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Shocking Betrayal: Brooklyn Lawyer Indicted for Stealing $3.8 Million from Clients, Funding Lavish Lifestyle

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A Brooklyn lawyer has been arraigned and indicted for allegedly embezzling approximately $3.8 million from four clients, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Salvatore Strazzulo, the defendant, had represented the clients in legal matters concerning the sale of their properties in various Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Bensonhurst, Kensington, Dyker Heights, and Borough Park. The charges against Strazzulo assert that he used the stolen funds to finance an extravagant lifestyle, including extravagant restaurant meals totaling $50,000. The allegations surrounding this case point to a significant betrayal of trust, as the defendant exploited his … Read more

Nine individuals indicted for a range of serious felonies in Knox County Grand Jury session

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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – A grand jury in Knox County has indicted nine individuals during its recent session on April 8, 2024. The charges range from attempted trespass in a habitation to aggravated possession of drugs. These indictments reflect the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement to maintain public safety and hold individuals accountable for their alleged actions. Among those indicted is Chase Huffman, a resident of Mount Vernon, who has been charged with attempted trespass in a habitation, a fifth-degree felony. Mark Scaggs from Ontario is facing charges of menacing by stalking, a fourth-degree … Read more

Akron Men Among 25 Indicted for Drug Trafficking in Washington County Grand Jury Case

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Marietta, Ohio – The Washington County Grand Jury has indicted 25 defendants this week, including three Akron men charged with drug trafficking. Danzell Larrylee Sullivan, Christopher James Shrake, and Paris Dean Timmons are facing multiple felony charges related to the possession and trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine. The three men were arrested in October 2023 during a traffic stop on Interstate 77 in Salem Township, Marietta. During the stop, law enforcement observed lane violations and following too closely. A subsequent K9 search indicated the presence of drugs in the vehicle. Further searches revealed significant amounts … Read more

Connecticut Business Owner Indicted for Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme Involving Prize Insurance Business

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NORWALK, Connecticut – A business owner from Norwalk, Connecticut has been indicted on six counts of fraud related to his prize insurance business. Kevin Kolenda, the owner of Hole-In-Won LLC, allegedly defrauded dozens of organizations and individuals out of nearly $1 million. Hole-In-Won provided prize insurance for events such as golf tournaments and fishing contests through its website, claiming to be the most successful prize insurance company in the world. The indictment accuses Kolenda of collecting approximately $850,000 in insurance premiums under false pretenses and failing to pay more than $100,000 in prize costs. The … Read more