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Judges Withdraw from $2M Case Against Seddio

12/18/2025

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Four Brooklyn judges recused themselves from a case involving over $2 million in investor funds linked to Frank Seddio, former Democratic Party chairman.
Judge Richard Montelione of Brooklyn stepped down after Seddio hired an attorney representing Montelione in a case, creating a conflict of interest.
Judge Richard Velasquez of Brooklyn also recused himself.
The investors filed a federal lawsuit accusing Seddio and attorney Mark David Graubard of obstructing their recovery.

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Four Brooklyn judges recused themselves from a case involving over $2 million in investor funds linked to Frank Seddio, former Democratic Party chairman.
Judge Richard Montelione of Brooklyn stepped down after Seddio hired an attorney representing Montelione in a case, creating a conflict of interest.
Judge Richard Velasquez of Brooklyn also recused himself.
The investors filed a federal lawsuit accusing Seddio and attorney Mark David Graubard of obstructing their recovery.