grand larceny
noun
: larceny of property of a value greater than that fixed by law
also
: larceny accompanied by aggravating circumstances (such as the use of threats)
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Thomas Dono was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the first degree on May 19, according to a spokesperson for the New York City Police Department.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Issa Hamade and Ahmad Harb, both 32, and Sobhi Sobh, 33, were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree kidnapping, extortion, conspiracy, battery with intent to commit mayhem, robbery or grand larceny, and coercion with force or threats, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Marshall and her company, Salon 1884 LLC, have both been charged with grand larceny, scheme to defraud, effect of failure to secure compensation, and failure to pay wages in accordance with the labor law.
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Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Marshall and Salon 1884 were each charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with grand larceny in the second degree, scheme to defraud, effect of failure to secure compensation and failure to pay wages, according to the release.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Issa Hamade and Ahmad Harb, both 32, and Sobhi Sobh, 33, were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree kidnapping, extortion, conspiracy, battery with intent to commit mayhem, robbery or grand larceny, and coercion with force or threats, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Marshall and her company, Salon 1884 LLC, have both been charged with grand larceny, scheme to defraud, effect of failure to secure compensation, and failure to pay wages in accordance with the labor law.
—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Marshall and Salon 1884 were each charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with grand larceny in the second degree, scheme to defraud, effect of failure to secure compensation and failure to pay wages, according to the release.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Grand larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20larceny. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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