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…
Woman Indicted for Using Stolen Military IDs to Claim $2.2 Million in Tax Refunds
ALABAMA — A woman who worked at a hospital at Fort Benning Army Base in Georgia has been was indicted for allegedly stealing the IDs of military personnel, filing more than 1,000 false…
Geronimo Was a Fierce Warrior Who Later Appeared in Fairs
Geronimo was born in 1829 in New Mexico. He was originally named Goyathlay, which means “One Who Yawns.” On March 5, 1858, Mexican soldiers killed his mother, wife and three children in…
“Just Who Are These People?” – Chapo, Cuco and the Cartels
By Raul Hernandez Former Reporter at the El Paso Herald Post and El Paso Times There is a line in the movie, “No Country for Old Men.” where the tough, craggy face…
Three Philippine Nationals Illegally Sold Weapons That They Believed Were for Mexican Cartels and the Mexican Mafia
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Three Philippine Nationals, including a police officer, who agreed to sell high-powered and assault weapons to U.S. dealers to arm Mexican drug cartels and the Mexican Mafia gang members,…
Whistler’s Model Didn’t Show Up So He Painted His Mom
“This artwork is a portrait of James McNeill Whistler’s mother, Anna McNeill Whistler while they were in London in 1871. It was said that James’ model was not able to commit to…
Two Former Oklahoma Jail Superintendents Guilty of Beating Inmates
OKLAHOMA — A jury on Tuesday found two former Muskogee County Jail employees guilty of assaulting inmates and ordering other jailers to do so. The two defendants also organized “meet and greet”…