Tag: Q2 2025
Meta Faces Scandal as James Leads Coalition Against Fraudulent Investment Ads
New York – A chilling wave of fraudulent investment scams on Facebook has prompted New York Attorney General Letitia James to lead a bipartisan coalition against Meta Platforms, Inc., also known as Facebook. The coalition, composed of 42 state attorneys general, demands immediate action against ads impersonating high-profile figures, leading unsuspecting users into devastating pump-and-dump…
Ex-Con Man Slapped With 10 Years for Bribery
New York – A former con man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted of using bribery to orchestrate a $500,000 fraud scheme. The defendant, aged 35 from Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to charges of mail fraud and honest services wire fraud. According to court documents, the defendant used his position as…
Queens Deed Thief Saunders Gets 3-9 Years
NEW YORK, NY – Stacie Saunders, a former mortgage bank branch manager, is headed to prison for her crucial role in a brazen Queens deed theft ring that preyed on vulnerable homeowners. Saunders was sentenced today to three to nine years behind bars for helping steal three homes in Jamaica and St. Albans, raking in…
Saratoga Shooting: Bodycam Footage Released in Brandon Moore Death
MALTA, NY – A domestic dispute turned fatal in Saratoga County on April 10, 2025, and the New York Attorney General’s Office just dropped the bodycam footage, laying bare the chaotic moments leading up to the death of Brandon Moore. The footage, released today by Attorney General Letitia James, shows the response of New York…
Stacie Saunders Sentenced for Queens Deed Theft Ring
New York – The grim reaper of the real estate world, Stacie Saunders, has been given a taste of her own medicine. The former mortgage broker was sentenced today to three to nine years in prison for her role in a Queens deed theft ring that preyed on vulnerable homeowners and left them homeless. With…
James Sues Over Illegal Guard Federalization
New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 20 states, filed an amicus brief urging a court to block the president’s unlawful federalization of the National Guard in response to Los Angeles protests. AG James argues that the president’s actions override state authority and threaten civil liberties. The brief challenges President Trump’s memorandum…
23andMe Faces Lawsuit for Selling Genetic Data
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a landmark lawsuit against 23andMe, charging the DNA testing giant with an attempt to sell the genetic information of 15 million Americans without their consent. The controversial move by 23andMe comes as the company faces bankruptcy and seeks to liquidate its assets. The AG’s office argues that…
Sword-Wielding Man Fatally Shot by Poughkeepsie PD
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – A 25-year-old man, Brian Czornyj, is dead after being shot by officers with the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department (TPPD) on June 5, 2025. The incident, stemming from a reported assault with a sword, is now under investigation by the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI). According to preliminary…
Brian Czornyj Death Probe
A harrowing incident in Dutchess County has led to the death of Brian Czornyj, prompting the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) to launch a probe into the circumstances surrounding his demise. On June 5, 2025, officers from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department (TPPD) responded to a 911 call reporting an…
23andMe Faces Legal Fire for Genetic Data Sale
New York – In a shocking move to safeguard consumer privacy, New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with 27 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against 23andMe. The tech giant’s plans to auction off the genetic data of 15 million customers without consent have sparked a fierce legal battle. 23andMe,…
