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Bribery and Money Laundering Charges Filed Against Rep. Henry Cuellar and Wife in Foreign Corruption Case

WASHINGTON – A congressional couple from Texas, Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda, are facing charges of bribery and money laundering. The Justice Department revealed the indictment against them after allegations of receiving bribes from a bank in Mexico and an oil and gas company linked to Azerbaijan. The charges suggest that from 2014 to 2021, the Cuellars accepted around $600,000 in bribes in exchange for the congressman carrying out official acts. The accusations …

Indicted: Alec Baldwin to Face Charges in Fatal Shooting Case

SANTA FE, N.M. – The cinematographer’s tragic death on the set of a Western movie has put actor Alec Baldwin back in the spotlight, facing a new involuntary manslaughter charge. The grand jury recently indicted Baldwin in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of Halyna Hutchins in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The incident occurred during a rehearsal for the movie “Rust,” when a gun held by Baldwin went off, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel …

Depardieu Faces Trial for Sexual Assault Charges in 2021 Film Set Incident

Paris, France – Famed French actor Gérard Depardieu is set to stand trial in October on criminal charges related to allegations of sexual assault involving two women on a film set in 2021, French prosecutors announced on Monday. This trial will mark the first time that Depardieu, who has faced accusations from more than a dozen women of harassment, groping, and sexual assault, will confront his accusers in a courtroom. The actor, known internationally for …

Subway Stabbings Suspect in NYC Spree Faces Attempted Murder Charges

SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, Queens (WABC) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a series of violent stabbings in New York City. The disturbing incidents included multiple attacks on the subway over the course of a single day. As a result, the city is reeling from the shocking wave of violence. One suspect, identified as Mark Ford from Queens, is in custody for two subway stabbings that occurred within the same day – one at …

Indicts Arizona Grand Jury: Meadows, Giuliani, and Allies Face Charges for 2020 Election Interference

Phoenix, Arizona – A grand jury in Arizona has indicted former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, and 16 other allies of former President Donald Trump for their alleged interference in the 2020 election. The charges include election fraud and falsely declaring Trump as the winner in the state. The indictment also includes 11 Republican “fake electors” who were accused of falsely declaring Trump as the winner …

Charges Filed Against Delaware Couple for Kidnapping and Assault of Women with Disabilities

Chester, Pennsylvania residents Michael Swanson, 41, and Nicole Swanson, 37, are facing a multitude of charges after being accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and stealing from two adult women with intellectual disabilities. District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer expressed shock at the lack of moral boundaries displayed by the couple. The investigation began on January 3, 2023, after reports from a concerned family member of one of the victims prompted the Child Abuse and Exploitation Task Force …

Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas Without Trial, Sending Shockwaves Through Congress

Las Vegas, NV – The Senate recently dismissed the impeachment charges brought against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas without holding a trial. The decision showcases the ongoing political tension surrounding the issue and highlights the division within Congress. This move comes as senators voted on the rejection of the impeachment charges, revealing the differing opinions and stances among lawmakers regarding the allegations against Mayorkas. The rejection of the charges indicates the challenges faced in …

Capitol Riot Defendant’s Obstruction Charges Challenged in Supreme Court Hearing

Washington, D.C. – Joseph Fischer, a defendant in the January 6 Capitol riot case, faces charges of assaulting a police officer and entering a restricted building. He also faces a charge of obstructing an official proceeding, which falls under Title 18, Section 1512(c)(2) of the U.S. Code. This law criminalizes any effort to obstruct, influence, or impede an official proceeding, with a possible prison sentence of up to 20 years. The government has charged approximately …

MIAMI Pastor Faces Federal Charges for Embezzling Dead Person’s Social Security Benefits

MIAMI, FLORIDA – A Miami pastor is facing federal criminal charges after authorities discovered he had been collecting a deceased person’s Social Security benefits for over ten years. Michael Gene Bryant, 57, who leads Greater Sweetfield Missionary Baptist Church in Coconut Grove, is accused of theft of government funds and making false statements. According to a federal indictment, Bryant became the representative payee for an individual identified as “H. L. G.” back in 1996. Despite …

Threats Against Election Officials Lead to Charges and Sentences for 20 People

Phoenix, Arizona – Justice Department officials have announced that approximately 20 individuals have been charged in connection with widespread threats against election officials for the 2020 and 2022 elections. Among them, more than a half dozen have already received sentences ranging from one to 3½ years for their actions. During a news conference in Arizona, U.S. Attorney Gary Restaino emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and discouraging individuals from taking matters into …