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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 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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Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 weeks ago
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 weeks ago
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 weeks ago
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: