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Brooklyn Woman Faces up to 4 Years in Prison for Alleged Apartment Rental Scam

Svetlana Katzevman faces charges for defrauding tenants, potentially leading to four years in prison for exploiting vulnerable immigrant renters.
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East Flatbush Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison For Sexual Assault of Teen

A man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in East Flatbush.

Park Slope man sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting two teen girls at his apartment * Brooklyn Paper

Christopher Chabrier sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting teenage girls after giving them drugs.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez emphasizes seeking justice for victims of sexual violence.

East Flatbush Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison For Sexual Assault of Teen

A man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in East Flatbush.

Park Slope man sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting two teen girls at his apartment * Brooklyn Paper

Christopher Chabrier sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting teenage girls after giving them drugs.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez emphasizes seeking justice for victims of sexual violence.
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#grand-larceny

Carnasie Man Accused of Stealing $624k of Retired City Employees

A Canarsie man was arraigned on multiple charges for allegedly stealing $624,000 from two retired NYC employees' pensions.

Long Island Man indicted for $305,000 plumbing fraud in Brooklyn

Amedeo Ali charged with grand larceny for fraudulent plumbing renovations totaling $305,000.
Ali, allegedly posing as a licensed plumber, left a homeowner with incomplete work and financial loss.

Carnasie Man Accused of Stealing $624k of Retired City Employees

A Canarsie man was arraigned on multiple charges for allegedly stealing $624,000 from two retired NYC employees' pensions.

Long Island Man indicted for $305,000 plumbing fraud in Brooklyn

Amedeo Ali charged with grand larceny for fraudulent plumbing renovations totaling $305,000.
Ali, allegedly posing as a licensed plumber, left a homeowner with incomplete work and financial loss.
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#public-safety

Crown Heights man sentenced to prison for slashing straphanger in the face * Brooklyn Paper

A Crown Heights man sentenced to seven years for slashing a straphanger's face on the subway.
Brooklyn District Attorney holds the attacker accountable for a vicious and unprovoked attack on a Good Samaritan on the subway system.
Crime in the subway system slightly decreased in 2023, and the trend continued in the first half of 2024.

Brooklyn Women's Bar Association hosts 'Lunch with a Judge' event featuring DA Eric Gonzalez

Eric Gonzalez shared his journey from East New York to District Attorney, highlighting the importance of personal resilience and trust in advancing careers.

Crown Heights man sentenced to prison for slashing straphanger in the face * Brooklyn Paper

A Crown Heights man sentenced to seven years for slashing a straphanger's face on the subway.
Brooklyn District Attorney holds the attacker accountable for a vicious and unprovoked attack on a Good Samaritan on the subway system.
Crime in the subway system slightly decreased in 2023, and the trend continued in the first half of 2024.

Brooklyn Women's Bar Association hosts 'Lunch with a Judge' event featuring DA Eric Gonzalez

Eric Gonzalez shared his journey from East New York to District Attorney, highlighting the importance of personal resilience and trust in advancing careers.
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#justice-system

East Flatbush man's 1986 murder conviction overturned following review by DA's office * Brooklyn Paper

Keith Roberts' wrongful conviction was overturned after a reinvestigation revealed flaws in testimony and police procedures.

2 Men Sentenced in Connection with N.Y. Shooting Death of 22-Month-Old Baby

Two men charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-month-old Davell Gardner Jr. in Brooklyn, New York, in July 2020.

East Flatbush man's 1986 murder conviction overturned following review by DA's office * Brooklyn Paper

Keith Roberts' wrongful conviction was overturned after a reinvestigation revealed flaws in testimony and police procedures.

2 Men Sentenced in Connection with N.Y. Shooting Death of 22-Month-Old Baby

Two men charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-month-old Davell Gardner Jr. in Brooklyn, New York, in July 2020.
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Former Brooklyn district attorney Eugene Gold dies at 100

Eugene Gold was a pioneering prosecutor known for his tough stance on crime, wrongful conviction advocacy, and significant contributions to justice and human rights.

Eugene Gold, Brooklyn D.A. Who Led the Son of Sam' Case, Dies at 100

Gold was a prominent prosecutor in the Son of Sam case but faced controversy later in life.

Former Brooklyn district attorney Eugene Gold dies at 100

Eugene Gold was a pioneering prosecutor known for his tough stance on crime, wrongful conviction advocacy, and significant contributions to justice and human rights.

Eugene Gold, Brooklyn D.A. Who Led the Son of Sam' Case, Dies at 100

Gold was a prominent prosecutor in the Son of Sam case but faced controversy later in life.
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Brooklyn Man to Spend Decade Behind Bars For Possessing Ghost Guns

The sentence of a Brooklyn man for assembling ghost guns highlights the dangers and prevalence of illegal firearms in the community.

Brooklyn DA's office busts million-dollar 'pig butchering' crypto scam operation * Brooklyn Paper

Virtual Currency Unit dismantles pig butchering operation that defrauded millions.
Pig butchering scams lure victims with promises of financial returns, block withdrawals, causing complete loss.
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DA Announces Charges Against Five Suspects in Fatal Shooting of East Flatbush Laundromat Owner

Five Queens residents indicted in connection with the murder of a laundromat owner.
The murder was allegedly orchestrated by the victim's cousin due to an ongoing dispute.

Brooklyn Woman Charged For Running Over, Killing 24-Year-Old

Woman indicted for running over and killing another woman in East New York incident.
Charges include second-degree murder, leaving the scene, and possession of a weapon.

DA Announces Charges Against Five Suspects in Fatal Shooting of East Flatbush Laundromat Owner

Five Queens residents indicted in connection with the murder of a laundromat owner.
The murder was allegedly orchestrated by the victim's cousin due to an ongoing dispute.

Brooklyn Woman Charged For Running Over, Killing 24-Year-Old

Woman indicted for running over and killing another woman in East New York incident.
Charges include second-degree murder, leaving the scene, and possession of a weapon.
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Queens man jailed for manslaughter in connection to fatal Crown Heights crash * Brooklyn Paper

A 25-year-old man was sentenced to prison for second-degree manslaughter after a fatal crash in Crown Heights.

Red Hook Man Sentenced For 2020 Murder

David Gorham sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for murder of Elvin Fernandez.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed hope for Fernandez's family finding solace.

Queens man jailed for manslaughter in connection to fatal Crown Heights crash * Brooklyn Paper

A 25-year-old man was sentenced to prison for second-degree manslaughter after a fatal crash in Crown Heights.

Red Hook Man Sentenced For 2020 Murder

David Gorham sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for murder of Elvin Fernandez.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed hope for Fernandez's family finding solace.
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East New York woman charged for intentionally running over, killing 24-year-old victim * Brooklyn Paper

Naomi Broomes was indicted for allegedly intentionally running over and killing Shakira Serrano after an argument.
Broomes faces charges of second-degree murder, leaving the scene of the incident, and criminal possession of a weapon.

'I lost 14 years of my life': Brooklyn DA moves to vacate 1996 manslaughter conviction based on mistaken identity * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn District Attorney's office is moving to vacate a wrongful manslaughter conviction from 1996.
A comprehensive investigation revealed that crucial evidence was not presented during the trial.

Brooklyn man gets 20 years for daytime murder attempt in Boerum Hill

The severity of the crime is reflected by a 20-year prison sentence for attempted murder fueled by a minor dispute, illustrating the zero-tolerance policy towards gun violence in Brooklyn.

NYPD, District Attorney partner for gun buyback and award event

A gun buyback event is being held in Crown Heights offering bank cards for turning in operable guns and assault rifles with no questions asked.

Family of Sunset Park Man Killed by Alleged Unlicensed Driver Wants DA's Office to Add Manslaughter Charge

The daughter of a victim of a fatal moped accident is calling for harsher charges against the suspect.
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