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The Eastern District of New York courthouse where Devin Anthony Magarian was indicted for orchestrating a scheme to clone doctors' phones and illegally distribute oxycodone. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

Florida man clones doctors’ phones to sell Oxycodone in major drug scheme

May 17 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

A federal indictment unsealed on Thursday charged Devin Anthony Magarian, 21, with orchestrating a complex scheme to commandeer physicians’ e-prescribing privileges, allowing him to illegally obtain and distribute oxycodone and other controlled substances. The charges against Magarian include conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and possession of oxycodone with intent to distribute. Magarian’s alleged activities, spanning from […]

Brooklyn Supreme Court, Criminal Term, where members of the Hyena Crips gang were charged with racketeering and multiple murders spanning nearly a decade. Brooklyn Eagle file photo by Robert Abruzzese

Brooklyn Hyena Crips Gang members charged with murders and racketeering

May 16 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Seven members of a Brooklyn-based gang — “Drippy,” “Cradley,” “Juice,” “Kappy,” “Jab,” “Weezy,” and “Breezy” — were arrested and charged on Tuesday with racketeering, multiple murders, and other violent crimes spanning nearly a decade. They’re not the Seven Dwarfs; they’re alleged to be the Hyena Crips gang. The superseding indictment, unsealed on Tuesday, accuses the […]

Hon. Frank Seddio, Hon. Ellen Spodek and District Attorney Eric Gonzalez pose together at the Kings County Supreme Court during the annual Law Day event, which celebrated the theme "Voices of Democracy" with speeches and a surprise musical performance. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo

Brooklyn’s Supreme Court celebrates Law Day with “Voices of Democracy”

May 13 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

On Wednesday, May 8, the Kings County Supreme Court in Downtown Brooklyn marked its annual Law Day ceremony, embracing this year’s theme, “Voices of Democracy.” The event, typically held on May 1, unfolded at the courthouse located at 360 Adams Street, an effort to highlight the essential role of law in democratic governance and the […]