U.S. Attorney Damian Williams

  • Bishop Lamor Whitehead Sentenced To Nine Years In Prison For Fraud And Extortion: Legal Insights

    OverviewBishop Lamor Whitehead, known as the “Bling Bishop” for his extravagant lifestyle, has been sentenced to nine years in prison following his conviction on fraud and extortion charges. The sentence was handed down by Manhattan Federal Court Judge Lorna Schofield, marking the culmination of a high-profile case involving significant financial crimes. The Case DetailsBishop Whitehead…

  • “Incognito Market” Owner Arrested for Operating Major Illegal Online Narcotics Marketplace

    Rui-Siang Lin, known as “Pharoah,” was arrested for running “Incognito Market,” one of the largest dark web narcotics marketplaces. The platform facilitated over $100 million in illegal drug sales worldwide. Lin was apprehended at John F. Kennedy Airport on May 18 and will appear before a federal judge in Manhattan. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland…