Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had a particularly busy Wednesday that had nothing to do with the ongoing trial of former President Donald Trump — which takes up most of the attention of late at the Manhattan Criminal Court House.
“Today, a jury convicted Robert Taylor of running an underground, unlicensed Bitcoin kiosk business intentionally targeted toward criminal clientele,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Promises of anonymity in violation of all financial regulations ensured he could pocket high fees while turning his customers’ Bitcoin into more than $5 million in cash. This verdict should send a message to other bad actors who think they can hide behind cryptocurrency: our prosecutors and investigators have the knowledge and expertise to peel back those layers of secrecy and hold you accountable.”
A 54-year-old man has been indicted on murder charges in the slaying of a 19-year-old in East Harlem, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
A 54-year-old man has been indicted on murder charges in the slaying of a 19-year-old in East Harlem, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
“The crimes charged in this indictment are among the most brutal imaginable. We allege Ellow Williams not only forcibly raped but attempted to murder a young woman in her own building by repeatedly strangling her,” said District Attorney Bragg.
