Ex-Heat employee accused of selling valuable game-worn jerseys
A former Miami Heat security officer has been accused in federal court of stealing millions of dollars worth of team memorabilia — including a game-worn…
Pat Tillman’s brother allegedly started a fire to make a ‘statement’
A newly unsealed court document alleges that Richard Tillman admitted to police officers that he drove a vehicle into a Northern California post office and…
Feds move to drop charges in cases after Trump re-ups L.A. prosecutor
Just hours after the Trump administration moved to extend U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli’s term as Los Angeles’ top federal law enforcement official, prosecutors moved to…
Paul Haggis off hook in Italy as judge dismisses rape case
A rape case against “Crash” Oscar winner Paul Haggis was dismissed Wednesday in Italy. On Thursday, his U.S. attorney suggested that the Italian allegations were…
California lawmakers kill voter ID bill, launching a citizens’ ballot initiative instead
SACRAMENTO — A bill to require voter ID and proof of citizenship to register to vote was rejected by California lawmakers Wednesday, though the Republican sponsor of…
Feds launch task force to investigate California homelessness funds
Bill Essayli, the newly appointed U.S. attorney for Los Angeles and surrounding areas, on Tuesday announced the formation of a criminal task force to investigate…
Trump ally and rising GOP star Essayli named L.A.’s top federal prosecutor
Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi has appointed Riverside County Assemblymember Bill Essayli — considered a rising and controversial Republican voice in California — as U.S. attorney…
Sources: White House ordered firing of L.A. federal prosecutor
A federal prosecutor in Los Angeles was fired Friday at the behest of the White House, after lawyers for a fast-food executive he was prosecuting…
Yella Beezy indicted in alleged Mo3 murder-for-hire plot
Dallas hip-hop star Yella Beezy is facing the music for his alleged involvement in the 2020 death of fellow rapper Mo3. A Dallas County grand…
U.S. attorney resigns after order to drop charges against NYC mayor
NEW YORK — The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after refusing to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Before quitting, Danielle…
Criminal case against NYC mayor hangs by thread after Justice orders it dropped
NEW YORK — The criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams hung by a thread Tuesday after the Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors to drop…
State senator retains insurance chair role despite cannabis bribe case
State Sen. Susan Rubio, a Democrat from Baldwin Park, was reappointed last week as chair of the committee that oversees insurance-related legislation, a powerful position…
Trump wants pardoned developer Charles Kushner as ambassador to France
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he intends to nominate real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to…
Trump picks his criminal defense lawyer as deputy attorney general
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Todd Blanche, an attorney who led the legal team that defended the Republican at his hush money criminal trial,…