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March 6, 2025 | 1010Wins

Man, 46, indicted for posing as attorney, stealing $200K from clients: Manhattan DA Click For More

"As alleged, Sean Mescall posed as a fake attorney to take advantage of clients who relied on him for what they thought was legitimate legal assistance,” said D.A. Bragg. “The defendant allegedly exploited victims who entrusted him by stealing their hard-earned money for a wide range of supposed legal services. This is an ongoing investigation. Please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900 if you may be a victim."

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March 6, 2025 | Law360

Fake NY Lawyer Charged With Stealing $200K From Clients Click For More

"As alleged, Sean Mescall posed as a fake attorney to take advantage of clients who relied on him for what they thought was legitimate legal assistance," District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. said in a statement from the DA's office.

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March 6, 2025 | AP

New York City man convicted in beating death of 10-year-old boy in 2021 Click For More

Ryan Cato was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury that had been deliberating for about a day, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said. His trial in a Manhattan court had started in late January.

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March 5, 2025 | Patch

Man Who Shot Cop In Standoff Faces Attempted Murder Charges, NYPD Says Click For More

A man who is accused of shooting a cop during a tense early-morning barricade situation in the Lower East Side has been indicted on attempted murder and weapons charges, District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.

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March 5, 2025 | New York Post

NYC attorney stole $4.4M meant for COVID gear to fund ‘romantic relationship’ with CEO girlfriend: prosecutors Click For More

A Manhattan attorney ripped off $4.4 million intended to buy protective gear during the COVID pandemic to fuel his lavish relationship with his then CEO girlfriend, prosecutors said. […] Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said in a statement that McKenna bilked a company that was intending to help “during the height of the pandemic” when prices for PPE were skyrocketing.

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March 4, 2025 | National Jeweler

NYC Diamond Dealer Pleads Guilty to Lab-Grown Diamond Swaps Click For More

A dealer based in New York City’s Diamond District has pleaded guilty to defrauding two other diamond merchants by replacing natural diamonds with lab-grown ones, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced last week.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 hour ago
🎙️ D.A. Bragg joined New York City Kopp for a wide-ranging conversation about growing up in Harlem, our Office’s priorities including driving down gun violence & cracking down on corporate crime, this summer’s historic Knicks win, and more! Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/34CynAYnls8Fkgqyn5axHk
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
🗓️ Tomorrow at 6PM, D.A. Bragg will join the 92nd Street Y's State of New York series for a wide-ranging conversation about public safety. Stream the conversation here: https://buff.ly/pEkYX13
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
ICYMI: “SNAP and EBT fraud harms New Yorkers in need of assistance and the New Yorkers whose tax dollars fund these essential programs.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an EBT fraud conspiracy: