EXCLUSIVE: Crimes of Old New York live on in dusty criminal clerk’s safe

The history and drama of Old New York is alive and well in a downtown courthouse.

An ancient, dust-caked trove of handwritten indictments and warrants, many about 135 years old, have been stored for a lifetime in a walk-in safe in the Manhattan Supreme Court criminal clerk's office, where they are rarely seen.

But the treasures, in the custody of the clerk, provide a fascinating view of the lives of residents in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

State Dept. inspector general opened ‘criminal investigation’ of top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin in 2013: reports

Top Clinton aide Huma Abedin has a ‘criminal investigation’ launched against her in 2013 by the State Department, investigating a possible ‘theft’ in the form of extra overtime billed.

WASHINGTON — The State Department inspector general opened a “criminal investigation” of top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin in 2013, though the Justice Department declined to pursue the case, according to reports.

The State Department watchdog was investigating possible “theft” by Abedin in the form of extra overtime billed and overpayments received.

Britain's dumbest criminal: burglar is arrested after breaking into sleeping cop's home

Jamie Perkins, 39, was arrested after breaking into a police officer's home.

Meet Britain’s dumbest criminal.

Bungling burglar Jamie Perkins felt the long arm of the law when he broke into a police officer’s home.

Perkins, 39, was quickly collared after waking up Officer Stacy Bolton who was at home sleeping on her day off.

Police Community Support Officer Bolton shouted at Perkins and chased him from her home before he was arrested,
Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court in Wales, where Perkins was sentenced and the judge called him 'a thorough nuisance.'