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Ozy Media Chief Carlos Watson Found Guilty of Securities Fraud and Conspiracy Charges: ‘A Con Man Who Told Lie After Lie,’ Prosecutor Says
Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was found guilty Tuesday by a federal jury in Brooklyn of defrauding investors in the operation of the firm that he pitched as a next-generation media company.Carlos Watson's Ozy Media Lawsuit Accuses Ben Smith, BuzzFeed and Semafor of Stealing Trade Secrets Watson was found guilty of fraud and conspiracy charges in New York’s Eastern District circuit after an eight-week trial. He faces up to 37 years in prison. Ozy Media shut its doors in early 2023 amid a scandal that erupted after the New York Times reported on a scheme arranged by Watson and Samir Rao,...
18-year-old injured in drive-by shooting outside restaurant in Queens: police
Police are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot in a drive-by shooting outside of a restaurant in Springfield Gardens, Queens on Tuesday.It happened at 144-43 Farmers Blvd. just after 6:30 p.m., police said.When police arrived they found an 18-year-old male who had been shot in the torso.Police said the man was walking on the sidewalk when a dark-colored sedan pulled up and fired multiple rounds, striking the victim in the stomach.The victim was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and is in stable condition, police said.There are no arrests and police are continuing to investigate.----------* More Queens news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Rikers inmate who escaped custody during hospital visit recaptured, police say
A Rikers inmate who escaped custody while at Bellevue Hospital on June 26th is back in custody, according to police.James Mossetty, 35, was arrested and charged on Tueday for escaping jail, police said.Mossetty got away while at the hospital back in June as correction officers prepared to take him back to Rikers Island.He was brought to Bellevue on June 5 for a medical issue.Mossetty was arrested on January 6, 2024, in Manhattan for assault, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and theft of services.
NYC Man Rescued After Hours Adrift in Open Ocean
Imagine enjoying a hot summer day at the beach, only to find yourself suddenly pulled into the open ocean by a rip tide. This exact scenario happened to a New York City man, Peter Ordane, who ended up two miles from the shoreline of New Jersey's Sandy Hook after a swim in Queens on Monday. His story is a reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature.
Small businesses concerned about digital privacy regulation
J. Landress Brass sells, restores, repairs and fabricates brass instruments out of Manhattan. Owner Josh Landress said it's the last store of its kind in New York City. "New York being a really big city is still a small market for specialized brass instruments and brass musicians," he said. Especially...
Sleeping passenger robbed on No. 7 train in Queens: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A passenger riding a northbound 7 train was robbed on Sunday morning in Queens, according to the NYPD. The victim had fallen asleep and was unaware of the robbery, police said. As the subway arrived at the 61st Street and Roosevelt Avenue station, the victim woke up and noticed both of […]
DMC of iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC set to headline Queens Live! Concert at SummerStage Sunday
Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC, is a hip-hop legend and co-founder of the iconic rap group Run-DMC. With deep roots in Queens, he is set to headline the Queens Live! Concert at SummerStage in Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Sunday, showcasing not only his musical talent but also his entrepreneurial spirit with the launch of his Darryl Makes Cookies brand at the Queens Night Market the night before.
Rikers detainee dies after guards ignored plea for medical attention, attys say
A 23-year-old Rikers Island detainee died Sunday night after experiencing a medical emergency that her attorneys say went ignored by jail staff. Charizma Jones, who was serving a sentence on Rikers Island for a slashing she committed in Manhattan last year, was taken to Elmhurst Hospital last week after a medical issue she had allegedly complained about to officers quickly got worse.
Trump attorney: Manhattan trial, DC indictment must be dismissed after immunity, documents rulings
Former President Trump’s lead attorney in his Manhattan and Florida legal cases says all of Trump’s criminal charges should be dismissed after a Florida federal judge said prosecutors acted improperly in their special counsel appointment, and after the Supreme Court issued its broad ruling on presidential immunity. Attorney Todd Blanche told Hugh Hewitt in a…
Knicks Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands $33 Million Center for Julius Randle
As we head into the quiet period here in the 2024 NBA offseason, the Knicks can look at what they’ve assembled and feel pretty good about where they are. We had a big Knicks trade early in the process, and they got two key contracts—Jalen Brunson’s and OG Anunoby’s—sealed up favorably, with Brunson even taking a relative discount.
Loud boom reported in parts of NJ, NYC
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Social media was abuzz Tuesday with reports of a loud boom noise heard in parts of New Jersey and New York City. NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office told PIX11 News it estimates that a fireball may have flown about 49 miles above Upper Bay near Greenville Yard in Jersey City. Based on reports […]
FBI raid of Mayor Adams official uncovers illegal construction
An FBI raid of KSK Construction tied to NYC Mayor Eric Adams uncovered an illegal residential project in the East Village, Gothamist reported. KSK failed to obtain permits for the 12-story project at 280 East Houston St. to begin the above-ground work on the project. The city’s buildings department told Gothamist it did not notice the oversight until the publication inquired about it last month. By then, the 157-unit project already had five stories built.
One Year Ago Today – Beloved NYC TV Meteorologist, Elise Finch, Suddenly Died
It was one year ago today (July 16, 2023) that a beloved face in New York City television died. Elise Finch, a longtime meteorologist with WCBS-TV (CBS 2), died in a New York City hospital on July 16, 2023. WCBS-TV confirmed the news shortly after her death, which left her...
NYC will soon stop cash assistance for residents who fail to meet work requirements
In a letter to providers, DSS said that beginning on July 28 the agency is instituting work requirements for some safety net benefits. The Department of Social Services says it will begin slashing aid for people who fail to meet work requirements starting July 28. [ more › ]
Police source: Pursuit ends with suspect shot after hitting trooper with car (GALLERY)
ROCK HILL – A police pursuit early this morning (Tuesday) that began in Ulster County, ended in Sullivan County when the suspect allegedly struck a state trooper who was standing outside his car and other officers opened fire, wounding the man, a law enforcement source told Mid-Hudson News. Police...
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