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Pharmacy workers accused of running $99 million prescription drug fraud scheme
Criminal Defense
Four people who owned or worked at pharmacies in New York City and New Jersey were charged in a $99 million prescription fraud scheme. They allegedly bribed doctors for prescriptions and received millions of dollars in reimbursements for medications they did not order, send to patients or even have in stock. The group obtained more than…
Man faces stalking charges after breaking into Taylor Swift’s home
Criminal Defense
A 22-year-old man was charged with stalking, trespassing, burglary and criminal mischief after breaking into Taylor Swift’s townhouse in New York City. A Manhattan judge warned him not to go near the singer’s house again. Roger Alvardo allegedly used a ladder to climb through a window and enter Swift’s SoHo home. Authorities said he then…
Police fatally shoot robbery suspect armed with pellet gun
Criminal Defense
A robbery suspect, an 18-year-old teen, was shot 14 times and killed after pointing a pellet gun at police. His violent death has raised questions about why officers unleashed a barrage of bullets on the teen rather than simply trying to deter him from fleeing. According to authorities, Sergio Reyes walked into a Brooklyn deli…
NYC Uber driver jailed on gun trafficking charges
Criminal Defense
A former Uber driver faces four years in prison for his role in an interstate gun trafficking ring. Law enforcement officials said the group smuggled dozens of guns into New York City from South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. As reported by the Daily News, Marlon Manswell, 32, admitted to driving his accomplice from the…