Statement Of Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara On The Conviction Of Nicole Zobkiw
Nicole Zobkiw was convicted on February 6, 2013 for lying to a federal grand jury and obstructing justice in Manhattan.
On February 6, 2013, a jury in the Southern District of New York found Nicole Zobkiw guilty of making false statements to a federal grand jury. The conviction was for obstruction of justice under 18 U.S.C. § 1623, reflecting her attempt to impede the grand jury's investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office emphasized that such conduct will be punished, and Zobkiw was sentenced accordingly, though the press release did not detail the sentence.
A Manhattan federal jury delivered a verdict on February 6, 2013, convicting Nicole Zobkiw of lying to a federal grand jury, thereby obstructing justice. The case was prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's office in the Southern District of New York. Zobkiw was charged with making false statements to the grand jury, a felony under 18 U.S.C. § 1623. The conviction underscores the government's stance that any attempt to hinder a grand jury's fact‑finding mission is a serious crime. While the press release highlighted the conviction, it did not specify the underlying fraud details, dollar amounts, or the exact sentence imposed. The outcome demonstrates that obstruction of a federal investigation carries significant legal consequences.
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Press Release Statement Of Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara On The Conviction Of Nicole Zobkiw Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York “The jury spoke clearly today through its verdict: lying to a federal grand jury and thereby obstructing its ability to seek the truth is against the law, and those who do so will be punished.” Updated May 13, 2015 Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 13-041
Press Release Statement Of Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara On The Conviction Of Nicole Zobkiw Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York “The jury spoke clearly today through its verdict: lying to a federal grand jury and thereby obstructing its ability to seek the truth is against the law, and those who do so will be punished.” Updated May 13, 2015 Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 13-041