The crypto winter reckoning is upon us, and individuals in thousand-dollar suits are now heading to Club Fed for an extended period after they were accused of fraud and making illegal donations to political campaigns. As of now, everyone around Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, appears to be…
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Man Arrested After Eating Robbery Victim’s Chicken
Don’t flash your delicious chicken in public. That’s what my mother used to tell me about cash. However, it is 2023, and the stakes are considerably higher. Today, you must be careful not to flash your delicious fried chicken in public, or you could run the risk of robbery. That…
Father of highland Park Shooter Indicted by Grand Jury for Reckless Conduct
The father of Robert Crimo III, 58-year-old Robert Crimo Jr., has been indicted on seven counts of reckless conduct after his son went on a rampage that killed seven. Crimo Jr. has been charged with one count of reckless conduct for every death that occurred that day. However, the prosecution has not…
Health Care Providers Charged With Murder, Now Face Lawsuit
There are a growing number of criminal cases filed against healthcare providers who fail to act in accordance with the standard of care. While in some cases, these criminal cases seem better suited to civil court, there is nothing that prevents municipal authorities from filing criminal charges against medical personnel.…
7 Charged in Million-Dollar Identity Theft Scheme
Federal authorities have just unsealed an indictment against seven defendants accused of identity theft and draining the bank accounts of their victims. According to the indictment, they stole over $1 million in funds from unsuspecting victims draining their accounts of tens of thousands of dollars at a time. The scheme…
Re-Entry Remains Difficult for Those Serving Sentences
Illinois officials have emphasized re-entry services for inmates who have been convicted of serious crimes. But finding steady employment, even for those who earned master’s degrees while inside, remains difficult. Part of the issue is related to their incarceration, but another part of the issue has to do with the…
Chicago Man, Dozens of Others Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Dozens of people are facing charges after federal authorities conducted a sweep of the messaging app Telegram. Such messaging apps are becoming popular for sharing criminal material, according to authorities, especially child pornography. The initiative was called “Operation Swipe Left.” As a result, more than two dozen people are facing charges for…
Police Officer Resigns After Shooting Police Officer
A police officer has resigned amid criminal charges that set off a battle between two Indiana police departments, each with their own version of what happened. According to the now-resigned officer, he was checking on an abandoned vehicle when another vehicle approached him. Believing that this vehicle had nearly struck…
Tattoo Artist Accused of Sexual Assault While Out on Bond for Sexual Assault
This is part of the problem with the arguments against removing cash bail. The obvious thing is that cash bail does not prevent violent individuals from committing more violent crimes. It allows those who can afford to buy their way out of jail, do so. The idea that this makes…
R. Kelly Charges Dropped Causing Wave of Anger
There are a lot of issues at play in this case that have nothing to do with justice or the adjudication of guilt for a crime. Ultimately, these issues may have caused Chicago prosecutors to take their chips off the board and play another game. However, at present, the sex crimes…