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EMT's certification stripped following conviction for sexual abuse.

Nov 122 min read

EMT's certification stripped following conviction for sexual abuse.

Authorities claimed that during an investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services last August, it was revealed

Two Officers Charged with Sexual Assault in Juvenile Facility

Stephen Wick

Oct 292 min read

Investigations

Two Officers Charged with Sexual Assault in Juvenile Facility

The charges, announced by Attorney General Matt Platkin, include sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and official misconduct, with each

Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s Social Media Account

Stephen Wick

Oct 174 min read

Investigations

Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s Social Media Account

misleading announcement caused bitcoin's price to surge by over $1,000, but the SEC quickly regained control of its account and confirmed th

The Psychology Behind "Doubling Down" in Leadership

Stephen Wick

Oct 142 min read

Relationships

The Psychology Behind "Doubling Down" in Leadership

The phrase "double down" refers to a strong commitment to a particular stance or action, even in the face of mounting evidence against it. T

Florida Man Receives 47-Year Sentence for Cryptocurrency Heists and Brutal Home Invasions: A Breakdown of Recent Court Decisions

Stephen Wick

Sep 156 min read

Criminal Justice

Florida Man Receives 47-Year Sentence for Cryptocurrency Heists and Brutal Home Invasions: A Breakdown of Recent Court Decisions

The criminal activities began in late 2020 when Jarod Gabriel Seemungal, 23, from West Palm Beach, and his co-conspirators targeted cryptocu

African Nationals Brothers Sentenced for Sextortion Scheme Linked to Teen’s Death

Stephen Wick

Sep 104 min read

Criminal Justice

African Nationals Brothers Sentenced for Sextortion Scheme Linked to Teen’s Death

By researching their victims’ personal details, including their residences, schools, workplaces, and social circles, the Ogoshi brothers wer

Round Rock Man Sentenced to Over 14 Years for $110 Million IRS Fraud; Six Co-Defendants Also Sentenced

Stephen Wick

Sep 95 min read

Investigations

Round Rock Man Sentenced to Over 14 Years for $110 Million IRS Fraud; Six Co-Defendants Also Sentenced

The defendants exploited this information to electronically submit over 370 tax returns that falsely claimed refunds, instructing the IRS to

Justice Stalled: Marion County Record Raid Investigation Demands Fresh Oversight and Independent Review

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Investigations

Justice Stalled: Marion County Record Raid Investigation Demands Fresh Oversight and Independent Review

The search for justice in the controversial Marion County Record raid hinges on a complete overhaul of the investigation. Currently, the pro

Former Customs and Border Patrol agent convicted on federal civil rights & kidnapping charges for the sexual assault and abduction of a minor

Stephen Wick

Sep 25 min read

Investigations

Former Customs and Border Patrol agent convicted on federal civil rights & kidnapping charges for the sexual assault and abduction of a minor

Mitchell made his way to Douglas, Arizona, where he kidnapped a 15-year-old girl from her middle school, bound her, and took her to his apar

Jersey City Faces Lawsuit Over Police Killing of Man in Mental Health Crisis

Stephen Wick

Aug 212 min read

Investigations

Jersey City Faces Lawsuit Over Police Killing of Man in Mental Health Crisis

Relatives reached out to a mental health hotline seeking the promised mobile outreach service featuring trained mental health professionals

Six Bay Staters Charged with Conspiracy to Engage in Sex Trafficking: Charges involve Trafficking a Minor through Force, Fraud & Coercion

Stephen Wick

Jul 74 min read

Investigations

Six Bay Staters Charged with Conspiracy to Engage in Sex Trafficking: Charges involve Trafficking a Minor through Force, Fraud & Coercion

Parker purportedly made contact with the adult, claiming to be homeless and in need of a place to stay. After moving in with the victim, alo

Can you truly determine if the individual you encountered on a dating app is genuinely a Military Service Member, Nigerian Prince, or simply a scammer?

Stephen Wick

Jun 244 min read

Relationships

Can you truly determine if the individual you encountered on a dating app is genuinely a Military Service Member, Nigerian Prince, or simply a scammer?

Their virtual conversations may seem authentic and progress rapidly to discussions of affection or even matrimony. However, they always have

New York's Attorney General James Recovers $50 Million from Crypto Firm Gemini for Defrauded Investors

Stephen Wick

Jun 194 min read

Criminal Justice

New York's Attorney General James Recovers $50 Million from Crypto Firm Gemini for Defrauded Investors

This latest development speaks of a remarkable $2 billion settlement with Genesis. In addition to resolving claims against Gemini, the settl

Senior Executive& a former Sales Manager of Epsilon Data Management LLC (Epsilon) guilty of Selling Data on Millions of U.S. Consumers to Perpetrators of Mail Fraud Schemes

Stephen Wick

May 316 min read

Investigations

Senior Executive& a former Sales Manager of Epsilon Data Management LLC (Epsilon) guilty of Selling Data on Millions of U.S. Consumers to Perpetrators of Mail Fraud Schemes

The jury determined that the defendants were aware of the fraudulent nature of their actions, as they provided data to clients engaged in fr

Ex-Loretto Hospital Executive Accused of Stealing $500K Amid COVID Pandemic

Stephen Wick

May 272 min read

Investigations

Ex-Loretto Hospital Executive Accused of Stealing $500K Amid COVID Pandemic

Two Loretto executives joined forces to embezzle nearly $500,000 from the safety-net hospital, designed to serve the most destitute Chicago

Justice Department Indicts Two Brothers for Ethereum Blockchain Attack and $25M Cryptocurrency Theft; Each Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison if Convicted

Stephen Wick

May 155 min read

Criminal Justice

Justice Department Indicts Two Brothers for Ethereum Blockchain Attack and $25M Cryptocurrency Theft; Each Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison if Convicted

Anton Peraire-Bueno and James Pepaire-Bueno carefully orchestrated the Exploit over several months. They studied the trading behaviors of th

Sixteen individuals indicted in relation to an international "Grandparent Scam" orchestrated from the Dominican Republic, defrauding numerous elderly Americans of millions of dollars

Stephen Wick

Apr 308 min read

Criminal Justice

Sixteen individuals indicted in relation to an international "Grandparent Scam" orchestrated from the Dominican Republic, defrauding numerous elderly Americans of millions of dollars

Once victims were swindled into giving cash, call center "dispatchers," including Rodriguez Serrano, Vasquez, Rosario Garcia, and Dilone Rod

Marijuana Farms Utilizing Undocumented Workers Caught in 'Debt Bondage' and Other 'Coercive' Methods

Stephen Wick

Apr 274 min read

Criminal Justice

Marijuana Farms Utilizing Undocumented Workers Caught in 'Debt Bondage' and Other 'Coercive' Methods

Woodward noted that there are thousands of these illicit farms across the state, and they can cultivate marijuana at a lower cost compared t

A Champaign man along with Family Members are Sentenced for Kidnapping, Forced Labor, Conspiracy Involving Coercion of Two Minors & Another Victim in Lengthy Scheme

Stephen Wick

Apr 225 min read

Criminal Justice

A Champaign man along with Family Members are Sentenced for Kidnapping, Forced Labor, Conspiracy Involving Coercion of Two Minors & Another Victim in Lengthy Scheme

Catarina Domingo-Juan, who is 41 years old, had previously been sentenced on December 18, 2023, to 240 months in prison for her involvement