Tag: March 2025

New York – In a chilling turn of events on Staten Island, the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an investigation into the death of a civilian following an incident with NYPD officers. The grim encounter transpired early morning hours of March 6, when officers responded to a 911 call…

New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken a stand against the Trump administration by leading a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in seeking a court order to unfreeze essential funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Despite multiple court orders, including a preliminary injunction issued on March 6, the administration has continued…

New York – In a dramatic crackdown on financial corruption, authorities have taken down a ruthless Manhattan mob boss for masterminding a $20 million Ponzi scheme. The accused, identified as Victor ‘The Viper’ Rizzo, 45, of Brooklyn, was arrested this morning during a stakeout at his luxurious penthouse in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Rizzo,…

NEW YORK – While the city sleeps, the real battles are fought over medical bills and denied care. New York Attorney General Letitia James today released a report detailing the quiet victories of the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Health Care Helpline. This isn’t about flashy busts or courtroom drama; it’s about the everyday…

New York – Letitia James, New York Attorney General, announced the conviction and sentencing of Frank Whittaker, 56, and his daughter Christine Ellsworth, 39, for swindling over $230,000 from a 92-year-old victim in Ulster County. The duo used their positions to gain trust, then stole funds for personal luxury items. Whittaker was sentenced to five…

New York – A dramatic turn in the case of A.S., a minor who died following a collision with Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Officer on September 9, 2023. The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under Attorney General Letitia James today released its findings, indicating no criminal charges will be brought against the officer. The…

New York – In a solemn tribute to the passing of a true icon, New York Attorney General Letitia James today released an emotional statement on the loss of Dr. Hazel Dukes. Dr. Dukes, a former national President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and President of the NAACP New…

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released its report on the tragic deaths of Dhal Apet and Lueth Mo, two individuals who met a violent end in September 2023. The incident, which involved an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputy, has been under intense scrutiny ever since. After a meticulous…