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Alameda Co. court approves charges against 9 deputies, 2 medical staff in 2021 in-custody death

Nine deputies and two medical workers face felony charges in a jail death case.
Maurice Monk struggled with mental health and died in Santa Rita Jail.
Inmates' welfare was compromised, possibly leading to Monk's lengthy unobserved death.
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San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres charged with sexual assault of minor

San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres faces felony charges for serious sexual assault allegations involving a minor following an investigation spurred by a family member's report.

Disgraced San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres denied bail in child molestation case

Omar Torres, a San Jose City Councilmember, was denied bail and faces multiple felony charges for lewd acts with a child.

San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres charged with sexual assault of minor

San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres faces felony charges for serious sexual assault allegations involving a minor following an investigation spurred by a family member's report.

Disgraced San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres denied bail in child molestation case

Omar Torres, a San Jose City Councilmember, was denied bail and faces multiple felony charges for lewd acts with a child.
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Two kidnapping counts among eight felony charges filed against San Francisco man in East Bay car fight

A man has been charged with multiple felonies, including kidnapping, after a woman was hospitalized following a violent confrontation in a car.

Antioch police negotiate man's surrender after 8-hour standoff

The standoff resulted in the suspect's arrest after nearly eight hours of negotiation and police crisis management.

Two kidnapping counts among eight felony charges filed against San Francisco man in East Bay car fight

A man has been charged with multiple felonies, including kidnapping, after a woman was hospitalized following a violent confrontation in a car.

Antioch police negotiate man's surrender after 8-hour standoff

The standoff resulted in the suspect's arrest after nearly eight hours of negotiation and police crisis management.
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8 Trump Electors in Battleground States Are Facing Felony Charges in Connection With 2020 Fake Electors Scheme: Report

Several key figures involved in the 2020 election fraud scheme may serve as electors in the upcoming 2024 election despite felony charges.

A Miami-Dade prisoner escaped hospital in sports car, and is still on run, police say

A prisoner escaped from a hospital while in handcuffs, fleeing in a stolen silver Maserati, leading to an active search by law enforcement.

Murder trial begins for East Bay siblings linked to 2021 killing of Carmel teen

The trial of a brother and sister for the murder of Leilani Beauchamp began, with evidence presented by the prosecution suggesting a clear case against them.

East Bay man accused of I-780 shooting pleads not guilty to attempted murder

Mohammad Ahmed Rafiq Ali pleaded not guilty to serious felony charges, denied allegations, and is supported by many community members during his arraignment.
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Charged with stabbings on a Bay Area-bound Amtrak train, man faces competency hearing

Brandon Torres-Mendoza is facing serious criminal charges, with pending mental competency evaluation affecting legal proceedings.

Man on release after San Leandro robbery charged in five Oakland robberies

The suspect faces 12 new felony charges for multiple armed robberies in Oakland while previously released on his own recognizance for a prior robbery.

Woman who allegedly posed as BPS student facing new charges

Former state social worker indicted on new felony and misdemeanor charges for posing as a Boston Public Schools student.
Shelby Hewitt used fake identities to fraudulently enroll at three Boston high schools.
Hewitt faces charges of forging documents, identity fraud, larceny, and making false claims.

Authorities say felon prohibited from having a gun had one and waved it in a Safeway parking lot

A 36-year-old man was arrested for brandishing a gun outside a Millbrae Safeway, facing multiple serious charges including child abuse.

Charged with stabbings on a Bay Area-bound Amtrak train, man faces competency hearing

Brandon Torres-Mendoza is facing serious criminal charges, with pending mental competency evaluation affecting legal proceedings.

Man on release after San Leandro robbery charged in five Oakland robberies

The suspect faces 12 new felony charges for multiple armed robberies in Oakland while previously released on his own recognizance for a prior robbery.

Woman who allegedly posed as BPS student facing new charges

Former state social worker indicted on new felony and misdemeanor charges for posing as a Boston Public Schools student.
Shelby Hewitt used fake identities to fraudulently enroll at three Boston high schools.
Hewitt faces charges of forging documents, identity fraud, larceny, and making false claims.

Authorities say felon prohibited from having a gun had one and waved it in a Safeway parking lot

A 36-year-old man was arrested for brandishing a gun outside a Millbrae Safeway, facing multiple serious charges including child abuse.
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Massachusetts couple charged with casting ballots in New Hampshire

A Massachusetts couple faces felony charges for voting in New Hampshire elections while residing in Massachusetts, indicating potential electoral fraud.
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Police say the same man and woman, both suspects in police ramming incident, keep turning up at Oakland homicides

Charges filed against suspects linked to a police chase; both known for involvement in homicide investigations.

Long Island 'Houdini' slips handcuffs over head, takes cop car for joyride, police say

A Long Island man was arrested for DUI and escaped from a police car, leading to multiple felony charges after a joyride.

Four arrested in connection with $10,000 theft from San Mateo clothing store

Four Bay Area residents arrested for stealing $10,000 worth of clothing from a Lululemon store in San Mateo.

Police say the same man and woman, both suspects in police ramming incident, keep turning up at Oakland homicides

Charges filed against suspects linked to a police chase; both known for involvement in homicide investigations.

Long Island 'Houdini' slips handcuffs over head, takes cop car for joyride, police say

A Long Island man was arrested for DUI and escaped from a police car, leading to multiple felony charges after a joyride.

Four arrested in connection with $10,000 theft from San Mateo clothing store

Four Bay Area residents arrested for stealing $10,000 worth of clothing from a Lululemon store in San Mateo.
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Diddy Placed on Suicide Watch at MDC Brooklyn: Inside the Detention Center

Diddy is on suicide watch due to the high-profile nature of his charges and potential threats in custody.
His bail appeal has been denied and he is awaiting trial on serious felony charges.
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Judge throws out major felony charges against police in Breonna Taylor killing

Legal responsibility for Breonna Taylor's death determined to be with her boyfriend, not the officers' warrant falsification.

Southern California shaman accused of multiple rapes, crimes against children

A shaman facing multiple felony sex charges, including rape and lewd acts with a child, is due in court next week.

An organized retail crime theft ring attempted to commit 25 robberies in a two-month period, authorities say

Three high-level people charged with over 50 felony counts for their alleged roles in an organized retail theft ring.
Authorities are ramping up efforts and ability to break such theft rings.

Judge throws out major felony charges against police in Breonna Taylor killing

Legal responsibility for Breonna Taylor's death determined to be with her boyfriend, not the officers' warrant falsification.

Southern California shaman accused of multiple rapes, crimes against children

A shaman facing multiple felony sex charges, including rape and lewd acts with a child, is due in court next week.

An organized retail crime theft ring attempted to commit 25 robberies in a two-month period, authorities say

Three high-level people charged with over 50 felony counts for their alleged roles in an organized retail theft ring.
Authorities are ramping up efforts and ability to break such theft rings.
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An East Bay woman went through her husband's phone after an argument. Now he's facing felony child porn charges and allegations he lived a double life

A local resident faces felony charges after his wife's discovery of child pornography on his phone led to an ongoing police investigation.

Oakland man charged with molesting 13-year-old he met on TikTok

A man in Oakland has been charged with six felony counts of sexual abuse involving a 13-year-old girl he met through social media.

An East Bay woman went through her husband's phone after an argument. Now he's facing felony child porn charges and allegations he lived a double life

A local resident faces felony charges after his wife's discovery of child pornography on his phone led to an ongoing police investigation.

Oakland man charged with molesting 13-year-old he met on TikTok

A man in Oakland has been charged with six felony counts of sexual abuse involving a 13-year-old girl he met through social media.
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Hunter Biden Found Guilty on Charges Related to Gun Purchase in 2018

President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty of felony charges related to lying on a federal firearms application, impacting the Biden family during a challenging time.

Case against D.A. advisor will move forward to trial on six remaining charges

Diana Teran faces trial on six felony charges despite two counts being dismissed, related to allegations of misusing confidential records.

You Are Losing All Credibility!' Judge Scorches Trump Lawyer in Heated Exchange Over Gag Order

Donald Trump's lawyer scolded in court for potential violation of gag order.

Hunter Biden Found Guilty on Charges Related to Gun Purchase in 2018

President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty of felony charges related to lying on a federal firearms application, impacting the Biden family during a challenging time.

Case against D.A. advisor will move forward to trial on six remaining charges

Diana Teran faces trial on six felony charges despite two counts being dismissed, related to allegations of misusing confidential records.

You Are Losing All Credibility!' Judge Scorches Trump Lawyer in Heated Exchange Over Gag Order

Donald Trump's lawyer scolded in court for potential violation of gag order.
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After Conviction, Trump Is the Outsider Tribune Again

Donald Trump convicted of 34 felony charges involving sex, money, and election laws. Political foes await further trials. Prosecutorial weaponization restrained by bipartisan interests.

Jury Deliberations Are Starting in Trump's Trial. Here's How They Work.

The unidentified jurors in Donald J. Trump's criminal trial are beginning deliberations on 34 felony charges, with verdicts needing to be unanimous.

Man Is Arrested in Random Attack on Steve Buscemi

A man has been charged with assaulting actor Steve Buscemi in Manhattan. Assault charge was elevated to a felony due to Buscemi's age.

Trump Has Long Been Known as a Micromanager. Prosecutors Are Using It Against Him.

Testimony raises doubts about Trump's denial of involvement in felony charges.

Access Hollywood' Tape Rattled Trump's Campaign, Hicks Recalls in Testimony

The Access Hollywood tape significantly impacted Trump's campaign and led to the Stormy Daniels payment and subsequent charges.

A Legal Pot Pioneer Was Busted in Idaho With 56 Pounds. He Has a Plan.

Enlisted an unlicensed driver for a cross-country trip with 56 pounds of weed
Facing felony drug trafficking charges despite decades of challenging pot laws and escaping arrests

SF Nonprofit Worker Charged With Sexually Assaulting Everett Middle School Student

Alleged sexual assault at Everett Middle School
Charges against nonprofit worker for sexual assault

Bogus insurance sold by unlicensed agent got car buyers in trouble, state agency says

A Miami man has been arrested for selling bogus auto insurance, leaving customers without valid insurance and causing some to have their driver licenses suspended.
William Edwin Diehl Jr. faces several felony charges and could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Diehl pocketed over $29,000 from the scam and directed customers to pay their premiums using the Zelle or Cash direct payment apps.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg slammed for prosecuting fake vax cards while letting 'violent' perps walk

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg faced criticism for pursuing felony charges against individuals who bought fake COVID-19 vaccine cards, despite going easy on others charged with more serious crimes.
State Supreme Court Justice Brendan T. Lantry dismissed the felony charges against the two defendants and criticized Bragg's office for routinely dismissing more serious counts or indictments.
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Beau Biden's Widow Takes the Stand in Hunter Biden's Gun Trial

Prosecutors argue Hunter Biden was actively using crack when purchasing a gun, leading to felony charges for lying on a federal form.

Opening statements in Hunter Biden's gun trial set for Tuesday

Hunter Biden is on trial for three felony charges related to obtaining a firearm during his struggle with drug addiction.

Hunter Biden remains in 'good standing' with DC Bar Association despite felony indictments

Hunter Biden remains in 'good standing' with the District of Columbia Bar Association despite facing felony indictments
The bar's rules state that committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on a lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness can be considered professional misconduct

Beau Biden's Widow Takes the Stand in Hunter Biden's Gun Trial

Prosecutors argue Hunter Biden was actively using crack when purchasing a gun, leading to felony charges for lying on a federal form.

Opening statements in Hunter Biden's gun trial set for Tuesday

Hunter Biden is on trial for three felony charges related to obtaining a firearm during his struggle with drug addiction.

Hunter Biden remains in 'good standing' with DC Bar Association despite felony indictments

Hunter Biden remains in 'good standing' with the District of Columbia Bar Association despite facing felony indictments
The bar's rules state that committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on a lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness can be considered professional misconduct
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Cage the Elephant release comeback single "Neon Pill"

Cage the Elephant have released their first new song since 2019, titled 'Neon Pill'.
The band's lead singer, Matt Shultz, was charged with felony criminal possession of a firearm in 2023.

George Santos's Latest Stop on His Notoriety Tour: A Ziwe Interview

Ziwe Fumudoh interviewed George Santos in a widely anticipated conversation but the interview did not break any news.
Despite facing felony counts, Santos has transformed himself into a showman, capitalizing on his disgrace to gain a level of celebrity status.

Colombia federation prez, son arrested at Copa final

Colombia Football Federation president and son face felony charges after a physical altercation with security guards at the 2024 Copa América final.

The Cases Against Trump: A Guide

Former President Trump convicted of 34 felonies, facing additional charges, civil suits, and defamation judgments.
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