25 charged in SC dogfighting, drug trafficking ring

Authorities said 47 dogs were seized, and some of them will likely have to be euthanized.

Ex-Eminem employee pleads guilty to federal copyright law after selling unreleased tracks

The 48-year-old Oakland County man made copies of at least 10 different audio tracks created by Eminem before selling them online. He earned tens of thousands of dollars on the sales before they were released on public streaming platforms.

Scam losses top $1 billion in North Carolina since 2021

Financial fraud and online scams cost North Carolina consumers over $1 billion over a five-year stretch, federal data reveals.

6 charged in decade long, multi-million dollar marriage fraud ring

Six people are accused of “selling the American dream” through a decade-long marriage fraud ring that helped immigrants obtain legal status in Massachusetts. 

Governor spares death-row inmate after raising doubts about evidence

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey granted executive clemency to a death row inmate, commuting his sentence to life in prison after officials raised concerns about the validity of his conviction.

Man accused of attacking woman, killing dog with machete

A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a woman with a machete and attacked her dog during a domestic disturbance.

Toledo chemical leak causes evacuations after tank explosion

Officials in Ohio said a chemical tank exploded containing glycidyl methacrylate, prompting evacuations within a one-mile radius and a shelter-in-place that extends into southeast Michigan.

New $25 million whistleblower program promises big payouts sooner, DOJ says

A new Justice Department whistleblower program promises big paydays to those who report certain federal healthcare offenses and fraud related to government programs and is designed to deliver a sizable chunk of those rewards much more quickly. 

Tampa rapper convicted of murder requests death sentence in letter to judge

A convicted killer in Tampa wrote a letter asking a judge to sentence him to death for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend's unborn child.

DOJ: Man used pandemic-relief money to buy Porsche, Corvette and luxury properties

A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison after illegally obtaining millions in COVID-19 relief funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles and high-end real estate.

Officer's use of force ruled justified in fatal shooting of 1-year-old

Mississippi’s attorney general says a police officer’s use of force was justified in the fatal shooting of a Senatobia 1-year-old baby boy.  

Former CSU student sues fraternity for alleged assault
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A former Colorado State University student has filed a civil lawsuit against the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and a former member, accusing the organization of negligence following an alleged October 2024 sexual assault at an off-campus house. The lawsuit claims that multiple fraternity members orchestrated the incident by drugging the woman at a party before she was taken to the chapter house and raped. While local law enforcement did not request criminal charges, university officials confirmed that a Title IX investigation found the accused student responsible for violating school policy, resulting in his one-year suspension. Westword's Hannah Metzger joins LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi to discuss the case. 

Canadian man convicted after stealing flamingo from famous Las Vegas hotel

A jury convicted the Canadian man accused of stealing a flamingo from the iconic casino of the same name and taking the squawking bird back to a hotel room on multiple charges of animal cruelty.

Trump rally threats: Kansas man charged after assassination threat claims "already mapped roofs"

A Kansas man was arrested after repeated threats to assassinate President Donald Trump were posted on local television news stations’ social media pages, including a claim to have scouted locations where he could shoot the commander in chief during Monday’s rally near Wichita. 

Bride-to-be and firefighter fiancé mowed down as driver hit with charges

A Louisiana State University student and her firefighter fiancé, high school sweethearts, were killed when a woman allegedly struck them with her vehicle as they walked along the side of a road early Sunday morning.

Massachusetts GOP candidate ends campaign following DUI arrest

Shawn Oliver, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, ended his campaign after being arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence charges following a car crash over the weekend.