Brooklyn Federal Court
Coverage of Brooklyn Federal Court in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada denounces violence as he's sentenced to life in prison
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced to life in prison in a U.S. court for drug trafficking crimes. He apologized for the violence and harm caused by his activities, which contributed to over a million overdose deaths in the U.S.
- US jails Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ for life
Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was sentenced to life in prison in the US after a plea deal in which he admitted to shipping millions of kilograms of cocaine as leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. US District Judge Brian Cogan imposed the sentence at a hearing in Brooklyn federal court.
- Sinaloa cartel cofounder El Mayo faces life sentence in Brooklyn federal court
El Mayo, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, is set to receive a life sentence in a Brooklyn federal court for drug trafficking.
- Sinaloa cartel cofounder El Mayo faces life sentence in Brooklyn federal court
El Mayo, a cofounder of the Sinaloa cartel, is set to receive a life sentence in a Brooklyn federal court for drug trafficking. The sentencing follows charges related to drug trafficking activities.
- Sinaloa cartel cofounder El Mayo faces life sentence in Brooklyn federal court
El Mayo, a cofounder of the Sinaloa cartel, is set to receive a life sentence in a Brooklyn federal court for drug trafficking.
- Sinaloa cartel cofounder El Mayo faces life sentence in Brooklyn federal court
El Mayo, a cofounder of the Sinaloa cartel, is set to receive a life sentence in a Brooklyn federal court for drug trafficking. The sentencing follows charges related to drug trafficking activities.
- Former Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada set to be sentenced to life in prison
Ismael Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, will be sentenced to life in prison in a U.S. court after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges. Prosecutors described him as a key strategist responsible for smuggling cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine into the U.S., and he faces $15 billion in financial penalties.
- Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship
A former cargo ship captain, John Merrone, pleaded guilty to drugging and raping a 21-year-old U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a ship during her Sea Year training in 2019. Merrone admitted to the crimes before his trial began in Brooklyn federal court, facing up to life in prison with a likely 15-19 year sentence. The victim, identified as Jane Doe, expressed relief as the case concluded.
- Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship. He admitted to the crime during his trial in Brooklyn federal court and faces up to life in prison for charges including aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact.
- Big Trouble at the Microtel: Ex-Commish at Center of Frank Carone Bribe Case
Former city Social Services Commissioner Gary Jenkins, identified as City Official #1 in a bribery indictment against Frank Carone, is a key witness in the case. Prosecutors allege Carone directed Jenkins to approve a $6 million migrant shelter contract for a Long Island City hotel, which Jenkins did despite staff objections. Carone's defense claims prosecutors are withholding evidence to counter the narrative.
- Former Mayor Adams chief-of-staff Frank Carone among 4 arrested in bribery case
Frank Carone, chief-of-staff to Mayor Adams, was among four individuals arrested in a bribery case. They were expected to be arraigned in Brooklyn federal court.
- Former Mayor Adams chief-of-staff Frank Carone among 4 arrested in bribery case
Frank Carone, former Mayor Adams chief-of-staff, was arrested along with three others in a bribery case. They were expected to be arraigned in Brooklyn federal court later Wednesday.
- Walmart worker claims female boss sent naked photos, texted ‘we are having sex’ and tried to assault him in a car: suit
Shawn White, a Walmart Team Lead, alleges his female boss sent naked photos, texted 'we are having sex,' and attempted to assault him in a car, leading to a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn. The case involves claims of harassment and assault at Walmart stores in Uniondale and Valley Stream.
- Self-proclaimed ‘gambling guru’ pleads guilty to bribing players, buying inside information in two federal cases
A self-proclaimed 'gambling guru' pleaded guilty to bribing players and purchasing inside information in two federal cases. Marves Fairley exited the Brooklyn Federal Court in New York City in 2025.
- JetBlue sued over claims it uses customers’ personal data to set ticket prices
JetBlue faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it uses customers' personal data to dynamically set ticket prices through 'surveillance pricing.' The lawsuit follows a social media exchange where the airline suggested customers clear their browser cache or use incognito mode to view lower fares, raising concerns about data-driven fare adjustments.