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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…
Man Accused Of Beating Woman In Head With Hammer In Hudson Valley
A Hudson Valley man is behind bars for alleged attempted murder after allegedly attacking a woman with a hammer after she rejected sexual advances.
The incident occurred in Ulster County on Wednesday, June 10 in Kingston.
According to the Ulster County District Attorney's Office, William Knox, Jr, aka “Billy Knox,” age 54, of Kingston, was arraigned on Tuesday, July 23, on charges of:
Attempted murder
Attempted assault
Assault
Criminal possession of a weapon
The DA's Office said after the woman was approached, she changed her direction and attempted to cross Broadway in an appar…
Charges Upgraded To Murder In Hudson Valley 'Gator' Stabbing Case
Charges against one of two residents in the region charged in the stabbing of a man in a fight over tools have been upgraded to murder after the victim died days later in a case involving. the presence of an alligator.
Related: Live Alligator Discovered At Scene Of Stabbing In Pawling Residence
Dutchess County resident Giuseppe Vassallo, age 43, of Pawling, who was initially charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of Nathaniel Vieira, age 42, also of Pawling, on Saturday, March 2, saw his charges increased to murder on Thursday, April 11, said Sinead McLoughlin of the Dutc…
Nyack Man Charged With Slashing Orangetown Man In Face
A 63-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with the alleged slashing of another man with a knife on St. Patrick's Day.
Rockland County resident Eddie Sanchez of Nyack was charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon on Monday, March 29, for the Sunday, March 17 attack, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh II.
According to Walsh, Sanchez engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim, a 46-year-old resident of Orangetown, when he pulled a knife, hid it behind his back, and then slashed the victim across the face.
The victim, who has not been identified, su…
NY Bar Hired Bouncer Who Beat Customer To Death Despite History Of Violence, Lawsuit Alleges
A New York bar bouncer who was convicted of beating a 32-year-old customer to death was hired despite having a “lengthy” criminal history and a propensity for violence, a new lawsuit alleges.
In the wrongful death lawsuit, filed in Suffolk County Supreme Court on Wednesday, June 28, the family of Jake Scott alleges that JDC's Tailgaters Sports Bar in Holbrook had a “duty of care” and is liable for his death.
Scott, of Centereach, died in September 2022, 11 days after he was savagely beaten by the bar's bouncer, David Cruz.
Earlier Report: After Covering Camera, 'Weirdo' Bouncer Beat …
'Love Triangle' Stabbing Leads To Attempted Murder Charge For Area Woman
A Hudson Valley woman has been indicted on charges including attempted murder in a connection with the alleged stabbing of a woman during what might have been a 'love triangle' disagreement.
Ariana Sanchez, age 22, of Newburgh, was charged on Monday, July 19, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.
The indictment alleges that on Saturday, June 19, Sanchez repeatedly stabbed another woman multiple times, including in the chest, back, and leg in the area of Lake Street in the City of Newburgh.
Following the attack, the victim was admitted to St. Luke’s hospital.…
Woman Admits To Role In Kidnapping, Murder Of Man In Area
A Hudson Valley woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the kidnapping and beating death of a man in the area.
Orange County resident Courtney Clemenza, age 33, of Chester, pleaded on Wednesday, March 24, in connection with the December 2019 death of a man beaten and bound on Kipp Road in the Town of Goshen, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.
Three other individuals, Robert Haskell, age 55, Timothy Smith, age 37, and Seth Pelsang, age 31, all of Goshen, were also previously charged in connection with the man’s death.
During prior court app…
NY Man Threatened To Kill Members Of Congress After Capitol Riot, Feds Say
A 37-year-old man who was once an Occupy Wall Street activist and later became a Trump fanatic has been charged with threatening to murder U.S. officials including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York City.
Brendan Hunt, of Queens, also known as “X-Ray Ultra,” was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 19 in Queens and is being detained pending trial, said Seth D. DuCharme, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
As alleged in the complaint, on Friday, Jan. 8, two days after the riot in the U.S.…
NY Man Tied To Proud Boys Who Threatened To Travel To DC, Kill Senator-Elect Nabbed By FBI
A man who was arrested earlier this week with more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, had posted a threatening statement about killing a United States Senator-elect and his intent to travel to Washington, D.C.
Eduard Florea, age 40, of Middle Village, Queens, who was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday, Jan. 12, has been charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition, said Seth D. DuCharme, acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
Following Florea's arrest, FBI Assistant Director In Charge, William F. Sweeney said: "For those of you out there with similar intentions, h…
