Tag: brooklyn
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Queens Man Convicted in Extortion Conspiracy Linked to Victim's Murder
Queens man Shlomo Patchiav, 45, was convicted of extortion conspiracy in Brooklyn, facing up to 20 years. The case involved threats over a failed luxury watch deal and is linked to the victim's subsequent murder.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Shlomo PatchiavExtortionConspiracyBrooklynFBIShehroz TokhirovViolent Crime
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Man Pleads Guilty to Ramming Vehicle into Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters
Dan Sohail pleaded guilty to damaging the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn by repeatedly ramming his vehicle into its entrance during a religious gathering. Authorities condemned the targeted attack on religious liberty, emphasizing accountability for violence against Jewish institutions.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalFederal Government Dan SohailChabad-LubavitchBrooklynReligious Property DamageGuilty PleaJewish InstitutionsViolent CrimeFBI
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Three Members of International Organization Sentenced in $2 Billion Telemedicine Fraud
Three members of a Moscow-based criminal organization received lengthy prison sentences for a $2 billion telemedicine healthcare fraud scheme, defrauding private insurers nationwide through fake prescriptions and ghost visits.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEconomySocial Issues Healthcare FraudTelemedicineInternational CrimeSentencingBrooklynFBIMoscow
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Media Monitor: Washington Post reports Venezuela's Maduro captured by U.S.
The Washington Post reports Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured by the U.S. in a surprise operation and are being held at a Brooklyn detention center.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentLatin America Nicolás MaduroVenezuelacapturedetention centerBrooklyngovernmentThe Washington Post