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Hudson Valley's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Now Facing Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges: 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…
Hudson Valley Prostitution Ring Leaders Charged Following Yearlong Investigation
Two men considered to e the alleged leaders of a large prostitution ring were charged following a yearlong investigation in the Hudson Valley.
Orange County residents Carlos Perez-Hernandez, age 46, and Bertha Correales, age 73, both of Middletown, were arrested around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, following a no-knock warrants search.
During the execution of the search warrant, officers recovered ledgers detailing the schedule of prostitution activity, evidence of an accounting system for prostitution records, a large supply of contraceptives, and $3,089 in cash, said Lt. Je…
Duo Accused Of Running Prostitution Ring Out Of Westchester Massage Parlors: Feds
A husband and wife face charges after allegedly running an extensive prostitution business out of multiple New York massage parlors, including several in the Hudson Valley.
Putnam County residents Hong Ru Lin, age 50, and Kena Zhao, age 45, both of Putnam Valley, were arrested on Thursday, Sept. 14 for allegedly running a prostitution business out of numerous massage parlors in Putnam, Westchester, Queens, and Manhattan, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.
According to federal officials, Lin and Zhao started running the prostitution ring in Septem…
Prostitution Sting: Undercover Officers Bust Masseuses In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Three women were arrested on Thursday, June 8, following an undercover prostitution sting in New Windsor, and authorities say residents should expect more busts like this in the future.
Officials said the sting began after several residents and nearby businesses complained to police about suspicious activity. Officers said the women did not have their massage licenses, and each solicited sex from them.
They include:
A & A Spa – 357 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor: Jung Sook Kim, 62, of Jackson, NJ
Sun & Moon Spa – 357 Old Forge Hill Road, New Windsor: Enshu Kim, 49, of…
5 Charged After Westchester Spa Investigated For Prostitution
Five people are facing prostitution charges after an investigation into a Westchester County spa.
On Friday, Oct. 14, New Rochelle Police concluded their investigation into the Green Rivage Spa, located at 514 Main St. (Route 1), and found that the business had been engaging in prostitution, police said.
Police said they then arrested five people in connection to the case:
70-year-old Sun Mi Hong, of New York City, was charged with third-degree promoting prostitution and unlicensed practice of a profession;
35-year-old Cuijuan Jia, of Sorrento, Louisiana, was c…
Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult Leader In Westchester Found Guilty On All Charges
Larry Ray, the leader of a sex cult run out of his daughter's dorm room at Sarah Lawrence College in Westchester, will face life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of sexually exploiting and trafficking girls.
Ray, now 62 years old following multiple delays in his trial and prosecution, was found guilty of 15 counts that include racketeering, sex trafficking, conspiracy, forced labor, extortion, tax evasion, and other crimes in relation to his scheme.
Related story - DOJ Accidentally Publishes List Of Alleged Clients In Sarah Lawrence Case
It reportedly took the jury le…
Two Women Facing Prostitution Charges After Investigation At Spa In Hudson Valley
Two women were nabbed in a prostitution sting at a Hudson Valley body spa following a two-month-long investigation.
The two, Shao Fang Huang, age 54, and Jing Wang, age 54, both of Flushing, Queens, were busted in Orange County at the Body Beauty Spa in Harriman on Wednesday, Feb. 23.
According to Sgt. Kristen Potter, of the Woodbury Police, an investigation was initiated after receiving complaints of illegal activity at the spa involving operating without a proper license and offering sexual contact in exchange for money.
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Both women were …
Six, Including Police Officer In Hudson Valley, Charged In Sex Trafficking, Bribery Scheme
A police officer who allegedly protected a prostitution ring in exchange for free sexual favors is among six facing a host of charges for their roles in operating a sex trafficking organization throughout New York, federal officials announced.
In Brooklyn federal court, a 14-count indictment has been unsealed for six suspects who ran the operation - which included minors - while the cop protected them from being arrested by law enforcement.
Those charged:
Wayne Peiffer, age 48, of Highland in Ulster County;
Jose Facundo Zarate Morals, age 32, of Queens.
Luz Elvira Cardona, age 33, of Que…
