7 December 26, 2024 - January 1, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | 7 MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | out a 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers to take home their second straight Lombardi Tro- phy, Miami was about to enter the chat. Following a two-yard grab by Chiefs wideout Mecole Hardman to set up a field goal, the CBS announcing duo of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo adroitly pivoted to two streakers at the opposite end of the stadium, who were racing across the turf with security guards in hot pursuit. The interlopers, who were promptly tackled, handcuffed, and hauled off to jail, were later identified as Miami residents Alex Gonzalez, age 23, and Sebastian Ri- vera, 22. In a boastful YouTube video, Gonzalez — who claims to have amassed $50 million as a day trader — said he& bought cleats at Dick’s Sporting Goods and purchased two front-row seats for $42,000 for the stunt. “One of my goals has always been to streak the Super Bowl,” he said. “And I don’t want to be that guy that I’m rich and I’m 50 years old and then I’m like, ‘Damn, I wish I would have done that when I was younger.’ No, I did it now and I’ll do it again.” Rosanna Lisa Stanley A federal indictment unsealed in June alleges that over the past 15 years, North Miami Beach resident Rosanna Lisa Stanley, along with an accomplice, Gina Guy, duped “elderly and other vulnerable victims” into sending them more than $7 million as part of a long-running romance scam. Stanley allegedly made one man believe he was in an exclusive ro- mantic relationship with her as he paid her living expenses and rent and showered her with gifts. Prosecu- tors say Stanley convinced the man to give her $220,000 for her nonex- istent catering business. Instead, she is said to have used the money to pay off loans on a boat and a luxury car. But wait! There’s more! The complaint alleges that Stanley defrauded at least $1 million out of another victim she met at her fake as- trology business in New York. Through her “psychic services,” Stanley told the victim their money was “tainted” and they must give it to her to protect it from bad influences. Stanley remains free on bail pend- ing disposition of her case. Jack Doherty Miami has its share of obnoxious YouTube personalities and wannabes with their broccoli haircuts and flashy sports cars, but Jack Doherty takes the proverbial key lime pie. The 21-year-old internet personality crashed his $200,000 McLaren on Florida’s Turnpike in Cutler Bay as he was texting while driving on a rainy October day. What’s more, in true YouTube-star fashion, his livestream captured the entire incident. A clip from his Kick stream showed Doherty looking down at this phone an instant before suddenly accelerating, losing control of his control of his light-blue, custom splatter-painted sports car, and hydroplaning into a guardrail. Instead of worrying about his bloodied cam- eraman riding shotgun, Doherty fretted about his livestream and the vehicle he’d just totaled. The Flor- ida Highway Patrol later cited Doherty for driving while operating a handheld device — adding to an al- ready impressive résumé of moving violations — but what surely hurt more was the reaming he received from the internet. in connection with incidents that allegedly took place in Miami Beach between 2016 and 2021. State prosecutors have argued that the two brothers are flight risks and should remain behind bars pending trial. Also ensnared in the bust: The brothers’ friend Ohad Fisherman, a fel- low real estate agent who is alleged to have played a role in a “gang rape” at Alon’s home. Diddy After federal agents discovered large amounts of narcotics, lube, and a cool 1,000 bottles of baby oil at his Miami and Los Angeles properties, they ar- rested Sean Combs, better known as Diddy, on sex-trafficking charges. The rapper is alleged to have used the supplies for drug-fueled orgies known as “Freak Offs,” during which he is said to have forced victims to par- ticipate in sexual acts. Combs has been un- der increased scrutiny since 2023, when his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, sued him, al- leging years of rape and physical abuse. While Combs denied wrongdoing, and the suit was settled in one day, surveillance video later surfaced showing him vio- lently assaulting Ventura in a hotel hall- way in 2016. And the allegations keep coming, with three men recently accus- ing Combs of rape and and sexual assault in separate lawsuits. The men allege that Combs plied them with doctored drinks and then raped them while they were uncon- scious. Closer to home, Miami Beach officials rescinded the key to the city they’d pre- sented to Diddy back in 2015. The mu- sic mogul has yet to return the item. Time to change those locks! Angelica Pacheco A Miami-area official arrested on fraud charges — or, as we like to call it, “Thursday.” Over the summer, Hialeah Council- woman Angelica Pacheco sur- rendered to the FBI after she was indicted on healthcare- fraud charges alleging that that she used her Miami Lakes ad- diction-treatment center, Flor- ida Life Recovery and Rehabilitation, to falsely bill in- surers for medically unnecessary services. Specifically, Pacheco, a 37-year-old nurse who was elected to Hialeah’s city council in November 2023, allegedly submitted $19.1 million in bogus bills for substance-abuse therapy, urinalysis tests, and other services to multiple insurance companies between July 2017 and August 2020. Gov. Ron DeSantis sus- pended her from office, pending disposition of the case, in which she has pleaded not guilty to one count of con- spiracy to commit healthcare fraud, five counts of healthcare fraud, and two counts of wire fraud. Her trial is set to begin in May. Miami Lakes Town Attorney Raul Gastesi has described the treatment center as a “head- ache” for the municipality, with neighbors complaining of daily occurrences of drug use, drug dealing, and peo- ple engaging in sexual activities on the street near the sober home. Alex Gonzalez and Sebastian Rivera With a little over five minutes remaining in the third quarter of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Patrick Mahomes was leading the Kansas City Chiefs offense down the field. Though the Chiefs would eventually eke across the turf with security guards in hot pursuit. The interlopers, who were promptly tackled, handcuffed, and hauled off to jail, were later identified as Miami residents Alex Gonzalez, age 23, and Sebastian Ri- vera, 22. In a boastful YouTube video, Gonzalez — who claims to have amassed $50 million as a day trader — said he& bought cleats at Dick’s Sporting been to streak the Super Bowl,” he said. “And I don’t want to be that guy that I’m rich and I’m 50 years old and then I’m like, ‘Damn, I wish I would Rosanna Lisa Stanley duped “elderly and other vulnerable victims” into sending them more than $7 million as part of a long-running romance scam. Stanley allegedly made one man believe he was in an exclusive ro- sented to Diddy back in 2015. The mu-
