Celsius founder receives a 12-year prison sentence.
The founder and former CEO of the Cryptocurrency Lending Platform Celsius Network has received a 12-year prison sentence. Prosecutors characterized him as having exploited vulnerable clients. Alexander Masski, aged 59, was sentenced by US District Judge John G. Kortle. The judge described the crime as very serious, noting that many clients lost everything and suffered […]
Crypto leader Alex Mashinsky receives a 12-year prison sentence for Celsius fraud.
Alex Masski, the founder and former CEO of Celsius Network, which recently went bankrupt, received a 12-year prison sentence on Thursday after admitting to securities and product fraud back in December. This sentence was handed down by US District Judge John Cortre in Manhattan and marks one of the most prolonged criminal cases linked to […]
Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky given a 12-year sentence for a multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud.
Alex Mashinsky Sentenced for Fraud On May 8, 2025, former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of fraud. Once considered a key player, his fall illustrates a significant shift in the cryptocurrency landscape. During the proceedings in Manhattan, Mashinsky faced Judge John G. […]
Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year sentence for killing girlfriend Taylor Pomaski and setting her body on fire.
Kevin Ware Jr., a former NFL player, received a 30-year prison sentence for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, followed by setting her remains on fire. The 41-year-old, who played for teams like the Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers, entered a plea agreement on Wednesday, admitting guilt in the killing of 29-year-old Taylor Pomaski […]
MS-13 member ‘Antichrist’ receives sentence for brutal quadruple machete killings in Long Island park
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 55 Years for Role in Park Killings A member of the ruthless MS-13 gang, known as the “Anti-Christ,” has been sentenced to 55 years in federal prison for his involvement in the brutal killings of four young men in a Long Island park. Omar Antonio Viralta, 29, received this lengthy […]
Michael Avenatti requests a shorter prison sentence, mentioning his rehabilitation and feelings of regret.
Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti is arguing that his time in prison has made him a better person and he’s requesting federal judges to take this personal growth into account at his upcoming hearing on May 27. Avenatti, who is serving a 14-year sentence for defrauding a multimillion-dollar client and hiding income from the IRS, has […]
Is Diddy facing his downfall? Major sex trafficking trial could result in a life sentence.
Diddy Faces Trial in New York Today marks a significant day for Sean “Diddy” Combs as he undergoes trial in New York’s southern district, known for its strict legal proceedings. The charges against the hip-hop mogul include serious allegations of sex trafficking and assault. The 55-year-old music industry figure has been incarcerated following accusations of […]
Arizona man receives 4-year prison sentence for fraudulent tax returns and COVID-19 applications – The Arizona Republic
An Arizona man from Cochise County has been sentenced to three years of supervised release following a four-year prison term after submitting a false tax return and loan application to receive Covid-19 relief funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Roy Lane, 44, was indicted on two counts of wire fraud and one count […]
MS-13 member known as ‘Chuky’ receives a 17-year sentence for operating a fentanyl drug operation from a Florida prison
Federal prosecutors have announced that a member of the MS-13 gang, Mario Clifford Libera, known as “Chukey,” will serve 17 years in prison. He was found to have coordinated a fentanyl trafficking network even while incarcerated in a Florida facility. Libera, 32, received his sentence on Wednesday for using the U.S. Postal Service to transport […]
Man given 53-year sentence for hate crime against Palestinian boy
An Illinois landlord has been sentenced to 53 years in prison after he murdered a six-year-old Muslim boy and seriously injured the boy’s mother in a hate crime linked to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Joseph Chuba, 73, was convicted of multiple charges in February, including murder and attempted murder, following the tragic incident that […]