A former New York City judge who resigned last year while under investigation for professional misconduct is charged with abusing his position to swindle real estate investors out of at least $5 million, multiple outlets report. The charges allege that the defendant solicited or obtained money from real estate investors through conduct described as improper, and that he then used some of the funds for personal expenses rather than for the purposes promised to investors. According to the reporting, the case centers on allegations that the judge used his role and influence to gain access to investors and capital, resulting in significant financial losses. The former judge’s resignation comes amid an earlier investigation into his professional conduct, and these new criminal allegations add to that backdrop. The outlets do not agree on additional specifics beyond the central allegations and the amount cited, including the precise nature of the investment scheme. The defendant is expected to respond to the charges in court as the case proceeds.