Man Accused of Killing Woman in New York Subway Fire Pleads Not Guilty
NEW YORK (Reuters) - 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.
Man pleads not guilty to burning woman to death on a New York City subway train
NEW YORK (AP) — A man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arraigned on murder and arson charges in Brooklyn court in connection with the killing of Debrina Kawam, 57.
Police ID woman set on fire in shocking incident on New York City subway car
Officials identified the woman who was burned to death inside a New York City subway train on Dec. 22 as 57-year-old Debrina Kawam.
Suspect due in court after woman set on fire on NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, is due in court in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Woman burned to death in New York subway is identified as 57-year-old from New Jersey
The woman, Debrina Kawam, had a New Jersey address, according to NYPD. Kawam died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while inside a New York subway train.
Man accused of burning woman to death on a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned
The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned Tuesday on murder and arson charges. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, will appear in Brooklyn court in connection with the killing of Debrina Kawam,
Man accused of setting woman on fire on Brooklyn subway train back in court
The man accused of setting a woman on fire on a subway train in Brooklyn is expected back in court on Tuesday. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, is scheduled to be arraigned after he waived the right to his first court appearance last month.
Fact Check: Photos of two women misdescribed as New York subway fire victim
Photos of at least two women have been misdescribed online as showing Debrina Kawam, the woman who died after being set on ...
Man charged with attempted murder after New York subway shoving
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Wabtec hybrid locomotives approved for full use in New York subway system
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Suspect wanted in 2 separate subway stabbings in New York City
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New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subway
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