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The Biden administration has announced the resumption of its immigration program, which facilitates the entry of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela into the United States. This restart follows an earlier suspension prompted by concerns over potential fraud involving U.S.-based financial sponsors. The program, initially launched in January 2023, is a cornerstone of the…
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https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-donor-grant-cardone-fraud-lawsuit-bitcoin-1941244A class action lawsuit targeting Gary Cardone, a prominent donor to former President Donald Trump, has surfaced over allegations of fraud involving his company, Chargebacks911. Cardone, who recently donated $850,000 worth of Bitcoin to Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, is accused alongside co-owner Monica Eaton of engaging in deceptive business practices. The case, which originated in…
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The Biden administration has temporarily suspended a contentious program allowing migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) to enter the United States, following revelations of significant fraud in the program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the decision on Friday, citing an “abundance of caution” as the reason for pausing the issuance of…
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Comedian Kevin Hart is embroiled in a legal battle with his former friend Jonathan “JT” Jackson, who has filed a staggering $12 million lawsuit against him. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Jackson accuses Hart of breaching a written contract, committing fraud, and intentionally causing emotional distress. Jackson, who claims a notable career…
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A jury in Manhattan federal court convicted Archegos Capital Management founder Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang of fraud and other charges on Wednesday. Prosecutors accused him of market manipulation ahead of the 2021 collapse of his $36 billion private investment firm. The jury, which began deliberations on Tuesday, found Hwang guilty on 10 of 11 criminal…
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OverviewBishop Lamor Whitehead, known as the “Bling Bishop” for his extravagant lifestyle, has been sentenced to nine years in prison following his conviction on fraud and extortion charges. The sentence was handed down by Manhattan Federal Court Judge Lorna Schofield, marking the culmination of a high-profile case involving significant financial crimes. The Case DetailsBishop Whitehead…
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Sean Kingston, born Kisean Anderson, finds himself in legal trouble once again as he sits in a Florida jail, facing charges of fraud totaling a staggering $1 million. The allegations against him include stealing nearly $500,000 in jewelry, over $200,000 from Bank of America, $160,000 from an Escalade dealer, more than $100,000 from First Republic…
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Earnest Williams, the husband of Shirley Strawberry, co-host of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, is facing 39 charges under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO). The indictment suggests that Williams’ marriage to Strawberry played a role in facilitating his alleged criminal activities. According to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, Williams’ illicit activities…
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Former California attorney David Kagel, 85, pleaded guilty on May 28, to charges related to his involvement in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of over $9.5 million. The scheme, outlined in court documents, involved false promises of high-yield profits through cryptocurrency investments, leveraging Kagel’s position as a trusted attorney to deceive investors. According…
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FTX’s bankruptcy lawyers at Sullivan & Cromwell were not complicit in the fraud that led to the crypto company’s collapse, concluded a court-appointed examiner on Thursday. In November, a court convicted former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of stealing $8 billion from FTX customers. Creditors and investors accused the company’s lawyers at Sullivan & Cromwell of…
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