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Miami OnlyFans model sentenced to six years in prison after plea deal in boyfriend’s death
crime-and-courts14 days ago

Miami OnlyFans model sentenced to six years in prison after plea deal in boyfriend’s death

Miami-based OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, and was sentenced to six years in prison with time served, plus five years of probation and a mental health evaluation, ending a high-profile case that carried a potential 30-year term if convicted of second-degree murder.

Miami lobster dispute ends with diver’s air cut; suspect faces second-degree attempted murder charge
crime-and-courts20 days ago

Miami lobster dispute ends with diver’s air cut; suspect faces second-degree attempted murder charge

A 51-year-old man, Michael Joseph Simpson, is charged with second-degree attempted murder after allegedly turning off a diver’s air supply during a dispute over a Miami lobster fishing spot; prosecutors had initially charged him with attempted felony murder, but the charge was downgraded, and a $10,000 bond was set following the July 29 incident involving a Brownie Third Lung device.

South Florida USPS Worker Accused of Stealing and Cashing Lottery Ticket
crime-and-courts24 days ago

South Florida USPS Worker Accused of Stealing and Cashing Lottery Ticket

A Hollywood, Florida USPS letter carrier is charged with stealing and cashing a winning $2,600 Pick 4 lottery ticket. She admitted to the theft after investigators traced the redeemed ticket to a June 19 Florida Lottery payout at the Miami District Office, and faces counts including grand theft, dealing in stolen property, petty theft, use of a two-way device to facilitate a felony, filing a false claim and obtaining mail by fraud or deception.

Chino Hills kidnapping ends in deputy-involved shooting as victim identified
crime-and-courts24 days ago

Chino Hills kidnapping ends in deputy-involved shooting as victim identified

San Bernardino County sheriff’s investigators identified 60-year-old Shukur Aikebaer of Chino Hills as the kidnapping victim and brothers Jianquan Bo, 66, and Zhengfeng Bo, 67, as the suspects in a Wednesday night case. Zhengfeng Bo was shot and killed by deputies after a pursuit; Jianquan Bo is in custody on murder and kidnapping charges. The suspects reportedly lived in Irvine and ran Panshi LLC; authorities say Aikebaer was outside during a power outage when he was shot and shoved into the trunk of a car. The motive remains under investigation, with family and community members seeking answers.

LA influencer Adva Lavie re-arrested in widening dating-app theft case
crime-and-courts25 days ago

LA influencer Adva Lavie re-arrested in widening dating-app theft case

Los Angeles model and influencer Adva Lavie, already facing charges for burglaries tied to dating-app encounters with wealthy men, was re-arrested on a Riverside County theft warrant after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 in luxury items from a Tesla at an Indio Airbnb in 2025 and for violating her court-ordered GPS ankle monitor, prompting a judge to hold her without bail; the new case is separate from the ongoing LA County charges, for which she has pleaded not guilty.

D4vd Murder Case Deepens as Motive Emerges, Key Details Remain Elusive
crime-and-courts27 days ago

D4vd Murder Case Deepens as Motive Emerges, Key Details Remain Elusive

During a five-day preliminary hearing, prosecutors revealed a complex relationship between D4vd’s David Burke and 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, including text messages about pregnancy, an abortion, and threats to expose him, which prosecutors cite as a possible motive. No murder weapon was recovered and the exact manner of the killing remains unclear, leaving room for defense arguments like self-defense or crime-of-passion. Burke’s next court date is Aug. 31 for arraignment, with trial timing uncertain; while prosecutors could seek the death penalty, California’s moratorium makes life without parole the likely outcome if convicted.

South Florida Hazing Case Snaps Up Secret Service Agent in Miami-Area Arrests
crime-and-courts29 days ago

South Florida Hazing Case Snaps Up Secret Service Agent in Miami-Area Arrests

A Miami-based U.S. Secret Service agent and two others were arrested in Sweetwater after two hazing beatings left victims hospitalized with severe injuries, including kidney failure. They face charges of attempted manslaughter, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and hazing with a deadly weapon. The incidents occurred April 1 and April 4 and are under investigation by the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, and Sweetwater Police. The Secret Service said one of its employees is being investigated, and the agent is on administrative leave; the fraternity involved and the victims’ universities were not disclosed.

Hawaii bribery indictments set in motion lengthy legal road ahead
crime-and-courts1 month ago

Hawaii bribery indictments set in motion lengthy legal road ahead

Five people, including Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, have been indicted on bribery and related felony charges. The case will proceed with arraignments and bail decisions, followed by discovery and potential motions, then trial dates. One defendant may be extradited from the Philippines, which could delay proceedings for years. The structure of trials—whether joint or separate—and how conspiracy allegations are handled remain to be determined.