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Energy Mogul Goes To Court In Suit Over Counterfeit Wine

In a sphere of oenophiles far removed from the world of Two-Buck Chuck and Franzia, a billionaire went to trial Wednesday in his lawsuit against a California wine merchant who allegedly cheated him to the tune of $320,000.

2013/03/27

Federal Officials Warn Of Dangers Of Counterfeit Air Bags

Federal officials issued a warning Wednesday night about counterfeit air bags that may have been put into their cars when repaired.

CBS 2HD–2012/10/10

U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman addresses the media in Newark. (credit: Monica Miller, WCBS 880)

Feds In NJ: 29 Arrests Made In $325 Million Counterfeit Goods Operation

U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman said the counterfeit goods didn’t include just clothing, but “counterfeit cigarettes and pure crystal methamphetamine.”

2012/03/02

Canal Street in Chinatown on April 26, 2011 (credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

City Councilwoman Margaret Chin Wants To Make It Illegal To Purchase Knockoff Purses

City Councilwoman Margaret Chin plans to introduce a bill making it illegal to purchase counterfeit designer merchandise. Violators could face a year in jail or a $1,000 fine.

2011/04/26

Larchmont Retail Owner Faces More Criminal Charges

Police said Plaza Bootery owner Lee Mendez was charged with trademark counterfeiting for allegedly selling fake Uggs and Northface jackets in a January incident, and now Mendez faces robbery in the third degree charges for stealing a customer’s purse.

2011/02/26

Authorities Crack Down On Fake Flea Markets

With flea markets across the country now carrying counterfeit products with poser trademarks, authorities warn that shoppers may be helping to fund criminal syndicates in some cases.

2010/12/30

Man Accused Of Installing Cameras At Westchester ATMs

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors say a man installed his own surveillance cameras above ATM machines at two Westchester County banks to record customers’ PIN numbers. He also allegedly used a skimming device to […]

2010/09/13

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