Lori Zeno (center), the former executive director of Queens Defenders, was arraigned on fraud charges Wednesday after prosecutors said she stole tens of thousands of dollars from the organization ...

Brooklyn Defender Services replaces Queens Defenders on a $34 million contract after its founders plead not guilty to fraud charges.

Lori Zeno and her husband are accused of spending at least $60,000 of the organization's funding on personal expenses. Law.com Products & Resources.