DOJ: Elder fraud cases tied to nearly $4.8B in losses, 711,000 victims
The Department of Justice says it pursued nearly 350 criminal and civil cases involving elder fraud and abuse during the past year, with 712 defendants accused of stealing or attempting to steal nearly $4.8 billion.
The Department of Justice says it pursued nearly 350 criminal and civil cases involving elder fraud and abuse during the past year, with 712 defendants accused of stealing or attempting to steal nearly $4.8 billion.
Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling
The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling.
The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling.
Tied-up 10-year-old trapped in closet rescued; suspected kidnapper caught, Marshals say
The U.S. Marshals Service says a man is in custody following the early-morning kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl from her home.
The U.S. Marshals Service says a man is in custody following the early-morning kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl from her home.
Scalding hot coffee thrown into fast-food manager’s face by angry customer, DA says
A Northern California man is accused of throwing a cup of scalding coffee at the manager of a Jack in the Box restaurant after she refused to give him a fresh cup.
A Northern California man is accused of throwing a cup of scalding coffee at the manager of a Jack in the Box restaurant after she refused to give him a fresh cup.
Chicago rapper LoWick, 22, killed in FBI shooting in Dixmoor
Chicago rapper LoWick, 22, was killed in an FBI-involved shooting during a law enforcement operation in Dixmoor Wednesday, leaving his family questioning why agents opened fire.
Chicago rapper LoWick, 22, was killed in an FBI-involved shooting during a law enforcement operation in Dixmoor Wednesday, leaving his family questioning why agents opened fire.
Ohio man indicted in fatal stabbing of teen, sexual assault of another
An Ohio man faces numerous charges after being accused of killing one teenager and sexually assaulting another.
An Ohio man faces numerous charges after being accused of killing one teenager and sexually assaulting another.
Judge sentences key figure in $250M Minnesota food fraud scheme
Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme next to mastermind Aimee Bock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.
Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme next to mastermind Aimee Bock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.
Serial burglar accused of targeting women who were home alone, police say
Deputies in South Carolina say a serial burglar reportedly targeted women who were home alone.
Deputies in South Carolina say a serial burglar reportedly targeted women who were home alone.
Video: Inmate caught in country club swamp after escaping jail
Michigan police said the inmate escaped through a door left propped open at the jail and fled to a swamp behind a country club.
Michigan police said the inmate escaped through a door left propped open at the jail and fled to a swamp behind a country club.
Two-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champion arrested on child porn charges while on probation: officials
A two-time "Jeopardy!" champion was arrested in North Carolina on allegations of possessing child pornography, roughly a year after a separate arrest.
A two-time "Jeopardy!" champion was arrested in North Carolina on allegations of possessing child pornography, roughly a year after a separate arrest.
Conservative influencers face charges for Minnesota vote vouching video
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has filed charges against conservative influencers and independent journalists Cam Higby and James O'Keefe over a video they made on vote vouching.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has filed charges against conservative influencers and independent journalists Cam Higby and James O'Keefe over a video they made on vote vouching.
Hunt continues for escaped inmate after stolen truck found
A search continues for an escaped Tennessee inmate after a truck authorities say he stole from a nearby farm was found more than 100 miles away in Illinois.
A search continues for an escaped Tennessee inmate after a truck authorities say he stole from a nearby farm was found more than 100 miles away in Illinois.
Murder suspect offers guilty plea in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak
A 74-year-old Florida man accused of murdering and dismembering a woman made a bizarre proposition in court this week: he would plead guilty and accept life in prison, but only in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak.
A 74-year-old Florida man accused of murdering and dismembering a woman made a bizarre proposition in court this week: he would plead guilty and accept life in prison, but only in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak.
Couple to be charged after three children rescued from West Virginia ‘house of horrors’
Three children have been removed from a West Virginia home after authorities say they endured years of physical and emotional abuse and neglect at the hands of the couple who lived there, according to the local sheriff’s office.
Three children have been removed from a West Virginia home after authorities say they endured years of physical and emotional abuse and neglect at the hands of the couple who lived there, according to the local sheriff’s office.
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
Once celebrated as high-profile figures in the luxury real estate world, the Alexander brothers are now headed to prison for 30 years after being convicted of sex trafficking.
Once celebrated as high-profile figures in the luxury real estate world, the Alexander brothers are now headed to prison for 30 years after being convicted of sex trafficking.
Fugitive fraudster sentenced in $365 million Medicare scheme
A man was sentenced to 20 years prison for orchestrating a massive $365 million Medicare fraud and kickback scheme, according to officials.
A man was sentenced to 20 years prison for orchestrating a massive $365 million Medicare fraud and kickback scheme, according to officials.
Driver allegedly strikes woman, helps move her to sidewalk, then leaves her for hours
A 59-year-old woman was hit by a car, moved to a sidewalk and left there for hours. Now, Nashville police are searching for the driver as the victim remains in critical condition.
A 59-year-old woman was hit by a car, moved to a sidewalk and left there for hours. Now, Nashville police are searching for the driver as the victim remains in critical condition.
Woman found in Mexico is not Shayna Feinman, Arizona sheriff's office says
A woman found in Mexico is not Shayna Feinman, an Arizona woman who has been missing for more than two years, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Oct. 27.
A woman found in Mexico is not Shayna Feinman, an Arizona woman who has been missing for more than two years, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Oct. 27.
Flight rerouted after passenger threatened to hijack plane
Authorities arrested an airline passenger for allegedly writing that he intended to hijack a United Airlines plane over the weekend.
Authorities arrested an airline passenger for allegedly writing that he intended to hijack a United Airlines plane over the weekend.
3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab stolen from tractor trailer in Philadelphia
Police are searching for multiple people who they say stole approximately 3,000 pounds of snow crab from a cargo truck overnight.
Police are searching for multiple people who they say stole approximately 3,000 pounds of snow crab from a cargo truck overnight.