A pediatrician in Long Island, New York, was ordered to pay $1.6 billion to 104 women who accused him of sexual abuse. Newsday reported that a Nassau County Court reviewed all the lawsuits filed against Dr. Stuart Copperman. Copperman did not provide a defense. Debra Zuckerwise received $25 million after she claimed that Copperman sexually assaulted her repeatedly … [Read more...] about Doctor Ordered to Pay $1.6 Billion After Sexual Abuse Ruling
Crime and Justice
NYPD Heroes Intervene in ‘Horrific’ Broad Daylight Attack on Four Young Girls
Authorities said that a 49-year-old man with a bloody meat cleaver, who was allegedly stabbing 4 young girls believed to be his relatives in their home, was shot by New York City Police officers and left critically injured. At a press conference held outside the house where the attack took place, NYPD Police commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that two officers fired on the … [Read more...] about NYPD Heroes Intervene in ‘Horrific’ Broad Daylight Attack on Four Young Girls
Ex-Art Adviser to Leonardo DiCaprio Sentenced to 2.5 Years for $6.5M Fraud
After admitting that she had defrauded clients of $6.5m in connection with 55 pieces of art, a New York art advisor who counted Leonardo DiCaprio as one of her wealthy clients was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison on Wednesday. Lisa Schiff cried as she apologized by name to her former clients and friends seated in the Manhattan federal court. The Manhattan … [Read more...] about Ex-Art Adviser to Leonardo DiCaprio Sentenced to 2.5 Years for $6.5M Fraud
Doctor Arrested for Arson After Allegedly Setting Colleague’s Home on Fire
Officials said that an Ohio doctor was charged with arson for allegedly setting another doctor's home on fire. Andrew Campbell, 33 years old, was arrested after an investigation into a fire that occurred on December 7, which police "determined had not been accidental." A grand jury indicted Campbell for six counts of aggravated arson on Tuesday. Authorities are … [Read more...] about Doctor Arrested for Arson After Allegedly Setting Colleague’s Home on Fire
Ex-USPS Worker and Co-Conspirators Busted in $24M Check Theft Scheme
According to federal authorities, a former United States Postal Service employee in Charlotte, North Carolina was sentenced for stealing more than $20,000,000 worth of checks. Nakedra Shannon, 30, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit financial institution fraud and theft of government property, Dena J. King, U.S. … [Read more...] about Ex-USPS Worker and Co-Conspirators Busted in $24M Check Theft Scheme
