Former Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Fraud over Iraq War Claims

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Massachusetts man pleads guilty to giving dog fentanyl and stabbing it to death

A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to giving his dog fentanyl before stabbing the animal to death earlier this year.
NBC News - 4h
Aaron Hernandez's brother pleads guilty to threatening a shooting at UConn

The brother of the late New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has pleaded guilty to threatening to carry out a shooting at the University of Connecticut and to kill three people outside of ...
ABC News - 2d
Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy calls Putin a ‘fantasiser’ over peace talks claim and says he wanted to ‘annihilate’ Ukraine’s army

Ukrainian leader responds to Russian president’s claims that countries were on the verge of a deal to end hostilities in April 2022. Poland summoned the chargé d’affaires of Belarus (a diplomat of ...
The Guardian - 2d
Segantii founder Simon Sadler pleads not guilty to insider dealing in Hong Kong

Hedge fund manager could face prison sentence in high-profile criminal case
Financial Times - 3d
Man pleads guilty to stalking UConn's Bueckers

A man arrested for stalking UConn star Paige Bueckers pleaded guilty to a second-degree charge and is barred from being around the UConn team and all WNBA facilities.
ESPN - 3d
Man pleads guilty to stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers

A man accused of stalking and harassing UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers has pleaded guilty to a stalking charge
ABC News - 3d
Michigan man pleads guilty to plotting mass shooting against gay community

A Michigan man pleaded guilty to plotting a mass shooting targeting gay people, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Mack Davis, 22, of Owosso, admitted to federal investigators Tuesday that he ...
The Hill - 3d
Teen charged in deadly UK dance class stabbings pleads not guilty

A teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England this summer has had not guilty pleas entered for him in court
ABC News - 3d
New York man pleads guilty to running Chinese police station in Manhattan

Chen Jinping pleads guilty to conspiring to act as an agent of China’s government and faces up to five years in prison. A New York man has pleaded guilty to running a undeclared police station ...
The Guardian - 3d
Pentagon Repatriates Malaysian Prisoners Who Pleaded Guilty to War Crimes

The prisoners were airlifted from Guantánamo Bay in a secret operation nearly a year after they admitted to serving as foot soldiers for the accused Indonesian terrorist leader Hambali.
The New York Times - 3d
Australian radio host pleads not guilty to abuse

Top broadcaster Alan Jones says all charges against him are "baseless" or "distort the truth".
BBC News - 4d
Expert witness condemns claims by Lucy Letby’s lawyer

Dr Dewi Evans says allegations made by former nurse’s barrister are ‘unsubstantiated’ and ‘inaccurate’. A doctor has said claims he has changed his mind over the cause of death for three of Lucy ...
The Guardian - 4d
Jay-Z's lawyer says accuser's rape claim is 'provably, demonstrably false'

An attorney defending Jay-Z against a rape allegation says the unnamed accuser's account is “provably, demonstrably false.”
ABC News - 4d
Ex-FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about Joe and Hunter Biden

Alexander Smirnov admits lying about Bidens’ links to fake bribery scheme that played key role in impeachment effort. A former FBI informant pleaded guilty on Monday to lying about a phony ...
The Guardian - 5d
Former FBI informant pleads guilty to fabricating Biden claims

A former FBI informant on Monday entered a guilty plea on four federal charges related to falsifying statements that in part spurred a GOP congressional investigation into the Biden family. ...
The Hill - 5d
Exclusive: Convicted on Fraud Charges, Carlos Watson Claims He’s a Victim

Ahead of his sentencing, the Ozy Media founder says he’s being held to a different standard than White founders.
Inc. - Dec. 14
Georgia judge denies former Trump lawyer's motion to overturn guilty plea

Former Trump campaign campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro tried to have his guilty plea in the Fulton County election interference case invalidated.
CBS News - Dec. 13
Georgia judge rejects Trump campaign lawyer attempt to invalidate guilty plea

The Georgia judge overseeing the state's election interference case against President-elect Trump and several allies on Friday rejected ex-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro's attempt to invalidate his ...
The Hill - Dec. 13
British trader found guilty of £1.4bn fraud in Denmark

He was sentenced to 12 years in prison - the heaviest penalty ever for a Danish fraud case.
BBC News - Dec. 12
Illinois man pleads not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace

Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be "fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside."
CBS News - Dec. 12
Former FBI informant accused of fabricating Biden claims agrees to plead guilty

A former FBI informant has agreed to plead guilty to four federal charges after being accused of falsifying statements that in part spurred a GOP congressional investigation into the Biden family, ...
The Hill - Dec. 12
Ex-FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens

A California man who was charged with lying to the FBI about fake criminal allegations against President Biden and his son Hunter is pleading guilty.
CBS News - Dec. 12
Suspect in CEO shooting to plead not guilty and fight extradition, lawyer says

Suspect shouted outside court before hearing where he was denied bail . The suspect in the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson , shouted: “This is completely out of touch ...
The Guardian - Dec. 10
Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims

He was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq.
BBC News - Dec. 10
Ex-cyclist Dennis pleads guilty over wife's death

Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty over a car incident in Australia which killed his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
BBC News - Dec. 10
US companies lawyer up in preparation for Trump’s trade wars

Legal and accounting firms expect a fee bonanza from efforts to avoid expected tariffs and export controls
Financial Times - Dec. 9
Soldier F pleads not guilty to murders on Bloody Sunday

Soldier F is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in 1972.
BBC News - Dec. 6
Professional poker player pleads guilty to massive bettor fraud scheme

Cory Zeidman, 63, was arrested in connection with the $25 million scheme in 2021.
CBS News - Dec. 5
Poker pro pleads guilty to bettor fraud scheme

A professional poker player pleaded guilty to defrauding bettors by falsely claiming to have inside information on sporting events.
ESPN - Dec. 4
Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.
Inc. - Dec. 4
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty to Fraud

The founder of crypto lender Celsius has admitted to lying to customers about how their money would be used and manipulating markets for his personal gain.
Wired - Dec. 4
Fraud arrest over 'justice for killed PC' campaign

The arrest is in connection with a campaign to bring the killer of PC Yvonne Fletcher to justice.
BBC News - Dec. 4
Disgraced New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping

An investigation revealed Lawrence Hecker had confessed to molesting multiple juveniles over his decades of service with the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
CBS News - Dec. 4
Vikes WR Addison pleads not guilty to DUI charges

Vikings WR Jordan Addison pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from a July arrest.
ESPN - Dec. 3
Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges

The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the business
ABC News - Dec. 3
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges

Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.
The New York Times - Dec. 3
Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud

Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...
The Guardian - Dec. 3
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky pleads guilty in fraud case

Cryptocurrency lender’s former chief reaches agreement with prosecutors in criminal case
Financial Times - Dec. 3
Retired New Orleans priest pleads guilty to kidnapping and raping boy in 1970s

Lawrence Hecker, 93, is set to receive a life sentence after admitting to attacking boy in church bell tower. Shortly before a jury was supposed to be chosen for his trial on criminal charges of ...
The Guardian - Dec. 3
Woman accused of killing bride in DUI golf cart crash pleads guilty

Jamie Komoroski pleaded guilty after being accused of killing a bride when she crashed into a newlywed couple’s golf cart while driving under the influence. Samantha Miller’s family spoke in court ...
NBC News - Dec. 2

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