A second crypto suspect in the alleged torture of an Italian man in SoHo was arraigned Tuesday on charges of assault, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, and criminal possession of a firearm.

Supreme Court Judge Gregory Carro said he would release William Duplessie, 33, and John Woeltz, 37, of Kentucky, to home ...

One of two men charged with torturing an Italian cryptocurrency holder inside a luxury New York City townhouse repeatedly ...

2nd suspect arrested in SoHo torture case, officials say beatings, drugs and gun used. MARK CRUDELE, AARON KATERSKY and MEREDITH DELISO. Wed, May 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM UTC. 3 min read.

The torture case rattled others in the quiet Lower Manhattan neighborhood, too. “I still can’t believe it,” said a neighbor who asked to be identified only as Samba.

The crypto trader sought in the horrific torture of an Italian bitcoin dealer in a posh SoHo townhouse surrendered to cops Tuesday — after living it up in the Hamptons over the holiday weekend ...

SOHO, New York City ... What we know about the NYC crypto kidnapping and torture case. NYPD members are not permitted to work for private security without going through a strict series of approvals.

SOHO, Manhattan -- One of two cryptocurrency investors under arrest in the alleged kidnapping and torture of a man in New York has waived his court appearance on Wednesday morning. John Woeltz, 37 ...

NEW YORK — A second suspect turned himself in Tuesday for questioning in the kidnapping of an Italian man and torturing him inside a luxurious SoHo apartment to get access to his cryptocurrency ...

Two NYPD detectives were placed on modified duty after the department learned they had a prior connection to the SoHo townhouse where an Italian businessman was held and tortured.