Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killing

Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killing

LAS VEGAS — A judge on Tuesday again rejected a request to free an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, saying she suspects a cover-up related to the source of the funds for his bond. The decision from Clark District Court … Read more

Australians lost more than $293 million to investment scams last year

Australians lost more than 3 million to investment scams last year

Andrew* lost $13,000 in a matter of seconds through an investment scheme that cost Australians a total of $293 million last year. South Australia Police shared Andrew’s story for Scams Awareness Week to stop others falling victim. They said he began speaking to someone calling themselves “Zoe” on Tinder who, after weeks of conversations, earned … Read more

‘Angel of Death’ gunned down in execution-style killing outside Parramatta apartment block

‘Angel of Death’ gunned down in execution-style killing outside Parramatta apartment block

Police are on high alert after the execution-style killing of an underworld figure known as the “Angel of Death” sparked fears Sydney’s gang wars could reignite into public violence. Tarek Ayoub, 29, was killed in a hail of bullets in a targeted attack outside a unit block at Parramatta in the city’s west, early on … Read more

LA Punk Frontman Ends Bizarre Alleged Crime Spree With High-Speed Chase Straight Out Of ‘Grand Theft Auto’

LA Punk Frontman Ends Bizarre Alleged Crime Spree With High-Speed Chase Straight Out Of ‘Grand Theft Auto’

Sometimes we come across news that makes it seem is if there are real life “Grand Theft Auto” characters walking among us. Take the lead singer of an LA punk band who made his way to the other wise peaceful region of Yosemite National Park and allegedly spent the day tearing shit up in a … Read more

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother arraigned on fraud and theft charges

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother arraigned on fraud and theft charges

MIAMI — Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of defrauding multiple businesses of more than $1 million. Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, and his mother, Janice Turner, entered the pleas during an arraignment hearing before Broward Circuit Judge Ernest Kollra, the Sun Sentinel reported. Bond had already … Read more

‘Gentle man’ killed in alleged DV murder at Darkwood, west of Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast identified as Mark Myers

‘Gentle man’ killed in alleged DV murder at Darkwood, west of Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast identified as Mark Myers

A man who was killed in an alleged domestic violence-related murder has been remembered by loved ones as a “gentle man with a generous soul”. The body of Mark Myers, 62, was found by police inside a surfboard bag at a property in Darkwood, west of Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast, on … Read more

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest Linked to Sweeping Criminal Investigation

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest Linked to Sweeping Criminal Investigation

French prosecutors gave preliminary information in a press release on Monday about the investigation into Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested suddenly on Saturday at Paris’ Le Bourget airport. Durov has not yet been charged with any crime, but officials said that he is being held as part of an investigation “against person unnamed” … Read more

Martin Shkreli must surrender Wu-Tang Clan album copies

Martin Shkreli must surrender Wu-Tang Clan album copies

Martin Shkreli, former chief executive officer of Turing Pharmaceuticals AG, exits court in New York, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.  Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images A New York federal judge on Monday ordered notorious “pharma bro” Martin Shkreli to surrender any copy he retains of a rare Wu-Tang Clan album, “Once Upon … Read more

Smith urges appeals court to reverse dismissal

Smith urges appeals court to reverse dismissal

Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event following his arraignment on classified document charges, at Trump National Golf Club, in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., June 13, 2023.  Amr Alfiky | Reuters Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday urged a federal appeals court to reverse a lower court’s decision to dismiss the criminal … Read more

Trump clemency recipient Jonathan Braun arrest eyed by judge

Trump clemency recipient Jonathan Braun arrest eyed by judge

Republican Presidential nominee, former president Donald J. Trump remarks during a campaign event at Precision Custom Components on August 19, 2024 in York, Pennsylvania.  Tierney L. Cross | Getty Images A New York federal judge has ordered U.S. probation officials to investigate the recent arrest of a convicted drug dealer who was released from prison … Read more