L.A. rapper ColdheartedAC charged in $8.1-million federal check fraud scheme
An aspiring Los Angeles-area rapper was arrested on Wednesday and charged in connection with a multimillion-dollar check-cashing scheme,…
Ex-Sacramento councilman Loloee’s employees plead guilty to filing false tax returns
As former Sacramento City Councilman Shahriar “Sean” Loloee’s criminal sentencing draws closer, two more of his co-defendants have…
Nick Reiner laid in wait before killing his parents, prosecutors allege
Nick Reiner has been indicted in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, who were fatally…
CoolKicks owner indicted in alleged $2-million Nike warehouse theft scheme
A federal grand jury this week indicted a famous Los Angeles sneaker seller for his role in an…
‘Los Rugrats’ cartel boss charged with narco-terrorism in Southern California
Federal prosecutors in San Diego have charged an alleged high-ranking lieutenant and leader of a violent wing of…
Former Fresno classmates charged in alleged assault weapons trafficking ring
Five former California high school classmates are accused of running a years-long gun trafficking scheme that allegedly funneled…
Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of ‘vindictive’ indictment
WASHINGTON — A Justice Department indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution…
Justice Dept. threatens SPLC’s mission monitoring hate groups
Experts who monitor far-right extremism have tracked a resurgence in California in recent years. There are nearly 100…
Trump targets Mexican governor with historic drug trafficking charges
MEXICO CITY — The Trump administration launched a bombshell offensive Wednesday against Mexican government officials accused of complicity with the…
Two cousins admit to a double-booking rental scam to steal $8.5 million and disrupt travel nationwide
Two cousins have admitted to federal crimes tied to a nationwide rental scheme that netted up to $8.5…
Feds say 18th Street boss ‘Moms’ led gang for Mexican Mafia husband
When a Los Angeles drug dealer wouldn’t pay taxes to the 18th Street gang, the order to kill…
How probe into failed startup led to LAUSD superintendent investigation
Alberto Carvalho and Debra Kerr’s roots date back to their days together in the Florida education community. Carvalho…