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Elite Assassin Millas member gets 18-year sentence for assault and armed robbery

May 21 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

A member of the Elite Assassin Millas (E.A.M.) gang was sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison on Monday for his involvement in violent crimes, including assault in aid of racketeering and armed robbery.  The sentencing took place earlier Tuesday in federal court in Brooklyn, where United States District Judge Kiyo Matsumoto delivered […]

Hon. Lara Eshkenazi (center) poses with Chief Judge Margo Brodie (right) and her family after being sworn in as a magistrate judge for the Eastern District of New York. Photos courtesy of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

EDNY board of judges selects Lara K. Eshkenazi to serve as magistrate judge

May 21 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

The Board of Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) announced the selection of Lara Eshkenazi on Tuesday to serve as a magistrate judge for an eight-year term. Magistrate Judge Eshkenazi will preside at the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Courthouse at 225 Cadman Plaza East in Brooklyn. “The […]

Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty are off to a perfect 4-0 start, their best since 2007.

Unbeaten Liberty roll through Storm

May 21 | JT Torenli

Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty are off to their hottest start in 17 years. And they don’t look the least bit interested in cooling down. The All-Star point guard posted game highs of 20 points and eight assists Monday night as the Liberty improved to 4-0 with a 74-63 victory over the Seattle […]