Leader of Major NYC Drug Conspiracy Convicted

John Livigni found guilty for trafficking massive amounts of illegal drugs in New York City.

John Livigni has been convicted as a leader in a significant drug trafficking operation that plagued New York City's Washington Square Park. The network, active from 2020 until multiple arrests in October 2025, distributed large quantities of fentanyl, its analogues, heroin, and crack cocaine. The conviction was announced by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, highlighting a collaborative effort with the NYPD, led by Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, and the DEA, under Special Agent Christopher Roberts.