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Hakan Yalincak had promised NYU $21 million, and the school was going to name a building after his family.
Updated: Oct 3, 2014 6:16 PM
Ozarowski reportedly claimed she had stage two ovarian cancer and stomach cancer, but really, prosecutors say, she was just a heroin addict.
Updated: Dec 12, 2013 5:59 PM
"This defendant perpetrated an absolutely despicable scam," said Suffolk DA Thomas Spota. "There was no cancer, no chemotherapy, no radiation, and no medical bills. There was just heroin."
Updated: Apr 11, 2013 12:05 PM
Friends raised money for her and organized meals to be dropped off at her home.
Updated: Sep 27, 2012 12:37 PM
[Update Below] Sometimes wacky advertising turns out to be TOO wacky: it seems that Ethel's Brew and its creator, Ethel Goldschmidt, are completely made up parts of an advertising campaign.
Updated: Jun 28, 2012 3:14 PM
Lady Catarina Pietra Toumei and attorney arrive at the federal courthouse
Updated: Feb 4, 2011 12:57 PM