Hernan Lopez left Brooklyn federal court, telling reporters he was relieved that “a case that never should have started is finally over.”
SIX MEN, INCLUDING two former professional basketball players, were indicted in Brooklyn federal court on Monday.
Queens jeweler Shlomo Patchiav, A.K.A.“Slava Fatkhiev,” 45, was convicted on Wednesday of extortion conspiracy.
A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Dewitt John, 31, of sexual exploitation of a child and accessing with intent to view child pornography.
A BROOKLYN-BASED CLOTHING COMPANY has settled with the government over allegations that it fraudulently applied for pandemic relief loans.
Moeleek Harrell was convicted in July 2024 of racketeering, two murder conspiracies, assault, drug trafficking conspiracies and more.
“Unlike a fine vintage that improves over time, the defendant will spend years in prison to reflect on his fraudulent wine scheme.”
Three men were sentenced to decades in prison for a Brooklyn robbery that killed a security guard and wounded three others.
Carmine Agnello pocketed $1.1 million in loans from a federal program meant to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
They were charged with operating a continuing financial crimes enterprise, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Jose Douglass Castellano, 27, known as “Chino,” is the third and final defendant sentenced under a sprawling indictment.
An India-based executive pleaded guilty to smuggling fentanyl precursor chemicals into the U.S. using deceptive shipping practices.
Two 18th Street gang members were convicted in Brooklyn federal court for a Queens gang murder, racketeering and related violent crimes.
Federal lobbying disclosures link Joshua Nass to Joseph Schwartz — a nursing home operator pardoned by President Donald Trump in November.
“For years, the defendants brazenly lied to investors all over the country about the fees associated with their investments.”
A former NYPD detective pleaded guilty to conspiring in a PPP fraud scheme that used false documents to secure pandemic relief funds.
SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony was sentenced to 100 months for defrauding investors through crypto fraud, with $7.5M forfeited to victims.
Former Queens Defenders director Lori Zeno pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for embezzling nonprofit funds for luxury goods and trips.
James Laforte, also known as “Jimmy,” entered his plea before United States Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Marutollo.
The U.S. filed to revoke Gurmeet Singh’s citizenship for concealing his 2014 rape and kidnapping convictions during naturalization.
Steven LaBianca was sentenced to 12 years for coercing minors to produce sexual images and possessing child pornography in Brooklyn.
Blanca Hernandez Morales was sentenced to 35 years for sex trafficking minors in a Queens-based operation that exploited victims from Mexico.
Pushpesh Baid was sentenced to 20 years for defrauding investors in Tradepay Capital and Luxestreet, losing $35M through fake businesses.
Kyrgyz arms dealer Sergei Zharnovnikov was sentenced for illegally exporting U.S. firearms and ammunition to Russia via Kyrgyzstan.
Ahmed Alaahri was sentenced for kidnapping and sexually abusing a 17-year-old in Brooklyn. He and a co-defendant face deportation.
Several defendants were sentenced in Brooklyn federal court for a $12M telemarketing fraud, with prison terms and restitution ordered.
Brooklyn jury convicts four MS-13 leaders of racketeering and murder, each facing life sentences for violent crimes.
Brooklyn pastor and daycare president Paul Mitchell pleaded guilty to tax evasion after misusing millions in church and school funds.
N FEDERAL COURT IN BROOKLYN on Friday, Ukrainian national Artem Stryzhak pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit cybercrime fraud.
A registered sex offender was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for coercing minors online and receiving child pornography.
Five arrested in Brooklyn for running “Greggy’s Cult,” an online child exploitation ring involving child pornography and threats.
Four of New York’s five organized crime families allegedly participated in the sophisticated rigging of high-stakes poker games.
The case was brought by the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn that previously prosecuted ex-NBA player Jontay Porter.
Retired financier Howard Rubin and assistant Jennifer Powers were indicted in Brooklyn on sex trafficking and bank fraud charges.
Leury Mojica was sentenced to 108 months for assaulting a correction officer and attempting to murder an inmate at Brooklyn’s MDC.
Marcia Joseph was sentenced to 21 months in prison for embezzling $2.3M from a Brooklyn nonprofit, funds meant to aid those in need.