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Man sentenced to 20 years for trio of sexual assaults at Inwood Hill Park: DA 
A Bronx man will spend 20 years behind bars for sexually assaulting three people in Inwood Hill Park in 2021, according to the Manhattan District Attorney.
33-year-old New York male posing as an immigration lawyer gained over 10 thousand dollars unlawfully.
Cuenca (Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca), male, 33, in New York, obtained several thousands of dollars of unlawful gain in legal fees by posing as an immigration lawyer. On January 11, New York City Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the indictment against Cuenca with [sic] counts of immigrant assistance services in the first degree, two counts of grand larceny in the third degree and one count of scheme to defraud in the first degree in court.
Male posing as immigration lawyer defrauding over 10000 dollars was charged on 5 counts.
Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca, male, 33, who was posing as an immigration lawyer to submit asylum application on behalf of victims, submitted fake applications, or even nothing at all after receiving payments. He defrauded up to 10 thousand dollars in legal fees from multiple victims and was indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on the 11th. Chinese immigration lawyer reminded citizens to request business cards, signed contracts as well as receipts issued by the legal office when making payment, to ensure that the party is a legitimate attorney.
Scammers posing as immigration lawyers are targeting asylum seekers in New York City, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is taking action against scammers posing as immigration lawyers and taking advantage of one of New York City's most vulnerable populations: asylum seekers.
A fake immigration lawyer swindled thousands of dollars, prosecutors say
Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca charged thousands of dollars by posing as an immigration lawyer without being one, claims an indictment from the Manhattan Prosecutor's Office.
New York man indicted for posing as immigration lawyer
“As alleged, New Yorkers looking to become permanent residents trusted Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca to provide them with legal services, and he broke that trust by taking advantage of them and putting them at risk of deportation,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
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Yesterday, we welcomed speakers from @NYCSchools LGBTQIA+ Programs Unit for a conversation on being allies to LGBTQIA+ youth and supporting LGBTQIA+ victims and witnesses.
3"William Smith brutally murdered Marcus Guerrerio, a 59-year-old disabled man, by entering his private room at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter and stabbing him repeatedly in his own bed.” - D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing via @1010WINS:
Yesterday an NYC pedicab driver pleaded guilty for attempting to bribe a city inspector for 15 pedicab registration plates. “His actions undermined the licensing process that exists to keep New Yorkers & tourists safe.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more here:
Last night, we welcomed our High School Interns & their families for orientation as they begin their 5-week internship program. This summer, students will attend presentations, participate in mock trials, & work on policy proposals as they learn about the criminal justice system.
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