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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Julian Gonzalez has been sentenced in Brooklyn federal court for attempting to obstruct a drug trafficking investigation by destroying evidence. Authorities say this case demonstrates their resolve against those seeking to hinder law enforcement work.
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Moeleek Harrell received a 60-year prison sentence after being convicted on several serious charges tied to his leadership of Brooklyn's Bully Gang. Authorities say his actions fueled violence across neighborhoods while running complex drug operations extending into Maine.
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Damon Jones has pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court for participating in illegal sports betting using inside NBA information along with running rigged poker operations tied to organized crime families. Authorities say these activities resulted in more than $10 million lost.
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Erwin Bankowski and Karolina Bankowska have pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court for running a large-scale counterfeit art operation involving fake works attributed to famous artists such as Warhol and Picasso. Authorities say they used forged provenance documents in order to deceive buyers out of millions.
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Jay Bryant pleaded guilty on April 27 to participating in Jam Master Jay's murder over twenty years ago. Law enforcement officials say their continued efforts brought accountability despite decades passing since Jason Mizell's death.
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Taesung Kim has been sentenced for laundering millions from a fraudulent pharmacy scheme targeting Medicare funds in New York City boroughs. Federal officials emphasize their commitment against healthcare fraud affecting public resources.
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Six men have been indicted on charges related to a series of violent carjackings and a home invasion spanning several New York City boroughs last summer. Authorities say luxury vehicles were targeted using firearms during these incidents. If convicted on all counts some defendants could face life imprisonment.
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A Brooklyn federal court sentenced Dimitriy Nezhinskiy to nearly four years' imprisonment for conspiring with others in a major interstate stolen property operation linked nationwide burglaries with New York's Diamond District market channels.
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Two men have been sentenced after admitting involvement in multiple violent carjackings across New York City and Long Island courts heard this week. Law enforcement officials say these cases reflect continued efforts against organized gang crime.
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A Miami executive has been sentenced to twelve years after being found guilty of laundering more than $300 million for international drug cartels through fake businesses. Federal authorities say this case demonstrates their resolve against transnational organized crime networks.
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Carmine G. Agnello has been sentenced for defrauding over $1 million from Covid-19 relief loans meant for small businesses. Authorities say he submitted false information while applying for loans intended for his company but used much of it personally instead.
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A UK citizen has been sentenced in Brooklyn federal court for orchestrating a global wine investment fraud worth over $97 million affecting more than 140 victims worldwide. Authorities say James Wellesley's actions involved false promises about high-value wine collateral resulting in substantial financial losses.
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Animashaun Adebo has pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court for orchestrating multi-million dollar email scams targeting individuals nationwide. Authorities say he laundered stolen funds through various channels including shell companies abroad. The prosecution highlights continued efforts against cyber-enabled financial crimes.
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Jobanis de Jesus Avila Villadiego faces new terrorism-related charges linked to his alleged leadership role in Colombia's Clan del Golfo cartel following an expanded indictment filed in Brooklyn federal court on April 17th. Authorities describe ongoing efforts targeting international drug trafficking operations connected with terrorism threats.
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Former iLearningEngines executives charged with financial crimes in multi-year investor fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged two former executives of Nasdaq-listed firm iLearningEngines with running an extensive fraud scheme targeting investors and lenders over several years. Authorities allege fake contracts inflated company revenues ahead of its public offering before eventual bankruptcy proceedings began last year.
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Three men have been sentenced up to 45 years each following their convictions for killing a security guard during an armed robbery at a Brooklyn gambling location. The sentencing reflects ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies against violent crimes.
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Michael Johnson has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for operating a sex trafficking ring at Sayville Motor Lodge on Long Island. Federal officials say he exploited multiple women through violence and coercion over several years. Several co-defendants have pleaded guilty or await trial.
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Two former postal workers have been sentenced after stealing over $4 million in U.S. Treasury checks from a mail facility at JFK Airport between June 2021 and August 2023. Authorities say Kevaughn Wellington received five years' imprisonment while Ky-Mani Straker got one year; both must pay restitution after pleading guilty.
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A Long Island college professor has been charged with attempting to entice a minor following an undercover operation led by federal authorities. Philip Schuler faces multiple charges after allegedly communicating online with someone he believed was underage before arranging an in-person meeting.
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A federal jury has convicted three members of two Crips sets on multiple charges including racketeering and murder following an extensive investigation into gang-related crimes across Long Island and Brooklyn. Law enforcement officials say this verdict sends a strong message about accountability for violent criminal activity.