California officials said they uncovered a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving stolen identities used to bill government-funded hospice care. Prosecutors charged 21 people and arrested 5, alleging they used personal data from nonresidents purchased on the dark web to enroll victims in Medi-Cal. Authorities said the group then bought hospice companies and submitted about $267 million in fraudulent claims. State officials described the case as a major … Continue reading Officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud exceeding $250 million

A former New York City Police Department sergeant, Erik Duran, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for manslaughter in the 2023 death of Eric Duprey after throwing a picnic cooler at him during a police operation. Prosecutors said the cooler struck Duprey as he fled on a motorized scooter, causing him to crash into a tree and suffer fatal head injuries. Duran … Continue reading Former NYPD officer gets 3 to 9 years in prison for throwing a cooler that caused fatal crash

A Tulare County sheriff’s detective, Deputy Randy Hoppert, was killed in Porterville, California, United States while serving an eviction notice when a suspect opened fire on deputies in what authorities called an ambush. The suspect, identified as David Eric Morales, allegedly barricaded himself, continued shooting at law enforcement, and later exited the home still posing a threat. Authorities said Morales was ultimately killed when a … Continue reading Suspect who killed California deputy run over by armored vehicle after hours-long firefight standoff

Florida’s attorney general announced an investigation into OpenAI over concerns about its chatbot’s alleged connection to a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University. Officials claim ChatGPT may have been used by the suspect in planning the attack, which left two people dead and six injured. The suspect, Phoenix Ikner, is facing first-degree murder charges, and attorneys for victims are also preparing lawsuits against OpenAI. … Continue reading Florida investigates ChatGPT, OpenAI over alleged role in FSU shooting

A freshman at the University of Southern California lost an eye after being struck by a “less-lethal” projectile fired by a Department of Homeland Security agent during a protest in Los Angeles. The student, Tucker Collins, was photographing a demonstration outside a federal detention center when he was hit, according to his attorney. His lawyer claims the force used violated a court order restricting such crowd-control tactics against journalists and … Continue reading LA teen loses eye after being shot by US agent at No Kings march, lawyer says

A state psychiatric facility has found Decarlos Brown Jr. “incapable to proceed” in his murder case, delaying proceedings until his competency can be restored. The evaluation, conducted at Central Regional Hospital, must still be reviewed and accepted by a judge. Brown is accused of killing Iryna Zarutska in a stabbing on a Charlotte light rail in August that drew national attention. His defense has requested a 180-day continuance, noting that he is … Continue reading Man accused of killing Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte light rail found ‘incapable to proceed’

Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations after a partial collapse of a seven-story parking garage under construction in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. According to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, one person died after being rescued and taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital, while two others were treated, and two people remain unaccounted for. The structure, being built for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia by contractor … Continue reading 1 dead, 2 unaccounted for in Philadelphia parking garage collapse

Gerhardt Konig, an anesthesiologist, was found guilty of attempted manslaughter in a Honolulu court after being accused of attacking his wife during a cliffside hike in Oahu. Prosecutors alleged he assaulted Arielle Konig by trying to stab her and striking her with a rock, though the jury rejected the more serious attempted murder charge. The defense argued he acted in self-defense, while the prosecution presented … Continue reading Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during cliffside hike found guilty

A U.S. Army Special Operations Command veteran, Courtney Williams, has been federally charged with transmitting classified defense information to a journalist. Prosecutors allege she shared sensitive materials, including tactics and procedures, through extensive communications and document exchanges between 2022 and 2024. Williams had signed nondisclosure agreements during and after her service, and investigators say she labeled files intended for a reporter. The journalist involved, Seth … Continue reading Army vet charged with leaking classified Delta Force secrets to journalist