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  • Grand Jury Fails to Indict Former Police Officer in Shooting Death of Unarmed Man

    An Orange County, Florida, grand jury has chosen not to indict former Orlando police officer Jose Velez for the shooting death of 26-year-old Derek Diaz last July, as announced in a news release from State Attorney Andrew Bain on Monday. After reviewing all pertinent evidence, the grand jury determined that charges against Officer Velez were…

  • 41 Charged in Major Drug Trafficking Indictment Linked to CJNG Cartel, Leader Still at Large

    A major crackdown on drug trafficking has resulted in 41 individuals charged in connection with a sprawling indictment that implicates the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in smuggling operations spanning across the Houston and Galveston areas. The indictment, consisting of 50 counts, alleges the trafficking of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine from Mexico into the…

  • Peruvian Citizen Extradited To The U.S. For Operating Fraudulent Call Center Targeting U.S. Citizens

    Jose Alejandro Zuñiga Cano, a resident of Lima, Peru, faced his first court appearance March 29 in Miami federal court following his extradition to the United States. The 40-year-old stands accused of orchestrating a large-scale fraud and extortion scheme involving Peruvian call centers that preyed on Spanish-speaking individuals in the United States. Zuñiga’s arrest on…

  • Trump Faces Double Legal Threats as New York Hearings Converge, Outcome Could Shake His Financial Stability

    Former President Donald Trump is bracing for a pivotal day in New York courts as two significant legal challenges converge on Monday, March 25, posing serious threats to his financial stability and potential criminal exposure. In Manhattan, Trump is set to appear before a judge regarding his criminal prosecution, where he faces allegations of covering…

  • School Teacher Accused Of Creating Child Porn From Yearbook Photos, Faces Up To 120 Years In Prison

    A former Catholic school teacher in Kentucky, Jordan Fautz, is facing serious charges after allegedly using yearbook photos of students to create child pornography. The 39-year-old educator, who taught at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic School in Louisville, now confronts up to 120 years in prison if convicted on criminal charges. Federal prosecutors from the Western…

  • Full Text: Here Is A Copy Of The Decision By Justice Arthur F. Engoron In The Landmark Civil Fraud Case Against Trump

    The decision issued on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 by Justice Arthur F. Engoron in the civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump grants the following relief: The current independent, external monitor will continue to oversee the company’s financial dealings and ensure this fraud cannot continue. Click here to upload a copy of the decision…

  • These Are All The Legal Battles Trump Is Fighting Amid Bid for Republican Nomination

    As former U.S. President Donald Trump seeks the Republican nomination for the upcoming November 5th U.S. election, he finds himself ensnared in a myriad of legal battles, both criminal and civil. Amid the mounting charges and allegations, he is denying any wrongdoing and calling them politically motivated attacks Below is an overview of the major…

  • Explainer: Young Thug’s RICO Case – What You Need to Know

    Renowned rapper Young Thug is currently facing charges under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). This law, originally designed to combat organized crime, is being applied broadly in this case, alleging that Young Thug’s label, Young Stoner Life (YSL), serves as a cover for the violent street gang Young Slime Life. Charges and…