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Man charged for impersonating immigration attorney, accused of swindling thousands in fake legal fees: DA 
A man was indicted on Thursday for pretending to be an immigration attorney to various people and for stealing thousands of dollars in legal fees from them, according to prosecutors.
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg reflects on second year in office
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s eventful 2023 didn’t slow down for the holiday season, although he did find time to enjoy a cup of apple cider. On December 20, he sat down with the AmNews to reflect on his second year as the borough’s first-ever Black chief prosecutor.
Construction exec pleads guilty to MWBE fraud
An octogenarian construction executive is likely headed to prison after pleading guilty to charges over fraud in his work with minority and women-owned businesses.
Doctor ‘Experimented’ on Wife With ‘Alternative’ Treatments. She Died
Jeffrey Harris, M.D., 59, was sentenced to as much as 15 years in state prison, the maximum sentence, in December. He was found guilty in October of “ignoring medical evidence and advice and experimenting on his wife, Tammy Harris, leading to her slow and painful death,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
Mob-tied construction exec admits corruption charge
Lawrence Wecker, 83, admitted in New York State Supreme Court to a single count of enterprise corruption and to another of attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. He is expected to be sentenced to between two and six years in state prison April 30.
Construction Cos., Execs Cop To Housing Fraud In NY
A construction company owner pled guilty Tuesday for his alleged role in a sweeping affordable housing fraud scheme that included forged payrolls, bribery and theft from clients and subcontractors, the Manhattan
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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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