A Queens woman who rents space at a variety store in Jamaica has been convicted of trademark counterfeiting for dealing in counterfeit handbags, wallets and sunglasses bearing the brand logos of Coach, Channel and Gucci. The value of the items - if real - was estimated at $75,000.
Hong Wu, 43, of Flushing, allegedly sells merchandise from a stall located at 163-19 Jamaica Avenue. She has been convicted of second-degree trademark counterfeiting. Acting Supreme Court Justice Barry Kron, who presided at the three-day jury trial, set sentencing for February 27, at which time Wu faces up to four years in prison.
On May 11, 2007, police officers assigned to the NYPD’s 103rd Precinct executed a court-authorized search warrant at the defendant’s place of business. Items recovered included hundreds of counterfeit Coach, Gucci and Channel handbags, wallets and sunglasses.
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