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winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
Three Men Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Rob Richmond Jewellery Store
Three Essex men entered guilty pleas to conspiracy to rob after a January 31 raid on a Richmond jewellery store. Police recovered a vehicle and used CCTV and forensic evidence to identify the suspects. Sentencing is scheduled for July 24.
Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
Judge Dismisses Proud Boys Seditious Conspiracy Case After Appeals Court Vacates Convictions
A federal judge dismissed with prejudice the seditious conspiracy case against four Proud Boys leaders on July 10, 2026. The Justice Department had moved to end the prosecution after a 2025 presidential proclamation commuted their sentences.
abcnews.go.comsports3 days ago
Federal Indictment Charges Eight Men in Alleged Plot Against White House Event That Occurred Without Incident
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on July 9 charging eight men with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and conspiracy to commit murder. The alleged plot targeted the UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn.
The Hillsports3 days ago
Justice Department to outline charges against eight men in alleged plot targeting President Trump
Officials will hold a press briefing Friday morning on an indictment returned in Ohio that charges eight men in two separate plots. The charges include conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and conspiracy to commit murder on federal property.
world3 days ago
Former CFO pleads guilty to conspiracy in $67 million fraud scheme
The former chief financial officer of The Epoch Times admitted to a conspiracy charge during jury selection at his money laundering trial. Prosecutors said the scheme involved laundering fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits through company accounts.
chicago.suntimes.comsports3 days ago
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Eight Men Over Alleged Drone and Sniper Plot at White House Event
A federal grand jury in Columbus, Ohio, charged eight men with conspiracy to commit murder and provide material support to terrorists. The plot allegedly targeted the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn.
world5 days ago
Former Jackson Mayor Pleads Guilty to Bribery Conspiracy
The former mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, admitted to accepting $50,000 in bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as developers. A county prosecutor who funneled the payments pleaded guilty earlier.
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Washington Examinerpolitics5 days agoUpdated
Southern Poverty Law Center Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges
The Southern Poverty Law Center entered a not-guilty plea Tuesday to charges of wire fraud, false statements to a bank, and conspiracy to conceal money laundering. Attorney Abbe Lowell represented the organization at the arraignment before Magistrate Judge Kelly Pate. Jury select…
politics6 days ago
Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy; Had Called Charges Political Prosecution
Chokwe Antar Lumumba admitted to accepting $50,000 in campaign contributions from undercover FBI agents in exchange for favoring a downtown development project. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens also pleaded guilty last week in the same case.
uctoday.comworld6 days ago
Liberia Charges Five Over 200kg Cocaine Seizure at Monrovia Airport
Police discovered more than 200kg of cocaine falsely declared as seasoning cubes at the international airport in Monrovia on 8 June. Five suspects now face charges for transportation, possession, trafficking and conspiracy.
usatoday.comworld6 days ago
Jury Convicts All Eight Defendants in Liberia Human Trafficking Trial
A jury found all eight defendants guilty on 6 July 2026 after 20 minutes of deliberation in Liberia's largest trafficking case. The verdict covered charges including trafficking in persons, conspiracy, theft and rape involving 57 victims.
androidheadlines.comtechnology10 days ago
YouTuber Jon Prosser Files Response to Apple iOS Trade Secrets Lawsuit
YouTuber Jon Prosser filed a formal response denying conspiracy in Apple's lawsuit over alleged iOS leaks. He admitted recording a FaceTime call and sharing video revenue but blamed the other defendant. The Verge reported the filing on July 3, 2026.
washingtonpost.compolitics13 days ago
New Jersey Court Sentences Nurse Practitioner and Husband to Prison for $136 Million Medicare Fraud
Jean Wilson, 54, received the sentence Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey after pleading guilty to wire fraud and healthcare fraud conspiracy. The scheme involved two telehealth companies she owned that submitted fraudulent claims for unneeded orthotic…
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theglobeandmail.compolitics13 days ago
New Jersey Couple Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy in Massage-Business Case
A husband-and-wife team admitted to running massage businesses across New Jersey and New York that concealed brothels. The guilty pleas came in late May as the Justice Department named a new leader for its anti-human trafficking work.
nbcnews.comsports13 days agoUpdated
Federal Prosecutors Indict Two Former NBA Players on Sports Gambling Charges
Malik Beasley and Edward Davis face federal charges including sports bribery and wire fraud conspiracy. Prosecutors allege Beasley altered his play during the 2023-24 season to repay gambling debts.
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news.sky.comworld14 days ago
Russian Couple Face Upgraded Espionage Charge in Brisbane Court
A Russian couple previously charged with preparing espionage now face a conspiracy charge that carries penalties of 25 years to life. The case involves alleged access to Australian Defence systems between 2023 and 2024.
espn.comtechnology14 days ago
Two Venezuelan Nationals Sentenced to 78 Months Each for ATM Malware Theft
Carlos Javier Padron and Oddry Arnoldo Cabrera Torrealba each received 78-month prison terms after pleading guilty to conspiracy and computer fraud charges tied to malware deployed on U.S. ATMs. They were ordered to pay $1.5 million in restitution as part of a scheme linked to th…
news24.compolitics16 days ago
Eighth Person Charged in Foiled Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event
Federal authorities charged an eighth person in a conspiracy to attack the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House using explosive drones and shooters. The plot was disrupted after a tip from one suspect's mother. Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers linked rising polit…
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports17 days ago
Lions cornerback ordered held without bail on kidnapping, robbery charges
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appeared in court Thursday on felony charges of kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy. Prosecutors will seek to keep him jailed until trial at a Monday hearing.
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nypost.comworld19 days ago
Woman charged with parents' 2022 murder in Pennsylvania home
Michelle Zajko, 32, was charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy in the deaths of her parents. Prosecutors said she did not act alone and linked her to a group tied to other killings.
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days ago
Federal prosecutors charge 12 people in drone smuggling case at 10 prisons
An indictment unsealed in Georgia alleges a conspiracy used six drones to deliver drugs, phones, and weapons into federal prisons across eight states between September 2023 and May 2026.
Washington Examinerpolitics20 days ago
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 15 People Over Alleged Obstruction of ICE Operations in Minnesota
A June 11 indictment unsealed in Minnesota charges 15 people with conspiracy and related offenses tied to alleged efforts to obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The case cites articles and events linked to the anarchist group CrimethInc.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics20 days agoUpdated
Federal Authorities Arrest Two More in Alleged Drone Attack Plot
Justice Department officials arrested two additional suspects Monday in an alleged conspiracy to attack a June 14 UFC event. Seven people have now been charged in the case involving 23 individuals.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics24 days ago
British Court Sentences Two Men for Arson Attacks on Starmer-Linked Properties
A London court sentenced Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych to seven years and Romanian citizen Stanislav Carpiuc to two years for conspiracy to damage property by fire in attacks ordered via Telegram.
brobible.comtechnology24 days ago
Plot to Attack White House UFC Event Included Data Center Grievances
Five people were arrested in a conspiracy to attack a June 14 UFC event on the White House South Lawn. Prosecutors said the suspects listed data centers among several grievances that also included government corruption and the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics26 days ago
FBI Thwarts Plot Targeting White House UFC Event
The FBI arrested five men accused of planning an attack on a UFC event held at the White House on Sunday. Prosecutors say the group intended to use drones and snipers in a multi-state conspiracy.
Fox Newspolitics26 days ago
Federal Prosecutors Indict 15 Alleged Antifa Members Over Minnesota ICE Operations
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota announced indictments against 15 people tied to an Antifa-linked group for allegedly conspiring to obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Charges include conspiracy to impede federal officers along with additional counts of…
Fox Newspolitics27 days ago
Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with conspiracy to impede federal officers in Minnesota immigration enforcement actions
Fifteen individuals in Minnesota face federal conspiracy charges for allegedly interfering with immigration enforcement operations earlier this year. Prosecutors say the defendants acted as part of local antifa groups opposing federal officers.
abcnews.go.compolitics27 days ago
Fifteen Charged in Minnesota Over Response to Immigration Crackdown That Killed Two
U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen announced conspiracy charges against 15 people tied to two Minneapolis groups. Twelve were arrested Tuesday while two remain at large.
washingtonpost.compolitics28 days ago
Florida Clinic Owner Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years for $58 Million 340B Fraud
Jean Jethro Alexandre was convicted in a Florida healthcare fraud conspiracy that submitted more than $58 million in false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers through the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.
order-order.comworld28 days ago
BBC Investigation Links Arson Attacks on Starmer Properties to Russian Operatives
A BBC investigation found that arson attacks on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were directed by a Russian operative using Telegram. Two Ukrainian nationals were convicted of conspiracy to commit arson while a third was acquitted.
thegatewaypundit.comtechnology32 days ago
Russian National Extradited to U.S. and Charged With Conspiracy in Void Blizzard Hacking Case
Denis Obrezko, 36, appeared in federal court in Boston on Tuesday after extradition from Thailand. Prosecutors charged him with conspiracy to commit unauthorized access to a protected computer.
The Boston Globeworld33 days ago
Hong Kong Charges Seven People and Two Firms Over November Fire
Authorities filed 25 counts including manslaughter and conspiracy against seven individuals and two companies tied to a November 2025 blaze that killed 168 people. The case centers on a major renovation at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.
New York Postpolitics34 days ago
SPLC Interim CEO Stonewalls Congress on DOJ Allegations It Paid KKK Leaders and Funded Charlottesville Rally
Bryan Fair defended the Southern Poverty Law Center during nearly four hours of testimony on Tuesday after the Department of Justice filed fraud and conspiracy charges in April.
foxnews.comworld34 days ago
Four Colorado Residents Convicted on Conspiracy, False Return, and Tax Evasion Charges in $40M Trust Scheme
A federal jury found Marcia Predmore, Roderick Prescott, Suzanne Thompson and Weldon Wulstein guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States through an abusive layered trust tax shelter.
montrealgazette.comworld36 days ago
Former prison guard says conspiracy theories disrupted her life after inmate death
A former prison guard stated that online theories and threats altered her daily life following an inmate's death in custody. The statements were reported in an interview published by @ABC.
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thegatewaypundit.compolitics40 days ago
Norwegian Teenager Denies Murder Conspiracy After Arrest in Huddersfield With Supplied Firearms
Johannes Natland, 19, was detained at a Huddersfield hotel on March 19 2025 while carrying a semi-automatic pistol, a revolver and 12 rounds. Prosecutors say he was recruited by the Foxtrot network to carry out a contract killing in Britain.
New York Postpolitics40 days ago
SPLC Ran Paid-Informant Program Inside Ku Klux Klan
The superseding indictment alleges the Southern Poverty Law Center paid two Ku Klux Klan members identified as F-31 and F-32. The filing adds detail to an April indictment that charged the organization with 11 counts of wire fraud, false statements to a bank, and money laundering…
nypost.comworld41 days ago
Six Shipwrecks Discovered in Nassau Harbour, Three Dated to Golden Age of Piracy
An international team uncovered six wrecks in Nassau harbour on New Providence in the Bahamas. Three date to the period when Blackbeard and Calico Jack Rackham operated from the island between the 1690s and 1720s.
Nbc Newssports45 days ago
Former NBA player Terry Rozier faces new federal sports-bribery charges
Federal prosecutors filed additional charges against former NBA player Terry Rozier for sports bribery and honest-services wire fraud conspiracy. The case is part of a larger sports-betting investigation involving the league.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics46 days ago
Reason Blog Post Links Larkin Poem to Artificial Intelligence
A short post on Reason.com connected a stanza from Philip Larkin to recent online comments that describe artificial intelligence systems as human offspring. The item appeared on the Volokh Conspiracy section of the site.
New York Postbusiness47 days ago
North Carolina Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Insurance Fraud
Greg Lindberg received a 12-year prison term after pleading guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges. Prosecutors said he diverted more than $2 billion from insurers that held retirement savings for thousands of policyholders.
New York Postworld47 days agoUpdated
Matthew Perry's Assistant to Be Sentenced for Ketamine Injection That Killed Actor
Kenneth Iwamasa faces sentencing Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death. He is the final defendant in the case involving the October 2023 overdose of the Friends star.
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forbes.comfinance47 days ago
UK High Court Approves Omnibus Order for Piracy Site Blocking
The U.K. High Court has issued an omnibus order allowing rights holders to block access to piracy services that meet defined criteria without filing new applications for each domain. The order, obtained by the Motion Picture Association, lasts six months and can be extended.
opindia.comtechnology51 days ago
Italian Police Shut Down Cinemagoal Piracy App
Italian financial police conducted over 100 searches and seizures targeting the Cinemagoal streaming app. The app retransmitted content from paid services including Netflix and Disney+.
bbc.co.ukworld53 days ago
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder in Alleged Plot to Kill Boy Band Member
Gabriela Gonzalez, 24, faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy and solicitation in an alleged scheme to hire a hitman to kill Jack Avery. Prosecutors say the plot was tied to a custody dispute over their seven-year-old daughter.
foxnews.comworld53 days ago
Minnesota Daycare Owner Charged in Federal Benefits Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors charged a Minneapolis daycare owner with conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case adds to a series of fraud charges involving multiple Minnesota state-administered programs.
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thehindu.comworld53 days ago
Podcast Hosts Discuss Conspiracy Theories on Recent Episodes
Several popular podcast hosts have shared various theories in recent episodes. The Free Press reported on statements made by Candace Owens, Joe Rogan, and others during interviews and conversations.
nbcnews.compolitics54 days agoUpdated
U.S. Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro over 1996 aircraft downing
The United States announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. The indictment includes charges of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of an aircraft, and four counts of murder.
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France 24politics53 days agoUpdated
U.S. Charges Former Cuban President Raúl Castro in 1996 Plane Shootdown
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. The charges also name five other individuals, including former Cuban pilots.
foxnews.comworld54 days ago
Spotify Declines Request to Remove Rap Song Cited for Antisemitic Content
Spotify rejected a request from the International Legal Forum to remove Chris Webby's song Raw Thoughts VII. The organization said the track promotes antisemitic conspiracy theories and violates platform guidelines.
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Los Angeles Timesworld55 days ago
Three Charged in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot Targeting Former Boy Band Member
A Miami lawyer, his influencer daughter and a surf instructor face conspiracy, attempted murder and solicitation charges in a case tied to a child custody dispute. The target is Jack Avery, a former member of the group Why Don't We.
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rediff.comworld56 days ago
Piracy Incidents Rise Off Somalia Coast in April and May
Piracy has returned off Somalia's coast with multiple attacks on merchant vessels in April and May. Joint naval patrols have reduced presence due to other regional commitments.
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics56 days ago
Trial Tests Prosecutors' Case Against Three Spokane Activists
Prosecutors in Spokane, Washington, are prosecuting three activists on conspiracy charges for allegedly impeding federal officers. The case centers on whether the defendants coordinated to block officers during a protest.
nypost.comworld57 days ago
California Man Charged With Attempting to Export Hundreds of Turtles
A Daly City resident was arrested and charged Friday with conspiracy and Lacey Act violations after allegedly trying to ship hundreds of turtles to Taiwan. Prosecutors say the scheme involved false permit claims and purchases of poached reptiles.
calgaryherald.comfinance57 days ago
Ukrainian National Extradited from Thailand to Face U.S. Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges
Olena Oblamska appeared in federal court in Oregon after extradition from Thailand. She faces conspiracy charges tied to an alleged $340 million cryptocurrency scheme.
foxnews.comworld59 days ago
Highest-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member Extradited to U.S. on Drug Conspiracy Charges
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, accused of leading criminal operations for the Venezuelan gang designated a foreign terrorist organization in 2025, arrived in Houston on Thursday after Colombia transferred him at U.S. request. FBI Director Kash Patel called the extradition history…
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upi.comworld59 days ago
U.S. Grand Jury Adds Meth Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges Against Alleged Jalisco Cartel Leader Audias Flores Silva
A federal grand jury added methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering conspiracy charges against Audias Flores Silva, 45, known as El Jardinero, who was arrested April 27 in Nayarit after El Mencho's death. Mexican Navy special forces captured him hiding in a roadside ditch…
upi.comworld59 days ago
South Korean Destroyer Departs for Six-Month Anti-Piracy Deployment in Gulf of Aden
The 4,400-ton destroyer left a naval base in Busan on May 15, 2026, marking its ninth overseas deployment as the 48th vessel assigned to the anti-piracy Cheonghae unit. Around 260 troops will serve a six-month tour escorting South Korean vessels off Somalia. The deployment comes…
New York Postworld60 days ago
Dana Williamson Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Tax Charges in California Campaign Funds Case
Dana Williamson, a former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom and strategist tied to Xavier Becerra, entered a guilty plea Thursday in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, subscribing to a false tax return and making false statements.