College scandal middleman blames ‘winning at all costs’
Rick Singer blamed his “winning at all costs” attitude, which he said was caused in part by suppressed childhood trauma, in a letter. More
December 29, 2022
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Financial Crimes
Financial crimes may involve fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, bribery, or other types of illegal activity that involve financial transactions.
FTX founder Bankman-Fried allowed $250M bond, house arrest
While Sam Bankman-Fried was in the air, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan announced that two of his closest business associates had secretly pleaded guilty. More
December 22, 2022
Former Harvard coach, dad acquitted in college bribery case
Fencing coach Peter Brand was fired from Harvard in July 2019 for violating its conflict-of-interest policy. More
December 22, 2022
FTX founder agrees to extradition to US, attorney says
Once he’s back in the U.S., Sam Bankman-Fried’s attorney will be able to request that he be released on bail. More
December 20, 2022
FTX’s Bankman-Fried charged by US for ‘scheme’ to defraud
The complaint says Sam Bankman-Fried diverted customer funds to Alameda Research LLC, his privately-held crypto fund, without telling them. More
December 13, 2022
Holmes’ former partner gets nearly 13 years in Theranos case
Former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 13 years in prison for his role. More
December 8, 2022
Holmes’ former partner faces sentencing in Theranos case
Ramesh Balwani was convicted on all 12 felony counts, and his lawyers contend he deserves a far more lenient sentence, preferably in home confinement. More
December 6, 2022
Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in California fraud case
Michael Avenatti, who represented porn star Stormy Daniels against Donald Trump, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for cheating clients out of millions. More
December 5, 2022
Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit
Mississippi Dept. of Human Services changes its demands against Brett Favre in lawsuit seeking repayment of misspent welfare money. More
December 5, 2022
Prosecutor: Evidence shows Trump ‘explicitly’ OK’d tax fraud
Prosecutor says evidence shows Trump knew of scheme that Trump Org. execs hatched to avoid paying personal income taxes on millions in company-paid perks. More
December 2, 2022
Favre asks to be dismissed from Mississippi welfare lawsuit
Brett Favre wants to be removed from lawsuit by state of Mississippi that seeks to recover millions in misspent welfare money intended to help the poor. More
November 29, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes gets more than 11 years for Theranos scam
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in prison for duping investors in the failed blood testing startup. More
November 18, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes faces judgment day for her Theranos crimes
A federal judge on Friday will decide the sentence of disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. More
November 17, 2022
Prosecutors push 15-year sentence for Theranos’ CEO Holmes
Elizabeth Holmes is set to appear for sentencing on Nov. 18 in federal court in San Jose, California, nearly a year after her convictions. More
November 14, 2022
Bid for new trial fails, Elizabeth Holmes awaits sentencing
In the latest twist, Elizabeth Holmes appeared to be pregnant when she showed up for an Oct. 17 hearing about her request for a new trial. More
November 9, 2022
Jan. 6 panel issues subpoena to Trump, demanding he testify
House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol formally subpoenas Donald Trump, demanding testimony from the ex-president. More
October 21, 2022
Bannon gets 4 months behind bars for defying 1/6 subpoena
Trump ally Steve Bannon was sentenced to four months in jail for defying a subpoena from House committee investigating Jan. 6 Capitol riot. More
October 21, 2022
Government says Steve Bannon should get 6-month sentence
Justice Dept. said Steve Bannon should serve 6 months in prison and pay $200,000 fine for defying a congressional subpoena about Jan. 6. insurrection. More
October 17, 2022
Prosecution witness stands by testimony in Holmes trial
Prosecution witness and ex-Theranos lab director Adam Rosendorff stood by earlier testimony during a court appearance in Elizabeth Holmes' fraud trial. More
October 17, 2022
Fake heiress Anna Sorokin talks deportation, house arrest
Fake heiress Anna Sorokin spoke about how important it is to her to remain in New York despite risks of deportation to Germany. More
October 10, 2022
Convicted ‘fake heiress’ released as she fights deportation
Fake German heiress Anna Sorokin, who scammed money and inspired a Netflix series with her story, is being released from ICE custody. More
October 7, 2022
Judge expects Steve Bannon’s wall fraud trial in Nov. 2023
Steve Bannon’s trial on charges he defrauded donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S. southern border might not happen until late... More
October 4, 2022
Celebrity attorney Geragos subject of fraud probe
Mark Geragos' clients have included Michael Jackson, Colin Kaepernick, Winona Ryder, Chris Brown, Jussie Smollett and convicted killer Scott Peterson. More
September 28, 2022
Ex-USC water polo coach gets new admissions scam trial
Federal judge orders new trial for former USC water polo coach Jovan Vavic, who was convicted in the college admissions bribery scandal. More
September 16, 2022
Bannon pleads not guilty in ‘We Build the Wall’ scheme
Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon pleaded not guilty to duping donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S. southern border. More
September 8, 2022
Bannon charged with money laundering in wall-building scheme
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon surrendered Thursday to face state money More
September 8, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes seeks new trial, cites key witness’ regrets
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes requested a new trial, asserting that a key witness for the prosecution now regrets the role he played in her... More
September 6, 2022
Judge declines to overturn Elizabeth Holmes guilty verdict
A federal judge tentatively declined to overturn the jury conviction of disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes on four felony counts of fraud and conspiracy. Holmes,... More
September 1, 2022
Alex Murdaugh faces more financial crime indictments
Prosecutors say disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who's charged with killing his wife and son, stole nearly $420,000 from his law firm. Murdaugh faces nine additional... More
August 19, 2022
Dad gets home detention for bribing Georgetown coach
Robert Repella, a former pharmaceutical executive, agreed to pay then-Georgetown tennis coach Gordon Ernst at least $120,000 to have his daughter designated as a tennis... More
August 11, 2022
