Crime•
Agent Convicted in First Case Under NY Deed Theft Law
A former real estate agent in Rockland County has pleaded guilty in a deed theft case, marking the first criminal conviction under New York's expanded HETPA law.
Jordan Riley
Jordan Riley is a justice and legal affairs correspondent for Crezzio, covering federal court proceedings, white-collar crime, and public safety. He specializes in translating complex legal cases into clear, factual reports for the public.
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Man Posing as 'Wolf of West Virginia' Jailed for Fraud
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Ex-Realtor Banned for Life Over $3.5M Ponzi Scheme
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Crime•
Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Admits to $3 Million Fraud Scheme
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Man Sentenced to 7 Years in $400K Real Estate Fraud Scheme
A South Charleston man who called himself the 'Wolf of West Virginia' has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a real estate scheme that defrauded 180 people.