WASHINGTON D.C. A dual citizen of the United States and Syria who evaded arrest for over two decades pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the United States…
Former Elementary School Teacher Convicted of Sexually Abusing Children
A federal jury convicted a former elementary school teacher Wednesday for sexually abusing four former students, according to officials. According to the evidence presented at trial, Stefan Zappey, 56, of Stuttgart, Germany,…
Three Prison-Gang Inmates Guilty of Murder in the Death of Fellow Prisoner at Victorville
SANTA ANA, California Three prison inmates were found guilty of second-degree murder in the beating death of another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution II in Victorville, the Justice Department announced Thursday….
Three Sent to Prison for Bribing City Commissioners to Get Tens of Million of Dollars in Contracts
TEXAS Three Texas men were sentenced Wednesday for their roles in a conspiracy to pay bribes to two city commissioners in Weslaco in exchange for their official actions in connection with city…
The Cato Institute Presentation: “Never Talk to the Police” — Law Professor James Duane
Law professor James Duane became a viral sensation in 2008 for a lively lecture that explained why people shouldn’t agree to answer questions from the police, according to the Cato Institute. In…
Feds: Idaho Man Indicted for Alleged Hate Crime Against LGBTQ Residents of Boise
A federal grand jury in Boise returned an indictment last week charging an Idaho man with a hate crime, officials stated. The indictment alleges that on Oct. 12, 2022, Matthew Alan Lehigh,…
Former CEO of LA-Based Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Agrees to Plead Guilty of Embezzling $600,000
LOS ANGELES The former president and CEO of a Hollywood-based anti-poverty nonprofit agency agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges for embezzling money from the nonprofit, the Justice Department announced Tuesday….
Physician Convicted of Misappropriating About $250,000 From COVID-19 Relief Funds
A federal jury convicted a Colorado physician on Friday for misappropriating approximately $250,000 from two COVID-19 relief programs, officials stated. According to evidence presented at trial, Dr. Francis F. Joseph, 57, of…
Feds: Pennsylvania Commissioner Allegedly Sexually Harassed Four Female Employees
PENNSYLVANIA The Justice Department announced last week that it had reached a settlement with Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, to resolve a federal sexual harassment lawsuit against County Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr., officials…
JUST SAYING: The Democratic Message is Weak and on Life Support — It’s About Freedom
Poland Poses The Next Test For Global Democracy — Along The World’s Most Dangerous Border An election this fall will determine whether the crucial U.S. ally remains democratic or slides into autocracy,…
Former Adelanto Mayor Guilty of Accepting Bribes in Support of Commercial Marijuana Activity
SANTA ANA, California The former mayor of Adelanto has agreed to plead guilty to a federal criminal charge for accepting more than $57,000 in bribes and kickbacks. The bribes were in exchange…
Crypto Fraud Victims Get More Than $17 Million In Restitution from BitConnect Scheme
A federal district court in San Diego ordered Thursday that over $17 million in restitution be distributed to approximately 800 victims from over 40 different countries due to their investment losses in…