Criminal Charges

A multi-agency investigation, dubbed Operation Midnight Shadow, targeted online sexual exploitation of children across multiple states. The month-long investigation resulted in 14 arrests and 68 criminal charges, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Galymzhan Abaildayev climbed to the top of New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge on Aug. 2 and jumped off, surviving the incident. He was later arrested and charged.

A Guatemalan-born mother is challenging her ICE detention in South Louisiana after being arrested in Nashville. ICE cites criminal charges as the reason for her detention.

Los Angeles model and social media influencer Adva Lavie was arrested in Beverly Hills and found without her court-ordered ankle monitor, facing new criminal charges. She is being held without bail.

Prosecutors face challenges in converting voter fraud claims into criminal charges, as many leads lack evidence of malicious intent and are found to be innocuous or accidental.

California DMV driver license exams were found to be 'compromised,' prompting an investigation that could result in criminal charges. Thousands of individuals are now required to retake their tests as part of the probe.

A 20-year-old college student died during a late-night canoe trip, and the lone survivor has been arrested and faces criminal charges months later.

Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration. The request follows a fatal shooting of a Houston man by ICE agents.

President Museveni has defended the government's opposition to granting bail to some opposition figures facing criminal charges. The article notes his stance on media regulation and bail policy.

Two drivers who fatally struck Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting in Tacoma will not face criminal charges, as prosecutors explained their decision in a letter. The incident occurred on a chilly, rainy evening.

A California State Park superintendent is accused of secretly filming nude lifeguards and others. The employee faces multiple criminal charges and a civil lawsuit from one of the victims.

A California State Park superintendent is accused of secretly filming nude lifeguards and others. The employee faces multiple criminal charges and a civil lawsuit from one of the victims.

Country star Bailey Zimmerman has issued a public apology amid criminal charges for allegedly trashing a hotel room while intoxicated. The incident led to legal action against him.

A federal judge ruled that transgender individuals in Idaho will not face criminal charges for using public restrooms that align with their gender identity. The decision ensures they can access restrooms corresponding to their gender identity without legal consequences.

Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as the acting Director of National Intelligence. Pulte previously advocated for criminal charges against Trump's political opponents.

Microsoft has faced backlash after indicating criminal charges against a disgruntled security researcher who published several zero-day exploits. The company's legal threats have drawn criticism in response to the researcher's actions.

Three burglars were arrested by Los Angeles Police Department officers during a surveillance operation in the Encino neighborhood after they stole $300,000 in handbags and jewelry from a home. The stolen items were recovered and returned to the owners, and the case remains under investigation for potential criminal charges.

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a Google employee with using insider information to make $1.2 million in profits on the prediction market site Polymarket. This marks the second known case of such criminal charges related to insider trading on prediction markets.

Brian Palacios, a federal immigration agent, fatally shot a Los Angeles man while off duty on New Year's Eve. He allegedly threatened to prosecute the person who leaked his name to the public, according to court documents and an audio recording reviewed by The Times.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) filed a motion to dismiss criminal charges brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging vindictive prosecution based on statements by President Donald Trump and other officials. The SPLC argues it is being punished for criticizing Trump's policies and political allies, while the DOJ claims the organization's informant program aided far-right groups.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is asking a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges filed by the Justice Department, accusing the prosecution of being a 'top-down, retributive campaign' orchestrated by President Trump. The SPLC claims the indictment is politically motivated and vindictive.

Two individuals face criminal charges after a newborn was discovered deceased in a wooded area near Halifax. The incident has raised concerns about child safety and potential foul play.

A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man, after accusing the Justice Department of a vindictive prosecution. U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw criticized the DOJ's actions during the court proceedings.

Charges against a school principal have been dropped in a case involving a six-year-old boy who shot a teacher. The principal's emotional reaction to the dropped charges was captured as the legal proceedings concluded.

The Justice Department is prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey, framing the case as a standard threat prosecution, but legal experts argue it may be uniquely challenging due to Comey's long-standing opposition to President Trump. Comey faces two criminal charges related to allegations of threatening public officials.

Gunfire occurred outside singer Chris Brown's Los Angeles mansion amid ongoing legal proceedings related to his 2022 assault case involving Rihanna. The incident took place during a period of heightened public and legal scrutiny surrounding Brown's past domestic violence charges.

A Domino's delivery driver was charged after allegedly committing a violent act against a customer who did not tip him. The incident highlights a dispute over tipping practices and resulted in criminal charges.

A driver involved in a crash at a prep school that resulted in the deaths of two girls is set to learn today if she will face criminal charges, years after the tragedy occurred.

An ambulance driver caused a fatal accident by drifting into oncoming traffic, resulting in two deaths. She faces potential jail time as a legal consequence.

A U.S. soldier has been charged with using classified information to profit from bets on a prediction market. The case involves allegations of unauthorized access to sensitive data for financial gain through speculative trading.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, resigned from Congress amid a House ethics investigation into 25 campaign finance violations and federal criminal charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in coronavirus relief funds. She denied wrongdoing and criticized the investigation as unfair, while Republicans pushed for her expulsion.