Crime

Trump in court for $250 million NY fraud trial that threatens his real estate empire

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday returned to the $250 million civil fraud trial that threatens his business empire and…

Former U.S. ambassador spied for Cuba for decades, Justice Department says

A retired American diplomat made his first court appearance Monday in Miami in a potentially explosive espionage case. Prosecutors say…

Swiss bank Banque Pictet admits hiding $5.6 billion of Americans’ money from IRS

A major Swiss bank admitted to conspiring with U.S. taxpayers and others to hide over $5.6 billion from the Internal…

Trump not immune from Capitol riot lawsuits, appeals court rules, opening door to monetary damages

Donald Trump does not have immunity from civil lawsuits related to the U.S. Capitol riot, a federal appeals court panel…

Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress for corruption, cutting GOP majority

The House voted Friday to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress for his alleged finance crimes and his campaign lies,…

Trump gag order in fraud case reinstated by New York appeals court

A New York appeals court Thursday reinstated a gag order on Donald Trump in the former president’s $250 million civil…

Man charged in alleged plot by Indian government official to assassinate U.S. citizen

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced murder-for-hire charges against a man in an alleged plot by an Indian government official to…

Trump loses bid for Jan. 6 subpoenas in election case

A federal judge on Monday denied a request by Donald Trump to issue subpoenas for records related to a select…

Trump will be final defense witness at New York fraud trial, lawyer says

Former President Donald Trump will return to the witness stand in December in the $250 million civil fraud trial that…

Vermont gunman fired as investment adviser weeks before arrest in Palestinian student shooting

The 48-year-old Vermont man charged with the shocking shooting of three Palestinian students was fired from his job as an…