We’re back from winter break

January

Completely Legal has returned after a week off, and we have lots of news to share.

The big story today is the U.S. Attorney’s public corruption indictments of three Westchester County political insiders: former Yonkers Councilwoman Sandi Annabi, former Yonkers GOP Chairman Zehy Jereis and lawyer Anthony Mangone. To read the full story, click here.

Tomorrow, in Westchester County Court, pre-trial hearings begin for Manhattan jeweler Werner Lippe, accused of killing his wife, Faith Lippe, whose remains have yet to be found. Lippe, who lived in Cortlandt before his arrest, is charged with second-degree murder.

The hearing may give some insight into what evidence the prosecution wants to introduce at trial, such as forensic evidence and statements that Lippe made to police after he was arrested Oct. 30. Investigators theorize that her body may have been burned shortly after Werner Lippe reported her missing – a ruse, they say, that was intended to throw police off the trail. Police have brought in experts in biochemistry and forensic anthropology to help build a case against Lippe, 67.

Faith Lippe, 49, was a well-liked nutrition consultant for the Ossining school district. The couple had two children – Andrew, 15, and Stephanie, 13.

Photo courtesy of the Westchester County District Attorney’s office

This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 2:07 pm by Rebecca Baker.
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