New York Verdicts & Court Cases

United States of America v. Richard Teplitsky

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1341. Richard Teplitsky, age 72, of Williamsville, New York, was the president of the Woodhill Capital Corporation. As president, he and other Woodhill personnel would solicit fund

State of New York v. Albino Zacarias-Garcia

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with manslaughter. Frament, 76, was found suffering from stab wounds and head trauma on April 18, 2024, along the Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike Trail and later died from his injuries. He was killed by Albino Zacarias-Garcia,

United States of America v. Sarah Blood

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with federal program theft, in violation of 18 U.S.C.666A. Sarah Blood, age 44, of Richmondville, New York, served as the executive director of SARL from August 2019 to October 2023. SARL is a not-for-profit organizatio

State of New York v. Elijah Medina

Bronx, New York, Criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraud. Elijah Medina, 25, the Bronx, scammed prospective renters and accepting payments for apartments he had no authority to lease. The defendant leveraged social media to lure his victims, taking advantage of th

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with committing a hate crime, in violation of 18 USC 249. Scott Schunzel, age 33, stabbed a black female victim (the “Victim”) with a knife because of her actual and perceived race and color while the Victim w

State of New York v. Andrew Pashinin

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree attempted assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, Andrew Pashinin, 20, of Harrison, New York, accused of r shoving a stranger onto the subway tracks at the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays

United States of America v. Felix Cordobas

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with preparing false tax returns containing fictious children, fictitious solar expenses and fictitious business expenses, and related charges of wire fraud. Felix Cordoba, age 66, of East Elmhurst, Queens, New York, f

United States of America v. Village of Atlantic Beach, New York

Brooklyn, New York, civil litigation lawyers represented the Defendant accused of violating the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) law. The Village of Atlantic Beach, New York was accused of violating the RLUIPA, ) by enacting and enforcing zoning provisions that treat

United States of America v. Joshua Wander

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and securities fraud. Joshua Wander, the founder and former CEO of 777 Partners, a Miami-based investment firm, schemed to defraud the lenders and investors of 777 Partners. As part of his plea,

United States of America v. Jonathan Spalletta, a/k/a "Cthulhon," a/k/a "Jspalletta"

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with computer fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1030B, and money laundering, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1956-4999. Jonathan Spalletta, a/k/a "Cthulhon," a/k/a "Jspalletta" Jonathan Spalletta, a/k/a "Cthulhon," a/k/

State of New York v. Khyle Williams

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegally selling numerous semiatuomatic pistols, revolvers, and high-capacity magazines. Khyle Williams, 31, of Brooklyn, New York, indicted.

State of New York v. Jyrell Thomas

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder Jyrell Thomas, age 25, stabbed a man to death on a J train in Queens, New York. Thomas was know to be emotionally disturbed.

United States of America v. Akram Marseet

Rochester, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with threatening a federal official, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 115.1, and using interstate communications to make threats, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 875. On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Service received a report

United States of America v. Michael Conner

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343. Michael Conner, age 58, formerly of Lake George, New York, was a self-styled inventor of household goods who owned three patents. Between 2008 and 2023, Conner obtained money

United States of America v. Atickul Islam, aka "James W. Anderson"

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with personation of an officer or employee of the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. 912 and 18 U.S.C. 3551. Atickul Islam, age 29, of Queens, New York, was charged after he falsely claimed to be a United States Im

United States of America v. Dwight Flowers, Terrence Porter, and Taleak Harris

New York, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with trafficking nearly 100 firearms, including a “Glock switch,” ammunition, and approximately 700 grams of cocaine in Manhattan and the Bronx. Dwight Flowers, age 58, of Queens, New York, Terrance Porter, age

State of New York v. Brandon Watt

Lyon, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented Bramdon Watt, age 59, who was charged with f attacking his neighbor with a 2-by-4 while using racial slurs.

United States of America v. Angela Kellogg

Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft of government money. In July 2020, Kellogg provided her identification information and social security number to a co-conspirator, knowing that it would be used to obtain money she was not entitled to. After sh

United States of America v. Delos Thurston

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with theft of money orders in violation of 18 U.S.C. 500. Between April 2025 and January 2026, while he was employed as the Postmaster of the Morrisville, New York, Post Office, Delos Thurston, age 28, of Clinton, New Yor

State of New York v. Harvey Weinstein

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented Harvey Weinstein who was re-tried after his previous conviction for sexual assault was reversed. Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley.

United States of America v. Tony Ream, aka Tony Ream-Hendley and Tony Moul Ream

Central Islip, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud in violation of 18 O.S. 1343 and illegal monetary transactions (money laundering) in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1957. Tony Ream sent wire transfers totaling approximately $1.6 million from the company�

United States of America v. Clifton Savage, a/k/a "Lucky"

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with two counts of murder as well as narcotics and firearms offenses. On or about December 26, 2021, in the vicinity of East 168th Street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx, New York, Clifton Savage, a/k/a "Lucky," ag

United States of America v. Yuri Khrameev,, a/k/a "Colonel Yuri," et al.

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with conspiracy to commit multiple schemes around the world commit murder. The RIS Network has allegedly carried out or conspired to carry out multiple schemes around the world. Most recently, this summer, the RIS N

State of New York v. Jonathan Morales

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second degree murder. On June 25, 2023, Jonathan Morales, age 30, targeted the Eliahs Brazoban due to an alleged underlying conflict pertaining to someone close to him. Approximately an hour and a half prior t

United States of America v. Blessed Trust and Hexa Whale

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyers will represented the Defendant accused of using cryptocurrency to launder more than $1.5 billion in illicit oil money intended to benefit Iran. Two Chinese companies, Blessed Trust and Hexa Whale, used trading accounts at the UAE-based cryptocurren

State of New York v. Laurie Moore

Albany, New York criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with official misconduct and second-degree falsifying business records. Reported by Kent Morlan Former senior investigator of the Albany County, New York, Sheriff's Office Laurie Moore accused of conducting over 4,000 u

State of New York v. Joseph and Anthony Livreri

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy and bribery. Reported by: Kent Morlan Joseph and Anthony Livreri, were charged in 2023 with giving the former commissioner, Eric Ulrich, cash that he used in part to fund his gambling at casin

State of New York v. Umar R. Graham

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged two counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (Class D felonies), one count of Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information in the Second Degree (Class E felony) and one count of Scheme to Defraud in the Fir

United States of America v. John Vincent Ridgeway

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraudulently obtaining SSA benefits in violation of 42 U.S.C. 1383. Reported by: Kent Morlan In January 1974, John Vincent Ridgeway, 76, of Buffalo, NY, began receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment

State of New York v. Mark Smith

Binghamton, New York criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with unauthorized use of a stolen vehicle and speeding. Tulsa County District Attorney's Office In New York, possession of a stolen vehicle is prosecuted under criminal possession of stolen property laws, where kno

United States of America v. Delos Thurston

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer will represent the Defendant charged with money order fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 500. Reported by: Kent Morlan Between April 2025 and January 2026, while he was employed as the Postmaster of the Morrisville, New York, Post Office, Delos Thurston

United States of America v. Bhavesh Ranchhodbhai Lathiya

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with international listed chemical distribution with intent to manufacture fentanyl in violation of 21 U.S.C. 959(a) and smuggling goods into the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. 545. Reported by: Kent Mor

United States of America v. Christine Hunsicker

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with manipulative and deceptive devices (fraud in the purchase and sale of securities) in violation of in violation of 15:78J. Between 2019 and 2025, Christine Hunsicker, a well-known entrepreneur and businesspers

State of New York v. Dimone Fleming

Bronx, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with two counts of first degree murder. Dimone Fleming, age 22, stabbed her two sons to death and put their bodies in a bath tub on November 26, 2022. She claimed she was not guilty by reason of post partum psychosis.

United States of America v. Kaheem Archer, Calvin Bent, Christine Ferguson, Lamont Martin, Ajani McChriston, and Chad Reed

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with engaging in a multi-year scheme to steal rental cars worth millions of dollars using stolen credit cards and forged driver’s licenses. They are charged with conspiracy to receive, possess, and dispose of stolen

State of New York v. Larry Montes

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with two counts of assault and battery, commission of a hate crime and criminal mischief. Reported by: Kent Morlan Reported by: Kent Morlan Larry Montes, age 46, attacked members of a synagogue. The New Yo

United States of America v. Luigi Nicolas Mangione

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with two stalking. Reported by: Kent Morlan Luigi Mangione, age 28, shot and killed Brian Thompson the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on December 4, 2024. The Defendants said: “After years of enduring severe pain

United States of America v. Jun N. Martinez

Buffalo, New York, Criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with distribution of controlled drugs in violation of 18 U.S.C. 846. Reported by: Kent Morlan Jun N. Martinez, 33, of Jamestown, NY,received several large packages of cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin via mail fro

United States of America v. Michael St. Denny

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of child pornography in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2252. Reported by: Kent Morlan Michael St. Denny, age 37, of Lisbon, New York, admitted to distributing child pornography to other individuals between J

United States of America v. Asante Kwaku Berko

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. 371 and 3551, engaging in illegal foreign securities exchanged in violation of 15 U.S.C 1 and 3551, laundering monetary instruments in violation of 18

The People of the City of New York v. Juninho Vallon

Bronx, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts each of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree (VTL § 511(1)(a)), and Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol (VTL § 1992(1), (3)), as well as one count each

United States of America v. Perry Freeman

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with selling, distributing controlled substances in violation of 21 U.S. 811. Reported by: Kent Morlan Perry Freeman distributed fentanyl that resulted in the death of a 37-yearold man Westchester County residen

State of New York v. Jennifer Lackard and Chas Lackard

Bronx, New York, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with second-degree attempted murder, firearm offenses and conspiracy. Reported by Kent Morlan Jennifer Lackard and Chas Lackard accused of "acting in concert" with her husband and their son in the incident, accordin

State of New York v. Se. Shareen Ismail

Syracuse, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 21 counts of falsifying vaccination records. Digested by Kent Morlan Dr. Shareen Ismail accused of vaccination fraud at Alexandre Centre for Children’s Health in Manlius.

United States of America v. Catora Noel, Darren Stephesnon, and Imani-Kai Brown

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with stealing the personal identifying and financial information of dozens of victims as part of a conspiracy to fraudulently take over those victims’ bank accounts and initiate over a million dollars in unauthorize

United States of America v. Derek Wachob

New York, New York criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud. Digested by: Kent Morlan Derek Wachob, age 55, from Sapulpa, Oklahoma, portrayed himself as a billionaire and an accomplished CEO. He was lying. From at least in or about October 2022 through in or

State of New York v. Jeremiah Henderson

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Murder in the Second Degree (Class A-I felony). Reported by Kent Morlan On Monday, June 16, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Jeremiah Henderson, 25, of Buffalo, intentionally shot the victim during a dispute

State of New York v. Anthony Peterson

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second degree manslaughter. Reported by Kent Morlan Anthony Peterson, age 53, of Schenectady, New York, recklessly crossing into oncoming traffic and caused the death of a 64-year-old Albany man. On Sept. 16,

State of New York v. Dmitry Popov

New York, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with manslaughter. Reported by Kent Morlan Dmitriy Popov, 20, of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, stabbed and killed O’Shae Sibley, 28, at a Midwood gas station after hurling homophobic and anti-Black slurs at him and his

State of New York v. Juan Valoy

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. Reported by Kent Morlan Juan Valoy, age 47, stole approximately $25,000 from three victims through an apartment rental scam. From March to July 2025,