Lori Zeno
Coverage of Lori Zeno in the Nexus archive.
- Disgraced NYC legal aid bigwig blames ex-con lover as she’s sent to prison for $100K embezzlement scheme
Lori Zeno, founder of Queens Defenders, was sentenced to federal prison after admitting to embezzling over $100,000 for a lavish lifestyle. She blamed her ex-con lover during her sentencing.
- Queens public defender cofounder gets prison for looting nonprofit
Lori Zeno, a cofounder of Queens public defender, was sentenced to prison for looting a nonprofit. She and her ex-husband used the organization's funds to purchase a 85-inch TV, a penthouse apartment, and other luxury items.
- Queens Defenders co-founder sentenced to 43 months
Lori Zeno, co-founder of Queens Defenders, was sentenced to 43 months in prison for stealing over $60,000 from the organization and using her position to secure no-show jobs for her ex-husband Rashad Ruhani’s associates. The scandal led to the collapse of Queens Defenders, resulting in significant financial losses and service gaps for indigent clients.