Timothy Bella

Washington, D.C.

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Timothy Bella is a staff writer and editor for the General Assignment team, focusing on national news. He was previously the deputy editor of Morning Mix. His work has appeared in outlets such as Esquire, the Atlantic, New York magazine and the Undefeated. His first book, a biography on Charles Barkley, was published in 2022 and earned critical acclaim. His second book, a biography on Sylvester Stallone, will be released in 2026.
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Conservatives hail Daniel Penny as ‘hero’ after killing man on subway

Penny's legal-defense fund has raised more than $1 million after he was charged with second-degree manslaughter in Jordan Neely's death on the New York subway.

May 13, 2023

Daniel Penny charged with manslaughter in Jordan Neely’s subway chokehold death

The 24-year-old Marine Corps veteran, who was seen on video holding Neely in a chokehold for several minutes, was released on $100,000 bond. Penny is back in court July 17.

May 12, 2023

Marine veteran to be charged in NYC subway chokehold death

Video of the May 1 fatal chokehold sparked outrage from public officials and protests demanding the man be charged in connection to the death.

May 11, 2023

Before Trump’s beef with CNN, they had a cozy, made-for-TV relationship

Former president Donald Trump returns to CNN on Wednesday for a town hall. He regularly appeared on the network for decades before beginning his political career.

May 10, 2023

She wrote a kids’ book on grief — then was charged with killing her husband

Kouri Richins published “Are You With Me?,” a children's book on grief, nearly a year after she allegedly poisoned her husband with a deadly dose of fentanyl.

May 9, 2023

Diana knew she wouldn’t be queen — and doubted Charles wanted the crown

“I’d like to be a queen of people’s hearts, in people’s hearts, but I don’t see myself being queen of this country," Princess Diana said in 1995.

May 6, 2023

Who is conservative activist Leonard Leo? A friend of Clarence Thomas.

The Leonard Leo-Clarence Thomas friendship dates back decades, when Leo helped the judge during his contentious Supreme Court confirmation hearings in 1991.

May 5, 2023

After N.Y. subway chokehold death, protesters call for an arrest

Jordan Neely's death was ruled a homicide by New York’s chief medical examiner, after video showed Neely in a chokehold for several minutes on the subway.

May 4, 2023

Man dies on N.Y. subway after rider puts him in minutes-long chokehold

Video of the Monday incident shows 30-year-old Jordan Neely becoming unconscious as a 24-year-old New York subway rider administers a chokehold on the F-train.

May 3, 2023

Suspect in Atlanta hospital shooting in custody after search, police say

An Atlanta shooting left one dead and four injured at the Northside Hospital Midtown medical office, and the suspect is at large, according to police.

May 3, 2023