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crime2 months ago

Illegal immigrant truck drivers involved in multiple deadly crashes in California

A deadly 8-car crash in Ontario was caused by Jashanpreet Singh, an undocumented Indian immigrant driving under the influence, who entered the US illegally in 2022. Singh, without a valid commercial license, caused three deaths and injuries, and faces charges including vehicle manslaughter and DUI, with ICE lodging an immigration detainer.

law-and-politics3 months ago

Illinois Judge Restricts Federal Force Against Journalists and Protesters in Chicago

An Illinois judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing federal authorities from using force against Chicago journalists, including blocking the use of riot control weapons and requiring journalists to leave public spaces, amid tensions involving the deployment of National Guard troops and disputes over law enforcement actions in Chicago.

sports6 months ago

Feds Investigate NBA Player Malik Beasley Over Gambling Allegations

Federal authorities are investigating NBA player Malik Beasley over gambling allegations related to unusual betting patterns on his stats during the 2023-24 season, with the NBA cooperating in the probe. No charges have been filed, and Beasley is presumed innocent. This investigation highlights ongoing concerns about gambling's impact on professional sports.

sports1 year ago

"Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter Charged with Stealing $16M in Betting Scandal"

Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, has been charged with bank fraud for transferring over $16 million from Ohtani's accounts to finance illegal sports gambling. Mizuhara manipulated Ohtani's bank accounts and impersonated him in conversations with bank officials. He admitted to paying an alleged illegal bookmaker $4.5 million from Ohtani's account, and federal authorities have filed a criminal complaint against him. Shohei Ohtani is considered a victim in this case, and Mizuhara is negotiating a guilty plea with federal authorities.

legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Probe Launched into Online Threats Against Potential Witness in Trump Classified Docs Case"

Federal authorities are investigating online threats made to a potential witness related to special counsel Jack Smith's classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The threats were made over social media and are the subject of an ongoing federal investigation. The targeted witness was not identified, and the details and circumstances of the threats are being kept under seal to avoid disrupting the investigation. This comes amid a dispute between Smith's team and Trump's lawyers over redacting information in court filings. Last year, Smith indicted Trump for allegedly defying a federal grand jury subpoena and trying to hide classified documents, as well as for allegedly trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

accidents2 years ago

Two Fatal Aircraft Crashes in Beverly Crest Area Under Federal Investigation

Federal authorities are set to investigate a fatal plane crash in the Beverly Crest area that killed the pilot of a single-engine Cessna C172. The plane crashed on a steep hillside above a home, and witnesses described the sound as similar to a "bomb." The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash and the events leading up to it, and the NTSB plans to remove the plane from the hillside and take it to a facility in Phoenix for examination.