Randy Madden, a former contestant from "American Idol, " is in hot water. He's been arrested and charged with some serious crimes. The allegations? Having sexual encounters with a minor, sending harmful material, and trying to stop someone from reporting a crime. Madden has pleaded not guilty to all charges. This isn't just about the legal drama, though. There's mor...
A former top finance executive at the Atlanta Hawks is in hot water. Lester T. Jones Jr. is accused of stealing millions from the team. He used the money for personal luxuries like travel, fancy clothes, and concert tickets. Prosecutors say he faked expense reports and altered emails to cover his tracks. Jones worked for the Hawks from 2016 until this year. He was i...
Bradley Heppner, once a prominent figure in the financial world, now faces serious allegations. The U. S. Department of Justice has charged him with securities fraud, wire fraud, and other crimes. These charges are tied to his time as the chair of GWG Holdings, a financial services company that went bankrupt. Heppner is accused of stealing over $150 million from GWG...
A former top finance executive of the Atlanta Hawks is in hot water. Lester T. Jones Jr. , who once managed the team's money, is accused of stealing nearly $4 million. He allegedly used fake invoices and company credit cards to fund his fancy lifestyle. This included trips abroad, high-end fashion, and even a Porsche. He also reportedly showered gifts on a former cow...
West Boylston is buzzing with new projects. A big apartment complex called Gates Brook Place is coming to town. It will have 80 units, with a quarter set aside for affordable housing. The spot is near West Boylston and Pierce streets. The project will cost over $38. 7 million. The developer, Branded Realty Group III, bought the land for about $3 million last year. M...
A man is in serious trouble after hurting a former mayor. Corree Gonzales, 31, is accused of stabbing Will Flanagan, who used to be the mayor of Fall River. The attack happened on Hartwell Street, right by Flanagan's workplace. Flanagan is now in the hospital, but he's stable. Gonzales is facing big charges. He's accused of trying to kill Flanagan and hurting him ba...
Aaron Phypers, the estranged husband of actress Denise Richards, found himself in hot water after being arrested outside a courtroom. The charges? Two counts of felony spousal injury and two counts of intimidating a witness, all of which come with a hefty $200, 000 bail. The drama unfolded during a heated court hearing where Denise sought a permanent restraining ord...
A former church worker in New Jersey is in hot water after being accused of stealing over half a million dollars from his own parish. Joseph A. Manzi, who worked as the director of finance, operations, and development at the Church of Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft, is said to have used the money to fund a lifestyle that many can only dream of. This included designe...
A woman from Massachusetts is in hot water after making some serious threats against federal immigration agents. Bethany Abigail Terrill, 37, was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill agents during an immigration arrest. This happened near a courthouse in Medford, Massachusetts, on September 29. Terrill, a bystander, started causing a scene when agents were arr...
A man from Moberly is in big trouble. John Teel, who is 54 years old, is accused of trying to lure a child under 17. He is currently behind bars at the Randolph County Jail, with a hefty bond of $100, 000. The court has not yet set a date for his trial. The trouble started when a witness went to the police. On September 21, they reported that a child had received so...