A Miami man pleaded guilty today to charges related to his role in a $4.2 million home health care fraud scheme.
Just Saying: Ailes’ Jackpot, Trumpet’s Exit Strategy and Unethical Prosecutors
Former Fox chief Roger Ailes left his job with a $40 million golden parachute while the list of women claiming that he allegedly sexually harassed them keeps growing. In addition to the multi-million package, Ailes will serve as a paid consultant to Fox, according to Fox owner Rupert Murdoch.
Federal judges: Racially tainted General Assembly districts in N.C. must be redrawn
RALEIGH, N.C. — Lawmakers unconstitutionally used race when they drew legislative boundaries for state House and state Senate members in 2011, a panel of three federal district court judges ruled Thursday afternoon.
Cop Who Accidentally Killed Librarian, 73, Was Reportedly Forced to Resign From Last Police Job
New details about the cop who accidentally killed a 73-year-old librarian during a police safety demonstration in Florida have emerged.
The police officer has been identified as Lee Coel. Three years ago, when he was a rookie with the Miramar Police Department, he was accused of using excessive force on two separate occasions and was put on administrative leave.
Feds: Texan Scammed Investors with Phony Oil and Gas Projects
Federal authorities charged a Texas man with fraud and obstruction of justice in an indictment unsealed Friday involving two investment companies that allegedly defrauded investors resulting in losses of about $900,000.
Feds: Pimp Sentenced to Seven Years for Sex Trafficking Teen
A man who trafficked a 17-year-old girl from Nevada to Southern California and forced her to work as a prostitute has been sentenced this week to seven years and three months in federal prison, according to officials.
Alleged Mail Thieves Arrested, Law Enforcement Recovers 1,167 Pieces of Stolen Mail
Law enforcement officials arrested six Inland Empire residents who are charged in indictments that allege federal crimes related to mail theft, according to officials.
Civil Rights Groups and Texas Officials Agree That Voters Can Cast Ballots Without Photo IDs
In the wake of a federal appeals court ruling, a federal court approved a deal between civil rights groups and the State of Texas on Wednesday that will allow Texas voters to cast ballots in upcoming elections with a simple declaration instead of having to provide photo identification.
Ex-Federal Agent Faked Sick Leave, Claimed He had Cancer, Agrees to Pay $40,000
Former ATF Agent Douglas daCosta of Livermore, California, agreed to pay $40,000 to resolve allegations that he submitted false claims to the government for paid sick leave when he worked as a federal agent, according to officials.
DOJ Scathing Report on Baltimore Police Details Abuses, Racism
The Justice Department Wednesday found that the Baltimore Police Department systematically violated the constitutional rights of people, noting that African Americans were targeted in disproportionate rates for searches and seizures along with arrests.
3 Chicago Gangs Plot Against Chicago Police Over Shooting of Unarmed Suspect
Leaders from three West Side gang factions met last week to discuss plans to shoot members of the Chicago Police Department in response to the fatal police shooting of Paul O’Neal, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Police officer accused of posting sex video on estranged wife’s Facebook
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — A Gwinnett County Police officer was arrested after being accused of taking his estranged wife’s cell phone and posting a sexually-explicit video on her Facebook page.
Zachary Wilkerson, 35, was arrested on Sunday on charges stemming from a weekend domestic dispute, Gwinnett County Police.