CHICAGO (CBS) — A Chicago police officer has been stripped of his police powers and placed on desk duty, pending an investigation into avideo showing him apparently stomping a man’s head while a second officer was trying to restrain the man.
California ‘artist’ pleads guilty to vandalism in Utah national parks
SALT LAKE CITY — A California woman whose “art project” included the vandalism of Canyonlands and Zion National Park has pleaded guilty to federal misdemeanor charges.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Utah said Monday night that Casey Nocket, 23, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Fresno, California, to seven misdemeanor counts of damaging government property. She was sentenced to two years probation and 200 hours of community service.
Judge Guilty of Conspiring to Retaliate Against Informant
A former social security Chief Administrative Law Judge plead guilty Monday in federal court for conspiring to retaliate against a former employee of the Social Security Administration who provided information regarding potential corruption and fraud to federal investigators, officials announced.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Retirement Plans (HBO)
Saving for retirement means navigating a potential minefield of high fees and bad advice.
City police in N.C. Destroyed Rape Kits in More Than 1,000 cases
BY FRED CLASEN-KELLY Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (Published Last Week) Law enforcement agencies across the nation rely on blood, hair and other DNA evidence collected from alleged sexual assault victims to identify and…
Former California State Senator Guilty of Receiving Tens of Thousands of Dollars in Bribes
Former California State Sen. Ronald S. Calderon plead guilty to a federal corruption charge and admits in a plea agreement filed Monday that he accepted tens of thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for performing official acts as a legislator, according to officials.
Prison Guard Sentenced to 25 Years for Raping a Female Inmate
A prison guard who raped a female inmate was sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was convicted in February of depriving an individual of rights under color of law and obstruction of justice following a seven-day trial, according to officials.
Doctor and Two Employees Indicted for Illegally Prescribing Drugs, Four People Allegedly Died After Clinic Visit
A federal grand jury has indicted a doctor who operated a medical clinic in Fountain Valley, as well as two physician assistants who worked at the clinic, on federal drug trafficking charges, officials announced Monday
The defendants allegedly issued prescriptions for dangerous and addictive narcotics without a medical purpose, the indictment states
Feds: 28 Female Correction Officers Were Discriminated Against at Michigan Prison
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit alleging that the Michigan Department of Corrections discriminated against female corrections officers, federal officials announced today.
The complaint alleges that beginning in 2009, the Department of Corrections discriminated against female correctional officers working at its only prison for female inmates, Huron Valley.
Just Saying: The Face of the GOP, Sign on the Dotted Line and Recall Petition
Trump is a reptile.
Trump Make America Great AgainThis guy will do and say anything to get votes or make money.
Sunday, Trump immediately got on Twitter after 50 people were gunned down by an Islamic lunatic and thumped his chest: He bragged: “Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don’t want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!”
Murder Charged Dropped in Pit Bull Mauling that Killed Boy
A murder charge was dropped against the owner of pit bulls that killed 4-year-old Xavier Strickland in December.
The prosecution asked the judge to allow the jury to decide on the murder charge first and then revisit the ruling down the road.
“There has been inadequate evidence presented to this court, for that count No. 1 to be submitted to the jury,” said Judge Michael Callahan. “And I will not wait for the jury to decide it, I’ve already done it.”
Austin Police Shut Down DNA Lab Due to Shortcomings
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Concerns raised by the Texas Forensic Science Commission have forced the Austin Police Department to suspend operations at their DNA lab. This comes after the death of the director…