Preet Bharara
State Sen. John Sampson Charged With Embezzlement, Lying To FBI
State Sen. John Sampson has been indicted on two counts embezzlement, five counts of obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements to the FBI, prosecutors announced Monday.
Smuggled Dinosaur Skeleton Returned To Mongolia
It was seized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after it was sold at auction in New York City for over $1 million last year.
Feds: Russian Mob Ran Celebrity Poker Games
Members of Russian organized crime ran high-stakes poker games attended by professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities and Wall Street titans, federal authorities in New York said.
Not Guilty Plea Entered By Bronx Assemblyman Who Helped Bring Down Bribery Scandal
Both state and federal prosecutors were using Nelson Castro as a mole in Albany. He wore a wire and helped snare Bronx Assemblyman Eric Stevenson. Stevenson’s been charged in a bribe-for-legislation scandal.
De Blasio, Other Advocates Call For Reform In Wake Of Lawmakers’ Arrests
State Sen. Malcolm Smith, City Councilman Dan Halloran and four others were arrested Tuesday in what U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara called “an unappetizing smorgasbord of greed” involving “six officials who together build a corridor of corruption.”
FBI Breaks Up Knock-Off Auto Parts Ring In Queens, Paterson
Three people were arrested Tuesday in connection with an investigation of a knock-off auto parts ring the FBI says supplied New York City taxi companies.
Prosecutors: Yonkers Pharmacy Worker Accused Of Illegally Selling Prescription Painkillers
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said Ji Yun Lee “functioned as a ‘go-to’ prescription pill dispenser for those who were willing to pay his inflated prices.”
FBI Arrests Dozens of Alleged Mobsters In NY, NJ Trash-Hauling Case
A dozen members of three of the Genovese, Gambino and Luchese crime families are among those in custody, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
NYC Cops Make Court Appearance In Ticket Fixing Case
Attorneys for 15 New York City police officers facing trial on ticket fixing charges asked Judge Stephen Barrett on Monday to toss out or limit key wiretap evidence against the cops.
Another Person Pleads Guilty In LIRR Disability Scam
Daniel Dennis, a station attendant who worked for the LIRR for 30 years admitted Wednesday that he padded his retirement by falsely claiming that he was disabled on the job and no longer able to work.
Authorities Make Arrests In Bronx Drug Trafficking Ring
Officials say the crew’s ringleader, Anibal Ramos, and another member, Anibal Soto, were accused in a July indictment with torturing a kidnapping victim with an iron. The case now has a total of 10 defendants.
Former NYC Councilman Seabrook Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Corruption
The 61-year-old former Bronx councilman told the judge that he remained a “proud man” but was prepared for whatever sentence she would deliver.
U.S. Attorney: City Short-Changing Retired Workers Who Served In Military Since 9/11
Bharara sued the city on behalf of three retired NYPD officers and others who served in the military after 9/11 but said they were short-changed by the city in their pensions.
Prosecutor: Florida Man Charged In NY For Illegally Importing Dinosaurs
Eric Prokopi, 38, was charged with conspiracy to smuggle illegal goods, possessing stolen property and making false statements, federal prosecutors in Manhattan announced Wednesday.
Lichtenstein Painting Missing For 42 Years Finally Returned To Rightful Owner
The 1961 Pop art painting, titled “Electric Cord,” was recovered in July at a New York storage warehouse, according to the District Attorney investigating the disappearance of the painting.
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