Lori Zeno, the founder of Queens Defenders, a non-profit organization aimed at providing legal aid to low-income New Yorkers, has been handed a federal prison sentence for embezzling over $100,000 from the organization. In a shocking twist, Zeno attempted to shift the blame for her crimes onto her ex-partner, a convicted felon, during her sentencing hearing. The move has raised eyebrows and sparked questions about the motivations behind her actions. As Zeno begins her time behind bars, the community is left to grapple with the consequences of her betrayal and the impact on the vital services provided by Queens Defenders.
Queens Defenders founder Lori Zeno — who admitted to embezzling more than $100,000 from the organization to fuel a lavish lifestyle — blamed her ex-con lover as she was sentenced to federal prison.
