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Ex-Abercrombie CEO Asks Judge To Rule On Mental Fitness Ahead Of Sex Trafficking Trial Ex-Abercrombie CEO Asks Judge To Rule On Mental Fitness Ahead Of Sex Trafficking Trial
Ex-Abercrombie CEO Asks Judge To Rule On Mental Fitness Ahead Of Sex Trafficking Trial Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is hoping to delay his federal sex trafficking case. An attorney for the 80-year-old Jeffries filed a motion on Monday, Dec. 9, asking a Manhattan judge to schedule a hearing to determine whether Jeffries is mentally competent to stand trial. “[The motion] will be dealt with in court as, and when, appropriate – according to the judge,” Jeffries’ attorney, Brian Bieber, told Daily Voice. Federal prosecutors are expected to challenge the move, potentially delaying the case by months. An indictment unsealed in October accused Jeffries of pr…
Prostitution Bust: Raid Of Long Island Spa Nets Arrests Of Two Women, Cops Say Prostitution Bust: Raid Of Long Island Spa Nets Arrests Of Two Women, Cops Say
Prostitution Bust: Raid Of Long Island Spa Nets Arrests Of Two Women, Cops Say Two women were arrested Thursday, Dec. 5, during a raid at a Long Island salon following numerous community complaints, authorities said. The operation took place at approximately 3:15 p.m. at J & Y NY Spa at 8 Boston Place in Huntington Station on Thursday, Dec. 5, Suffolk County police said. Ying Ma, 52, of Brooklyn, and Berlyn Antonia Cruz, 44, of Queens, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a Class E felony under New York State Education Law, and Prostitution, a B misdemeanor, police said. Both women were issued Field Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to…
Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor
Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor Two women were charged with prostitution after police raided a Long Island massage parlor following multiple community complaints. The Tuesday, Nov. 12, operation at Welian International Inc., located in East Northport, at 360 Larkfield Road, involved officers from the Suffolk County Police  Second Precinct Crime Section, the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal, and the Building Department. Suffolk County Police said Teresa Zhang, age 51, of New York City, and New Jersey resident Alexandra Thalia Higinio, age 31, of Jersey City, were both charged with: Unauthorized practice of a professi…
LI Man Admits Forcing Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter LI Man Admits Forcing Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter
LI Man Admits Forcing Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter A Long Island man confessed to forcing a homeless teenager into prostitution in exchange for providing her with food and shelter. Javesh Persaud, age 34, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Oct. 25. Prosecutors said Persaud met the 18-year-old victim in July 2023 on the now defunct website Omegle, which randomly paired strangers for virtual chats. The teen told him she was homeless and sleeping in New York City subways in Manhattan. Persaud told the girl he helped people who were without homes and offered the teen clean clot…
2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Raid At Long Island Spa 2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Raid At Long Island Spa
2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Raid At Long Island Spa Two women are facing charges, one for prostitution, after a raid at a Long Island spa. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into Twinkling Spa Inc. in Huntington Station, located at 1783 New York Ave., at approximately 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. Minhua Guo, age 32, of East Setauket, was charged with: Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony,  One count of prostitution, a misdemeanor. Xin Rong Lin, age 61, of Flushing, was charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony,  Criminal…
Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island
Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island A teacher of nearly three decades and a veteran police officer are among four defendants accused in a years-long sex trafficking operation on Long Island. Steven Arey, age 53, and George Trimigliozzi, age 55, both of Islip, were indicted on promoting prostitution and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Prosecutors said Arey, who has taught in the Islip School District for 26 years, and Trimigliozzi, an 18-year veteran of the Suffolk County Police Department, hired sex workers, collected proceeds of prostitution known as “house fees,” and posted ads seeking patrons o…
2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Undercover Investigation In Carle Place 2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Undercover Investigation In Carle Place
2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Undercover Investigation In Carle Place An undercover investigation on Long Island has led to charges for two women, including one for prostitution. The operation was conducted in the middle of the afternoon on Monday, Oct. 7 at Serenity Relaxing Spa in Carle Place located at 550 Westbury Ave. where Nassau County Police say itwas determined illegal massages and prostitution were being conducted. The two charged are Queens residents Anhong Yin, age 45, and Yunqin Lin, age 41. Yin was charged with prostitution and unauthorized practice of a profession. Lin was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession. They were bo…
New York's Sean 'Diddy' Combs On Suicide Watch Before Sex Trafficking Trial: Report New York's Sean 'Diddy' Combs On Suicide Watch Before Sex Trafficking Trial: Report
New York's Sean 'Diddy' Combs On Suicide Watch Before Sex Trafficking Trial: Report Days after being federally charged with sex trafficking and racketeering offenses, hip-hop producer and New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs is on suicide watch as he waits for his trial in prison, according to a report by People.  Following his arrest, the 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County in Mount Vernon was remanded to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on Tuesday, Sept. 17, where he has been placed on suicide watch, according to People.  The outlet reported that it is not known if Combs is suicidal or how exactly how long he …
New York's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested, Charged With Sex Trafficking, Racketeering: Feds New York's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested, Charged With Sex Trafficking, Racketeering: Feds
New York's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested, Charged With Sex Trafficking, Racketeering: Feds Following several lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and other abuses, successful hip-hop producer and New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs now faces federal sex trafficking charges, officials announced.  Combs, a 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County in Mount Vernon, was arrested on Tuesday morning, Sept. 17 on a three-count indictment, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.  According to federal officials, beginning as far back as 2008, Combs ran a criminal enterprise that involved sex trafficking, forced…
3 Women Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Operation At Bellmore Business 3 Women Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Operation At Bellmore Business
3 Women Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Operation At Bellmore Business Three women are facing prostitution charges after an undercover operation at a Long Island business. The investigation was conducted at SPA located in Bellmore at 2556 Merrick Road on Thursday, Sept. 5. It was determined illegal massages and prostitution were being conducted at this location, Nassau County Police said. Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives placed Jholdana Rojas, age 37, of Paterson, New Jersey, Youchun Zhang, age 49, of Bellmore, and Shaoyu Xiong, age 36, of Flushing, Queens, under arrest without incident. Rojas and Zhang were both charged with unauthorized practice of a profe…
2 Women Facing Prostitution Charges After Raid Of Long Island Massage Parlor 2 Women Facing Prostitution Charges After Raid Of Long Island Massage Parlor
2 Women Facing Prostitution Charges After Raid Of Long Island Massage Parlor Two women are facing prostitution charges after a raid of a massage parlor on Long Island. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities investigated Larkfield Spa in East Northport, located at 502 Larkfield Road, at around 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Liling Gao, age 47, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with: One count of unauthorized practice of a profession,  One count of prostitution, One count of criminal nuisance. YiLiu Zhang, age 48, of Brooklyn, was charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, One count of prostitution. Both Gao and Zhang were issued desk …
2 Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Investigation In Wantagh 2 Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Investigation In Wantagh
2 Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Investigation In Wantagh Two men are facing prostitution charges after an undercover investigation on Long Island. The operation was conducted at Thai Spa in Wantagh, located at 1436 Wantagh Ave. late in the afternoon on Thursday, Sept. 5. "It was determined illegal massages and prostitution were being conducted at this location," Nassau County Police said. Nassau County PD Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives arrested Ling Li, 32, of Brooklyn, and Lifen Luo, 45, of Woodbury, without incident. Li was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution. Luo was charged with promoting prostitution.…
Woman Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Woman Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
Woman Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor A woman was charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities investigated Suny Spa, located in Huntington Station at 825 East Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 3:20 p.m. Monday, July 29. Queens resident Jin Rong Wei, age 53, of Flushing, was charged with: Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony; Two counts of prostitution, a misdemeanor; One count of criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor. Wei was released on a Field Appearance Ticket and will appear at…
Westchester's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Subject Of New Federal Criminal Investigation: Report Westchester's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Subject Of New Federal Criminal Investigation: Report
Westchester's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Subject Of New Federal Criminal Investigation: Report A federal criminal investigation is focusing on well-known hip-hop artist and longtime New Yorker Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to a report by NBC.  Combs, a 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County in Mount Vernon, was told that he is a focus of an ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by federal authorities in the Southern District of New York, NBC reported.  The outlet added that as part of the probe, a federal grand jury is hearing evidence. There is nothing to suggest that charges are coming, though.  Combs has not received a lett…
Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Two women have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into Well Spa, located at 905 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, at approximately 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 25. Sha Zou, age 49, of Plainview, and Queens resident Jie Di, age 46, of Flushing, were both charged with: Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, Prostitution, a Class B misdemeanor. Zou and Di were issued Desk Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at F…
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Ronkonkoma Massage Parlor 2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Ronkonkoma Massage Parlor
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Ronkonkoma Massage Parlor Two women are facing prostitution charges after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation at Crystal Spa Jin in Ronkonkoma, located at 2411B Chestnut Ave., at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. Queens residents Zoey Chen, age 51, of Forest Hills, and Xiao Qiu Qian, age 47, of Whitestone, were each charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, Prostitution. Chen and Qiu Qian were given Desk Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip a…
'Protected, Not Prosecuted': NY Bill Would Decriminalize Prostitution, Target Sex Traffickers 'Protected, Not Prosecuted': NY Bill Would Decriminalize Prostitution, Target Sex Traffickers
'Protected, Not Prosecuted': NY Bill Would Decriminalize Prostitution, Target Sex Traffickers New York lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at protecting sex trafficking survivors and closing a legal loophole often used by their abusers. The Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act (STSJEA), introduced by Democratic Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter, would decriminalize prostitution and automatically expunge all prior convictions for prostitution. If passed, the bill would also: Eliminate a loophole in New York State law that prevents sex abusers from being charged with promotion of prostitution when they traffic people to themselves Prevent people from being charged as a…
Long Island Duo Forced Women Into Prostitution, DA Says Long Island Duo Forced Women Into Prostitution, DA Says
Long Island Duo Forced Women Into Prostitution, DA Says A man who allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl is among two Long Island defendants accused of forcing women into prostitution. Danny St. Louis, age 43, of Bay Shore, and Samantha Wimmer, age 37, of Central Islip, were arraigned on a total of 33 criminal charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, April 11. Prosecutors said St. Louis advertised and sold women for sex several times to various buyers between March 2023 and March 2024, with Wimmer serving as photographer for pictures that were used in his ads. After taking one victim’s ID and cell phone to prevent her from leaving, St. Louis ma…
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor 2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor Two women are facing prostitution charges after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor, In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation at Ruyi Healing Inc. in Huntington, located at 201 E. Main St., at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28. The manager, Yuexian Pan, age 45, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony; Prostitution, a misdemeanor,  Criminal Nuisance, a misdemeanor. An employee, Xin Ai Zhang, age 45, also a resident of Flushing, was charge…
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa 2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa Three women face charges, two for prostitution, after a raid at a Long Island foot spa. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation at Cleopatra Foot Spa in Huntington Station, located at 1783 New York Ave., at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, March 11. The manager, Xiu Rong Lin, age 61, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor. Employees Xi Urong Lin, age 32, and Xin Peng, age 23, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor. …
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor A woman has been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into Body Works Spa in Huntington Station at 918 E. Jericho Turnpike on Monday, March 4 at 3 p.m. As a result, Guimin Zhang, age 57, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with: Two counts of Prostitution; Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, a misdemeanor; Criminal nuisance. Zhang was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is schedu…
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Coram Massage Parlor Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Coram Massage Parlor
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Coram Massage Parlor A woman has been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into an unnamed business located in Coram at 625 Middle Country Road. As a result, Jessica Mesa Ortiz, age 37, of East Elmhurst, Queens, was charged with: Prostitution, a felony; Unauthorized practice of a profession, a misdemeanor. Ortiz was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip at a …
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor 2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor Two women have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Island Royal Spa, located in Huntington, at 1740 East Jericho Turnpike, on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at about 3 p.m. Both women are from Flushing, Queens: Limin Shi, age 49, was charged with two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession and three counts of prostitution.  Dong Mei Wang, age 52, was charged with unauthorized practice of a pro…
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor A woman has been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Huntington Spa, located in Huntington Station at 1973 New York Ave. at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Xiao Mei, age 44, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with two counts each of: Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  Ye was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip at a …
3 Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say 3 Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say
3 Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say Three women were arrested on various charges, including prostitution, after an undercover investigation on Long Island, according to police. The raid took place on Thursday, Nov. 30 in Franklin Square after Nassau County Police conducted an undercover investigation at Zen Retreat Spa, located at 346 Franklin Avenue. A 30-year-old Hicksville woman was taken into custody and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession. A 31-year-old woman from Jamaica, Queens was also arrested and charged with prostitution. Additionally, police arrested another Queens woman, age 30, who allegedly h…
2 Westchester Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Massage Parlor 2 Westchester Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Massage Parlor
2 Westchester Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Massage Parlor Two women from the Hudson Valley have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Lake Avenue Foot & Back Spa in St, James at approximately 3:20 p.m.  Friday, Nov. 3. Westchester County residents Jinzhen Shi, age 46, and Xiao Zhang, age 42, both of Mount Vernon, were charged with Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  Shi was given a Desk Appearance Ticket and will be arra…
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At East Northport Massage Parlor 2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At East Northport Massage Parlor
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At East Northport Massage Parlor Two women have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Happy Foot Spa in East Northport, located on Larkfield Road, at approximately 3:30 p.m.  Tuesday, Oct. 3. Erying Tang, age 61, and Xiaohua Xiong, age 58, both of Flushing, Queens, were charged with: Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  Both women were released on desk appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear at Firs…
Baldwin Man Forced Women Into Sex Trafficking Ring, Bribed Addicts With Drugs, Feds Say Baldwin Man Forced Women Into Sex Trafficking Ring, Bribed Addicts With Drugs, Feds Say
Baldwin Man Forced Women Into Sex Trafficking Ring, Bribed Addicts With Drugs, Feds Say Two Long Island men are facing federal charges for allegedly running sex trafficking rings. Lamont Young, age 41, of Hauppauge, and Michail McKen, age 35, of Baldwin are named in separate indictments that were unsealed in federal court in Central Islip Wednesday, Sept. 27. According to prosecutors, both men forced women to engage in prostitution by subjecting them to violence. Young spent a decade recruiting victims, beginning in 2011, by promising them financial stability, prosecutors said. He allegedly then used violence, fraud, and coercion to force them into performing commercial sex a…
Woman Arrested For Prostitution After Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Woman Arrested For Prostitution After Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Woman Arrested For Prostitution After Long Island Massage Parlor Raid A woman was nabbed for alleged prostitution after a police raid of a Long Island massage parlor. It happened on Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Huntington at approximately 3 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. Following complaints from the community, SCPD officers teamed up with Town of Huntington officials and the Huntington Town Fire Marshal to investigate the AT Shangrila Spa, located at 870 West Jericho Turnpike. The raid resulted in the arrest of 46-year-old Huaying Wei of Brooklyn on the following charges: Prostitution Unlawful practice of a profession She was released and is due b…
'Do You Know Who I Am?' Ex-Long Island Police Chief Busted Selling Sex At Park, Cops Say 'Do You Know Who I Am?' Ex-Long Island Police Chief Busted Selling Sex At Park, Cops Say
'Do You Know Who I Am?' Ex-Long Island Police Chief Busted Selling Sex At Park, Cops Say Former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke, who has been widely criticized for mishandling the Gilgo Beach serial murders investigation and who spent years in federal prison for beating a suspect, is now accused of selling sex at a park. Burke, age 59, was arrested Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, following an undercover probe into prostitution at the Suffolk County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Farmingville, according to Suffolk County Police. Park rangers wearing plainclothes busted Burke at around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday for “soliciting for sexual engagement,” Police Commissioner Rodney Harr…
Massage Parlor Raid: 2 More Women Charged After Investigation At Troubled Long Island Business Massage Parlor Raid: 2 More Women Charged After Investigation At Troubled Long Island Business
Massage Parlor Raid: 2 More Women Charged After Investigation At Troubled Long Island Business Two more women are facing charges for alleged crimes at an embattled massage parlor on Long Island. Suffolk County Police conducted an operation in Centereach at New Day Spa on Dawn Drive Wednesday, Aug. 2, after receiving multiple complaints. Following their investigation, Liu Bing, age 42, of Centereach, was arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony. Wendy Valencia Dorado, age 26, of Brooklyn, was also arrested and charged with prostitution, a misdemeanor. Earlier Report: 2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor They were issued a d…