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March 6, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Against Fake Attorney For Stealing $200,000 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,” said District Attorney 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 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.

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March 3, 2025 | AMNY

Parolee who allegedly shot detective in Lower East Side standoff indicted for attempted murder Click For More

The parolee accused of shooting an NYPD detective while issuing a warrant on the Lower East Side last month was arraigned on an attempted murder indictment Monday.

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March 3, 2025 | New York Post

Ex-con accused of shooting NYPD cop during hours-long standoff flashes sinister smirk in court Click For More

A violent ex-con accused of shooting an NYPD cop while on parole during a tense four-hour standoff flashed a sinister smirk as he was hit with an attempted murder indictment in Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday.


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