Tag: April 2025
James Pushes for Legal Aid Corp. Funding Amid Bipartisan Support
New York – In a bold move aimed at protecting the rights of the most vulnerable citizens, Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with a bipartisan coalition, leading a call for the continued funding of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). This critical body, which has been in existence for over 50 years, stands as…
Drizly Tip Theft: $4M to Stolen Wages
NEW YORK – The booze flowed, the orders came in, and the tips…vanished. New York Attorney General Letitia James is finally cutting checks to delivery drivers swindled out of their hard-earned money by the now-defunct alcohol delivery service, Drizly, owned by Uber. A $4 million settlement, secured after an investigation by James’ office, is now…
Bronx Street Gang Leader Busted for $500K Drug Ring
BRONX – The New York Police Department (NYPD) has scored a major victory in the fight against organized crime with the arrest of notorious street gang boss, Juan ‘The Snake’ Rodriguez, following a months-long investigation into a $500,000 drug ring operating in the Bronx. Rodriguez, 35, was apprehended during a sting operation that led to…
Bronx Biker Gang Boss Sentenced for Murder
BRONX, NY – A notorious Bronx biker gang leader has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his role in a series of violent crimes, including the murder of a rival gang member. The defendant, identified as 45-year-old John ‘The Jackal’ Smith from the South Bronx, was convicted on all counts after a…
Predatory Landlord Asaf Elkayam Busted for Student Rent Scams in Albany
New York Attorney General Letitia James has shut down landlord Asaf Elkayam, owner of Jerusalem Management LLC, for systematically exploiting University at Albany students through exorbitant fees and deceptive leasing practices. The OAG’s probe revealed Elkayam’s company charged illegal application fees, imposed unreasonable late payments and cleaning costs, and permitted unauthorized access to tenants’ apartments…
WMCHealth Faces Crackdown Over Mental Health Patient Neglect
VALHALLA, NY – Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WMCHealth) and its subsidiary, HealthAlliance, Inc., are facing a reckoning after a scathing investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed a pattern of neglect and improper discharge of vulnerable mental health patients. The Attorney General’s office found that WMCHealth – encompassing Westchester Medical Center in…
Predatory Landlord Asaf Elkayam Busted by NY AG
New York Attorney General Letitia James has halted the predatory practices of landlord Asaf Elkayam, who rented to University at Albany students. Elkayam’s company, Jerusalem Management, was found guilty of overcharging tenants on application fees, imposing exorbitant cleaning and late fees, and allowing workers into apartments without notice. In a settlement with the Office of…
WMCHealth Faces Justice for Mental Health Failures
VALHALLA, NY – Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WMCHealth) and HealthAlliance, Inc. are facing a reckoning after Attorney General Letitia James unveiled a damning settlement exposing years of neglect and potentially deadly lapses in care for mental health patients. The Attorney General’s office found WMCHealth systematically failed vulnerable individuals seeking help at emergency rooms across…
Google Cornered: AG James Nails Tech Giant in Ad Monopoly Case
Google Cornered: AG James Nails Tech Giant in Ad Monopoly Case NEW YORK – Google is facing the music after a U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found the tech behemoth guilty of violating antitrust laws. New York Attorney General Letitia James, spearheading a bipartisan coalition, proved Google illegally maintained monopolies in…
Google Hit with Antitrust Win in New York AG’s Suit
New York’s Attorney General Letitia James has scored a significant legal victory against tech giant Google, charging the company with maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising industry. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled in favor of the state, finding that Google violated antitrust laws by controlling nearly every aspect…
