U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York
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Four charged with trafficking firearms using 3D printers
A federal court in Brooklyn unsealed a nine-count superseding indictment today, charging four individuals with firearms trafficking and related offenses. -
Hedge fund founder pleads guilty to fraud in $5 million investment scheme
Mina Tadrus, the founder of a hedge fund purportedly driven by artificial intelligence, pled guilty to investment adviser fraud in Brooklyn's federal courthouse. -
Non-profit CEO among three charged with fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds
Earlier today, a federal court in Brooklyn unsealed an indictment charging Julio Medina, Christopher Dantzler, and Weihong Hu with multiple offenses including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, honest-services wire fraud, money laundering... -
Three executives charged over alleged pre-IPO fraud scheme involving $528 million
Earlier today, a superseding indictment was unsealed in the federal court in Brooklyn. -
Pharmacists convicted for illegal oxycodone distribution face up to 60 years
A federal jury in Brooklyn has found pharmacists Yousef Ennab and Mohamed Hassan guilty on charges related to the illegal distribution of oxycodone. -
Bloods gang leader faces federal charges for narcotics distribution causing death
Gary Johnson, known as "G Money," a leader of the Bloods gang, appeared in federal court in Central Islip on charges related to narcotics distribution. -
Queens man admits guilt in threatening federal judge
Earlier today in Brooklyn federal court, Kenneth J. Ward Jr. admitted to charges of threatening a United States District Judge. -
Bloods gang members face new charges including attempted murder in Long Island
Three members of the Bloods gang were arraigned in federal court in Central Islip on new charges as part of a 46-count second superseding indictment. -
Fraud investigator sentenced for identity theft scheme targeting homeless
Earlier today, Olabanji Otufale, a former fraud investigator with the New York City Department of Homeless Services, was sentenced to 27 months in prison. -
Kyrgyzstan arms dealer charged for exporting US firearms illegally
An arms dealer from Kyrgyzstan, Sergei Zharnovnikov, has been charged in a Brooklyn federal court with conspiring to export firearms from the United States to Russia without the necessary licenses and illegal smuggling. -
Disbarred attorney Hyun W. Lee sentenced for defrauding real estate clients
Earlier today, Hyun W. Lee, a disbarred attorney from Queens, was sentenced to 54 months in prison for wire fraud by United States District Judge Pamela K. Chen in federal court in Brooklyn. -
Two charged with running fencing operation linked to South American theft groups
Earlier today, a federal court in Brooklyn unsealed an indictment charging Dimitriy Nezhinskiy and Juan Villar with conspiracy to receive stolen property. -
Canadian national charged with stealing $65M in cryptocurrency
An indictment was revealed in Brooklyn's federal court against Andean Medjedovic, who faces charges of wire fraud, computer hacking, and attempted extortion. -
Luchese crime family members plead guilty to racketeering and illegal gambling
In a series of legal proceedings in Brooklyn, five individuals associated with the Luchese organized crime family have pleaded guilty to various charges, including racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling. -
Brooklyn jury convicts trio for fatal robbery at illegal gambling site
Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn found Charles Powell, Brian Castro, and Musah Coward guilty on four counts of a superseding indictment. -
Brooklyn man charged with exploiting child while babysitting
An indictment has been unsealed against Ramel Warner, charging him with the sexual exploitation of a child. -
Former officer charged with smuggling contraband into Brooklyn detention center
A former federal correctional officer, Najee Jackson, has been charged with attempting to smuggle contraband into the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. -
Long Island man charged with multiple counts related to child exploitation
Jacob Israel Walden, a healthcare executive from Long Island, was arraigned at the federal courthouse in Central Islip on charges related to child exploitation. -
Seven charged in largest U.S employee retention credit fraud scheme
Earlier today, a federal court in Central Islip unsealed an indictment charging seven individuals with conspiracy to defraud the United States, wire fraud, and aiding and assisting the preparation of false tax returns. -
John J. Durham named interim US attorney for Eastern District of New York
John J. Durham has taken on the role of Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.