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Manhattan Judge Denies Bail for Murder Suspect Tiliek Thompson

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC · How we work

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A Manhattan criminal court ordered 41-year-old Tiliek Thompson to remain detained without bail after his arraignment for Lovay Williams’ murder.
Williams’ father, NuQuan Williams, shouted for a gas chamber, demanding the death penalty for Thompson.
Assistant D.A. Michael Perez said Thompson beat, choked and left Williams’ body while her 7-year-old daughter watched.
A GoFundMe raised $6,800 for the daughter, but mother Monica Manners said she still feels no relief.

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A Manhattan criminal court ordered 41-year-old Tiliek Thompson to remain detained without bail after his arraignment for Lovay Williams’ murder.
Williams’ father, NuQuan Williams, shouted for a gas chamber, demanding the death penalty for Thompson.
Assistant D.A. Michael Perez said Thompson beat, choked and left Williams’ body while her 7-year-old daughter watched.
A GoFundMe raised $6,800 for the daughter, but mother Monica Manners said she still feels no relief.