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West Babylon Man Admits Poisoning Prominent Activist, 'Pose' Star Who Overdosed
Two New York men formally confessed to their roles in the death of a prominent transgender activist, performer, and author.
Michael Kuilan, age 44, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing heroin and fentanyl in Brooklyn federal court Monday, Sept. 23, in the death of Cecilia Gentili.
Earlier Report: NY Men 'Poisoned' Prominent Transgender Activist, 'Pose' Star Who OD'd: Feds
It came weeks after Long Island resident Antonio Venti, age 52, of West Babylon, pleaded guilty to the same drug offenses.
According to prosecutors, Venti and Kuilan sold heroin laced with fe…
Stoughton Sex Offender Busted Again Forcing Vulnerable Women Into Sex Trade: Feds
A convicted Stoughton sex offender is again accused of preying on women, exploiting their drug addictions, and using violence to force them into sex work for his benefit, federal authorities said.
Marvin Pompilus, 39, is charged with three counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, one count of attempted sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.
Investigators said Pompilus sought out women who had a history of substance abuse issues and plied …
FBI Seeks Help Finding More Victims Of Jersey Pimp Who Beat, Raped Escorts
ALERT: For several years, an Elizabeth man lured out-of-state escorts to New Jersey with promises of tens of thousands of dollars for sex, then choked, raped and threatened them, federal authorities charged.
The FBI captured Jose Torres, 43, after finding four victims, but they believe there are many more.
The bureau and the Department of Homeland Security are asking the public for help identifying them.
The victims may be in New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts, as well as in New Hampshire, South Carolina and California, among other states, federal authorities said.
Torres met the es…
