PalPark Couple Admits Running Multi-County Sex Spa Ring: Feds
A husband and wife admitted running a prostitution enterprise tied to nine massage spas across New Jersey and New York, federal prosecutors announced.
Zhejun Piao, 38, and Miyeon Choi, also known as “Maya,” 38, both of Palisades Park, pleaded guilty Tuesday, May 26, in Trenton federal court to conspiracy involving interstate racketeering activity, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said.
According to prosecutors, the operation dated back to at least 2017 and involved spas in Paterson, Passaic, Fairview, Edgewater, East Brunswick, Toms River, and New Rochelle, NY. Women working at the spas per…
Luxury-Loving Aide Admits $10M Theft From Wealthy LI Couple: Feds
A wealthy Long Island couple lost nearly $10 million to a thieving personal assistant who pleaded guilty to the fraud on Wednesday, April 8, federal authorities said.
Catarina Corona, a 62-year-old Queens resident, admitted to taking the millions and spending them on luxury items, flights, and massive credit card bills, the Justice Department said.
Corona had the personal assistant job from 2017 to 2024, working for Richard and Priscilla Schmeelk, who were identified Wednesday as the victims, according to Newsday. After Richard’s death in 2022, Corona continued working for Priscilla, author…
‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Star Wendy Osefo, Husband Arrested In $200K Fraud Scheme: Sheriff
Another “Real Housewives of Potomac” cast member has found herself in trouble with the law.
Wendy Osefo, 40, and her husband Edward, 41, have both been arrested on fraud charges stemming from an investigation in April 2024, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 10.
Investigators say the couple told police that when they came back from vacation in April 2024, their home in the 1900 block of Turnberry Court had been burglarized — and that more than $200,000 worth of jewelry, clothing, shoes, and luxury goods was missing.
Detectives started digging — and what they foun…
Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies
Giorgio Armani, the visionary who redefined men’s style with his impeccably tailored suits and minimalist elegance, has died.
The trailblazing Italian designer was 91 years old.
The fashion house announced that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones" on Thursday, Sept. 4.
The company said that a funeral chamber would be open in Milan on Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, with a private funeral to follow at a later date.
In announcing its founder's death, the company noted that he “worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections,…
Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024
A $39,000 diamond ring, a full suit of armor, and a bag packed with rocks. Those are just a few of the surprises discovered inside lost luggage in the US in 2024.
Unclaimed Baggage released its 2025 "Found Report" on Wednesday, April 9. The annual report is published by the Alabama retailer that resells, donates, or recycles lost luggage and its contents if unclaimed for 90 days.
In July 2024 alone, US airlines handled 45.6 million checked bags, according to the federal Department of Transportation. Less than 0.05% were permanently lost.
Despite the near-perfect baggage return rate, m…
Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources
A former Brooklyn wig influencer has been charged in a horrific crash that killed a mother and two of her young daughters while critically injuring her son on Ocean Parkway, while driving on a suspended license, according to the NYPD and Daily Voice sources.
Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested Saturday, March 29, after police say she blew through a red light at Quentin Road and Ocean Parkway and slammed into a Toyota Camry before plowing into a family in a marked crosswalk just after 1 p.m.
The victims — Natasha Saada, 34, and her daughters Diana, 8, and Deborah, 5 — were pronounced dead at Mai…
Sean Kingston, Mom Federally Convicted In $1M Wire Fraud Scheme Weeks After NJ Show: Report
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mom Janice Turner have been convicted in a million-dollar luxury goods fraud scheme that prosecutors say involved bogus wire transfers, fake bank documents, and a whole lot of bling they never paid for, officials announced.
After more than 3½ hours of deliberation, a Florida jury on Friday, March 28, found Kingston, 34, and Turner, 61, guilty of federal wire fraud, NBC News reports.
Kingston was ordered to house arrest with electronic monitoring and must post a surety bond including a home worth $500,000 and $200,000 in cash, NBC said. Turner will remain in fede…
Former NFL Player, UVA Alum Turned Developer Charged With Embezzlement In Virginia: Feds
A former NFL player who was a standout at the University of Virginia is facing federal charges for alleged embezzlement, authorities announced.
Christopher Harrison, 52, was charged by a grand jury for allegedly misappropriating loans intended for the development of two projects linked to his real estate company.
According to the indictment, Harrison allegedly secured loans from Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) for $14,492,057 for the Model Tobacco Project in Richmond and $7,706,675 for the Whitaker Park Project in North Carolina.
Under the terms of the agreements, the former offe…
Four Thieves Take 50 Items From Designer Handbag Store: Roxbury PD
Four thieves smashed the glass door to break into a designer handbag store in Morris County on Tuesday, June 11, authorities said
At 3:11 a.m., the four suspects broke into Couture Traders, which sells luxury handbags, at 1395 Route 46 West in Ledgewood, the Roxbury Police Department said. The suspects stole 50 items during the break-in, police said.
The store sells handbags from brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Yves Saint Lauren, often priced at hundreds and thousands of dollars. They have an additional location in Las Vegas.
The incident remains under investigation, police said.
