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Manhattan's Top Federal Prosecutor To Resign Before Trump Presidency Manhattan's Top Federal Prosecutor To Resign Before Trump Presidency
Manhattan's Top Federal Prosecutor To Resign Before Trump Presidency US Attorney Damian Williams, who has overseen high-profile cases in the Southern District of New York, has announced his resignation, a move that comes ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and the expected nomination of his successor.  Williams’ resignation will take effect at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, according to a statement from his office on Monday, Nov. 25.  The resignation comes as President-elect Trump has announced plans to nominate Jay Clayton, a former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman under Trump’s first administration, to lead the of…

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by Ben Crnic
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Ousted Rep. George Santos Likely To Face Prison After Pleading Guilty In Fraud Case Ousted Rep. George Santos Likely To Face Prison After Pleading Guilty In Fraud Case
Ousted Rep. George Santos Likely To Face Prison After Pleading Guilty In Fraud Case Former Republican Congressman George Santos admitted to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a federal court on Monday, Aug. 19, authorities announced.  The 36-year-old former inhabitant of New York's 3rd Congressional District seat on Long Island was facing 23 felonies, and a trial set to begin next month.  A federal judge will sentence Santos on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York said. According to federal sentencing guidelines, aggravated identity theft carries a mandatory two-year minimum sentence.&n…

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by Josh Lanier
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CT Man Admits To Failing To Report Nearly $1M In Income CT Man Admits To Failing To Report Nearly $1M In Income
CT Man Admits To Failing To Report Nearly $1M In Income A business owner from Connecticut has admitted he failed to report more than $900,000 in income on his personal federal tax returns. Windham County resident Mariusz Kalinowski, age 47, of Woodstock, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 29, to one count of filing a false tax return, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. Kalinowski is the owner and operator of Kalinowski General Construction, Inc., which is based in the Worcester County town of Webster, Massachusetts, and provides construction services in Connecticut and Massachusetts…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Woman Accused Of Embezzling $4M From NY Company Serving Clients In Entertainment Industry Woman Accused Of Embezzling $4M From NY Company Serving Clients In Entertainment Industry
Woman Accused Of Embezzling $4M From NY Company Serving Clients In Entertainment Industry A woman has been accused of embezzling $4 million from her New York employer and its clients to pay for, among other things, her wedding, travel, and making payments to a cosmetic surgeon. Long Island resident Carmen Miranda, age 50, of Massapequa, was charged with wire fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft, in connection with her scheme to embezzle over $4 million from her employer and its clients in Manhattan. Miranda, who is also known as “Millie Miranda,” was an account manager at a small business management firm that primarily serviced clients in the entertainment indus…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Convicted CT Burglar Admits To Illegal Possessing Weapon Convicted CT Burglar Admits To Illegal Possessing Weapon
Convicted CT Burglar Admits To Illegal Possessing Weapon A previously convicted burglar could face 10 additional years behind bars for illegally possessing a firearm while in prison, said United States Attorney John Durham.  Tyrell Cox-Henderson, 27, of New Haven, was reportedly found in possession of a Smith & Wesson .357 caliber revolver on April 10 of 2019.  He had previously been convicted of the felony of third-degree burglary, making him eligible for a felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.  Moreover, because the weapon was found on his person while he was incarcerated, he was additionall…

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by Christina Coulter
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Man Sentenced For $600K Fraud Of Four CT Manufacturing Companies Man Sentenced For $600K Fraud Of Four CT Manufacturing Companies
Man Sentenced For $600K Fraud Of Four CT Manufacturing Companies A Connecticut man is going to spend more than a year behind bars after pleading guilty to defrauding four manufacturing companies out of more than $600,000. John Durham, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced on Monday that Meriden resident Digby Kerr, 50, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to wire fraud for a scheme that defrauded manufacturing companies. Kerr must also pay restitution of $603,489.30. According to court documents and statements made in court, Kerr was the…

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by Zak Failla