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…
A Pimp Who Represented Himself in Court Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking
SACRAMENTO— A pimp who used charm to recruit and brute force to control women is facing up to 15 years in prison for sex trafficking, officials said.After an 11-day trial, Percy Love…
Man Who Swindled a Bank And an Automobile Auction Going to Prison
BALTIMORE, MD— A 42-year-old man plead guilty last week to swindling a bank and an automobile auction house of more than $600,000, officials said. As part of a plea agrement, Curlee Smittie, of…
Former Attorney Pleads Guilty to Illegally Pocketing Money from Real Estate Transactions
BALTIMORE, MD—A former Talbot County attorney plead guilty this week to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to take money intended for real estate investments for his personal use, officials said….
Businessman Pleads Guilty to $53 Million Fraud and Bribing Bank Officials
MANHATTAN – A Kentucky businessman plead guilty this week in federal court to a $53 million tax scheme and massive fraud involving the bribery of bank officials, according to officials. Wilbur Anthony…
The Novel Frankenstein Was Written for a Contest; “Frankenstein” Isn’t a Random Name Either
The novel Frankenstein was written for a contest. According to Listverse.com, in the summer of 1816, Mary Godwin, her lover Percy Bysshe Shelley, John William Polidori, and Claire Clairmont (Mary’s step-sister) visited…
Man Who Posted Online Threats to Kill Law Enforcement Officers Arrested
DENVER— A 33-year-old man who was arrested for threatening to kill law enforcement officers will make a court appearance on Monday in U.S. District Court, officials said. Jeremiah M. Perez, age 33, of…
Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Racketeering
Illinois —An East Chicago gang member was sentenced to 25 years in prison for federal racketeering in connection with a murder , officials said. On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Chief Judge Philip…
Retired Fireman Sentenced to 27 Years for Molesting Children and Possessing Child Porn
COLUMBIA, SC—A 56-year-old retired fireman was sentenced last week in U.S. District Court for molesting children and possessing child porn, officials announced A search of the house of defendant, Webster Douglas Williams, III,…
Canadian Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Scamming Elderly People
CHICAGO—A Canadian man who cooperated with U.S. law enforcement and voluntarily traveled from the Philippines to face federal prosecution was sentenced to seven years in prison for swindling 168 elderly victims nationwide…