Nancy Guthrie case: FBI determines some ransom notes were 'extortion attempts without legitimacy'
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
Movie director sentenced to prison over unfinished Netflix show
Hollywood director Carl Rinsch will serve time in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a sci-fi show he never finished.
Hollywood director Carl Rinsch will serve time in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a sci-fi show he never finished.
Man sentenced for murder of 17-year-old honors student killed outside El Sereno taco shop
David Anthony Zapata was sentenced to 24 years to life for the murder of 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin, as well as the attempted murder of Daniel Villalobos, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced.
David Anthony Zapata was sentenced to 24 years to life for the murder of 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin, as well as the attempted murder of Daniel Villalobos, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced.
Baby, mother at center of California Amber Alert found safe in Westwood
A mother and her three-month-old baby were located in Westwood hours after the CHP issued a multi-county Amber Alert.
A mother and her three-month-old baby were located in Westwood hours after the CHP issued a multi-county Amber Alert.
Motel manager arrested in sex trafficking sting
Mukeshkumar Rambhai Ahir, 45, the on-site manager who lived at the Stadium Inn & Spas motel, is charged with financially benefiting from sex trafficking, having allegedly deposited $64,581 in proceeds he knew derived from a street gang's sex trafficking of children and adults.
Mukeshkumar Rambhai Ahir, 45, the on-site manager who lived at the Stadium Inn & Spas motel, is charged with financially benefiting from sex trafficking, having allegedly deposited $64,581 in proceeds he knew derived from a street gang's sex trafficking of children and adults.
NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Operation Broken Blade: 18 indicted in sex trafficking raid
Federal and local authorities unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under “Operation Broken Blade,” the first-ever human trafficking gang RICO case brought in the Central District of California.
Federal and local authorities unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under “Operation Broken Blade,” the first-ever human trafficking gang RICO case brought in the Central District of California.
Feds execute human trafficking raids in South LA
Today’s takedown is the second major operation that federal and local law enforcement have taken on the Figueroa Corridor, an area of Los Angeles that has long been notorious for street prostitution.
Today’s takedown is the second major operation that federal and local law enforcement have taken on the Figueroa Corridor, an area of Los Angeles that has long been notorious for street prostitution.
18 indicted in sex trafficking raid in SoCal
Victims as young as 14, many of whom ran away from the foster care system, were allegedly subjected to horrific physical abuse, forced labor, and coercion along the Figueroa corridor.
Victims as young as 14, many of whom ran away from the foster care system, were allegedly subjected to horrific physical abuse, forced labor, and coercion along the Figueroa corridor.
Teen charged with murder after infant thrown to death in Claremont
A teen is being held on murder charges following the death of an infant in Claremont.
A teen is being held on murder charges following the death of an infant in Claremont.
LA woman charged with felony assault in violent attack on street vendor
Harmunie Heaven Church has pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges following a violent attack on LA street vendor Arabelia Martinez.
Harmunie Heaven Church has pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges following a violent attack on LA street vendor Arabelia Martinez.
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
New York woman accused of sending $30K in crypto to Palestinian terrorist group
A New York woman has been charged with attempting to support the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
A New York woman has been charged with attempting to support the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Woman charged with attacking LA street vendor
Charges have been filed against 19-year-old Harmunie Church, accused of attacking a street vendor at her stand in downtown Los Angeles.
Charges have been filed against 19-year-old Harmunie Church, accused of attacking a street vendor at her stand in downtown Los Angeles.
Arraignment delayed for OC mom in fatal e-motorcycle crash
Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment, and being an accessory after the fact, alongside misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment, and being an accessory after the fact, alongside misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
Several arrests made in human trafficking raids across SoCal
Federal and local law enforcement officers arrested several people Wednesday during a crackdown on sex trafficking along the Figueroa Corridor south of downtown Los Angeles.
Federal and local law enforcement officers arrested several people Wednesday during a crackdown on sex trafficking along the Figueroa Corridor south of downtown Los Angeles.
Operation Broken Blade targeting South LA Figueroa corridor
At least 11 people have been charged in connection with a sex trafficking raid.
At least 11 people have been charged in connection with a sex trafficking raid.
Feds lead multiple human trafficking raids in South LA
The raids are part of phase two of Operation Broken Blade, the latest crackdown on sex traffickers on the Figueroa Corridor in South Los Angeles.
The raids are part of phase two of Operation Broken Blade, the latest crackdown on sex traffickers on the Figueroa Corridor in South Los Angeles.
10-year-old stabbed Dollar Tree employee during robbery in Pennsylvania, police say
A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him.
A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him.
How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions
An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.
An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.