Crypto king torture investigation takes shocking turn
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Two members of the NYPD, including a detective in Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail, have been placed on modified duty this week after links surfaced to two crypto businessmen charged with kidnapping an Italian tourist earlier this month, sources closes to the case tell News 4. Sources familiar with the case say NYPD brass learned the detective assigned to protect…

NBC New York obtained exclusive video that shows the torture victim running down the street after his escape, 17 days into captivity, and seeking help from a police officer.

What to Know

  • An Italian man escaped from a house on Prince Street in New York City last week, where he said he had been held captive for 17 days and allegedly tortured by two business partners
  • Two NYPD members, including a detective on Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail have been placed on modified desk duty after links surfaced to the two crypto businessmen charged with kidnapping an Italian tourist, sources tell News 4
  • The detective allegedly provided security for the Prince Street townhouse where the Italian man was held and it’s believed he may have picked up the tourist from the airport and brought him to SoHo, sources tell News 4
  • City Hall said it is “disturbed by these allegations” and the investigation into the officer’s behavior is ongoing
  • John Woeltz, was arrested in his bathrobe outside the scene; he is expected in court on kidnap and torture charges, among others, on Wednesday. A second suspect, William Duplessie, surrendered in connection with the case a day ago

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  • MegaUltraChicken@lemmy.worldEnglish
    27·
    6 days ago

    It’s fucking amazing that once those dipshits elect Cuomo (because of course they fucking will), he might actually be an upgrade.

    NYC elects the absolute worst goddamn mayors, brought to you by one of the worst state parties in the country.

    • Zenith@lemm.ee
      6·
      6 days ago

      I don’t tho m the Italian tourist who was kidnapped and tortured was a crypto bro I think the guys doing the torture were and this detective kept it covered up and may have been the kidnapper…

    • dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net
      61·
      5 days ago

      The mayor is an elected official, the governor can’t just fire him. The fact the US DOJ was investigating and probably going to prosecute likely led to any state investigation being ended, due to federal investigations taking precedence.

      • TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee
        7·
        5 days ago

        Fuck she can’t lol

        Under broad powers cited in the state Constitution and separately, provided in the New York City Charter, the governor has the ability to remove the mayor.

        FDR almost did it in the 30s to mayor Jimmy Walker and he resigned and jumped on a ship to Europe and noped the fuck out of the US.

        Hochul is a chicken shit who is fearful of losing the black vote but EVERYONE KNOWS HE IS MAJORLY CORRUPT. Getting rid of him shouldn’t lose a single vote concerned about corruption.