Washington D.C. A federal grand jury returned an indictment last week charged a Canadian national with the unlawful export of laboratory equipment from the United States to Iran, through Canada and the…
Nine MS-13 Gang Members Indicted on Racketeering
NASHVILLE A federal grand jury in Nashville last week returned a 60-count, second superseding indictment, charging nine MS-13 gang members with a racketeering conspiracy, according to officials. Charges in the indictment include…
Thoughts I’ve Put Together — Poetry
THE POETRY OF RAUL HERNANDEZ & OTHERS Here are a few poems that I wrote in the last four decades. Unfortunately, I rarely publish my poetry. However, I hope you enjoy reading…
Former Judge Sentenced for Obstructing Drug Trafficking Investigation
A former Colorado state court judge was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to a year and one day in prison for obstructing a federal task force investigation of a large-scale cocaine-trafficking organization….
Man Who Fatally Shot Store Employee Trying to Stop Him From Shoplifting Charged
LOS ANGELES A man was charged Wednesday with fatally shooting a Rite Aide store employee that tried to stop him from shoplifting, according to authorities.. “Violent crime rattles our neighborhoods and creates…
Former Attorney and Therapist Sentenced to 12 Years for Receiving Child Porn
Orlando, Florida U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. sentenced John Robert Cooney, 54, to 12 years in federal prison for receiving images of children being sexually abused using an online social…
Art Dealer Allegedly Embezzled Funds from Miracle Mile Art Gallery Bankrupt Estate
LOS ANGELES A noted art dealer was arrested Tuesday on federal charges accusing him of embezzling more than $260,000 from the bankruptcy estate of Ace Gallery, a Miracle Mile-based art gallery, according…
Man Guilty of Drug Trafficking, Gave Methamphetamine to Two Victims Who Died
LOS ANGELES A federal jury found a West Hollywood man guilty Tuesday of nine felonies, including that he provided fatal doses of methamphetamine to two men who died at his apartment after…
Man Charged with Hate Crime Assault of Korean Woman
LOS ANGELES A man was charged Tuesday with attacking a Korean woman in Santa Monica, state prosecutors allege. “A hate crime against one of us is truly a crime against all of…
UCLA Manager Stole $336,000 from University’s History Department
LOS ANGELES A fund manager at UCLA’s history department plead no contest Monday to stealing more than $300,000 from the university through fraudulent purchase orders and travel reimbursements, according to officials. “Public…
This First Amendment Auditor Does Good Work, One of His Cases Went to a Federal Court of Appeals
Correspondent for PINAC NEWS Photography Is Not A Crime: Citizen Journalist and Video Activist that gathers information about what public officials do on public property, and specifically, a right to record police…
Former U.S. Embassy Worker Guilty fo Sexually Abusing Women Over 14 Years
WASHINGTON D.C. A California man pleaded guilty Friday to sexual abuse and admitted to the abusive sexual contact of numerous women, officials stated. He also admitted photographing and recording dozens of nude…