U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York
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Arsen Lusher has been sentenced to prison for defrauding more than twenty investors out of nearly nine million dollars through a fraudulent trucking investment scheme. Authorities say he used investor funds for personal luxury expenses before being caught when his scheme collapsed.
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Federal authorities have charged two alleged A-Town Trinitarios gang members with racketeering conspiracy after a Bronx shooting left two injured last year. Law enforcement leaders say these arrests reflect continued efforts against gang-related violence across city neighborhoods.
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A U.S. Army soldier has been indicted for allegedly using classified military information about an operation targeting Nicolás Maduro to profit from online prediction market bets. Prosecutors say Gannon Ken Van Dyke won over $400,000 through trades based on secret knowledge.
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A U.S. Army soldier has been charged with insider trading after allegedly using classified details from a military operation involving Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro for betting profits on Polymarket prediction markets. Authorities say he gained over $400,000 through these trades before attempting concealment online.
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A man accused in a decades-old double homicide was arrested after more than thirty years on Apr. 22. Authorities say William Antonio Solis faces charges related to an execution-style killing committed during a robbery witnessed by a young child.
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Federal authorities have charged two Dutchess County residents with orchestrating an extensive identity theft scheme involving hundreds of victims' credit card accounts. Prosecutors allege Opeyemi Olujobi and Jennie Davidson made unauthorized purchases totaling over $575,000 using stolen identities.
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A federal lawsuit over accessibility issues at several New York City apartment buildings has resulted in settlements requiring upgrades for disabled residents' access needs and financial compensation funds available for those affected.
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A Montebello man has been charged with sexual exploitation after authorities allege he abused a minor over two years. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton emphasized zero tolerance for crimes against children as investigators seek potential additional victims.
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Kamerin Stokes has been sentenced to prison for hacking into thousands of betting website accounts and selling access information online after previously pleading guilty. Authorities say he caused significant financial losses before being arrested again for violating pretrial conditions.
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Federal prosecutors have charged Stefan Pildes with wire fraud related to funds raised through SantaCon events between 2019 and 2026. Authorities allege most proceeds intended for charity were instead used for personal expenses.
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Federal prosecutors announced charges against two men accused of running a large-scale fentanyl operation out of a Brooklyn apartment building. Authorities say significant amounts of drugs were seized along with pill-making equipment and firearms during searches by federal agents.
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Anthony Mitchell has been sentenced to more than eleven years for enticing a minor over several years—even continuing while jailed pending unrelated murder charges. Authorities urge vigilance against child exploitation.
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A federal judge has revoked Michael Pizzuti's U.S. citizenship after finding he obtained it through fraud while concealing serious criminal activity including violent extortion. Authorities say such actions undermine public trust in immigration processes.
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Leah Mathieu has pled guilty to wire fraud after admitting she obtained nearly $80,000 through false claims for military leave while working as a correction officer. Officials say her actions undermined trust and took funds from taxpayers.
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Brian Hernandez has been convicted following an assault inside Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center targeting an alleged informant. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton announced that Hernandez now faces up to 50 years in prison after being found guilty on three counts related to witness retaliation.
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A Pakistani citizen pleaded guilty after plotting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at a Brooklyn Jewish center was foiled by law enforcement before entering the U.S., officials announced April 8. Authorities say Muhammad Shahzeb Khan faces life imprisonment after admitting plans timed around significant dates targeting religious communities.
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A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty after plotting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at a Brooklyn Jewish center. Law enforcement officials disrupted Muhammad Shahzeb Khan's plan before he could enter the United States. Authorities emphasize their commitment to preventing terrorism and protecting religious communities.
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Federal authorities have indicted Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi following an alleged ISIS-inspired bombing attempt outside Gracie Mansion on March 7, 2026. Quick action by law enforcement prevented further harm during overlapping protests at the scene.
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Anthony Parente has been charged after allegedly attempting to meet someone he believed was a minor for sex acts following online communications. Authorities stress their commitment to protecting children from exploitation while reminding that all charges remain allegations until proven otherwise.
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Anthony Michael Souza, a former New York City public school teacher, has been sentenced to over twelve years in prison for receipt and distribution of child pornography involving minors under his care as well as other serious offenses against children. Prosecutors say this case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies against crimes targeting vulnerable youth.