Kidnapping of California woman that police called a hoax gets new attention with Netflix documentary

Kidnapping of California woman that police called a hoax gets new attention with Netflix documentary

VALLEJO, Calif. — The ordeal of Denise Huskins, whose kidnapping from her boyfriend’s Northern California home was first dismissed as a hoax by law enforcement, is getting renewed attention as the subject of a new Netflix docuseries, “American Nightmare.” Here’s a look at the facts of the case, which captivated the country: On March 23, … Read more

Rapper G Herbo could be sentenced to more than a year in jail in fraud plot

Rapper G Herbo could be sentenced to more than a year in jail in fraud plot

The rapper G Herbo could face just over a year in jail after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for an opulent lifestyle including private jets and designer puppies. Under a deal with prosecutors reached last year, the 28-year-old Chicago rapper, whose real name is … Read more

Ex-celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found competent to stand trial for alleged $15 million client thefts

Ex-celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found competent to stand trial for alleged  million client thefts

LOS ANGELES — Disgraced Los Angeles celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi has been found competent to stand trial on charges that he stole more than $15 million from his clients. A federal judge filed a notice of the brief order Tuesday under seal. Lawyers for both sides were given five days to identify any information in … Read more

Delaware hospital system will pay $47 million to settle whistleblower allegations of billing fraud

Delaware hospital system will pay  million to settle whistleblower allegations of billing fraud

DOVER, Del. — Delaware’s largest hospital system will pay more than $47 million to settle whistleblower allegations by its former compliance officer that it provided kickbacks to outside doctors in return for patient referrals, resulting in fraudulent Medicaid billing. The settlement announced Friday comes nearly seven years after Ronald Sherman filed his whistleblower lawsuit, which … Read more