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Italian Prime Minister Meloni has canceled a planned auction of official gifts following a criminal investigation into the auction house, which was initially intended to raise around €800,000 for charity. The gifts, including notable items from foreign leaders, are stored securely due to legal restrictions, and the government has severed ties with the auction house amid the probe.
The US Justice Department is investigating UnitedHealth Group in a broader criminal probe that includes its prescription management services and doctor reimbursements, beyond the previously known Medicare fraud inquiry, which could impact the company's operations and reputation.
The US Justice Department is investigating UnitedHealth Group in a broader criminal probe that includes its prescription management services and doctor reimbursement practices, extending beyond the previously known Medicare fraud inquiry, which could complicate the company's operations despite its confidence in its practices.
The NFL Players Association is under a federal criminal investigation for potential misuse of funds and self-enrichment by union officials, following a confidential memo that highlights immediate threats and a leadership vacuum amid resignations and ongoing scrutiny of financial dealings, including a government investigation into related entities.
The FBI has launched a federal criminal investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after a cargo ship, Dali, crashed into one of its supports, killing six people. The investigation will focus on whether the crew of the cargo vessel knew about serious problems with its systems before leaving the port. Safety investigators have recovered the ship's "black box" recorder, and work to clear the wreckage and restore traffic through the port's shipping channel is ongoing. The same ship was involved in a 2016 incident in Belgium and had propulsion and auxiliary machinery deficiencies in a 2023 inspection in Chile.
The FBI has boarded the cargo ship Dali, which struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, triggering its collapse, amidst reports of a criminal investigation into the events leading up to the incident. The investigation will focus on whether the ship's crew knew about system issues before leaving port and whether federal laws and regulations were followed. The ship's collision with the bridge resulted in the deaths of six workers. The FBI's visit comes after the National Transportation Safety Board's own investigation, and officials are still working to clear the debris and remove containers from the ship.
The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into the cargo ship that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, with agents boarding the ship to collect evidence and data. The probe will focus on events leading up to the ship's departure from port and whether there was prior crew knowledge of potential mechanical problems. Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced legal action against entities responsible for the tragedy, as the city takes steps to address the collapse. The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating, while President Joe Biden has emphasized the need to rebuild the bridge promptly due to the Port of Baltimore's economic significance.
The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, focusing on the 985-foot container ship, the Dali, and potential violations of federal maritime law. The probe aims to determine if ship personnel were aware of any technical or operational issues before the ship left the Port of Baltimore. This investigation is separate from the National Transportation Safety Board's efforts to determine the cause of the collapse and evaluate safety measures.
A legal expert believes that criminal charges could be brought against staff members at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia after a 6-year-old shot his teacher. The investigation is focusing on missing disciplinary files, with the school's director of Elementary Leadership potentially facing charges of obstruction of justice. Concerns have been raised about the school's handling of the student's behavioral problems prior to the shooting, and the former assistant principal is already facing charges of felony child neglect.
Ukraine's security service has launched a criminal probe after a suspected spying device was found in an office that could have been used by Commander in Chief Valery Zaluzhnyi. The device, initially characterized as a bug, was found to be in a non-operational state with no means of information storage or remote transmission of audio recordings. The investigation is being conducted under Ukraine's criminal code on the unlawful acquisition, sale, or use of special technical means for obtaining information. Zaluzhnyi has been mentioned as a possible target for a reshuffle in top military ranks due to disagreements with President Volodymyr Zelensky over the conduct of the war against Russia.
Kenneth Chesebro, a pro-Trump attorney involved in the fake electors plot to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 election win, is cooperating with Nevada prosecutors in an ongoing criminal probe. Chesebro has already pleaded guilty in the Georgia election subversion case and is now providing information about his involvement in Nevada leading up to the January 6th Capitol riot. Several states, including Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia, have launched criminal investigations into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Some of the fake electors involved in the plot remain politically active, causing tensions within the Republican Party.
Semiconductor equipment vendor Applied Materials beat analyst estimates for its fiscal fourth quarter and provided a positive outlook for the current period. However, the company's stock fell after reports emerged of a U.S. criminal investigation into its exports to China's top chipmaker, SMIC. Applied Materials is being probed for potentially evading export restrictions by sending equipment to SMIC without proper licenses. The U.S. has restricted shipments of advanced semiconductors and chipmaking gear to China for national security reasons.
The U.S. Department of Justice is considering potential charges against Senator Bob Menendez following a federal criminal probe into his dealings with foreign regulators. The investigation focuses on lavish gifts received by Menendez's wife from a New Jersey food producer that obtained an exclusive contract with the Egyptian government. Prosecutors are expected to meet with the senator's lawyers in the coming weeks before making a final decision. Menendez, who serves as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has been under investigation by the U.S. attorney's office for the Southern District of New York.
Former President Donald Trump's legal team met with federal prosecutors as a grand jury continues to gather evidence regarding Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol riot. Trump revealed that he received a target letter from the Department of Justice, indicating he is the subject of a criminal probe. The charges he may face reportedly include conspiracy to defraud the government, obstruction of an official proceeding, and a third charge related to protecting voting rights. The exact timing of any potential indictment remains uncertain, and it is speculated that other individuals may be involved in the alleged conspiracy.
A grand jury in Washington, D.C. that has been investigating Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election ended its session without issuing a criminal indictment against the former president. Trump's lawyers had reportedly been informed of the planned indictment, but Trump himself denied any wrongdoing and criticized the media. The grand jury is part of the Department of Justice's criminal probe into Trump and his allies' attempts to prevent Joe Biden from being confirmed as the winner of the election. Trump has previously been indicted in Florida on separate charges and is scheduled to go to trial next year.