USA v. Taylor

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:24-cr-00524

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

Jennifer L. Rochon

  1. October 28, 2026

    'Modest Needs' Founder Gets 8 Years For Looting Charity

    A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a charity founder to eight years in prison for embezzling over $2.5 million of charitable funds to live a luxury lifestyle, after his bid to withdraw a guilty plea on fraud and tax evasion charges was nixed.

  2. September 25, 2026

    Charity Founder Can't Withdraw Fraud, Tax Evasion Plea

    A New York federal judge denied a charity founder's request to withdraw his guilty plea to wire fraud and tax evasion involving his organization, finding he failed to establish sufficient grounds to argue his innocence.

  3. August 18, 2025

    Founder Of 'Modest Needs' Charity Admits Stealing Millions

    A New York City man who operated a crowdsourcing charity for the poor copped to fraud and tax evasion charges Monday, telling a Manhattan federal judge that he stole millions and spent the money on a lavish lifestyle.