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FDA and CBP Team Up to Seize $76 Million in Unauthorized E-Cigarettes

Oct 254 min read

FDA and CBP Team Up to Seize $76 Million in Unauthorized E-Cigarettes

Upon inspection, they discovered a variety of illegal e-cigarette brands, including Geek Bar, all of which originated from China. In a bid t

Rebel Ridge” Brings a Fresh Twist to Small-Town Justice

Stephen Wick

Oct 193 min read

Art

Rebel Ridge” Brings a Fresh Twist to Small-Town Justice

The story centers on Terry Richmond (played by the charismatic Aaron Pierre), who arrives in Shelby Springs with $36,000, intending to bail

Consumer Alert: Mayland AG Warns of Charity Scams Amid Hurricane Relief Efforts in the Southeast

Stephen Wick

Oct 184 min read

News

Consumer Alert: Mayland AG Warns of Charity Scams Amid Hurricane Relief Efforts in the Southeast

Before you donate, it’s crucial to verify the legitimacy of any charitable organization. Check if the charity is registered with the Marylan

New York Attorney General Secures Refunds for Solar Eclipse Hotel Reservation Cancellations

Stephen Wick

Oct 154 min read

Investigations

New York Attorney General Secures Refunds for Solar Eclipse Hotel Reservation Cancellations

In March 2024, however, the Aloft Buffalo Airport Hotel began canceling reservations without notifying guests, leaving many unaware of their

Meta's AI-Driven Smart Glasses Ignite Privacy and User Data Controversy

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Social Media

Meta's AI-Driven Smart Glasses Ignite Privacy and User Data Controversy

The smart glasses come equipped with dual cameras, open-ear speakers, a microphone, and a touch panel integrated into the temple. To unlock

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Michigan Man for Defrauding Minerco Investors

Stephen Wick

Oct 107 min read

Investigations

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Michigan Man for Defrauding Minerco Investors

The indictment states that Shumake was responsible for Minerco's daily activities and engaged in practices designed to artificially inflate

Adams Scandal Reveals Possible Weaknesses in NYC's Campaign Finance Framework

Stephen Wick

Oct 82 min read

Investigations

Adams Scandal Reveals Possible Weaknesses in NYC's Campaign Finance Framework

Bob Dean Jr. along with other corporate entities accept $8.2M consent judgment to resolve allegations of financial misconduct as a result of evacuation from nursing homes during hurricane Ida

Stephen Wick

Oct 85 min read

Investigations

Bob Dean Jr. along with other corporate entities accept $8.2M consent judgment to resolve allegations of financial misconduct as a result of evacuation from nursing homes during hurricane Ida

Dean allegedly diverted money intended for creating a safe evacuation site for nursing home residents into his personal accounts, leaving bo

Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo aka John Edwards aka John Dayo Sentenced for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Email Fraud Scheme

Stephen Wick

Oct 26 min read

Criminal Justice

Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo aka John Edwards aka John Dayo Sentenced for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Email Fraud Scheme

BEC scams can take many forms. Generally, they involve fraudsters gaining unauthorized access to legitimate email accounts or creating decep

International “Sextortion” & Money Laundering Four Man Ring Charged

Stephen Wick

Sep 104 min read

Criminal Justice

International “Sextortion” & Money Laundering Four Man Ring Charged

Should they be found guilty, each defendant could face up to 20 years in prison for every conspiracy and money laundering charge, along with

Justice Department Launches $18.5 Million Distribution for Western Union Fraud Victims

Stephen Wick

Sep 105 min read

Criminal Justice

Justice Department Launches $18.5 Million Distribution for Western Union Fraud Victims

The second phase of the Western Union Remission began in March 2022 to accommodate victims who had not filed claims during the first distrib

Nevada Man Convicted for Defrauding Banks of Over $11 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds

Stephen Wick

Sep 94 min read

Investigations

Nevada Man Convicted for Defrauding Banks of Over $11 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds

His expenditures included purchasing approximately 25 residential properties, two luxury vehicles, funding a personal investment account, an

Judge Delays Trump’s Criminal Sentencing in New York Until After November Election

Stephen Wick

Sep 92 min read

Criminal Justice

Judge Delays Trump’s Criminal Sentencing in New York Until After November Election

During the lengthy trial, prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office presented evidence alleging that Donald Trump conspired

States Crack Down on Drugmakers to Maintain Discounted Medication Access Amid 340B Program Disputes

Stephen Wick

Sep 62 min read

Public Health

States Crack Down on Drugmakers to Maintain Discounted Medication Access Amid 340B Program Disputes

In a bid to control prescription drug costs, several states are compelling pharmaceutical companies to continue offering discounted medicati

A Fiancé's Shocking Revelation: A Heartfelt Investment or a Step Up?

Stephen Wick

Sep 45 min read

Stories

A Fiancé's Shocking Revelation: A Heartfelt Investment or a Step Up?

To my dismay, she said she feels like she’s settling for me. This friend had just ended a relationship, so I’m not sure what they were disc

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Environment & Climate

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Vermont is pioneering a novel climate policy approach by implementing charges on fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of natural disaste

Resorts World LV Accused of Letting Illegal Bookies and Felons Gamble, GCB Complaint Alleges

Stephen Wick

Aug 262 min read

Criminal Justice

Resorts World LV Accused of Letting Illegal Bookies and Felons Gamble, GCB Complaint Alleges

Bowyer is the bookmaker who accepted numerous bets from Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter who confessed to embezzling over $16 million from ba

Resorts World Gambler to Plead Guilty to Money Laundering and Illegal Bookmaking Charges

Stephen Wick

Aug 42 min read

Investigations

Resorts World Gambler to Plead Guilty to Money Laundering and Illegal Bookmaking Charges

He could potentially spend a decade behind bars for money laundering, face a maximum of five years for illegal bookmaking, and be looking at

Three Sentenced for $88M Business Telephone Software Piracy Scheme

Stephen Wick

Jul 284 min read

Criminal Justice

Three Sentenced for $88M Business Telephone Software Piracy Scheme

Jason M. Hines, 44, from Caldwell, New Jersey, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, followed by 18 months of home confinement

A North Korean military intelligence agent, faces federal charges of conspiracy to hack computers & launder money

Stephen Wick

Jul 262 min read

Investigations

A North Korean military intelligence agent, faces federal charges of conspiracy to hack computers & launder money

The ransom payments were utilized by the group to rent virtual private servers, which were then employed to carry out attacks on NASA, Rando

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