Prosecutors Say Harlem Brownstone Hustle Pushed 83-Year-Old Out Of Her Home
Prosecutors say Joseph Makhani used forged deeds and shell companies to seize two Harlem brownstones, leaving at least one elderly owner displaced. The long-running case is now moving through state court.
Georgia Ex Busted In Christmas Eve Kidnap Shooting That Left Teen Paralyzed
Federal prosecutors charged a Georgia man after his ex was shot on Dec. 24 and left on a Denville roadside; the 18‑year‑old, India Heath, is paralyzed and recovering after surgeries.
Feds Say Manhattan Extortion Plot Targeted Bucks Billionaire After NYC Fling
Federal prosecutors say Changli “Sophia” Luo ran a months‑long extortion campaign against Bucks co‑owner Wesley Edens, threatening to publish sexual images unless she was paid. The case is now pending in the Southern District of New York.
Roosevelt Island High-Rise Belches Black Smoke From 19th-Floor Window
Video shows black smoke pouring from a 19th‑floor window at The Landings on Roosevelt Island on May 8; officials had not immediately released details. The clip was published by CBS News New York.
Manhattan Feds Reel In Brit Banker Accused Of Hiding $60 Million Offshore
A British executive extradited from the U.K. is expected to plead guilty after SDNY said he helped U.S. clients hide more than $60 million offshore in the so‑called "Singapore Solution."












