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Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes

Brooklyn Rape Case Involving Hasidic Woman Dismissed Amid Misconduct Questions

The 22-year-old woman initially accused the men of rape, but questions were raised about whether prosecutors initially failed to turn over evidence that she had recanted part of her story.

2012/06/26

New York City Taxis (file / credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Bloomberg Signs Cabbie Sex Trafficking Bill

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has signed a bill to strengthen penalties against cabbies who knowingly work with sex traffickers.

2012/06/22

Judge Panel Reduces Alleged UES Madam Anna Gristina’s Bail

“After reviewing the entire record… we find the amount of bail set by the trial court was unreasonable and an abuse of discretion,” the judges wrote. They made note that Gristina has no criminal record.

2012/06/12

Cops: L.I. Woman Charged With Prostitution After Using Hot Dog Cart To Solicit Clients

It appears an East Rockaway woman was selling more than hot dogs from her cart on Sunrise Highway.

2012/05/04

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)

Prosecutors Build Case Against Accused UES Madam With More Arrests

Prosecutors now have three people cooperating in the case against accused Upper East Side madam Anna Gristina.

2012/03/16

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

NYPD Cruiser (file/credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

NYPD Sergeant Cleared In Upper East Side Madam Case

New York City officials say a police sergeant who was interviewed in the case of an accused multi-million dollar madam has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

2012/03/14

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

Anna Gristina, accused of being a madam on Manhattan's Upper East Side, is seen in wedding photos taken 10 years ago during her marriage to Kelvin Gorr. (credit: Facebook/Kelvin Gorr)

Accused Upper East Side Madam’s Bodyguard Worked In DA’s Office

A newspaper photo features accused Upper East Side madam Anna Gristina perched on the lap of a smiling bodyguard. Her arm is draped over his broad shoulders. It’s a photo that is now sending shock waves through law enforcement.

2012/03/09

Lawyers For Alleged East Side Madam Challenge Underage Prostitute Allegations

“I think the facts will come out that that is not the case and I would not be here today if I thought there was the slightest inclination of that,” said defense attorney Peter Gleason.

2012/03/08

Spitzer Madam: Accused East Side Madam Had Quite The Reputation In The Business

More is being learned about the accused East Side madam, and how she ran her alleged brothel. A former madam says accused Anna Gristina had a reputation for offering a rotating cast of beautiful young women — from the UK and Europe.

2012/03/07

Defense attorney Peter Gleason (left) and investigator Vincent Parco (right) (credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

Mom Accused Of Running Upper East Side Prostitution Ring Faces Judge

Prosecutors say 44-year-old Anna Gristina has been working as a high-class madam for more than 15 years, amassing millions of dollars and dozens of high-profile contacts around in the world in the process.

2012/03/06

Police: NJ Woman Gets Rescued After Posting To Facebook

Police say the 30-year-old south Jersey woman wrote in the message that she was being held against her will. Her brother called authorities in south Jersey, who notified Hackensack police.

2011/12/29