Tag: August 2025
Zelle Operator Hit with Fraud Suit
New York – The New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has filed a lawsuit against Early Warning Services, LLC (EWS), the operator of the electronic payment platform Zelle, for failing to protect its users from massive fraud over several years. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) revealed that EWS designed Zelle…
NY AG Unveils Graphic Footage in Czornyj Death Probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James today released graphic body-worn camera footage from the investigation into the tragic death of Brian Czornyj, who was killed on June 5, 2025, during an encounter with the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department (TPPD). The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) obtained the footage as part of its probe into…
Zelle Operator Hit with $1B Fraud Suit
New York – The Attorney General of New York, Letitia James, has filed a lawsuit against Early Warning Services, LLC (EWS), the operator of the electronic payment platform Zelle, for failing to protect its users from massive fraud over several years. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) revealed that EWS designed…
Zelle Fraud: NY AG Sues Bank-Backed Platform for $1B Loss
Zelle Fraud: NY AG Sues Bank-Backed Platform for $1B Loss NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today slammed Early Warning Services, LLC (EWS), the company behind the widely-used payment app Zelle, with a lawsuit alleging the platform knowingly facilitated over $1 billion in fraud between 2017 and 2023. The suit claims EWS,…
Zelle Fraud: NY AG Sues Bank-Backed Platform
NEW YORK – Over $1 billion stolen. That’s the grim tally as New York Attorney General Letitia James today unleashed a lawsuit against Early Warning Services, LLC (EWS), the company operating the electronic payment platform Zelle. The suit alleges EWS, owned and controlled by banking giants JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Capital One, and Wells…
Damion Barnett Faces Federal Charges in D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Damion Barnett is currently embroiled in a federal criminal case in the District of Columbia, raising questions about the scope of alleged illicit activity. The case, United States v. Barnett, docket number 1:25-cr-00236, is being prosecuted in the District Court. Details surrounding the specific cause of action remain sealed, but court records…
Disturbing Video Surface: Czornyj’s Tragic Encounter With Police
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released shocking body-worn camera footage from the tragic encounter that led to Brian Czornyj’s death. The video, obtained as part of an ongoing investigation, captures a chilling moment during which officers were forced to fire their weapons. On June 5, 2025, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department (TPPD) officers…
Bayless Cobb Sentenced for Narcotics Ring Leadership
The gritty streets of Oregon are witnessing a landmark moment in the battle against narcotics as Bayless Cobb faces the brunt of justice for his role as leader of a major drug trafficking operation. In a tense courtroom drama, United States v. Cobb, held at the District Court, D. Oregon, Judge [Judge’s Name] delivered the…
Attorney General James Warns of Fake Bad Bunny Tickets
New York – In a grim warning to music fans, Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert for New Yorkers, cautioning them against purchasing fake concert tickets to the sold-out Bad Bunny performances in San Juan. The Puerto Rican sensation is set to mesmerize crowds through September 14, but scammers are cashing in…
Body-Cam Footage Emerges in King Wong’s NYPD Death Probe
New York – In a move aimed at enhancing transparency in police matters, New York Attorney General Letitia James today released disturbing body-worn camera footage from the investigation into the death of King Wong on April 14, 2025. The incident occurred following an encounter with NYPD officers in Queens. Footage from the body cameras worn…
