact statement at Heuermann’s sentencing. via REUTERS

“There are no words I can say, but I am responsible for what was said today,” Heuermann said.

“The words I would have no meaning and I’m going to leave it there at this time,” he added meekly.

Someone from the crowd yelled “Speak up!” before Mazzei unloaded on the killer.

“Mr. Heurmann, as [Suffolk County District Attorney Ray] Tierney said, I know that you’re sorry you got caught,” Mazzei said, barely containing his disgust with the sicko. “I assume that you’re sorry for what you did to your wife and children.


Rex Heuermann in court, flanked by police officers and other individuals.
Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann at his sentencing hearing at Suffolk County Court on Wednesday. Newsday

“Are you a little bit sorry for what you did to these poor innocent women – eight women you strangled to death, at least eight women that we know of,” he added. “Are you at least a little bit sorry about that. Yes!?”

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Heuermann answered that he was, then stood emotionless as several stone-faced officers hovered near him.

“You’ve been described as a very big man but you’re a disgusting and despicable small man if you’re a man at all and you’re a coward,” Mazzei told Heuermann then delivered his sentence before adding “Get him out of here.”



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Walt Frazier, Patrick Ewing joining Knicks for NYC parade

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Walt Frazier, Patrick Ewing joining Knicks for NYC parade


Walt Frazier and Patrick Ewing will finally get their parade.

The Knicks’ biggest legends, among other team alumni, will travel down the Canyon of Heroes during Thursday morning’s championship parade in lower Manhattan, The Post has learned.

Frazier led the Knicks to two titles more than 50 years ago, but he and his teammates never partook in a parade. In 1970, the Knicks were honored with a ceremony at Gracie Mansion.


Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (l.) and legend Walt Frazier (r.) celebrate after the team's NBA championship win on June 13, 2026.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (l.) and legend Walt Frazier (r.) celebrate after the team’s NBA championship win on June 13, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg / NY Post

In 1973, roughly 2,000 fans joined them at a celebration at City Hall.

During this run that broke the franchise’s 53-year championship drought, the Knicks welcomed back several former players to games at Madison Square Garden, including Bill Bradley, Bernard King, Larry Johnson, Latrell Sprewell, Marcus Camby, Jeremy Lin, among many others, including Ewing, John Starks and Allan Houston, who are each currently employed by the team.


Karl-Anthony Towns (c.) and Patrick Ewing (r.) hold up the New York Post cover after winning the NBA championship on June 13, 2026.
Karl-Anthony Towns (c.) and Patrick Ewing (r.) hold up the New York Post cover after winning the NBA championship on June 13, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Ewing, who brought the Knicks within one win of a championship in 1994, will now be showered with confetti on Broadway, a quarter-century after that long-awaited moment seemed lost to history.

“It means everything to the city,” Ewing said after the Knicks clinched the championship in San Antonio. “It was a magical run, all the things they were able to accomplish.”



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Kate Middleton steps out at Royal Ascot 2026 in sunny yellow dress

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Kate Middleton steps out at Royal Ascot 2026 in sunny yellow dress



Kate Middleton is back at the races, and in full bloom.

The Princess of Wales, 44, returned to Royal Ascot Wednesday after a two-year absence in a daffodil-yellow dress by Roksanda, the sunny hue a nod to Wales’ national flower for the day’s Prince of Wales Stakes. William matched his wife in a yellow freesia boutonnière.

The princess has worn the dress twice before: arriving in Kingston, Jamaica during the couple’s March 2022 Royal Tour of the Caribbean, then at the Wimbledon women’s singles final that July.

The Princess of Wales returned to Royal Ascot Wednesday in a yellow Roksanda midi dress she has worn twice before. Getty Images
William wore a daffodil-yellow boutonnière to coordinate, marking the running of the Prince of Wales Stakes. ZUMAPRESS.com
The princess carried Anya Hindmarch’s pearl-clasped Maude clutch and opted for her go-to Gianvito Rossi pumps. David Betteridge Splash News / SplashNews.com
Her wide-brimmed netted hat is a bespoke style by JT Millinery. Zak Hussein / SplashNews.com

A bespoke JT Millinery Pomelina netted straw hat in a coordinating sherbet shade topped off her look.

She finished her Ascot ensemble with nude suede Gianvito Rossi pumps ($850) and an Anya Hindmarch clutch ($655) with a pearl clasp.

For jewelry, the mother of three wore two royal heirlooms: a three-strand pearl bracelet by British jeweler Nigel Milne, originally owned by her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, and diamond chandelier earrings inherited from the late Queen Elizabeth II.

A three-strand pearl bracelet once belonging to Princess Diana and earrings inherited from the late Queen Elizabeth II added a sentimental touch. NEIL HALL/EPA/Shutterstock
Kate debuted the dress in Jamaica during the couple’s March 2022 Royal Tour of the Caribbean. Samir Hussein/WireImage
She wore the same Roksanda style at the Wimbledon women’s singles final in July of the same year. WireImage

It was Kate’s second yellow look this week. She also stepped out in a butter-colored coat dress by Patrick McDowell for the Order of the Garter service at Windsor on Monday.

Kate skipped last year’s Ascot — pulling out the day before her scheduled appearance — and missed the 2024 event while undergoing cancer treatment. She announced she was in remission in January 2025.

Wednesday’s daffodil yellow is the boldest color across the princess’ Royal Ascot looks to date. She made her debut in white lace Dolce & Gabbana in 2016 and stuck to red, white and blue in the ensuing years, turning heads in a Diana-inspired polka-dot Alessandra Rich dress in 2022.



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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to bring Archie and Lilibet to the UK for the first time in four years

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to bring Archie and Lilibet to the UK for the first time in four years



Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to bring Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to the United Kingdom for the first time in four years, raising questions about whether the children could reunite with members of the royal family. On “Royals Recap,” Royal Expert Charlie Lankston breaks down what the planned trip could mean for Harry’s relationship with King Charles and the wider royal family. The episode also examines new scrutiny surrounding Meghan’s As Ever brand, including reports about unsold inventory, a new product collaboration, and the continued expansion of her business ventures. Plus, Meghan showcases her latest wine collection while wearing more than $100,000 worth of jewelry in a new promotional campaign. Watch the full video for more on the Sussexes’ UK plans and the latest developments surrounding Meghan’s growing business empire.

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Sister of Gilgo Beach victim demands Rex Heuermann look her in the eye

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Sister of Gilgo Beach victim demands Rex Heuermann look her in the eye


“Look at me while I’m talking!”

Amanda Funderburg demanded in court that Rex Heuermann, the hulking monster who strangled her sister, Melissa Barthelemy to death in 2009, at least look her in the eyes.

Funderburg was just 15 when her sister was murdered in 2009 — and was forced to endure cruel mocking calls from Heuermann after the grisly slaying.


Amanda Funderburg, sister of victim Melissa Barthelemy, speaks during the sentencing hearing of Rex Heuermann.
Amanda Funderburg demanded in court that Rex Heuermann, the hulking monster who strangled her sister, Melissa Barthelemy to death in 2009, at least look her in the eyes. Getty Images

Rex Heuermann walking through a courthouse with officers nearby.
Funderburg was just 15 when her sister was murdered in 2009 — and was forced to endure cruel mocking calls from Heuermann after the grisly slaying. Newsday

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“I was forced to live with crippling anxiety, depression, PTSD, and destroyed nervous system constantly staring at my phone Funderberg told the confessed killer. :”Because of the several times you had called me from my sister’s phone telling me she was a whore.”

Funderburg was one of 13 relatives of Heuermann’s eight victims to speak before he was sentenced.



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What to watch for at Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting as chairman today

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What to watch for at Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting as chairman today


Kevin Warsh is widely expected to hold interest rates steady in his first meeting as Fed chairman Wednesday afternoon – and all eyes are on whether the committee will signal a more hawkish stance, with the possibility of rate hikes.

When President Trump picked Warsh in January — after years of clamoring for the Fed to slash interest rates — the labor market was showing signs of strain and inflation seemed like it could inch back down after the effects of tariffs wore off.

But since then, the Iran war has created the worst-ever energy supply disruption, sending gasoline prices soaring – and pushing inflation in May above 4% for the first time in three years, according to the Consumer Price Index. 


Kevin Warsh at his swearing-in ceremony as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Kevin Warsh is widely expected to hold interest rates steady in his first meeting as Fed chairman Wednesday afternoon. ZUMAPRESS.com

Though Trump on Sunday announced a deal with Iran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, analysts have warned it could take months for supplies and prices to stabilize.

Investors and economists will be looking closely at the language in the Fed’s policy note for any indication that it is leaning toward raising rates, instead of lowering them. There will also be intense focus on the “dot plot” charting where members of the Federal Open Market Committee see interest rates headed in the coming years.

It’s possible the official statement could lack any indication about future moves at all – which would be seen as a sign of Warsh’s impact on the central bank. He has long criticized Fed members for speaking publicly about future policy decisions.

“We do not expect any change to interest rates at Wednesday’s meeting, as Warsh is likely going to take his time and monitor how inflation responds to the recent drop in oil prices,” James Demmert, chief investment officer at Main Street Research, said in a note Wednesday. 

“While the drop in oil prices helps to ease inflation, it can also spur more economic activity, which could warrant higher interest rates in the future,” Demmert added. “We would not be surprised to see Warsh mention accelerating economic growth and the potential for higher rates going forward, even with the political pressure he is facing to cut rates.”


US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh.
President Trump has long argued for lower interest rates. AFP via Getty Images

At Warsh’s swearing-in last month, Trump indicated he would take a hands-off approach to the Fed.

“I want Kevin to be totally independent,” Trump said. “Don’t look at me, don’t look at anybody.”

Meanwhile, Warsh’s predecessor Jerome Powell has kept his seat on the Fed’s governing board – an unusual move for ex-chairmen, who typically leave the bank altogether at the end of their terms at the head of the body.

Powell previously vowed to stay on the board until the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation into him was fully resolved. While the probe was dropped, Powell indicated in April he was sticking around to, in his view, preserve the Fed’s independence. He also promised not to interfere in Warsh’s job.



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Bungee jump employee took GoPro camera of student’s body after she fell to her death without a rope: witness

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Bungee jump employee took GoPro camera of student’s body after she fell to her death without a rope: witness



One of the bungee jump instructors charged with killing a student in Brazil was allegedly seen removing a GoPro camera from her body after she was thrown 130 feet to her death, according to a witness.

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, paid extra for the camera when she signed up for the Saturday jump from “Skeleton Bridge” in Limeira that ended with her plummeting to her death without a rope.

“I remember … seeing one of the employees taking the [camera] handle off the neck, from the body that was already on the floor, the GoPro camera,” Rafael Goulard, who was waiting to jump after de Freitas, told Brazilian TV station EPTV.

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, was carrying a GoPro camera when she was thrown off a bridge. Instagram / @dudz.rodrigues

He added that it wasn’t clear if the camera was removed due to “concern[s] about the equipment, to hide evidence, or worrie[s] about the [camera’s] financial value.”

De Freitas paid roughly $35 for the unlicensed rope jump and an additional $30 to carry the small action cam to record a 360-degree video of her during the stunt, according to Brazilian media.

The camera was clearly visible in the victim’s hands as she prepared to be thrown off the bridge, but is still missing, despite a thorough search of the area, according to the Brazilian police’s incident report.

One of the bungee jump instructors allegedly stole the camera from de Freitas’s body.

Three of the instructors at the site, who were filmed in the video throwing de Freitas over the ledge, have been arrested and charged in relation to her death.

Luis Felipe Feliciano Egoroff, 32, Vitor de Freitas Gonçalves, 27, and Maicon Fernandes Cintra, 42, all appeared disoriented and confused following the shocking incident, Goulard said.

“They were in a catatonic state. I don’t know if I don’t know if I don’t understand what they had done or just worried about hiding or running away,” he said.

Three instructors have been charged with the student’s homicide.

Goulard said he saw other employees at the site collecting equipment and rushing them to a nearby car following the death, some of them even changing their clothes.

Two of the three attempted to escape and had to be tracked down with a military helicopter by police.

Goulard said it wasn’t clear which of the three allegedly stole the camera.

De Freitas paid around $35 for the jump and a further $30 to have the handheld camera. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas / Instagram

None of the three primary suspects could give a clear answer on who was supposed to be in charge during the incident.

The case remains under investigation by the police, who consider the missing GoPro to be a key piece of evidence, according to Brazilian media.

Three other employees were briefly arrested but later released without charge.



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Vincent Trocheck switches agents with Rangers star on trade block

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Vincent Trocheck switches agents with Rangers star on trade block


As the NHL offseason officially began following the Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup win, the Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck switched his agent, The Post confirmed. TSN first reported the news.

When his longtime agent Steve Reich died last June, Trocheck remained with the same agency, O2K Worldwide Management Group.

Now, the 32-year-old has hired super agent Pat Brisson of CAA as the high-activity portion of the offseason steadily approaches. 


Rangers center Vincent Trocheck.
Rangers center Vincent Trocheck. JASON SZENES/ NY POST

Trocheck remains in a sort of Rangers limbo as president and general manager Chris Drury continues to weigh interest and offers from around the NHL for the veteran center, who has been on the trade block since the weeks leading up to last season’s trade deadline. 

The Post previously reported that Toronto is among the many interested teams who have inquired about Trocheck.

Although the Wild and the Red Wings were in on Trocheck leading up to the deadline, neither team had inquired again as of earlier this month. 



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Daveigh Chase, star of ‘The Ring’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch’, dead at 35

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Daveigh Chase, star of ‘The Ring’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch’, dead at 35


Former child actress Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “The Ring” and “Lilo & Stitch,” has died. She was 35 years old.

Chase passed on Tuesday following a case of meningitis and an infection in her blood, which caused her to suffer septic issues and lead to her body shutting down, according to her boyfriend Roy Hernandez.

TMZ was the first to report this news.


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Daveigh Chase as Samara in The Ring (2002), sitting on a chair with a cable attached to her.
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Complete 14-point US-Iran peace deal finally revealed by Trump administration: Read text in full

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Complete 14-point US-Iran peace deal finally revealed by Trump administration: Read text in full



The secretive US-Iran peace deal was released Wednesday by the White House — three days after it was signed electronically.

A senior White House official read the 14-point US-Iran memorandum of understanding to reporters on a call Wednesday — and it pledges the US will immediately lift its blockade and waive Iranian oil sanctions until a final deal is reached.

Other economic incentives — including the formal removal of sanctions — are saved until after a deal is reached.

The long awaited-release ends days of speculation and spinning on what is included in the plan and if Iran had too generous of a deal.

The text reads as follows:

  1. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran and their allies in the current war, by signing this MOU, declare the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and undertake from now on not to initiate any war or any military operation against each other, and to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other, and ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon. The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and other provisions of this paragraph.
  2. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.
  3. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran commit to negotiating and achieving the final deal in maximum 60 days expendable with mutual consent.
  4. Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days. During this period, the traffic of vessels will be in proportion to the numbers of pre-war traffic being restored by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The United States of America further undertakes to remove its forces from the proximity of the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days after the final deal.
  5. 5. Upon the signing of this MOU, Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days only from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman, and vice versa, the traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start, and considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran will be instated within 30 days. The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialog with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf or [Gulf] states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz.
  6. United States of America undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least USD $300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The mechanism for the implementation of this plan will be finalized as part of a final deal within 60 days. All required licenses, waivers, and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America.
  7. The United States of America undertakes to terminate all types of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the United Nations Security Council resolutions, i.e. a Board of Governors resolutions, and all unilateral US sanctions, primary and secondary, in an agreed upon schedule as part of the final deal. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue above mentioned and expressed their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them to paragraph eight. Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons. United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpile enriched material pursuant to a mechanism that will be mutually agreed upon in accordance with the schedule mentioned in paragraph seven, with the minimum methodology to be down blending on site under the supervision of the IAEA.
  8. The two parties also agreed to discuss the issue of enrichment and other mutually agreed matters related to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear needs, based on a satisfactory framework being agreed upon in the final deal. The final deal will confirm the provisions of this paragraph. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledge the critical importance of the nuclear issues above mentioned and express their intention to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.
  9. Pending the final deal, the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran agree to maintain the status quo. The Islamic Republic of Iran will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program and the United States of America will not impose any new sanctions and will not deploy additional forces in the region.
  10. The United States of America undertakes that immediately upon the signing of MOU until the termination of sanctions, US Department of Treasury will issue waivers for the export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and derivatives, and all associated services, including banking transactions, insurances, transportation, etc.
  11. The United States of America undertakes to make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Upon the implementation of this MOU, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran will mutually agree on the procedures related to the release of these funds during the negotiations. Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designed by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The United States of America undertakes to issue all necessary licenses and authorizations accordingly.
  12. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran agree that an executive mechanism will be established to monitor the successful implementation of this MOU and the future compliance of the final deal.
  13. After signing this MOU, and subject to the beginning of the implementation of paragraphs 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11 of the MOU, and the continuing implementation of these measures, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran will start negotiations regarding the final deal exclusively on the other paragraphs.
  14. The final deal will be endorsed by a binding UNSC resolution.



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