Southern District of New York

The Southern District of New York (SDNY) is a federal judicial district responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in New York City's Manhattan and Bronx boroughs, as well as several counties north of the city. SDNY's recent prominence stems from its involvement in several high-profile cases. Newly released Epstein files are prompting renewed scrutiny of potential third-party involvement in his crimes, raising questions about previous investigations. The SDNY is also currently prosecuting wealthy Florida brothers accused of decades-long sexual abuse and trafficking. Furthermore, the district has indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on charges including narco-terrorism. Finally, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is appealing his conviction on prostitution-related crimes, a case prosecuted by the SDNY. These cases highlight the SDNY's role in addressing complex and significant federal crimes, ranging from sex trafficking and international drug conspiracies to financial misconduct.