“If our elected leaders must live in fear, our representative government suffers. A plan to kidnap and harm the governor of Michigan is not only a threat to the officeholder but to democracy itself,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler wrote, according to The Detroit Free Press
Category: Courts & Cases
San Francisco Sheriff Found Guilty of Corruption and Misconduct in Civil Case
Former Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith was found guilty on all counts of corruption and misconduct in a civil case last week. She abruptly resigned from her position earlier this week….
Six Motorcycle Club Members Guilty of Racketeering, Including Murder
Officials stated that a federal jury convicted six Tennessee men Friday for racketeering conspiracy and other charges involving murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and other crimes. According to authorities, the crimes stem from…
U.S. Courts: What is the Rule of Law?
Nine federal judges explain how fair and consistent adherence to the law protects our rights and well-being in everyday situations like buying a breakfast sandwich, reading mail, and investing in the stock…
DOJ: Former Honduras President Got Huge Bribe from “El Chapo”
According to Reuters, The United States has charged former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was extradited to the U.S. on Thursday, for alleged participation in a cocaine-importation conspiracy and related firearms…
A Man was Sentenced to Life for Murdering Philanthropist and Attempting to Kill Her Security Guard
Los Angeles A man was sentenced to 190 years to life in state prison for murdering philanthropist Jacqueline Avant and attempting to kill her security guard during a robbery at her Beverly…
Medical Director Convicted in $112 Million Addiction Treatment Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON D.C. The Medical Director of two South Florida addiction treatment facilities was convicted Thursday after a 15-day trial of fraudulently billing about $112 million for substance abuse services that were never…
Three Charged with Shooting into a South L.A. Supermarket, Injuring Six
Two men and a woman were charged Monday with shooting into a South Los Angeles supermarket, injuring six people, according to officials. Beverly Surratt, 28, Juwann Keaire Williams, 18, and Marquae Yoakum…
L.A. Times Editorial: Torrance racist text scandal highlights rot in police culture
BY THE TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD DEC. 9, 2021 5 AM PT Two Torrance police officers allegedly spray-painted a swastika inside a car they had directed to be towed in January 2020, and the resulting district…
Texas Jury Awards Family of Drunk Driving Victims $301 Billion
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A jury in Texas has awarded a family of drunk driving victims $301 billion after a man was overserved at a bar in Corpus Christi back in 2017. He ended up killing a 59-year-old woman and her 16-year-old granddaughter.
Institute for Justice: Cops Seize Combat Vet’s Life Savings
Cops stop Marine veteran on the highway and seize his life savings after calling DEA. DEA seizes cash under federal law without any proof that it was acquired through drug sales or…
Audit the Audit: Arkansas Cop Does a Pit Maneuver for Traffic Infraction on Freeway, Causes Serious Injuries
Victim settled her case and forced massive policy reform regarding the Arkansas State Police’s use of the PIT Maneuver https://bit.ly/3p6TrgO This Audit the Audit video is for educational purposes and is in…