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California Cop Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Women
On Jan. 30, DeShawn Torrence, a 42-year-old officer who worked for the police department in Sanger, Calif., was found guilty of eight counts of deprivation of Constitutional rights after he sexually assaulted four women he met while working as a police officer.
Neo-Nazis Allegedly Targeted Children for Sexploitation and Self-Harm
On Jan. 30, four alleged members of a neo-Nazi group were indicted for their role in an international child exploitation ring that forced minors into producing sadistic and abusive pornography, then blackmailing them if they said no.
Card Cracker Turned Carjacker Sentenced to Six Years
Robert Powell, a 23-year-old man from Indianapolis, Ind., was sentenced to 79 months in prison after pleading guilty to mail robbery. After his sentence, he will serve an additional three years of supervised release.
Another Elder Fraudster Goes Down
On Jan. 15, Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, a 36-year-old man from Nigeria, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud connected to a transnational inheritance scam in which more than 400 people were defrauded of over $6 million.
International Cyber Op Wipes Chinese Malware From Thousands of Computers
Billions of people use computers daily, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals and leading to rising security threats and challenges. The FBI, in conjunction with foreign partners, has successfully mitigated one of those threats, a malware developed by China known as PlugX.
Former Child Soldier General Lied to Get Green Card
On Jan. 17, Laye Sekou Camara, a 46-year-old man from Mays Landing, New Jersey, who served as a general in a rebel group in Liberia, pleaded guilty to using and possessing a green card he unlawfully obtained, according to a Justice Department press release.
Police Officer Charged with Stealing Duty Weapons, Selling Them
Crime is a serious issue, but from time to time, we run into a case that sounds more like a comedy sketch.
Man Pleads Guilty In Federal Court for International Sextortion Charges
Modern technology offers us some of the best things available, including the chance to keep in touch with people living on the other side of the world.
Online Bodybuilding Coach Exploited Minors, Collected Explicit Photos
Sports should be something that teaches young people how to compete, how to keep their bodies healthy and how to prepare themselves for life’s challenges. It’s also an excellent opportunity for adult coaches to mentor athletes.
Hate By Any Other Name Still Stinks
“Hate” comes in many forms, all colors, various targets and several names. Individual hate is not the issue. Ever since Cain fell out with brother Abel, hate has been a part of every human’s nature. Believe it or not, you have a right to hate anything and anyone you want to.
DOJ Settles Lawsuit Over Law Requiring Amish People to Electrically Connect to Municipal Sewage
The Justice Department announced on Jan. 31 that they had reached an agreement to resolve allegations that Sugar Grove Township, Pa., and the Sugar Grove Area Sewage Authority (SUGASA) violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), according to a DOJ press release.
Virginia Hospital Indicted For Unnecessary Hysterectomies, Defrauding Medicare
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Virginia was indicted by a federal jury for allegedly committing healthcare fraud and conspiring to defraud the government. Prosecutors assert that the hospital enabled Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, an OBGYN, to perform medically unnecessary hysterectomies.
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