Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $38 Million and Tax Evasion
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $38 Million and Tax Evasion. A former official from Santa Cruz County, Arizona, has pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, and tax evasion, after misappropriating over $38 million in county funds from 2014 to 2024. Elizabeth Gutfahr, 62, who served as the […]
FBI Investigates Break-ins Targeting NFL Stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes – Is an International Syndicate Behind the Crimes?
FBI Investigates Break-ins Targeting NFL Stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes – Is an International Syndicate Behind the Crimes? Local police have partnered with the FBI to investigate a series of high-profile break-ins at the homes of notable athletes, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce, 35, and Patrick Mahomes, 29. Authorities are delving into […]
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 […]
University of Colorado Boulder Settles $4.5 Million Gender Equity Lawsuit, Will Provide Backpay to 386 Female Faculty Members
University of Colorado Boulder Settles $4.5 Million Gender Equity Lawsuit, Will Provide Backpay to 386 Female Faculty Members. The University of Colorado Boulder has reached a $4.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit addressing gender pay disparities among its female faculty. As part of the agreement, 386 female faculty members will receive backpay, and […]
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 […]
Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Sentenced to 18 Years in Jail for US Fraud
Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Sentenced to 18 Years in Jail US Fraud. Former billionaire investor Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang has received an 18-year prison sentence following the downfall of Archegos Capital Management, which resulted in over $10 billion in losses for Wall Street banks. On Wednesday, United States District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan handed […]
US Seeks to Break Up Google to Curb Search Monopoly
US Seeks to Break Up Google to Curb Search Monopoly. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has put forward a set of measures aimed at curbing Google’s monopoly in online search. In a court document submitted late Wednesday, the DOJ suggested that the tech giant should divest its Chrome web browser. Additionally, government attorneys urged […]
The Story Behind Thanksgiving Dinner
The Story Behind Thanksgiving Dinner. The story behind Thanksgiving dinner dates back to the early 17th century, with the most commonly recognized origins tied to the Pilgrims’ first harvest feast in 1621 at Plymouth, in what is now Massachusetts. The Pilgrims, who had recently arrived from England aboard the Mayflower, had struggled to survive in […]
Goldie Hawn Shares Personal Mental Health Journey, Highlights Importance of Family and MindUp Foundation
Goldie Hawn Shares Personal Mental Health Journey, Highlights Importance of Family and MindUp Foundation. Goldie Hawn, 78, the iconic Hollywood actress, has long been an advocate for mental health awareness and support, and in a recent video, she shared her personal experiences and the work of her charity, MindUp. Known for her roles in beloved […]
Alex Jones Takes Legal Action Against The Onion and Sandy Hook Families in Infowars Sale Dispute
Alex Jones Takes Legal Action Against The Onion and Sandy Hook Families in Infowars Sale Dispute. Alex Jones, 50, the controversial figure behind Infowars, is pursuing legal action against both The Onion and the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims in an effort to halt the acquisition of his website. The legal challenge comes after […]
Paul, Weiss Appoints Liz Stotland Weiswasser and Anish R. Desai as Partners in Litigation Department in New York
Paul, Weiss Appoints Liz Stotland Weiswasser and Anish R. Desai as Partners in Litigation Department in New York. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has announced the appointment of Elizabeth “Liz” Stotland Weiswasser and Anish R. Desai as partners in its Litigation Department, based in New York. Liz will also serve as co-chair of […]
Judge Grants Diddy Legal Victory Over Claims of Prosecutor Misconduct
Judge Grants Diddy Legal Victory Over Claims of Prosecutor Misconduct. A federal judge announced that he will not take into account any evidence gathered from the search of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ jail cell during the upcoming bail hearing, marking a victory for the music mogul. Judge Arun Subramanian also ordered the prosecution to dispose of […]