Brothel

A screengrab of e4akorea.com, allegedly a site advertising prostitution at several Manhattan locations. (credit: e4akorea.com)

Prosecutors Say Brooklyn Man Ran Brothels In Midtown, Lower Manhattan

William Thomas, 42, of Fort Greene, put a 21st-century spin on the world’s oldest profession, advertising services for prostitutes online, according to authorities.

2012/10/22

Prosecutors say Jaynie Mae Baker is an accomplice to the alleged Upper East Side madam Anna Gristina. (credit: CBS 2)

Alleged Accomplice Of ‘Millionaire Madam’ Expected To Take Plea Deal

Published reports said she’ll plead guilty to a misdemeanor and avoid a lengthy jail sentence for promoting prostitution. It’s unclear if the deal would mean that Baker will have to testify against Gristina, who has refused to enter into a plea agreement with the District Attorney’s office.

2012/08/14

Authorities Break Up Pennsylvania-To-New York City ‘Brothel On Wheels’

Six New York City livery cab drivers surrendered to authorities Monday morning. According to prosecutors, the cabbies “promoted” prostitution by escorting “Johns” and prostituted women all over the city.

2012/04/23

Alleged 'madam' Anna Gristina is seen in court on March 12, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Judge Denies Accused UES Madam’s Bid For Bail Reduction

Gristina’s lawyers argued that her bond was unjust and too high, adding that her family was unable to afford it. Prosecutors, however, believe that Gristina has the money and the means to flee.

2012/04/09

Anna Gristina (Credit: Juliet Papa: 1010 WINS)

Accused East Side Madam Sent Back To Rikers; Attorney: Plea Deal Possible

The accused multimillion dollar madam was back in her isolation cell at Rikers Island on Thursday night following a setback in court earlier in the day.

2012/03/15

Alleged Madam’s Attorney: If You Let Her Free, She And Her Family Can Live With Me

Anna Gristina is facing just a single charge of promoting prostitution, but she’s being held on $2 million bail. On Monday, her lawyer offered more than legal advice. He offered his own ritzy home to secure her release.

2012/03/12