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  • US Senator Bob Menendez Found Guilty of Bribery and Conspiracy Charges

    US Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has been convicted of bribery offenses and conspiracy to act as a foreign agent following a month-long trial. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, found Menendez guilty on all 16 counts, including bribery, honest services wire fraud, extortion, and obstruction of justice. Businessmen Wael Hana, Fred Daibes, and Jose Uribe, who…

  • California Socialite Sentenced To 15 Years To Life For 2020 Hit-And-Run Deaths Of Two Young Brothers

    A Southern California socialite, Rebecca Grossman, has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers in a crosswalk over three years ago. The sentencing was handed down on Monday, June 10, 2024. Grossman, the wife of a prominent Los Angeles burn doctor, was found guilty of…

  • Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty To Pushing $9.5 Million Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme

    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…

  • What Happens If Trump Is Convicted In Hush-Money Trial?

    Thirty-four charges, 12 jurors, one often exasperated judge, and a parade of witnesses After nearly five weeks, both the prosecution and the defense rested their cases in Donald Trump’s history-making hush-money trial. Closing arguments will begin on Tuesday, after which the jury will start deliberations. The timeline and outcome of their decision remain uncertain. However,…

  • Former Chicago Police Officer Acquitted In Murder Trial Despite Evidence Of Cover-Up

    In a closely watched legal case, Pierre Tyler, a former Chicago police officer, has been acquitted of murder charges in connection with the shooting death of Andris Wofford, despite compelling evidence suggesting a cover-up. The trial, which lasted five days, concluded with a surprising verdict as the jury unanimously declared Tyler innocent of the 2021…

  • Puerto Rico Legislator And Her Husband Sentenced For Theft, Bribery, Kickback

    A Puerto Rico legislator and her husband faced sentencing on May 17 for their involvement in a complex scheme involving theft, bribery, and kickbacks spanning several years. María Milagros Charbonier-Laureano, known as Tata, a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives, received an eight-year prison sentence, while her husband, Orlando Montes-Rivera, was sentenced to…

  • Michael Cohen Details Frenzy Leading To Stormy Daniels Hush-Money Payment, Pins Down Trump On Key Issues

    In a dramatic courtroom testimony on Monday, Michael Cohen, aged 57, provided a detailed account of the events leading up to the controversial hush-money payment central to former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles in New York City. The pivotal moment occurred on October 7, 2016, when Trump’s presidential campaign was rocked by the release of…

  • Trump’s Former Attorney, Michael Cohen, to Testify in Hush Money Trial

    Former personal attorney to Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, is set to take the stand on Monday, May 13, in Trump’s criminal trial concerning hush money payments. The trial, taking place in New York, is poised to potentially alter Trump’s fate, with Cohen’s testimony likely serving as a critical piece of evidence for prosecutors. Cohen, who…

  • Mexico Extradites Notorious Cartel’s Chemical Broker To The U.S. Over Controlled Substances Manufacturing, Distribution

    A Mexican national who allegedly supplied the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG or Jalisco Cartel) with precursor chemicals used to manufacture controlled substances has been extradited to the US. today from Mexico to Washington, D.C., to face trial. Francisco Pulido Coracero, 66, was extradited from Mexico to Washington, D.C., on May 10, 2024, to…

  • Shakira’s Tax Evasion Case in Spain Dropped Over ‘Lack of Evidence’ Following Settlement

    Colombian superstar Shakira can finally breathe a sigh of relief as her legal saga in Spain takes a significant turn. The 47-year-old singer, known for her iconic hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” emerged victorious as Spanish investigators dropped the criminal tax evasion case against her due to a purported “lack of evidence.” Shakira found herself…