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Victoria Bekiempis

@vicbekiempis.bsky.social
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Reporter of NYC Courts. Catch me at 100 Centre, 60 Centre, or 500 Pearl. Covered Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell, R. Kelly, Weinstein trials, among others. Always fighting for press access ❤️

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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
google maps is like "rerouting you to a secluded cul de sac with a this property is protected by God and guns sign to save you negative 20 seconds"
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
#raccoon on Washington Square north just now he headed north on mcdougal then ducked into the private alley!!!
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Honest question: How has AI improved your life, if at all? This is an honest question, no right or wrong answers. I'm just trying to figure out whether regular people are seeing any benefits. Alternately: How has AI worsened your life, if af all?
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A question for #IntellectualProperty #IP experts: if somebody launches a podcast that has the same name as an unaffiliated, already existing newsletter, can the already existing newsletter use its name for a podcast?
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
For survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, the financial toll of advocating for justice can be immense--from lacking health insurance to losing out on work. Please read my @us.theguardian.com report on this harsh reality www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Epstein survivors struggle financially as they continue to heal their wounds: ‘It doesn’t just go away’
Legislation proposed by House Democrats aims to address survivors’ financial and medical burdens
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
needs a midlife crisis activity
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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 25/08/2026
OPINION: "[A]s their tractors roll across fields, a pressing concern weighs heavily on many farmers: the rising cost of synthetic fertilizers, widely considered essential for crop production," Esther Ndumi Ngumbi writes. www.mississippifreepress.org/opinion-fert...
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Opinion | Fertilizers Carry a Hidden Cost for Soil’s Crucial Microbes
Esther Ndumi Ngumbi writes about why using less fertilizer may be better for soil preservation and crop productivity.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Thread: Gas prices get so much media attention but let's say the per tank increase is $20. If someone were to fill up once a week, that's a 1.2k/year increase. If they filled up every day that would be a 7.3k/ year increase. This gets a ton of media attention and yes rightfully so BUT BUT BUT...
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Excellent news for people who like real news, trial vet @elizarosner.bsky.social will be covering mangione case. Hi! people.com/luigi-mangio...
people.com
Who Are the ‘Mangionistas’? Inside the Threats and ‘Jury Nullification’ Concerns Surrounding Luigi Mangione’s Trial
Luigi Mangione’s jury will be anonymous after a judge cited threats, harassment and concerns about “Mangionistas” influencing prospective jurors
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
pathogen summer needs to end already www.wftv.com/news/local/l...
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Leprosy cases rise in Central Florida
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, has seen an increase in reported cases across the Sunshine State over the past two years.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
So glad he's ok but also holy hell, wild AF story. Via Richard Luscombe @us.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Montana man hikes 10 miles to safety after falling on trekking pole
David Cifaldi slipped and his pole pierced him in the side, then walked back hours along the route he had climbed
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Inner City Press @innercitypress.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Thanks for asking- no reasoning has been given for denying an overflow room for the upcoming NYS Mangione trial, while there was such a room for the Trump trial(s) - they haven't even said who decided, and who if anyone was heard before the decision. Only this: www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...
documentcloud.org
For Luigi Mangione NYS Trial No Overflow Courtroom ("Media Access" Order here) as Justice Carro Goes 1st Transparency Comes in Last
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WIRED @wired.com · 17/07/2026
Yesterday, WIRED learned that Madison Square Garden was suing us for our accurate reporting. We stand by our work. That’s why we’re removing the paywall from two of the MSG stories they don’t want you to read, making them free for everyone.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I'm sure someone is going to accuse me of being a coastal elite because of these posts, but I find humor everywhere. How can I not?
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
What about soda?
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
A group of girls in Kansas City stopped us on the sidewalk. One asked: "Is it OK if I pray for you?" I was like "I'm good, thanks" but now I'm wondering would it have been a mitzvah if I'd said yes? Also: Do they ask this of everyone, or only people whom they suspect are damned? America, bby!
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Headed West. Earlier today: a historic two-story outhouse.
Pictured here is a two story outhouse in Illinois that is painted white.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Controversial opinion re grocery discourse: The Tannersville Tops supermarket is actually better than many NYC groceries except for the checkout area. To be clear, this is not a commentary on very real issues of food deserts and food insecurity but just an observation about the store.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
BREAKING: NYC boyfriends desperately abandon Central Park proposal plans, seek wayyyy better rings, citing engagement they can't compete with abc7ny.com/post/2-peopl...
abc7ny.com
Daredevil couple climbs to top of Empire State Building with pro-peace banner, gets engaged
The two masked climbers held a banner that appeared to read, "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace."
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Luigi Mangione got stuck in an elevator today. Via @us.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial now scheduled for January 2027 to not clash with state case
Mangione, accused of killing health executive Brian Thompson, has pleaded not guilty in state and federal cases
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
shld i become an engineer ?
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Brad Lander's trial following his arrest during an attempt to inspect ICE hold rooms will start in a few minutes. Here's some background info on the trial via @us.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Amanda Mull @amandamull.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Thought you guys might enjoy this enormous cat who manages a butcher shop
A fluffy gray Norwegian forest cat—who is, I cannot emphasize enough, enormous—sits in front of a butcher shop display case and a rack of flavored potato chips. He has so many toes.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Love this story from @elizarosner.bsky.social about celeb Knicks fans on their favorite team memories people.com/knicks-super...
people.com
Knicks Superfans Michael J. Fox, Edie Falco and More Share Favorite Team Memories and Playoff Rituals for 2026 NBA Finals
With the Knicks leading the NBA Finals 2-0 and returning to Madison Square Garden for Game 3, Michael J. Fox, Edie Falco, Steve Schirripa and John Leguizamo share their favorite team memories, playoff...
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Its been more than 25 hours since Judge Carro kicked off a secret hearing in the Luigi Mangione case despite press objections.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
From @mollycranenewman.bsky.social -- NY judge holds mystery proceeding in Mangione case www.nydailynews.com/2026/06/03/n...
nydailynews.com
NY judge holds mystery, closed door hearing in Luigi Mangione CEO murder case
State Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro did not acknowledge letters from the press objecting to the closure in a case that has sparked significant public interest.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The level of ridiculousness with the secret Luigi Mangione proceeding is...beyond. Judge Carro's clerk HUNG UP on media orgs' lawyer! Read @mikesisak.bsky.social @apnews.com apnews.com/article/mang...
apnews.com
Latest Luigi Mangione hearing shrouded in secrecy as judge shuts out press and public
A hearing in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case was held in secret after the judge shut out the press and public without explanation.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
More on the closed-door drama at today's secret Luigi Mangione proceeding from @benkochman.bsky.social @nypost.com nypost.com/2026/06/03/u...
nypost.com
Judge holds secret closed-door hearing in Luigi Mangione case despite press protests
The New York judge overseeing Luigi Mangione’s murder trial held a mysterious behind-closed-doors hearing Wednesday – refusing to hear pushback from media covering the high-profile case. Manhattan …
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Luigi Mangione's state court case descends into secrecy. story via @us.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Judge in Luigi Mangione case holds secret hearing despite press objections
Hearing in New York state case over shooting of healthcare executive sealed at short notice ‘at request of the defense’
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
There's a lot of discussion about #Mangione press credentialing rn as outspoken supporters have secured credentials, which I've mentioned in prior Guardian coverage. Anyway, some info about event specific credentialing for Mangione from MOME a few weeks back
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Purported Epstein suicide note released
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The restaurant below my apartment keeps leaving the gas on overnite, necessitating calls to the fire dept. (Not today, but I just found out about another recent incident.) 311 punted my concerns to @fdny.bsky.social customer svc line. They told me all we can do is call 911 if we smell gas. But...
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The world is a mess but as your healthcare tea-disher, gonna share some BS billing. In short: I go to urgent care a few months ago with a cough. I see a Dr, Get covid test. I feel like I asked what the non insurance cash price was and that it was around 200 bucks so I decided to use insurance...
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
New: Feds allege soldier made $400,000 on Polymarket w/ classified info on timing of Nicolás Maduro capture by US military
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Great story from @robertmackey.bsky.social about the Trump's ire toward the Pope & its possible roots in his childhood Protestant church + a tidbit abt his dad www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... via @us.theguardian.com
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Stefan Pildes, alleged SantaCon scammer, didn't questions as he left court just now.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The two teens accused of trying to deploy IEDs near Gracie Mansion are appearing in court for their arraignment. Both sporting khaki jail scrubs. Background via @us.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 15/04/2026
"Trump media company drops lawsuit against the Guardian TMTG drops defamation claim over report that prosecutors were investigating payments received as possible money laundering." Richard Luscombe for @theguardian.com
theguardian.com
Trump media company drops lawsuit against the Guardian
TMTG drops defamation claim over report that prosecutors were investigating payments received as possible money laundering
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
New: Feds allege SantaCon con
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Lol omfg this bagel place is charging more than 6 bucks for an everything with tofu scallion. I'm picking up for others not myself bc I'd rather not eat one of my favorite foods bc I am not getting scammed.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
if you're paying more than 9 bucks for whitefish salad on a bagel you're getting scammed
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
The trial of the quarter century looms...by @elizarosner.bsky.social people.com/blake-lively...
people.com
Blake Lively Names Ryan Reynolds on Witness List as 'It Ends with Us' Trial with Justin Baldoni Nears Start Date
Blake Lively has named husband Ryan Reynolds as a witness in her 'It Ends with Us' legal battle with Justin Baldoni. The actress seeks millions in damages as the trial proceedings are set to begin in ...
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Me, once every 6 years: I can totally do this project involving drywall on my own. Also me, once every 6 years: I ruined drywall.
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
ICYMI: @elizarosner.bsky.social spoke with Michael B Jordan's former teachers and it's just a really sweet story that everyone should read people.com/michael-b-jo...
people.com
Michael B. Jordan’s Drama Teacher, Basketball Coach Recall the Oscar Winner's Early Drive: 'Always Focused' (Exclusive)
Michael B. Jordan’s drama teacher and basketball coach at Newark Arts High School reveal what the 'Sinners' Oscar winner was like as a teen: “When Michael spoke, people listened."
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
1/? Some context on the #snowball fight that is now nat'l news. I was out there a few times to snap photos(they're all terrible), and saw the first stage, fanciful winter fun, at 2:45, and then chaos stage just about 4:00. IMHO, there was an NYPD failure here putting POs at risk. Let me explain...
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Earlier in #WashingtonSquarePark ...SNOWBALL FIGHT IN THE FOUNTAIN!
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Ramon Vargas @us.theguardian.com tried to get comment from #ShiaLaBeouf and then this happened www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
"Barely" invited
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
should I start a weekly thread where everyone shares how the aca tax credit fugazi is impacting their lives?
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Victoria Bekiempis @vicbekiempis.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
where do i get my tariff refund on this purse i bought in october
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