Former aide to Mass. Gov. Maura Healey charged with drug trafficking accidentally received $30,000 for unused vacation days.
On Tuesday, Governor Maura Healey confirmed that a former aide, accused of sending eight kilograms of cocaine to the state Capitol, had received over $30,000 for unused vacation time. Lamar Cook, aged 45, was pulling in around $99,000 annually and received an extra $31,438.56 in “buybacks” after his unexpected arrest in late October, according to […]
Former MLB player Lenny Dykstra charged with possessing crack cocaine
Authorities in Pennsylvania reported the discovery of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia in a vehicle where former Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra was a passenger during a traffic stop on New Year’s Day. According to police, when the car was stopped, Dykstra opened the glove compartment to get his ID, which led officers to […]
Former Georgia state Democratic official charged with wrongfully acquiring nearly $14,000 in COVID unemployment benefits
A former Democratic lawmaker from Georgia has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly lying to obtain around $14,000 in unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Karen Bennett, who served for twelve years in the Georgia House representing the 94th District, stepped down on December 30—just days before the indictment related to a fraud scheme. The […]
Former Democratic politician charged with reportedly misusing COVID relief funds
A former Democratic lawmaker from Georgia has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly fraudulently securing almost $14,000 in unemployment benefits meant for the pandemic. This situation reportedly arose after Karen Bennett, who represented District 94 in the state House, notified Governor Brian Kemp on December 30 that she would be “retiring” effective January 1, […]
Unauthorized truck drivers with California licenses charged with transporting $7 million in cocaine across state borders
Truck Drivers Accused of Smuggling Cocaine Two undocumented truck drivers in California are facing serious allegations of smuggling cocaine valued at around $7 million across the Midwest. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Gurpreet Singh, 25, and Jasveer Singh, 30, on Sunday following their initial arrest by local authorities in Putnam County, Indiana. Reports indicate […]
Trial starts for Uvalde officer charged with improper response to school shooting
Trial Begins for Former Uvalde School Officer Opening statements are set for Tuesday in the case of a former school police officer from Uvalde, Texas, who is facing charges related to a tragic shooting in 2022 that took the lives of 19 students and two teachers. Adrian Gonzalez has pleaded not guilty to 29 charges […]
Truck driver, undocumented, charged in deadly accident, appears in court with a turban.
A truck driver, who is an undocumented immigrant, appeared in court while wearing a turban, a request he had previously made that had been overlooked in earlier appearances. Jashanpreet Singh, 21, from India, is accused of being responsible for an eight-vehicle collision on the westbound 10 Freeway in San Bernardino County last October. The court […]
Undocumented Truck Drivers Charged with Cocaine Smuggling Obtained Licenses in Sanctuary California
Two undocumented truck drivers from India, Gurpreet Singh, 25, and Jasper Singh, 30, were arrested for allegedly transporting over 300 pounds of cocaine across the U.S. They both held commercial driver’s licenses issued in California, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had requested their detention following their arrest […]
Officer charged with not safeguarding children in Uvalde school shooting starts trial
Trial Begins for Former Uvalde Officer CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The trial of Adrian Gonzalez, a former police officer involved in the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, is set to start Monday. He faces charges for failing to protect children during the tragic event, during which authorities took over an hour to confront the shooter. Gonzalez, […]
Maduro Charged with Drug-Related Terrorism and Weapons Offenses in U.S. Court
Indictment Against Venezuelan Officials On Saturday morning, a grand jury indictment was revealed against Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, his family, and other government officials, concerning narco-terrorism conspiracy and weapons charges. This follows an overnight raid by U.S. forces that led to Maduro’s detention. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, […]