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US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero

GUILTY! Philly Man Permanently Disfigures Ex-GF In Soda Ash Attack: USDOJ GUILTY! Philly Man Permanently Disfigures Ex-GF In Soda Ash Attack: USDOJ
Guilty! Philly Man Permanently Disfigures Ex-GF In Soda Ash Attack: Usdoj A Philadelphia man was convicted on Friday, Sept. 6 after a trial of stalking his ex — a federal employee — and burning her face with a corrosive substance, nearly blinding her in one eye while she was on her way to work, federal authorities said. Victor Ortiz, 47, of Philadelphia, threw a "caustic substance" — soda ash — at her face and torso, on May 4, 2022, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero. His attack temporarily blinded her in the left eye and caused severe pain and permanent scarring on her body, Romero said. Investigators found that Ortizz had attached a GPS device to…
FL Man Registers To Vote In Multiple PA Counties: USDOJ FL Man Registers To Vote In Multiple PA Counties: USDOJ
FL Man Registers To Vote In Multiple PA Counties: Usdoj A 62-year-old man from Huntington Valley registered to vote in Florida and Pennsylvania during the last presidential election and other elections, authorities said. Philip C. Pulley was charged with falsely registering to vote, double voting, and election fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero In 2018, while registered to vote in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Pulley also registered to vote in Broward County, Florida, Romero said. In 2020, Pulley, who was already registered to vote in Montgomery County and Broward County, allegedly registered to vote in Philadelphia…
Rockland Woman, Son Sold $4M Worth Of Smuggled, Misbranded Animal Drugs, Pesticides: Feds Rockland Woman, Son Sold $4M Worth Of Smuggled, Misbranded Animal Drugs, Pesticides: Feds
Rockland Woman, Son Sold $4M Worth Of Smuggled, Misbranded Animal Drugs, Pesticides: Feds A 70-year-old Rockland County, NY grandmother and her son illegally sold $4 million worth of misbranded, unregistered, and unapproved animal drugs and pesticides smuggled into the U.S. from China, federal authorities charged. Bien King of Congers and Khalil King, 36, of New York City operate a pet supply company in the Bronx called “Little City Dogs,” which caters to customers who want to avoid the cost of local veterinary clinics and treat their dogs' and cats' common ailments themselves. Both have been in a years-long battle with the government over their practice of formulating de-wormin…
Convicted NJ Wife-Killer Guilty Of Selling Phony Cancer Cure For Dogs In PA Convicted NJ Wife-Killer Guilty Of Selling Phony Cancer Cure For Dogs In PA
Convicted NJ Wife-Killer Guilty Of Selling Phony Cancer Cure For Dogs In PA A Montgomery County man who was convicted of killing his wife was found guilty in federal court of selling bogus cancer cures to desperate dog owners, authorities say.  Jonathan Nyce, a 73-year-old Collegeville resident who spent five years in prison for his wife's 2004 Hopewell Township murder is convicted of wire fraud and other counts related to his phony veterinary business, said US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero in a statement Friday, Dec. 23.  According to evidence reviewed in court, created a series of companies under the names "Canine Care," "ACGT," and "CAGT" and claimed to sell ca…
Celebrity Jeweler From Philly Area Convicted Of Selling Counterfeit Rolexes: Feds Celebrity Jeweler From Philly Area Convicted Of Selling Counterfeit Rolexes: Feds
Celebrity Jeweler From Philly Area Convicted Of Selling Counterfeit Rolexes: Feds A Philadelphia jeweler who has done business with famous musicians and pro athletes was convicted for selling phony merchandise at his South Street store, authorities say.  Dimitre Hadjiev, the 41-year-old proprietor of Ice Fire Jewelry, was found guilty of trafficking counterfeit goods and financial fraud at a trial in federal court, said US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero in a statement.  Hadjiev, who has been photographed with Philly rapper Meek Mill and one-time 76ers great Andre Iguodala, was "knowingly buying and selling" counterfeit Rolexes at his store since at least 20…
Woman Nearly Blinded By Ex-Lover In Philadelphia Attack: Feds Woman Nearly Blinded By Ex-Lover In Philadelphia Attack: Feds
Woman Nearly Blinded By Ex-Lover In Philadelphia Attack: Feds A Philadelphia man is accused of stalking his ex — a federal employee — and burning her face with a corrosive substance, nearly blinding her in one eye while she was on her way to work, federal authorities announced.  Victor Ortiz, 45, followed his girlfriend as she walked to her office in Philadelphia on May 4, US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero said. Before she reached the office, Romero threw a "caustic substance" at her face and torso, according to authorities.  The assault left the victim temporarily blind in her left eye, scarred across her body, and in severe pain, …