Brooklyn Eagle3 weeks agoNew York CityHigh-ranking MS-13 leader arraigned on terrorism charges in federal courtFredy Ivan Jandres-Parada, aka 'Lucky de Park View,' arraigned in Central Islip on terrorism charges related to MS-13 gang. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com2 months agoNew York CityRobert Menendez and Wife Are Charged With Obstruction of JusticeSenator Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez face new obstruction of justice charges. Fifth defendant pleads guilty and cooperates with the government's investigation. [ more ]
The Mercury News2 months agoEast Bay (California)Richmond man indicted on charges he smuggled ammunition to BrazilMan indicted for smuggling ammunition to Brazil from the US without export license. Possible 10 years in federal prison if convicted. [ more ]
Miami Herald2 months agoMiamiMiami man stole IDs of 50 bank clients, swindling $2M from their accounts, feds sayA 24-year-old man in Miami is accused of stealing identities and wire fraud totaling over $2 million. The suspect used personal information from Citibank customers in a nationwide scheme conducted over almost a year. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee2 months agoCaliforniaMan drives Yosemite park ranger's stolen car off 200-foot cliff and survives, feds sayA man stole a Yosemite National Park ranger's car and drove it off a cliff in a high-speed chase, resulting in serious charges. The stolen car was driven in the wrong direction on a bridge, causing a fatal collision before being plunged off a cliff. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com3 months agoUS politicsTrump Claims Immunity Extends Even to Acts That Cross the Line'Donald J. Trump argues that American presidents should have complete immunity from prosecution, even for acts that cross the line. Trump's statements contradict legal arguments made by his lawyer in his current federal indictment case. The appeals court panel expressed skepticism about Trump's immunity arguments and may rule against him. [ more ]
www.npr.org5 months agoUS politicsProsecutors link Trump to violence on Jan. 6Prosecutors are tying former President Trump to the violent events on Jan. 6, 2021, after he asked a court to remove that language from his federal indictment.