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Manhattan DA launches criminal probe into Inwood fire that killed 4 people

The Manhattan DA's Office on Thursday announced a criminal probe into the owner of 207 Dyckman Street.

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What happened The Manhattan DA's Office on Thursday announced a criminal probe into the owner of 207 Dyckman Street.
The headline split One side frames it as "Manhattan DA expands deadly Inwood fire investigation to landlord’s company". The other frames it as "Manhattan DA launches criminal probe into Inwood fire that killed 4 people".
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Left / center-leftManhattan DA expands deadly Inwood fire investigation to landlord’s company

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CenterManhattan DA launches criminal probe into Inwood fire that killed 4 people

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · May 21, 10:43 PM

Manhattan DA launches criminal probe into Inwood fire that killed 4 people

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The Manhattan DA's Office on Thursday announced a criminal probe into the owner of 207 Dyckman Street.

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WNYCNews report · May 21, 8:11 PM

Manhattan DA expands deadly Inwood fire investigation to landlord’s company

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The fire in Inwood killed three people and injured 14 others, including a firefighter. Smoker who lived at the building faces homicide charge, but prosecutors say corporate liability is als...

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May 21, 8:11 PM: WNYC joined the source map.

May 21, 10:43 PM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.

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