Two Individuals Charged with Fraudulently Acquiring COVID-19 Relief Funds.
Two Individuals Charged with Fraudulently Acquiring COVID-19 Relief Funds. Kimberly VanKline, 56, from Hyattsville, Maryland, and Rhonda Brown-Moore, 64, from Brooklyn, New York, have been indicted on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy for illegally obtaining funds under the COVID Relief Act., according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. The indictment claims that the defendants worked […]
Joanna Smith-Griffin Charged with Defrauding Investors of $10 Million in AllHere Education Fraud
Joanna Smith-Griffin Charged with Defrauding Investors of $10 Million in AllHere Education Fraud. Joanna Smith-Griffin, 33, the founder and CEO of AllHere Education, Inc., was arrested in North Carolina on Tuesday, facing multiple charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft. The indictment, made public on the same day, claims that Smith-Griffin misled investors […]
Diddy’s Lawyers Petition for Music Mogul to Appear in Court Without Restraints
Diddy’s Lawyers Petition for Music Mogul to Appear in Court Without Restraints. Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking to be allowed to appear unshackled during his upcoming court hearing and for all future court dates. The 55-year-old music mogul’s request was submitted by his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, in a late-night motion on Monday, November 18, ahead […]
Trafigura Seeks to Recover $500 Million in Mongolian Fuel Fraud Scheme
Trafigura Seeks to Recover $500 Million in Mongolian Fuel Fraud Scheme. Swiss trading firm Trafigura is currently engaged in efforts to recover $500 million in Mongolia, following an extensive year-long investigation into its employees and associates related to a billion-dollar fraud scheme within its local fuel supply operations, as reported by three trading sources familiar […]
New Jersey Postmaster Charged with Civil Rights Violation for Sexual Assault of Postal Worker
New Jersey Postmaster Charged with Civil Rights Violation for Sexual Assault of Postal Worker. A two-count indictment was made public today, charging a U.S. Postal Service Postmaster with a federal civil rights violation for sexually assaulting a victim while acting under the authority of his position and for assaulting the victim, who is a federal […]
Understanding DUI Laws: How Legal Representation Can Make a Difference
Driving while intoxicated (DWI or DUI) laws are vital for ensuring road safety. Their primary goal is to discourage under the influence, driving through the imposition of penalties and stern consequences for offenders. The intricacies and variations in DWI laws across regions can make comprehension of these regulations quite difficult for individuals. However, with the […]
Man Arrested After NYC Stabbing Spree That Killed 2 Had 8 Prior Arrests, Police Report
Man Arrested After NYC Stabbing Spree That Killed 2 Had 8 Prior Arrests, Police Report. A man has been taken into custody following a stabbing incident in New York City that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Ramon Rivera, 51, is facing first-degree murder charges after allegedly fatally attacking two men on the streets […]
Prosecutors Accuse Diddy of ‘Relentless’ Witness Blackmail Campaign from Jail
Prosecutors Accuse Diddy of ‘Relentless’ Witness Blackmail Campaign from Jail. Prosecutors Assert Diddy Is Running a ‘Relentless’ Scheme to ‘Intimidate’ Witnesses from Jail. Federal prosecutors are once again urging a judge to deny Sean “Diddy” Combs bail, alleging that the music mogul has been trying to manipulate witnesses and sway potential jurors while incarcerated. On […]
Iowa Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Possession of Child Pornography and Sexual Offenses Abroad
Iowa Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Possession of Child Pornography and Sexual Offenses Abroad. David Matthew Frahm, a 47-year-old resident of Iowa, has been sentenced to 156 months (13 years) in prison for possessing child pornography and engaging in illicit sexual conduct abroad. The U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) […]
Sotheby’s Settles $6.25 Million Lawsuit with New York Attorney General Letitia James Over Tax Fraud Allegations
Sotheby’s Settles $6.25 Million Lawsuit with New York Attorney General Letitia James Over Tax Fraud Allegations. Sotheby’s has agreed to pay $6.25 million and implement significant reforms to resolve a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The lawsuit accused the prestigious auction house of assisting clients in evading sales taxes on art […]
Connecticut Investor Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzling $3.5 Million in Hedge Fund Scheme
Connecticut Investor Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzling $3.5 Million in Hedge Fund Scheme. A Connecticut investor, Justin Murphy, 49, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of federal wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged hedge fund embezzlement scheme. Murphy, from Stamford, Connecticut, is accused of misappropriating over $3.5 million […]
“The Englishman” Sentenced to more than 7 Years in Prison for Money Laundering and Ordered to Pay $150K to DEA
“The Englishman” Sentenced to more than 7 Years in Prison for Money Laundering and Ordered to Pay $150K to DEA. Daniel Shaun Zilke, 49, also known as “The Englishman,” has been sentenced to over 7 years in prison by U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner. In addition to his prison term, Zilke was ordered to […]