Former Judge Dies by Suicide Amid FBI Bribery Probe 💼⚖️

Stewart Rosenwasser, a former New York state judge and prosecutor, died by suicide just before his arrest by the FBI on charges of bribery, extortion, and wire fraud. The retired judge had been accused of taking bribes to prosecute a man’s family in a cryptocurrency case. Reports indicate an agent-involved shooting occurred before Rosenwasser took his life at his home. His tragic death follows months of investigation and his resignation from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.