Retired NY Judge Commits Suicide During FBI Raid Over Bribery Charges

Stewart Rosenwasser, 72, allegedly shot himself after a standoff with federal agents at his home in Campbell Hall, New York.

Stewart Rosenwasser, a former prosecutor and retired judge, was under investigation for accepting $63,000 in bribes.
The FBI arrived at Rosenwasser's home to arrest him on charges including bribery, extortion, and making false statements.
Rosenwasser reportedly fired at FBI agents before barricading himself and allegedly taking his own life.
The bribery case involved Rosenwasser allegedly rigging a 2022 investigation against relatives of a millionaire associate.
Rosenwasser's family has questioned the suicide reports, citing conflicting information about the FBI's involvement.