WASHINGTON – A long-time tax and financial advisor was sentenced Monday to four years and three months in prison for stealing more than $255,000 from 26 clients, mostly elderly victims, according to…
Former School Superintendent Admits to Instructing Witness to Lie to FBI
NEWARK, NJ—The former Rockaway Township superintendent of schools today admitted to telling a witness to lie to the FBI about $4,000 that the witness had previously given to him, officials said Monday….
Doctor Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles-area doctor who was convicted last summer of narcotics trafficking for illegally distributing the powerful painkiller best known by the brand names Vicodin and Norco was sentenced…
Two U.S. Citizens Charged With Conspiring to Overthrow an African Country
WASHINGTON— Two men were charged for their roles in a recent attempted coup in The Gambia, officials said Monday. Cherno Njie, 57, and Papa Faal, 46, are in custody. Both men are accused…
“Shrek” Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Dealing and Ordered to Pay Nearly $42 Million
LAREDO, TEXAS – One 0f 38 co-conspirators working for a Laredo-based drug trafficking organization was sentenced last month to more than 20 years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $42 million following multiple…
Federal Prosecutors Will Seek Death Penalty Against LAX Shooter
LOS ANGELES – Federal prosecutors announced today that they plan to seek the death penalty against the alleged shooter who killed a TSA officer at Los Angeles International Airport and wounded others, according…
Two Former Nissan Managers Charged With Auto Loan Fraud To Sell More Cars
BIRMINGHAM—Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged two former managers at Serra Nissan with conspiring with salesmen and managers to sell more cars by falsifying loan documents to defraud customers and financial institutions, officials…
The Top 10 New Years Resolutions for 2014 and How Long They Lasted
The top three New Year’s resolutions for 2014 were lose weight, getting organized and spending less and saving more money, according to the University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology. For more…
Former Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Concealing Illegal Immigrants, Gets Probation
COLUMBIA, SC—A former sheriff plead guilty to conspiracy to harbor and conceal illegal immigrants, and under a plea deal, he will be sentenced to probation, officials said. Former Sheriff James R. Metts, age…
Police Officer Indicted for Bribery in Connection With a Cocaine Arrest
BIRMINGHAM—A federal grand jury indicted a Huntsville police officer in connection with a conspiracy to fix cocaine trafficking charges against an individual arrested by another Huntsville officer, officials announced Tuesday. A four-count…
Top of Their Class: 10 Brainy Dog Breeds. Did Your Dog Make the Top 10?
“Some dog breeds are known for being incredibly intelligent. They’re quick to learn a trick, and if you’re not careful, they just might outsmart you,” according to Vetstreet.com Vetstreet.com asked 266 veterinary professionals…
Former FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Bribery Involving Law Enforcement Records
NEW YORK – A former Special Agent with the FBI is facing up to 55 years in prison after he plead guilty to felony charges including bribery, conspiracy to commit fraud, and theft…