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Unlicensed Crypto Businesses Could Face Criminal Charges Under New York Bill
“Crypto is the go-to means for bad actors to move and hide the proceeds of crime,” he added. “It is long past time for businesses that operate without a virtual currency license and flout due diligence requirements to face criminal penalties.”
D.A. Bragg Announces All-Count Trial Conviction Of Building Super For Stealing $350k From 100-Year-Old Man As His Power Of Attorney
“Rosalind Hernandez stands convicted by a jury of her peers for abusing the trust of a 100-year-old, hardworking New Yorker to steal over half of his life savings as his Power of Attorney. She took advantage of his advanced age and the fact that English wasn’t his first language,” said District Attorney Bragg. “When the victim tasked Ms. Hernandez with selling his apartment and tying up his affairs, he gave her $100,000. For Ms. Hernandez, this generous gift was not enough – in her greed, she stole an additional $350,000 to spend on personal items.”
Manhattan DA Calls for Nationwide Crackdown on 3D-Printed Guns
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday he wants a nationwide crackdown on 3D-printed firearms.
Brute who beat NYC pizzeria manager into coma nearly derails sentencing with unhinged rant blaming victim
Tyshaun Watson, who had pleaded guilty in exchange for a promised 17-year prison sentence, launched into a wild rant during the Manhattan Supreme Court hearing, claiming he’d been “provoked” before he pummeled pizza-maker Zakaira El Sherief.
NY Bill Criminalizes Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Businesses
The Cryptocurrency Regulation Yields Protections, Trust, and Oversight Act, or the CRYPTO Act, would require crypto operators to hold a virtual currency license or face criminal penalties in addition to existing civil penalties.
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Jimmy Connors For Fatal Car Crash On The Henry Hudson Parkway
“I know the families of the two victims continue to struggle with the loss of their loved ones every day,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendant now faces a significant state prison term for his extraordinarily reckless conduct and extensive efforts to evade accountability. I thank our prosecutors for their hard work to prevent this defendant from fleeing the country and securing this strong measure of accountability.”
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