Monthly Archives: August 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Additional Sex Trafficking Charges Against Man Who Allegedly Kidnapped Covenant House Teen

“The horrific allegations against Alex Jean continue to grow as immensely brave survivors come forward to our office,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This indictment alleges utterly despicable acts of kidnapping, sexual violence, and other forms of violence and coercion. Our Human Trafficking Unit is well-equipped with trauma-informed staff, including specially trained social workers who can help survivors heal – please call us at 212-335-3400.”

Manhattan DA Charges Crypto Recovery Biz Owner With Fraud

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office charged Michael Lauchlan with grand larceny in the third and fourth degrees and two counts of first degree scheme to defraud using his allegedly “sham” cryptocurrency asset recovery business, Coin Dispute Network. Prosecutors claim Lauchlan, under a pseudonym, falsely told clients he could locate their crypto funds and could return them for a fee payable in the token ETH.