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United States of America v. Marion Cogliormella, Steven Lacaj, and Karim Jbrahim

Date: 02-02-2026

Case Number: 24-cr-00362

Judge: Hernry J. Richardo

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in New York City

Defendant's Attorney: Scott Leemon, Mike Farkas, andJaesm Frocearo,

Description:

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyers Scott Leemon, Mike Farkas, andJaesm Frocearo, represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy to commit securities fraud, wire fraud, and investment adviser fraud..

Mario Goglirmella, , Steven Lacaj, and Karim Ijbrahim, a/k/a "Chris Hayes" a/k/a “Chris Hayes, engaged in a conspiracy to commit securities fraud with their management of L & G Capital Corp., Legend Venture Partners LLC, and a related series of funds.

with their management of L & G Capital Corp., Legend Venture Partners LLC, and a related series of funds.

Outcome:

All of the Defendants elected to plead guilty.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Marion Cogliormella, Steven L...?

The outcome was: All of the Defendants elected to plead guilty.

Which court heard United States of America v. Marion Cogliormella, Steven L...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County), NY. The presiding judge was Hernry J. Richardo.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Marion Cogliormella, Steven L...?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in New York City. Defendant's attorney: Scott Leemon, Mike Farkas, andJaesm Frocearo,.

When was United States of America v. Marion Cogliormella, Steven L... decided?

This case was decided on February 2, 2026.