In a bizarre turn of events, a man accused of kidnapping for cryptocurrency was let out of jail on a huge bond. John Woeltz, the suspect, had to wear an electronic monitor and stay at home, except for a few reasons like seeing a doctor or going to court. He also had to give up his passport. The prosecutors were not happy about this. They said Woeltz could run away b...
In a surprising turn of events, two men accused of a horrifying crime were allowed to go home while waiting for their trial. William Duplessie and John Woeltz are said to have kidnapped an Italian man and tortured him to get his cryptocurrency password. A judge decided to release them on a $1 million bond each, but they must stay at home and follow strict rules. The...
In the heart of Manhattan, a chilling crime has unfolded. A cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, is now in serious trouble. He is accused of some very bad things. He was arrested for kidnapping and torturing a man. The victim was held captive for weeks in a fancy townhouse. The reason? To get access to his Bitcoin. Woeltz, a 37-year-old from Kentucky, was caught ou...
The world of cryptocurrency is no stranger to strange events. Recently, a bizarre kidnapping case involving Bitcoin has shocked many. Two investors were involved in a plot to steal a fortune in Bitcoin. William Duplessie, 32, was the second person to be arrested in this case. He faces serious charges, including kidnapping, assault, and unlawful imprisonment. The vic...
Ryan Hemphill, a 43-year-old man, is accused of serious crimes against six women. He built a fake image of wealth and power to lure these women. He used this image to scare them into silence. He claimed he had deep connections in law enforcement and organized crime. He told them that going to the authorities would be useless. He said he would never be held accountabl...
A big change is happening in New York City. Despite a push from the federal government, New York's congestion toll is still in place. This toll affects most drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan. The system of traffic cameras is still up and running, collecting fees from most cars that enter the area below Central Park. The idea behind this toll is to reduc...
The historic Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan has finally closed its doors. The hospital, which has been a staple in the community for 135 years, shut down its emergency room on a Wednesday morning. This move came after a lengthy legal battle and a court ruling that favored Mount Sinai Health System. The closure was the last step in a plan that had been approved by...
The story of Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old, has grabbed the attention of many. He was brought into a New York courtroom on Friday, facing serious charges. Mangione stands accused of killing Brian Thompson, a high-profile CEO of UnitedHealthcare, on a bustling Manhattan street. Mangione was escorted into the courtroom with his hands and feet restrained, wearing a bull...
"A federal judge has given New York City the go-ahead to start charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan’s busiest areas. This decision comes after New Jersey tried to stop the new tolling program before it began. The plan, known as congestion pricing, is set to launch on Sunday. Janno Lieber, the chief executive of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, expressed ...
A man suspected of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a Manhattan street is now dealing with federal charges too. This is on top of the state murder charges he already faces. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, is 26 years old. These federal charges come from the U. S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. The federal case could open the door to the ...