Crime Tag

California savors the unintended consequences of reducing penalties for theft

Posted by Leslie Eastman on September 28, 2019 57 Comments

Astute Legal Insurrection readers may recall that in 2014, nearly 60% of California voters approved Proposition 47—ironically known as the "Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act." The measure reduced the classification of most nonviolent property and drug crimes—including theft and fraud for amounts up to $950—from a felony to a misdemeanor.

Another Parent to be Sentenced in College Admissions Scandal

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 26, 2019 1 Comment

“He knew that what he was doing was wrong and he was utterly untroubled by his crime”...

U. St. Thomas Student Charged With Allegedly Making Hoax Bomb Threats to School

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 25, 2019 1 Comment

"Prosecutors charged him with making a hoax bomb threat by cellular telephone."...

Actress Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 Days in Jail for College Admissions Scam

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 14, 2019 12 Comments

"The Desperate Housewives actress, 56, faced a judge on Friday afternoon"...

University of Georgia Employee Stole $1.3 Million From School’s Greek Life Organizations

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 03, 2019 1 Comment

"a longtime trusted employee who had almost complete control over all financial activity at GLO"...

Employee at St. Louis Community College Pleads Guilty to Embezzling College Funds

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 15, 2019 1 Comment

"15 counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering"...

Fifth Person Found Guilty in 2007 Christian/Newsom Torture Murders

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on August 14, 2019 62 Comments

On January 7, 2007, Channon Christian, 21, and Christopher Newsom, 23, were kidnapped, beaten, tortured, raped, and murdered in one of the most heart-wrenching and purely evil crimes in my memory. The fifth person to be tried in relation to these heinous crimes was found guilty Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

College Student Pleads Guilty to Trying to Hack Trump’s Tax Returns

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 08, 2019 4 Comments

“This is a college prank that just went awry”...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxFn7dRPJ1Q

Germany Wants ‘Tougher’ Checks on Swiss Border After Migrant Pushed Eight-Year-Old Boy Under Train

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on August 04, 2019 14 Comments

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has proposed "enhanced controls" along the border with Switzerland after a migrant pushed a boy to his death at Frankfurt's railway station. The Eritrean refugee, who had received asylum in Switzerland, had shoved an eight-year-old boy and his mother in front of a high-speed train on Monday. The boy's mother survived and was being treated for shock, media reports said.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7WjJo4V8_k

Arrest Made in Gruesome Murder of Louisiana Civil Rights Activist, Sadie Roberts-Joseph

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on July 16, 2019 20 Comments

An arrest has been made in the gruesome murder of 75-year-old civil rights activist, Sadie Roberts-Joseph. She was found dead in the trunk of her car last week. Roberts-Joseph founded an African American history museum in Louisiana.

UCLA Prof Found Guilty of Giving U.S. Military Tech Secrets to China

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 09, 2019 3 Comments

"convicted June 26 on 18 federal charges"...

Another Parent Indicted by Justice Department in College Admissions Scandal

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 30, 2019 0 Comments

“He deeply regrets what he did and especially the effect it will have on his son”...

California Insurance Executive Pleads Guilty in College Admissions Scandal

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 23, 2019 0 Comments

"The judge instructed MacFarlane to say aloud his charges when he took the stand."...

Democrat Aide Who Doxxed Republicans During Kavanaugh Hearings Headed to Prison

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 20, 2019 29 Comments

Almost a year ago, we witnessed the weeks-long drama of hearings to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. While progressive outrage theater transpired on the streets of DC and Democrats in the chamber made fools out of themselves, a very serious crime unfolded behind the scenes.

Linda Fairstein Speaks in her Own Defense After Netflix ‘Central Park Five’ Controversy

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 12, 2019 32 Comments

As we pointed out recently, Linda Fairstein, the New York City sex crimes prosecutor who handled the famous 'Central Park Five' case, has been subjected to a purge after the premiere of a new Netflix program on the subject. She claims the program has distorted the truth and maligned her unfairly. Now she is speaking out in her own defense. She wrote at the Wall Street Journal:

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