2026-09-19 06:01:31.104 • by
Amanda Ireland
Federal law enforcement has arrested two employees of California-based homelessness non-profits, Michael Young and Lakiya Malone, on corruption charges. Young is accused of embezzling over $7.5 million for personal businesses, while Malone allegedly took more than $180,000 in bribes. Authorities are also seeking another CEO, Donye Mitchell, for fraudulently obtaining $1.2 million in public grants for personal expenses. These arrests are part of a broader federal investigation into fraud, waste, and abuse of funds allocated to combat homelessness, particularly in 'blue states' like California.
2026-09-14 18:01:02.404 • by
Adam Israel
Alex Saab, a close associate of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is set to plead guilty to money laundering charges in a US federal court. The case involves a scheme to bribe officials for lucrative food import contracts, marking a significant development following his previous pardon and subsequent re-investigation.
2026-05-22 00:01:15.353 • by
Amy Ivanov
Donald Trump is accused of orchestrating an elaborate scheme to create a nearly $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' for his allies, stemming from a lawsuit he brought against the IRS. This fund, described as loosely controlled and secretive, also includes dropping all audits on Trump and his family, raising concerns about blatant self-dealing and the subversion of government for personal enrichment.