The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently revealed a significant fraud case involving COVID-19 relief funds. A total of 18 individuals were indicted, with 14 arrests made in the Los Angeles area. This group is accused of stealing over $25 million in COVID-19 relief funds and federal small business lo
In a surprising move, the former representative of Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn, Michael Grimm, received a full pardon from the President. This decision came after a series of events that included a guilty plea, prison time, and a serious injury. Grimm, a Republican, served in Congress from
On a Wednesday, the former president, Donald Trump, signed off on pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley. This move allowed the reality TV stars to walk free from their federal prison sentences. The couple, known for their show "Chrisley Knows Best, " had been behind bars since their 2022 convictions f
It's a twist of fate for Todd and Julie Chrisley, the stars of a popular reality TV show. They were locked up for a long time after being found guilty of some serious charges. The couple, known for their lavish lifestyle, were accused of tricking banks into giving them millions and avoidin
The Chrisleys, a couple known for their reality TV show, are on the verge of receiving a presidential pardon. This move comes after they were convicted of serious financial crimes. The couple, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were found guilty of defrauding banks and evading taxes. Their lavish lifestyle, s
A former sheriff from Virginia, Scott Jenkins, found himself in the news again. This time, it was because he received a pardon from former President Donald Trump. Jenkins, who was 53 years old at the time of his conviction, had served as the sheriff of Culpeper County for over a decade. He was first
Top brass at Volkswagen have finally faced the music. Four former high-ranking managers were convicted of fraud. They were part of the infamous emissions scandal that rocked the auto world. This scandal was a big deal. It sped up the push for electric cars. The trial lasted over three years. I
In 2025, a bold statement about Medicaid fraud spread rapidly across social media platforms. The claim was that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had uncovered 8 million individuals fraudulently enrolled in Medicaid. This claim was backed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the U. S. Secretary o
A group of tourists on a boat trip in the Peruvian Amazon had their dream vacation turn into a terrifying experience. 14 people, including a family with a 6-year-old child, were on a sightseeing tour from Iquitos. Suddenly, their peaceful journey was interrupted by four armed men. These men boarded
The legal consequences of a major fraud case are still unfolding. The last person involved in a scheme to cheat an airline out of $32 million has been sentenced. The U. S. government announced the latest sentencing in the case. Skye Xu was sentenced to two years in prison. He paid around $4. 4 m
