criminal charges
Coverage of criminal charges in the Nexus archive.
- Uganda: Museveni Defends Media Regulation, Opposition Bail Policy
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.
- Drivers who hit, killed state trooper in Tacoma won’t face criminal charges
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.
- Cal State Park superintendent accused of secretly filming nude lifeguards and others
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.
- Cal State Park superintendent accused of secretly filming nude lifeguards and others
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 issues groveling public apology as he faces criminal charges for 'drunkenly trashing hotel room'
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.
- Judge rules transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using Idaho public restrooms
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 taps housing official Bill Pulte to be US spymaster
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's Zero-Day Legal Threats Spark Backlash
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.
- 3 burglars arrested by officers on surveillance operation in Encino neighborhood
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.
- DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades netting $1.2 million
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.
- ICE agent who killed L.A. man allegedly threatened criminal charges over being identified
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.
- Southern Poverty Law Center seeks to have criminal charges dismissed
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.
- SPLC seeks dismissal of criminal charges, saying prosecution is vindictive
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.
- 2 people face charges after newborn found dead in wooded area near Halifax
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.
- Federal judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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.
- School principal sobs as charges are sensationally dropped over six-year-old boy who shot teacher
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.
- DOJ casts Comey case as an ordinary threat prosecution. Is it?
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 erupts outside Chris Brown's LA mansion amid Rihanna assault legal drama
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.
- Domino's delivery driver charged after wreaking violent revenge on a customer who failed to tip him
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.
- Driver who crashed into prep school and killed two girls is set to today learn if she faces criminal charges - years after tragedy
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.
- Ambulance driver who killed two after drifting into oncoming traffic warned she could be jailed
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.
- U.S. Soldier Charged with Using Classified Info to Profit from Prediction Market
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.
- Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns amid ethics investigation
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.