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October 8, 2025 | AMNY

Harlem family’s Brownstone stolen in $1.6M deed theft scheme, DA says Click For More

A Harlem brownstone was allegedly stolen from the family of its late owner in a deed theft scam that netted the fraudsters more than $1.6 million, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Wednesday.

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October 8, 2025 | Patch

Fake Heir Scheme Used To Steal Manhattan Brownstone Worth $1M, Prosecutors Say Click For More

Three people and three companies have been charged in an alleged scheme to steal a Harlem brownstone on West 131st Street by posing as heirs to its deceased owner and fraudulently taking out a mortgage and construction loan on the property, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday.

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October 8, 2025 | Pix11

Trio accused of stealing dead woman’s home are charged in court Click For More

Deed theft — where somebody steals someone else’s home by claiming it’s theirs — is a highly illegal practice whose occurrence has apparently been on the rise in recent years, with more and more cases reported.

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October 8, 2025 | ABC7NY

Three charged in alleged fraud scheme of brownstone worth $1 million in Harlem Click For More

Three people, along with three companies they own, are facing charges for allegedly pretending to be the heirs to a Harlem brownstone, then forging the sale of the building, committing fraud to fix up the property and illegally rent out units inside the building.

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October 8, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment For Deed Theft Scheme: Charges Against 3 Individuals & 3 Companies For Stealing Harlem Brownstone From Family Of Deceased Owner Click For More

“As alleged, six defendants worked together to take advantage of a grieving family, posing as heirs, and committing deed theft to steal their property. During a time when housing is scarce, I will not stand for fraudsters coming to Harlem to try and perpetrate these pernicious schemes. This type of alleged conduct preys on longtime New Yorkers, and we will prosecute those who take advantage of homeowners,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you or someone you know suspects deed fraud, please contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300 or email Danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”

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October 7, 2025 | AMNY

Chlorine gas threat outside Manhattan police precinct leads to cold case murder arrest in Georgia Click For More

A Georgia man who allegedly left an inoperable chemical weapon outside a Manhattan police precinct has been indicted in New York, an incident that helped authorities solve a two-year-old murder in his home state, prosecutors said Tuesday.


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Watch here to learn more about the sentencing of Kamal Semrade to 20 years in state prison for pushing a woman into a train at the Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street station, leaving her paralyzed from the shoulders down.
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“While nothing can undo the profound harm caused, I hope this sentence brings a measure of justice as the victim continues her recovery and works to rebuild her life.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Kamal Semrade for a subway shoving:
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📻 Tune in to WNYC at 10:40am for a wide-ranging conversation with D.A. Bragg and Brian Lehrer: