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LI Man Who Forced Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter Gets Prison
A Long Island man will spend more than a decade in prison for forcing an 18-year-old homeless woman into prostitution.
Javesh Persaud, 34, of Shirley, was sentenced to 12 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Dec. 11, after pleading guilty to sex trafficking and related charges.
Prosecutors said Persaud met the victim in July 2023 on Omegle, an online chat platform. She had been sleeping in New York City subways and told Persaud she was homeless.
Persaud offered her food, clean clothes, a shower, and a place to sleep. He then drove the victim to a parking lot in Shirley …
Newly-Minted Millionaire! NJ Man Claims $1 Million Lotto Ticket Sold On Long Island
A Bergen County resident is celebrating a life-changing windfall after claiming a $1 million prize from the New York Lottery sold over the summer.
Paul Seo, Little Ferry, matched the first five numbers — 34, 55, 59, 65, and 70 — missing only the Mega Ball, which was 12. Seo opted for a lump sum payment, taking home $651,000 after required withholdings.
Seo purchased the winning ticket from the Aug. 13 drawing at 741 Montauk Inc., a BP gas station located at 741 Montauk Highway in Shirley, NY.
The New York Lottery reported that Mega Millions generated $441,182,494 in sales during the 2023-2…