Mayor “surprised” that cannibal-plot cop released

Published



NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was “surprised” that a judge overturned the conviction of a New York Police Department officer accused of plotting to kill and eat young women.

Judge Paul Gardephe ruled Monday that there was insufficient evidence to support a jury’s guilty verdict in the kidnapping conspiracy conviction of Gilberto Valle (VAL’-ee).

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.