BY RAUL HERNANDEZ Notebookventura@gmail.com SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – Lawyers in a retaliation lawsuit against the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office told a judge today that a tentative settlement had been reached in…
Banker Faces Up to 145 Years in Prison, Conviction for Fraud One of Largest Arising from 2008 Financial Crisis
OAKLAND—A jury convicted Ebrahim Shabudin last week of seven felony counts of conspiracy, securities fraud, and other corporate fraud offenses stemming from the failure of United Commercial Bank, authorities said Friday. “UCB is…
A Man Who Hid Seven Luxury Cars from Bankruptcy Proceedings Charged with Fraud
CHICAGO— A 49-year-old who hid cars valued at about $294,000 during his 2012 bankruptcy proceedings was charged with fraud, federal officials said. The charges allege that Joseph W. Campbell, 49, concealed cars having…
A Federal Grand Jury Indicts Cop Who Slammed an Indian Man to the Ground
BIRMINGHAM— A federal grand jury indicted a Madison police officer who injured a man by slamming him to the ground, officials announced today. The one-count felony indictment filed in U.S. District Court…
Student Charged With Hanging a Rope on Statue of James Meredith at University of Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI – A student from the University of Mississippi in Oxford was charged with hanging a rope and an outdated version of the Georgia state flag, which prominently depicts the Confederate flag, around…
Giraffes Drink Water Once Every Few Days and Other Facts About The World’s Tallest Mammals
Here are some facts about Giraffes, the tallest mammals on earth, according to National Geographic. Their legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet. They can run as fast as 35…
Army National Guard Soldier and His Cousin Planned Join Terrorist Group, Attack Military Bases
WASHINGTON— An Army National Guard Soldier and his cousin were arrested for conspiring to support the terrorist group ISIS. The two spoke about attacking military bases in Illinois, officials said today. Army…
Sexual Predator Who Extorted Nine Girls Gets 17 Years in Prison
ATLANTA—A sexual predator who extorted nine girls within a six months time was sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison for extortion, distribution of child pornography and possession of pornography,…
Guard Sentenced for Smuggling Marijuana, Cell Phones and Tobacco Into Prison
TRENTON, NJ—An Essex County prison guard was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to smuggle marijuana, cell phones and tobacco into the Essex County Correctional Facility,…
Motion to Dismiss Five Jaywalking Tickets Against Activist Protesting Police Killings Denied
BY RAUL HERNANDEZ Notebookventura@gmail.com VENTURA, CALIF. – A Ventura County Superior Court commissioner denied a motion to dismiss five jaywalking tickets against a community activist who claims he was singled out from…
Fired Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Who Beat Handcuffed Man Pleads Guilty
LAFAYETTE, LA— A 29-year-old former Iberia Sheriff’s deputy admitted to striking a handcuffed man while the suspect was on the ground. Cody Laperouse, 29, of New Iberia, La., pleaded guilty to a…
Canadian Antiques Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling Rhino Horns
NEW YORK – Canadian antiques dealer Xiao Ju Guan, also known as Tony Guan, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison for smuggling rhinoceros horns, elephant ivory and coral,…