Wisconsin kayaker who pretended to drown to escape his marriage receives a prison sentence

In Wisconsin, a kayaker named Ryan Borgward engaged in a bizarre scheme where he faked his own death to meet a woman he met online. This week, he received a sentence of 89 days after an incident in August 2024, during which he abandoned his family—his wife and three children—to travel to Georgia, a country […]
Wisconsin father Ryan Borgwardt, who pretended to die during a kayaking trip to meet his online Eastern European girlfriend, finds out his sentence in court.

A Wisconsin father, who staged his death during a kayak trip to escape his family and relocate to Europe, has received a prison sentence that mirrors the duration of the search efforts for him. Ryan Borgward, 45, was sentenced to 89 days in county jail after being found guilty of obstructing an officer, as reported […]
White Stripes vocalist pens intense essay labeling Trump a ‘fascist’ who pretended to be shot.

Jack White, the frontman of the White Stripes, doesn’t hold back when it comes to his opinions about the White House and the Trump administration. Recently, he shared a picture of a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, describing the decor of the White House as “vulgar, golden leaves, flashy.” White’s sharp […]
Trial starts in Utah for Nicholas Rossi, a man alleged to have pretended to be dead to escape rape charges

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Forging Death to Escape Rape Charges Nicholas Rossi, also known as Nicholas Alaerdian, faced one of his alleged victims in a Utah courtroom on Monday, marking the start of his jury trial. He stands accused of sexually assaulting two women in 2008. The 38-year-old has denied the charges, which […]
Youth Pastor Pretended to Be Teen, Requested Explicit Photos from Girls

Youth Pastor Arrested for Soliciting Explicit Images from Minors A youth pastor has been accused of posing as a teenage boy online to obtain explicit images from underage girls through social media. Jaco Bryan Barnett, 34, was working as an associate pastor at Catawba Valley Baptist Church in Virginia when he was arrested on Wednesday. […]
Florida Woman Pretended to be a Nurse and Treated 4,486 Patients

Authorities in Florida reported that a woman, accused of impersonating a nurse, has been arrested after treating over 4,000 patients without being a licensed medical professional. Autumn Bardisa, 29, was allegedly involved in fraudulent activities that began at AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway in July 2023. Reports surfaced on Thursday regarding her case. According to a […]
Fraudster Pretended to Be Trump-Vance Official to Take $250K in Crypto, DOJ States

Simply put Nigerian nationals are reportedly pretending to be officials from Trump Vance’s Inaugural Committee, using fake emails to swindle $250,000 in Ethereum-based USDT. Experts suggest that AI and DeepFake technology could serve as effective tools against such fraud, but it requires a collaborative approach to tackle the growing scale and sophistication of these schemes. […]
Peter Braunstein, who pretended to be a firefighter to violently assault a magazine colleague in NYC in 2005, is facing a parole hearing.

Potential Release of Notorious Predator One of New York City’s most notorious sex offenders might be released from prison soon, according to sources. No exact date has been set, but former fashion magazine writer Peter Brownstein is slated for a hearing with the state’s parole board the week of August 18th. The 61-year-old Brownstein was […]
Chinese Migrant Pretended to be Federal Marshal to Defraud Elderly Victim of $400K

An Alabama resident, originally from China, has been arrested for allegedly scamming an elderly American out of her life savings. Xiahezhati Xiaokelaiti, a 23-year-old who was reportedly in the U.S. on an expired student visa, was taken into custody on Friday. Authorities allege that he swindled nearly $400,000 from the victim in just three weeks. […]
Trace Cyrus claims ex Brenda Song pretended to have a terminal brain tumor and an abortion while they were together.

Trace Cyrus, Miley Cyrus’ brother, accused his former girlfriend Brenda Song of fabricating a cancer diagnosis, faking pregnancies, and even pretending to have had an abortion during their seven-year relationship. The musician shared these serious allegations on Instagram after facing criticism from fans who commented on his breakup, suggesting he might understand why Brenda left […]