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NYPD officers fatally shoot man who stabbed partner in domestic dispute
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NYPD officers shot and killed a man while responding to a domestic dispute in Manhattan, New York. The man stabbed his partner with a knife before police could arrest him. Authorities said he had violated a domestic violence restraining order. Police received a 911 call in which a 42-year-old caller said his partner had forced…
Former sports radio host found guilty of wire fraud
Criminal Defense
Radio personality Craig Carton was convicted on multiple counts of fraud for running a Ponzi-like scheme that involved reselling concert tickets. A jury delivered a guilty verdict in Manhattan Federal Court after deliberating for five hours. Carton, 49, cheated investors with his plan to sell premium tickets on the secondary market for a hefty profit.…
NY fire department official arrested for DWI and cocaine possession
Criminal Defense
A New York City Fire Department (FDNY) pension official was arrested for DWI and criminal possession of a controlled substance after he lost control of his vehicle in Midtown Manhattan. Steve Cassidy, 62, was driving a Toyota Prius when he allegedly jumped a sidewalk and crashed the vehicle into a dumpster. According to witnesses, the…
Credit union CEO faces identity theft and embezzlement charges
Criminal Defense
The CEO and president of Municipal Credit Union was arrested for embezzling millions of dollars from the institution, which is New York’s oldest credit union. He allegedly used most of the money to purchase lottery tickets amounting to $3.55 million, according to federal prosecutors. Kam Wong, 62, was charged in Manhattan federal court with one…