U.S. Attorney: Shohei Ohtani 'Considered A Victim' In Bank Fraud Charges Against Ippei Mizuhara
A federal investigation concluded with Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter being charged with bank fraud after allegedly stealing over $16 million from him to pay off gambling debts. [ more ]
Tesla's Biggest Problem Is Still That Justice Department Investigation
Tesla faces possible criminal charges over misleading investors and regulators about self-driving capabilities, potentially leading to its biggest crisis yet. [ more ]
'Senseless': Feds hunt for donkey killers in California desert
Wild burros were senselessly killed in a mass shooting in 2019 in the Mojave Desert, leading to a federal investigation and increased reward for information. [ more ]
Documents will be unsealed in L.A. city attorney and DWP corruption case, judge rules
Over 1,000 pages of confidential documents to be unsealed from federal investigation into Los Angeles city attorney's office and Department of Water and Power. [ more ]
NYC Mayor Adams under investigation over possible flight upgrades: Report
Mayor Eric Adams under federal investigation for receiving free flight upgrades from Turkish Airlines.
Adams' attorney denies any wrongdoing, stating that Adams consistently disclosed his official travel and did not receive any improper upgrades. [ more ]
Mayor Adams's Swagger Is Diminished. His Foes Are Ready to Pounce
Mayor Eric Adams is facing numerous challenges and discontent, including a federal investigation, criticism of his handling of the migrant crisis, and unpopularity in a recent poll.
City comptroller Brad Lander has restricted the mayor's spending powers, the City Council is preparing to fight him over budget cuts, and former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is eyeing his job. [ more ]
Mayor Adams' approval rating sinks, as most NYC voters think he did something wrong in dealings with Turkey: poll | amNewYork
Mayor Eric Adams' job approval has taken a major hit as the majority of New Yorkers believe his 2021 campaign did something wrong in its dealings with the Turkish government.
The majority of Big Apple residents disapprove of the mayor's job performance nearly two years into his tenure.
Over seven in 10 city residents think Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign did something untoward in its associations with Turkey. [ more ]
Bloomberg and Other Billionaires Donated to Eric Adams Legal-Defense Fund
The defense fund for Mayor Eric Adams raised $732,000 in under two months for legal expenses related to a federal investigation into his campaign fund-raising and potential illegal donations.
Contributors to Adams's defense fund include wealthy individuals such as Michael Bloomberg and Leonard Blavatnik.
The fund has spent $440,000 so far, mostly on legal representation from the law firm WilmerHale. [ more ]