What makes an upscale, personal training living the good life in New York fall for a phishing scheme which lands her in jail? G.R.E.E.D. “You can only cheat a greedy person,” said Mark Twain. Shannon Pettinger appears to be living proof. Pettinger’s greed led her to be linked with an international phishing scam that netted her “bosses” $100 million dollars and left Pettinger facing years in prison.
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New York Police Release Body Camera Footage of Bronx Shooting
The New York Police Department has released body camera footage related to the standoff between the police and Miguel Richards, a 31 year old exchange student from Jamaica. The police repeatedly asked Richards what he had in his hand and even warned him that they would shoot him. He did not respond to any of the verbal commands made by the officers. The officers, believing that he had a gun, fired a hail of 16 bullets.
READ MOREWill The Most Hated Man In America Be “Loved” In Prison
Fun and games for Martin Shkreli are over. It’s impossible to say what may happen to Shkreli but everyone knows it won’t be fun. The smug 34-year-old who jacked-up AIDS medicine, stole from investors and called Washington DC lawmakers “imbeciles” will be spending his days sharing his new residence with vermin, limited computer access, and […]
READ MORENew York Prosecutors Don’t Always Play By the Rules
Pushed by political dreams, ineptness or something else, prosecutors don’t always follow the rules. When they ignore accepted “best practices”, justice is delayed. A legal maxim says “justice delayed is justice denied.” Now, some state legislators are talking about changes which will make at least one scheme unavailable to prosecutors.
READ MORENew York Residents Get Warrants Dismissed
Arrested decades ago in New York and failed to show up in court? Breathe easier. Your warrant may be just one of hundreds of thousands being dismissed as Manhattan’s District Attorney reviews old cases and gives (some) people the chance at a do-over.
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