Federal officials announced Wednesday that Cummins Inc., the manufacturer of Diesel engines, agreed to a proposed settlement for alleged infractions of the Clean Air Act and California law. In addition to consenting…
Category: American Justice
Florida Man and Woman Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Defraud Medicare of More Than $93 Million
A Florida man and woman were sentenced for their roles in a wide-ranging conspiracy to defraud Medicare by billing over $93 million for home health therapy services that were never rendered, officials…
Two Indicted in $8.5 Million Airbnb Scam That Allegedly Defrauded Thousands of Victims
LOS ANGELES Officials stated that a federal grand jury indicted two men on fraud charges alleging a double-booking, bait-and-switch scam run through online property rental platforms—primarily Airbnb—that brought in more than $8.5…
Court Documents in Jeffrey Epstein Lawsuit Released
Nearly 950 court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were recently released, shedding light on his connections with various powerful individuals. These documents were part of a 2015 defamation case brought by Virginia…
Just Saying: Fair, Balance and Accurate Reporting on Immigration Replaced by Drama, Half-Truths and Sloppy Journalism
Beyond the Border Hype: Seeking Truth Amid Media Drama on Immigration By Raul Hernandez The complex challenges of immigration at the U.S. border demand solutions beyond partisan bickering and media sensationalism. While…
Connecticut Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Trying to Join ISIS
Connecticut U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley sentenced Kevin Iman McCormick, 30, of Hamden, to 12 years in prison for trying to join ISIS, a terrorist group, according to officials. According to…
Colorado Supreme Court Removes Former President Trump from 2024 Ballot
In a stunning decision, the Colorado Supreme Court removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot, ruling that he isn’t an eligible presidential candidate because of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist…
Two Brothers Each Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Running Heroin “Home Delivery Service” in California
SANTA ANA, California Two Riverside County brothers who ran a drug trafficking operation that used two Orange County-based call centers that took telephone orders for deliveries of the drug, which resulted in…
Two Calif. Men Agree to Plead Guilty of Bribery In Connection With Tribal Police Badges
LOS ANGELES Two Los Angeles-area men who unlawfully sold or purchased police badges from a southeastern San Diego County tribe—one who lied to the FBI about the scheme and the other who…
Two Indicted for Allegedly Laundering Over $2 Million from Victims of “Grandparent Scams”
LOS ANGELES FBI agents on Tuesday arrested a West Los Angeles man who is one of two defendants charged in a federal grand jury indictment alleging a scheme that laundered at least…
Calif. Parolee Sentenced to Nearly 15 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery Where Victim Was Shot and Wounded
SANTA ANA, California The San Pedro man, who was already serving a life sentence in state prison, was sentenced to nearly 15 years in federal prison Tuesday…
Just Saying: The So-Called “Weaker” Sex at Beth’s HIT Classes Are Beasts
JUST SAYING BY RAUL HERNANDEZ The whole notion that women are inherently weaker than men is just false. It’s noticeable from my front-row seats at the gym. My twice-weekly High Intensity Training…