Bill Essayli

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, after the jury deadlocked with 10 jurors favoring not guilty and two seeking conviction. Prosecutors plan to retry the case, citing strong evidence linking Rinderknecht to the fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

A top federal prosecutor in California accused state leaders of allowing widespread fraud, citing a $45 million Medicare Botox scam and warning officials could face charges if found enabling fraud. The prosecutor highlighted federal efforts to pursue fraud cases and criticized California's medical licensing process for contributing to the problem.

First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli is conducting an unusual public campaign to investigate voter fraud in California before vote counts are finalized, despite Department of Justice guidelines advising against such actions during the counting process.

First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli is conducting an unusual public campaign to investigate voter fraud in California before the vote count is finalized, despite Department of Justice guidelines advising against such actions during the counting process.

Bill Essayli, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, predicts people will be charged over alleged voter fraud in California and calls for a wide-scale audit of the voter roll.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta refutes President Donald Trump's claims of election fraud in the state's primary elections, stating there is no evidence to support such assertions. Bonta highlights the lack of widespread fraud in recounts and audits, criticizes misinformation from figures like Spencer Pratt, and emphasizes transparency in vote-counting processes.

Right-wing figures and Donald Trump promoted unfounded claims of voter fraud in California after the primary election, despite no evidence. Republican candidates initially led in vote counts but later saw their positions shift as more ballots were processed. Trump accused California officials of 'cheating' during a 'Meet the Press' interview, while others, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, echoed baseless allegations of election irregularities.

A photo reveals a connection between Nithya Raman and homeless voters, sparking outrage over Los Angeles' ballot count. US attorney Bill Essayli has announced an investigation into the concerns raised by The Post.

Federal prosecutors accuse California of blocking access to voter registration records amid a legal battle over voter roll maintenance in federal court. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli claimed California is refusing to comply with a federal request for records, as stated in a social media post.

The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles opened multiple election fraud investigations into California’s elections and sent a prosecutor to observe ballot processing. President Donald Trump made baseless claims of fraud in California’s vote count, and a Republican candidate, Steve Hilton, called for changes to mail ballot laws.

The U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles opened multiple election fraud investigations and sent a prosecutor to the county's vote-counting center. This follows President Donald Trump's baseless claims of mass fraud in California's election, where late-tallied Democratic-leaning mail ballots were reducing his preferred candidates' leads. Trump's Justice Department has previously sent observers to monitor California's elections, and his favored gubernatorial candidate called for changes to mail ballot laws.

The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles opened multiple election fraud investigations into California’s elections and sent a prosecutor to the county’s vote-counting center. This followed claims by President Donald Trump of mass fraud, despite late-tallied mail ballots favoring Democratic candidates. A Trump appointee and a Republican gubernatorial candidate called for changes to California’s election laws, citing concerns over mail ballot procedures.

A federal prosecutor in California has initiated multiple election fraud investigations following President Trump's allegations of voter fraud against Democrats in primary elections.

Michael Angel Alvarez was arrested by the FBI for allegedly possessing body armor after a violent felony conviction. He was employed as a peace ambassador by Healing Urban Barrios in MacArthur Park while allegedly rising to a leadership role in the 18th Street gang.

Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli states that multiple election fraud investigations are ongoing in California. State officials are rejecting claims of election cheating by Trump.

Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli states that multiple election fraud investigations are ongoing in California. State officials are rejecting claims of election cheating by Trump.

Federal prosecutors in California are conducting multiple election fraud investigations as part of the primary election ballot count. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced the probes, which involve collaboration with the FBI, though no specific cases were detailed.

Xavier Becerra is projected to advance to the November general election in California's governor's race after narrowly trailing Republican Steve Hilton by about 8,700 votes in the primary. Becerra's campaign highlighted support from working families and unions, while Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer remained in third place. The race remains close as late Democratic votes could influence the outcome.

Xavier Becerra, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, is projected to advance to the November general election runoff in California after narrowly trailing Republican frontrunner Steve Hilton by approximately 8,700 votes in the primary, according to NBC News. Late ballots, which favor Democratic voters, are expected to solidify Becerra's position, with his campaign celebrating the outcome as a significant milestone.

A 43-year-old man on probation was arrested and federally charged with possessing over 2.7 pounds of a fentanyl precursor in MacArthur Park. The arrest was announced by First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California.

Law enforcement agencies across Southern California arrested over 300 suspects in a two-week operation called "Operation Firewall" targeting child exploitation crimes, resulting in the rescue of 40 children. The multi-agency effort conducted undercover operations on social media platforms and executed numerous search warrants, uncovering over 150,000 illicit images and leading to charges including child sexual abuse material production, human trafficking, and online grooming.

Federal agents seized over $10 million worth of fentanyl and made 18 arrests in a crackdown on an open-air drug market in MacArthur Park, California. The operation targeted gang crews, including the 18th Street gang and MS-13. Authorities filed a federal complaint against 25 defendants alleging narcotics distribution and possession offenses.

Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old Iranian national and U.S. lawful permanent resident, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on charges of brokering arms sales between Iran and Sudan. She is accused of trafficking drones, bombs, and ammunition through her Omani company Atlas International Business, which received $7 million in payments. Mafi faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

A Los Angeles woman, Shamim Mafi, was arrested at LAX for trafficking arms on behalf of the Iranian government. She is an Iranian national and lawful permanent resident of the U.S. The arrest was announced by Bill Essayli, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California.

Alejandro Orellana, a Marine veteran and UPS employee, was arrested during an anti-ICE protest in East Los Angeles, but federal charges against him collapsed due to lack of evidence. The case highlights broader issues of federal overreach and failed prosecutions of protesters accused of domestic terrorism or extremism under Trump's immigration policies.