by:Jay L. Zagorsky | theconversation.com | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com With the indictment on Oct. 9, 2025, of New York Attorney General – and longtime Donald Trump adversary – Letitia James on two criminal counts related to loans for a home purchase, mortgage fraud is back in the news. Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, is also being […]
Facing criminal charges is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can endure. Whether the allegation involves a misdemeanor or a serious felony, the consequences can ripple through every aspect of life — freedom, employment, reputation, and family stability. The justice system is complex, and without professional guidance, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, confused, or […]
Facing criminal charges is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can endure. Whether the allegation involves a misdemeanor or a serious felony, the consequences can ripple through every aspect of life — freedom, employment, reputation, and family stability. The justice system is complex, and without professional guidance, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, confused, or […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrests and indictments of Chenenne Guevarra-Francis, a retired New York City Police Department (NYPD) detective; Merrick Dammar, an attorney; and Barbara Guevarra-Francis, a retired nurse, for stealing a 50 percent ownership stake of a family home […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com AG James Wins Trial Against Stacie Saunders Who Helped Steal Three Homes from Vulnerable New Yorkers NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she won her case against former mortgage bank branch manager Stacie Saunders for her role in a Queens deed theft […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com The Laken Riley Act has garnered significant attention in Congress, mainly dividing lawmakers along partisan lines. Supporters argue that the legislation is necessary to ensure public safety and protect communities from repeat offenders who, under the current system, may evade detention or removal. […]
By AV Press Releases | Editorial credit: Joe Benning / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Lawmakers, media observers, and outside experts are criticizing the dangerous and sweeping nature of the Laken Riley Act as well as the misguided political assessments undergirding some of its support. Among the key voices include: Senator Chris Murphy: “I don’t think […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and City Comptroller Brad Lander have each articulated distinct positions on this issue, particularly in the context of collaboration with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The intersection of immigration enforcement and municipal governance has become a focal point […]
By Reuven Blau, THE CITY | Photo Courtesy THE CITY After a damning revelation eight years ago, state leaders changed the make-up of the Parole Board to combat inequality. It didn’t help. Black and Hispanic people in New York state prisons have a much higher chance to be denied parole than whites over the past […]
By Leo Gilling | Editorial Credit: bella1105 / shuttertsock.com In light of recent events, particularly the Bill Cosby case and the legal issues Sean P. Diddy Combs is facing, I have been reflecting on the justice system and the public’s interactions with celebrities who have encountered legal and personal challenges. I often ponder the disparities […]