The myth: The Pilgrims escaped the religious intolerance of Europe to establish freedom in the New World. The truth: Frustrated with the Church of England the future Pilgrims left England for Amsterdam,…
Jail Supervisor Indicted for Preparing False Tax Refunds That Claimed Bogus Deductions
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — A jail supervisor, who recruited people from his jail to pay his wife to prepare and file tax returns that falsely claimed business losses, childcare and job expenses, charitable donations…
U.S. Recovers More than $458 Million Stolen from Nigeria by Former Dictator and Others
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. froze more than $458 million that was hidden in bank accounts around the world by former and now-deceased Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha, according to a civil forfeiture complaint…
Artist Vincent Van Gogh Suffered a Nervous Breakdown After Being Rejected by a Woman
In June of 1873, Vincent van Gogh worked a the Groupil Gallery in London. There, he fell in love with English culture and with his landlady’s daughter, Eugenie Loyer. When she rejected…
Feds: Sprint Owes Government Millions for Over Billing on Court-Ordered Wiretaps
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Justice Department is alleging that Sprint Communications Inc. over billed the government for expenses it incurred while complying with court -ordered wiretaps, officials announced Monday. The lawsuit alleges…
Washington Man Gets 25 years in Prison for Producing and Distributing Child Porn
WASHINGTON — A 38-year-old man was sentenced last week to 25 years in prison for production and distribution of child pornography, federal authorities said. Jonathan Scott Lee, of Kelso Washington, also admitted to…
Two Texas Men Get Lengthy Prison Sentences for Trafficking in Methamphetamine
LUBBOCK, TEXAS – Two members of a three-person methamphetamine trafficking ring were given lengthy prison sentences last week in U.S. District Court. Two of the defendants, Michael Armenta, 19, and Fernando Valenzuela-Ceballos, 26,…
Calif. Lawyer Who Illegally Cashed Dead Grandmother’s Social Security Checks Pleads Guilty
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. – A lawyer who illegally cashed her dead grandmother’s Social Security checks plead guilty Monday in U.S. District Court to two counts of theft of government property. Audrey Owens, 60,…
The Largest Battle Fought in World War II Involved 600,000 Americans
The Battle of the Bulge was the largest battle fought by the Americans in World War Two. There were 600,000 American troops involved in the battle. The Americans lost 81,000 men while…
The Early Origin of Best Man at a Wedding Comes From Scotland and Germany
An early origin of best man at a wedding comes from Germany and Scotland. According to legend, villages and clans used to raid each other to gain brides. When there weren’t any…
California Retired Marine Capt. Sentenced to 210 Years for Sexually Abusing Cambodian Girls
LOS ANGELES – A retired Marine captain who was convicted of drugging and sexually abusing girls in Cambodia was sentenced today to 210 years in federal prison, according to federal authorities. Michael…
Man Sentenced to Eight Years For “Psychotherapy” Medicare Fraud
MICHIGAN — The owner of two adult day care centers in Flint, Michigan was sentenced to eight years for his role in a $3.2 million Medicare fraud scheme by submitting false billing…