Sprawling Court System A Quirk of Queens Past

Sprawling Court System A Quirk of Queens Past

With nearly 2.4 million residents dealing with countless issues, Queens was destined to have a vast legal system. But, as anyone who has traveled from Laurelton to Long Island City for early morning jury duty can attest, it certainly is sprawling too.

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Jamaica Swindler Tried to ‘Housejack’ A 101-Year-Old

Jamaica Swindler Tried to ‘Housejack’ A 101-Year-Old

He swindled a centenarian out of house and home. Now he’s facing 15 years in the big house.

Ricardo Bentham, 58, was hit with a slew of charges for allegedly filing a fake deed and stealing a home from his 101-year-old neighbor, Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced Thursday.

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