A former high-ranking doctor at a Brooklyn hospital has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing nearly $1. 5 million. Dr. Michael Lucchesi, who was the Chairman of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, admitted to using the stolen funds for personal luxuries over a six-year period. Lucchesi's spending spree included extravagant pet ...
In a surprising turn of events, a U. S. jury couldn't agree on whether Roman Storm, the creator of Tornado Cash, broke the law by helping criminals hide money. Tornado Cash is a tool that makes cryptocurrency transactions hard to trace. The jury did, however, find Storm guilty of running an unlicensed money business. Storm could spend up to five years behind bars fo...
In a recent event, Tennessee carried out the execution of Byron Black, a 69-year-old man with multiple health issues. What made this execution unusual was that Black had an implanted heart device, and there were concerns about whether it might shock his heart during the process. Witnesses reported that Black appeared to be in pain and discomfort as the lethal injecti...
The Bully Gang, a notorious crew from Brooklyn, has finally been dismantled. The last member, Romeo Gonzalez, admitted his role in the gang's drug operations. He was caught trying to sell drugs in the Bronx after hiding for nearly five years. Gonzalez's job was to look after a stash house in Maine, where authorities found drugs, weapons, and evidence of their illegal...
In a surprising move, Victoria, an Australian state, is taking a hard stance against knife crime. They've set up special bins at police stations for people to hand in their machetes. This is all part of a new law that will make it illegal to own, carry, or sell machetes starting September 1. From September 1 to November 30, people can give up their machetes without ...
Tracker, the CBS crime drama, has had its ups and downs, especially with the Shaw family mystery. For two seasons, fans have been left in the dark about who killed Ashton Shaw. But now, things are looking up for season 3. Two actors, Abby McEnany and Eric Graise, won't be back for season 3. This means only two original main characters, Colter Shaw and Reenie Greene,...
In the summer of 2025, a new crime drama series quietly made its way onto Netflix. This six-part miniseries, titled "Under a Dark Sun, " has managed to fly under the radar despite its impressive performance on streaming charts. It quickly climbed to the number five spot in the U. S. and even reached number two globally in its opening week. This is a show that deserve...
Gilbert Arenas, once a shining star on the basketball court, now finds himself in a much darker spotlight. The former NBA player, known for his skills and nicknames like "Agent Zero, " is accused of running illegal poker games in his Los Angeles mansion. This isn't just about cards and cash; it's about deception and potential prison time. Arenas and five others are ...
Darth Maul, a fan-favorite villain from the Star Wars universe, is set to take center stage in an upcoming animated series. This show, Maul: Shadow Lord, promises to delve into the character's role as the leader of the criminal organization Crimson Dawn. Unlike previous portrayals, this series aims to fully embrace Maul's villainous nature, offering a raw and unfilte...
Vanessa Kirby, known for her role as Sue Storm in the recent "Fantastic Four" movie, had a lesser-known part in a 2015 crime thriller called "Bone in the Throat. " This film tells the story of a young chef who takes a job at his uncle's restaurant, only to discover it's being used by the London mob for shady dealings. Kirby plays Sophie, the love interest of the main...