Palm Beach, FL – In an extraordinary political comeback, former President Donald Trump was projected to become the 47th President of the United States early Wednesday morning, stunning the nation with a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s triumph marks one of the most remarkable turnarounds in American political history, as he defied expectations…
Tempe, Ariz. — The Tempe Police Department has arrested 24-year-old Daniel Ashpes for making multiple online threats directed at Donald Trump Jr. and Charlie Kirk during their recent political rally in Tempe. Ashpes was taken into custody on Thursday after detectives received reports of threatening messages linked to an automated mass-messaging system that requested RSVPs for…
Brooklyn, NY — Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, along with his partner Matt Smith and associate Jim Jacobson, was arrested on Tuesday as part of a federal investigation into an alleged international sex trafficking and prostitution operation. The arrests were made by the FBI and federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, following an indictment that…
New York City — Felix Herrera Garcia, the husband of the owner of a Bronx day care where a 1-year-old child died from fentanyl poisoning, was sentenced Wednesday to 45 years in prison for federal drug trafficking charges. Garcia, 35, pleaded guilty in June to charges related to the trafficking of fentanyl from the day care,…
Washington, D.C. — President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression. In the conversation, President Biden outlined his commitment to increasing security assistance throughout the remainder of his term. Today, Biden announced a substantial $425 million security assistance package…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit today against the City of South Bend, Indiana, alleging that the city’s hiring process for entry-level police officers violates the Civil Rights Act by discriminating against Black and female applicants. The lawsuit claims that the South Bend Police Department (SBPD) uses a written exam that disproportionately…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced today that Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation has agreed to an $8 million settlement, alongside a $1.9 million civil penalty, to resolve allegations of discriminatory lending practices. The settlement addresses claims that Fairway engaged in redlining predominantly Black neighborhoods in and around…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced it will monitor federal voting rights compliance in Portage County, Ohio, during the early voting period and on Election Day. This move comes as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to ensure that all citizens can exercise their right to vote free from interference or intimidation. The…
In a landmark case, TD Bank N.A. (TDBNA), one of the largest banks in the U.S., along with its parent company TD Bank US Holding Company (TDBUSH), pleaded guilty to charges related to violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and money laundering, culminating in over $1.8 billion in penalties. The guilty plea marks the…
Ohio woke up to shocking news today: Winnie Dortch, a beloved WOIO-TV reporter who had just celebrated securing her dream job, was found shot on a sidewalk in Lakewood. Police were alerted to the scene shortly before 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, by a 911 caller reporting an argument between a man and a woman. As officers rushed to the location, multiple callers reported hearing gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a man deceased and Dortch with at least one gunshot wound. She was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. WOIO-TV expressed its heartbreak and wished Dortch a swift and full recovery, identifying the shooting as an “apparent domestic incident.” The suspected shooter, who reportedly shot himself after injuring Dortch, has not yet been publicly identified. Authorities have collected a firearm from the scene and are actively investigating the incident.