Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Scheme Tied to Trump-Inspired Border Wall: Prosecutors said Timothy Shea and his group stole over a million dollars ...
nytimes.com/2023/07/25/nyregion/shea-trump-border-wall-fraud-sentencing.html
We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison: NEW YORK (AP) — The co-founder of a fundraising group linked to Steve Bannon that promised to help ...
apnews.com/article/border-wall-donald-trump-steve-bannon-15db1e18f3cd46a87bc395b14b2bcf15
Quick Glance: Bannon ally sentenced to four years in jail for Trump border-wall fraud
- Bannon's pardon covers federal crimes but not suspected state offences.
- Another former Bannon associate, Andrew Badolato, 58, pled guilty and was sentenced to three years in jail.
- Along with Bannon, Trump's former campaign chair and White House strategist, Badolato and Kolfage led the fundraising effort.
- He also pled guilty to tax evasion charges.
Bannon's lawyers ask to quit wall case, citing 'differences': NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon’s lawyers want out of his border-wall fraud case ...
apnews.com/article/steve-bannon-donald-trump-fraud-crime-eb8cff4b6a32e6e8b1515411602e354f
Quick Glance: Steve Bannon postpones the "We Build The Wall" litigation by ghosting his lawyers
- Right-wing agitator Stephen Bannon has been ghosting his defense lawyers in his "We Build The Wall" charity scam case for months, according to those lawyers, who appeared in Manhattan state court on Thursday.
- Schoen informed Judge Juan Merchan during the court hearing that Bannon was no longer speaking with him or Mitchell.
- Merchan suggested that the Manhattan District Attorney's office "set aside" discovery evidence for whatever Bannon hires.
- In August 2020, federal prosecutors in Manhattan filed a similar set of fraud allegations against Bannon and three other people, alleging that they had exploited nonprofit funding to enrich themselves.
Bannon asks to change lawyers in wall building fraud case: Former Trump adviser Stephen Bannon on Thursday asked to change his representation in the fraud case ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/3812567-bannon-asks-to-change-lawyers-in-wall-building-fraud-case/
'After two years I found out that my son was not biologically mine': In this gripping episode of 'Speaking of Gen Z,' hosts Jackie Macharia and ...
nation.africa/kenya/audio/-after-two-years-i-found-out-that-my-son-was-not-biologically-mine--4412608
Donald Trump has cheated his way through life. Will this election be any different? | Editorial
inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/inq2/trump-threat-cheating-deception-fraud-gold-stormy-daniels-20240414.html
The N.Y. case concerns Trump’s only successful voter deception scheme : Steps taken by the former president in the runup to the razor-close 2016 election might ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/15/trump-bragg-election-fraud-case-2016/
New York AG Letitia James asks judge to void Trump's bond in his civil fraud verdict
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/new-york-ag-letitia-james-asks-judge-void-trumps-bond-civil-fraud-verd-rcna148628
Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges against former soldiers: The Public Prosecution Service has been investigating fifteen former soldiers and an alleged former ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68854561
Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-68850088
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Police in Paris detain a man wearing fake explosives vest at Iran's Consulate: Paris authorities say a man wearing a fake explosive vest and making threats has ...
apnews.com/article/paris-iran-consulate-police-operation-bb45e724f1e9f3f2d8c854cf9ffb63f8
Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK: Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/business/eras-tour-scams-taylor-swift/
Quick Glance: Surprise Double Album Release by Taylor Swift
- Taylor Swift surprised fans by releasing her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' as a double album featuring songs about heartbreak and a period described as 'the saddest story' of her life.
- 'Poets' was released 18 months later and broke the record for the most-streamed album in a single day on Spotify.
- Reviews for 'Poets' were mostly positive, with Rolling Stone praising the music as 'wildly ambitious and gloriously chaotic.'
- Fans delved into every detail of the new album, staying up late to stream the songs or visiting record stores to purchase CD or vinyl versions.
Woman arrested after apparent attempt to use dead body to secure loan: The woman insists that the man, who she said was her uncle, was still alive when they ...
businessinsider.com/woman-brazil-arrested-fraud-involving-corpse-bank-loan-2024-4
Raj Kundra, businessman and husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, has found himself in trouble again as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized his ... Show more www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/raj-kundra-properties-worth-rs-98-crore-seized-by-ed-in-bitcoin-ponzi-scam-shilpa-shetty-632599.html
Savannah Chrisley is opening up about her life after her parents' imprisonment.
Todd and Julie Chrisley, who became famous for their TV show "Chrisley ... Show more www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/savannah-chrisley-hope-parents-future-raising-teen-brother-109405945
Police have taken down a gang accused of using a technology service that helped criminals use fraudulent text messages to steal from victims.saudigazette.com.sa/article/642191
Stabbed Bishop delivers first message from hospital as malicious disinformation spreads
cnn.com/2024/04/18/australia/australia-disinformation-stabbing-attacks-intl-hnk/
Anderson Cooper profiles Kevin Hart, the highest-grossing comedian today and a bankable movie star, who has added a new title to his resume – entertainment and ... Show more www.cbsnews.com/60-minutes/
Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK: Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/business/eras-tour-scams-taylor-swift/
Where does betrayal begin in a relationship? Most couples have their own rules. We asked five of them: www.zeit.de/zett/liebe-sex/2024-04/fremdgehen-untreue-beziehung-betruegen
Former KPMG employee Fidelis Moema granted R50,000 bail after bursary fraud worth R16.5 million
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/former-kpmg-employee-fidelis-moema-granted-r50000-bail-after-bursary-fraud-worth-r165-million-6768d59c-1891-4773-bc3f-78179a926f16
Police take down $249-a-month global phishing service used by 2,000 hackers: Law enforcement officials in 19 countries have shut down an online platform that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/tech/labhost-cybercrime-phishing-arrests/
Deion Sanders: It's a 'Stupid Lie' Shedeur, Travis Hunter Are Limited to 6 NFL Teams
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117415-deion-sanders-its-a-stupid-lie-shedeur-travis-hunter-are-limited-to-6-nfl-teams
Jail terms sought for accused in US$1.8 billion 1MDB fund fraud: PetroSaudi chief executive Tarek Obaid and his right-hand man are accused of squandering the ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/1mdb-1-8-billion-fund-fraud-switzerland-trial-petrosaudi-chief-4275456
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon calls bitcoin a 'fraud' and 'Ponzi scheme' : JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon just launched another scathing attack on the biggest crypto and said ...
businessinsider.com/jamie-dimon-bitcoin-crypto-ponzi-scheme-fraud-currency-blockchain-jpmorgan-2024-4
Massachusetts IRS agent charged with filing false tax returns for 3 years: Ndeye Amy Thioub, 67, was charged with filing false tax returns and filing false tax ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/17/massachusetts-irs-agent-charged-tax-fraud/73363438007/
Santos taunts Kimmel ahead of court: ‘This is your dream coming true’: Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is calling out comedian Jimmy Kimmel ahead of his case ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4602893-santos-kimmel-court-cameo/
Uber driver shot, killed by 81-year-old after both received scam calls: William Brock, 81, is accused of shooting Loletha Hall after he received a number of scam ...
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Donald Trump complained that the judge overseeing his New York hush money case will not let him attend his son Barron's high school graduation ... Show more
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
US man, 81, charged with killing Uber driver after both targeted by scam calls: Police say the man, 81, had received a fake call seeking ransom for his nephew ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68838017
A woman who accused Trevor Bauer of sex assault is now charged with defrauding ex-MLB player
apnews.com/article/mlb-trevor-bauer-accuser-fraud-charges-6d3f2767d51edcd40271d1c0fa17061f
Quick Glance: Trevor Bauer accuser charged with felony fraud after false claims
- For the first time in a case involving baseball player Trevor Bauer, an accusation has been made against one of his accusers for allegedly defrauding him.
- The woman, Darcy Adanna Esemonu, was charged with defrauding Bauer by making false claims about a pregnancy.
- A grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, filed an indictment against Esemonu in March for felony fraud against Bauer and another man.
- Bauer emphasized that the accusations against him were false and that the justice system had affirmed his innocence, leading to charges against one of his accusers.
X/Twitter will charge new users to post, Elon Musk says: Making users pay is only way to stop bots taking over platform
independent.co.uk/tech/x-twitter-elon-musk-pay-to-post-b2529566.html
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Prosecutors on Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial want to ask the former US president about civil cases in which he was found liable for sexual abuse and ...
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Voting machine company Smartmatic and OANN settle defamation suit : Voting machine company Smartmatic has settled its defamation suit against One America News ...
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/voting-machine-company-smartmatic-oann-settle-defamation-suit-rcna148148
Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit
- Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.
- The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.
- OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.
- While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.
Taylor Swift fans lose £1m in scams, Lloyds Bank estimates: Lloyds says thousands have fallen victim to ticket scams, with fans losing an average of £332 each.
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68834390
Carolyn Hax: Family requests that sibling’s crime stay a secret: The rest of the family, hoping to save face, wants the letter writer to lie about a sibling’s ...
washingtonpost.com/advice/2024/04/17/carolyn-hax-keep-sibling-crime-secret/
Trump says $175 million bond is financially secure, asks judge to reject New York attorney general’s challenge
cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/trump-civil-fraud-case-bond-financially-secure/
Ed Pierson, a former senior manager at Boeing, called the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout 'a criminal coverup' during a US Senate hearing reut.rs/49HU4T2
Mayen: Federal Minister of Defense Pistorius warns against disinformation from Russia
infranken.de/deutschland/mayen-bundesverteidigungsminister-pistorius-warnt-vor-desinformation-aus-russland-art-5858216
Judge Rejects Rudy Giuliani’s Effort To Reverse $146 Million Defamation Verdict: The former NYC mayor was ordered to pay two Georgia election workers who were ...
huffpost.com/entry/judge-rejects-rudy-giuliani-defamation-verdict_n_661da53ce4b0f8e522dbc6eb
Exclusive: Vietnam mounts ‘unprecedented’ $24 billion rescue for bank engulfed in giant fraud, documents show
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To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers: Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time ...
npr.org/2024/04/15/1243189142/scam-baiter-kitboga
An elderly Ohio man has been indicted on a murder charge after authorities say he fatally shot an Uber driver.
The 81-year-old man had received scam calls ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ohio-man-fatally-shot-uber-driver-after-scammers-109305181
China shuts down influencer's accounts over fake story: Thurman Maoyibei's accounts have vanished after it was found that she fabricated a viral video.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68814849
"Climate lie": ORF rejects Baumgartner's statements about Wadsak: Felix Baumgartner accused ORF meteorologists of "climate lies". ORF warns of insult, defamation ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000215694/klima-luege-orf-weist-baumgartner-aeusserungen-ueber-wadsak-zurueck
Jerrod Carmichael Is Sorry for Criticizing Dave Chappelle’s Trans Jokes — to the Press
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/jerrod-carmichael-sorry-dave-chappelle-trans-jokes-1235005674/
More than 250 websites selling fake weight-loss drugs reported by anti-counterfeit firm
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/more-than-250-websites-selling-fake-weight-loss-drugs-reported-by-anti-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Over 250 Websites Shut Down for Selling Fake Weight-Loss Drugs - Report
- Cybersecurity firm BrandShield reported shutting down over 250 websites selling fake versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
- More than 90% of pharmacy websites closed last year for selling drugs to treat metabolic conditions were related to GLP-1 medicines.
- Cases of harm linked to fake GLP-1 versions have been reported in at least nine countries, including Belgium, Britain, Switzerland, and the United States.
- BrandShield removed over 6,900 illegal drug listings on social media platforms and marketplaces last year, with nearly 60% found on Facebook.
Earthworm crowned UK invertebrate of the year by Guardian readers: Lumbricus terrestris claims landslide victory with 38% of vote, while Asian or yellow-legged ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/15/earthworm-crowned-uk-invertebrate-of-the-year-by-guardian-readers
Speaking on the first day of the Manhattan trial for the ‘hush-money’ case against him, Donald Trump decried the process as a ‘scam’ and a ‘disgrace’ ... Show more #donaldtrump #uspresident #manhattan
Supreme Court declines Lindell appeal over phone seizure: The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Trump ally Mike Lindell on Monday over his attempt to ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4594698-supreme-court-lindell-appeal-phone-seizure-2020-election/
High Winds Scuttle Burning of Snowman in Zurich, Disappointing the Swiss: The burning of the effigy known as the Böögg is the finale of Sechseläuten ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/europe/zurich-snowman-switzerland.html
Former Australian gov’t staffer raped colleague in Parliament, judge finds: Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation claim against broadcaster and journalist over 2021 ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/australian-government-staffer-raped-colleague-in-parliament-judge-finds
Owners of Funeral Home With Decaying Bodies Are Charged With Covid Relief Fraud: Originally charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found at their Colorado ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/us/colorado-funeral-home-fraud-owners-arrested.html
Michael Cohen is an admitted liar. He’s still going to be the star witness against Trump.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/michael-cohen-credibility-trump-trial-00152122
Dispute over X in Brazil: Elon Musk's latest feud: The owner of X, formerly Twitter, has been publicly dueling with a Brazilian judge for days ...
spiegel.de/ausland/brasilien-warum-ein-richter-gegen-elon-musk-vorgeht-a-3809863e-19c3-4e36-b705-8e69f42961c7
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As Russia’s attacks step up, Ukraine fears waning Western support: An interview with the country’s new national security chief
economist.com/europe/2024/04/15/as-russias-attacks-step-up-ukraine-fears-waning-western-support
Nevada Secretary of State announces 'no evidence of widespread voter fraud' after review of 2020-2024
abcnews.go.com/Politics/nevada-secretary-state-announces-evidence-widespread-voter-fraud/story
Trump’s $175 Million Civil Bond Under Scrutiny as Criminal Case Begins: The former president has until Monday to show the financial bona fides of the $175 ...
on.wsj.com/3U0csRf
DNC launches digital ad to bash ‘MAGA Tax Scam’ on Tax Day: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a digital ad buy that targets Republicans tax ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4594568-dnc-launches-digital-ad-to-bash-maga-tax-scam-on-tax-day/
Owners of Colorado funeral home where 190 bodies were found charged with Covid fraud
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/15/colorado-funeral-home-owners-charged-covid-fraud
Accused rapist who tried to clear his name loses blockbuster defamation trial against TV network
cnn.com/2024/04/15/australia/australia-lehrmann-defamation-verdict-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: How Justice Michael Lee unraveled the Higgins-Lehrmann 'Omnishambles'
- Justice Michael Lee meticulously unpicked the complex allegations in the Lehrmann-Higgins case with sharp clarity and meticulous precision.
- Lee assessed the truth question separately for the rape and cover-up allegations, finding the former proven and the latter not.
- He criticized Ten, Wilkinson, and her team for inadequate research efforts and found the testimonies of Lehrmann and Higgins unconvincing.
- Lee's judgment provides valuable insights for future defamation and sexual assault prosecutions as well as for media practice.
Catholic Church in Singapore warns of phishing scams over Pope Francis visit in September
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pope-francis-singapore-visit-scam-warning-catholic-church-4268311
#Bengaluru South MP #TejasviSurya was heckled at an event in the city by victims of the Guru Raghavendra Bank scam, after which he was forced to make a hasty exit ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/video-bjps-tejasvi-surya-heckled-at-bengaluru-event-forced-to-leave-complaint-filed-with-election-commission-101713235078656.html
Woman leaves man naked on date: They had actually arranged to have sex. And they were already naked. But then the man suddenly found himself alone in the bushes.
nordkurier.de/panorama/frau-laesst-mann-bei-date-nackt-zurueck-2440531
Quick Glance: Woman Tricks Man at Date, Leaves Him Naked
- A 28-year-old man from Göppingen was deceived by a woman and left naked in a bush after they had arranged to meet for sex.
- The date was arranged through a classifieds portal, where both undressed and placed their clothes in the woman's car.
- The woman then sat naked behind the wheel, abandoned the man in the bush, and is now being sought by the police.
- The woman being sought has blonde hair, a distinctive tattoo, and drove an older blue Ford with Göppingen license plates after leaving the man naked.
The Battle Over Classic Rock Band the Guess Who Just Went Nuclear: Months after filing a lawsuit, The Guess Who's founder Burton Cummings terminated a ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/the-guess-who-burton-cummings-lawsuit-band-1235001408/
Voter data expert hired by Trump on Johnson election claims: ‘He should know better’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4592028-voter-data-expert-hired-trump-johnson-election-claims-he-should-know-better/
A Trump raising money off election lies? Now we’ve seen everything.: A phone call on behalf of the overhauled Republican National Committee again turns false ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/11/trump-election-fraud-fundraising/
Joe Lycett shares multiple 'fake news stories' he's planted over past month: Joe Lycett was back for a new series of Late Night Lycett on Friday night ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-joe-lycett-reveals-multiple-32575477
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Our attention has been drawn to concerns raised by Akamwesi Ltd about our story titled, Akamwesi proprietor remanded over forgery ... Show more
Scaramucci on Trump: US must ‘gird for when he loses in November’: Former Trump White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said the U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4592292-scaramucci-trump-us-must-gird-for-when-he-loses-november/
Biotech Exec Gets 7 Years in Prison for False Claims About Rapid Covid-19 Test: Prosecutors said Keith Berman falsely claimed he had invented a blood test that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/biotech-covid-fraud-sentence.html
French Foreign Ministry refuses to talk to Russians since they lie, Russia is outraged
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7451006/
Ruben Östlund has some radical ideas about how to ensure that people are consuming high quality media: www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/ruben-ostlund-cameras-guns-require-licenses-1234974204/
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