Salvatore Strazzullo, the 52-year-old attorney known as New York City's "Night-Life Lawyer," was found dead in his car on Saturday. His body was discovered in front of his parents' Brooklyn home. Strazzullo, who was facing multiple criminal charges for allegedly defrauding elderly clients out of millions, became notorious for his high-profile cases involving celebrities and scandalous situations.
Strazzullo gained his infamous nickname after a 2012 New York Times profile highlighted his unusual client list and the often bizarre circumstances surrounding his cases. He represented a mix of celebrities and exotic dancers, handling legal battles that frequently made tabloid headlines. His clientele included stars embroiled in scandal and strippers suing professional athletes, often over salacious incidents that captured public attention.
One of his most talked-about cases involved defending rapper Foxy Brown in 2011. Brown faced charges for allegedly exposing herself to a neighbor during a feud. Strazzullo, ever the showman, prepared a defense he called "the underwear defense," claiming his client simply hadn't worn underwear that day.
The charges were eventually dismissed by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice John Walsh, sparing Brown from further legal trouble. Strazzullo also represented Milana Dravnel, an exotic dancer who sued boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya in 2007. Dravnel claimed de la Hoya tried to prevent her from selling racy photos of him dressed in lingerie.
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