The grandson of a former New York politician has been arrested on new federal charges of criminal possession of a firearm, attempted obstruction of justice and conspiracy to distribute and possess marijuana after being released on bail for attempted murder.
Stephen Molinaro, 33, grandson of former Staten Island Mayor James Molinaro, was released on $600,000 bail after he was charged with attempted murder. He allegedly shot a woman with whom he periodically met. The incident took place at his family home in Fort Wadsworth on 27 April.
The U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York is seeking Molinero’s arrest, citing photos the man posted on social media of him traveling in a private jet to various countries.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Nina Gupta says Mr. Molinero is at risk of escaping and has the resources to escape, so he should be apprehended.
“The defendant repeatedly posted on social media photos of himself in private jets, which he claimed to have flown to various destinations around the world,” according to a memo obtained by Fox News.
He is accused of pointing a loaded gun at a woman and threatening her during an argument. Although the couple did not always have a romantic relationship, the dispute was about the woman spending time with another man.
mr. Molinaro shot the woman in the chest, injuring her liver and spine. She survived the incident and, once her condition stabilized, she identified Mr. White. Molinaro as their aggressor.
Police documents show that Mr. Molinaro was the one who called 911 for the woman, although he waited over an hour to do so. When the police arrived, he told them that her ex-boyfriend had shot her and fled the scene.
After the woman was brought in for treatment, the police looked at the CCTV footage around the house and found no evidence that the former man had entered the house at any time that day. The police later found a gun that had been thrown in a neighbor’s trash can. The shot shells corresponded to the weapon. Mr. Molinaro’s DNA was found on the gun.
The grandson of a former New York politician has been arrested on new federal charges of criminal possession of a firearm, attempted obstruction of justice and conspiracy to distribute and possess marijuana after being released on bail for attempted murder.
Stephen Molinaro, 33, grandson of former Staten Island Mayor James Molinaro, was released on $600,000 bail after he was charged with attempted murder. He allegedly shot a woman with whom he periodically met. The incident took place at his family home in Fort Wadsworth on 27 April.
The U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York is seeking Molinero’s arrest, citing photos the man posted on social media of him traveling in a private jet to various countries.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Nina Gupta says Mr. Molinero is at risk of escaping and has the resources to escape, so he should be apprehended.
“The defendant repeatedly posted on social media photos of himself in private jets, which he claimed to have flown to various destinations around the world,” according to a memo obtained by Fox News.
He is accused of pointing a loaded gun at a woman and threatening her during an argument. Although the couple did not always have a romantic relationship, the dispute was about the woman spending time with another man.
mr. Molinaro shot the woman in the chest, injuring her liver and spine. She survived the incident and, when her condition stabilized, she identified Mr. Black. Molinaro as their aggressor.
Police documents show that Mr. Molinaro was the one who called 911 for the woman, although he waited over an hour to do so. When the police arrived, he told them that her ex-boyfriend had shot her and fled the scene.
After the woman was brought in for treatment, the police looked at the CCTV footage around the house and found no evidence that the former man had entered the house at any time that day. The police later found a gun that had been thrown in a neighbor’s trash can. The shot shells corresponded to the weapon. Mr. Molinaro’s DNA was found on the gun.