A rogue bigwig at the city’s Administration for Children’s Services who swiped gift cards from needy Big Apple kids dodged jail time by copping a sweet plea deal in Manhattan court Tuesday.
A Bronx resident and registered sex offender accused of making homophobic slurs at a 27-year-old gay man and slashing him while riding a Midtown subway last month has been indicted on hate crimes charges.
A former executive director at the city Administration for Children’s Services pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $5,000 in gift cards intended for kids, the Manhattan D.A.’s Office said Tuesday.
“Courtney Ramirez abused her taxpayer-funded role at ACS to steal gift cards intended to reward children who completed a leadership program,” District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg said Tuesday. “She took advantage of her leadership position at an agency that seeks to help children facing immense challenges and used their gifts for herself.”
“Courtney Ramirez abused her taxpayer-funded role at ACS to steal gift cards intended to reward children who completed a leadership program,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said in a statement Tuesday.
