USA v. Zeno et al

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Case Number:

1:25-cr-00182

Court:

New York Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

Rachel P. Kovner

  1. February 03, 2026

    Queens Defenders Ex-Director Admits Embezzling Over $100K

    The former longtime head of Queens Defenders copped to a count of fraud conspiracy in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday after prosecutors said she diverted over $100,000 intended for indigent residents and used the money for a lavish lifestyle.

  2. June 11, 2025

    Queens Defenders Ex-Director Charged With Embezzling

    A former executive director of Queens Defenders and her husband are charged with embezzling $60,000 from the organization and spending it on personal expenses including rent for a penthouse apartment, luxury goods, vacations and teeth-whitening procedures, prosecutors say in an indictment unsealed Wednesday in New York federal court.