All articles tagged with #criminal charges
A Massachusetts McDonald’s employee who appeared in a viral clip stuffing fries into her mouth and returning them to a box will face criminal charges, with police saying she’ll be formally charged at Dudley District Court. The restaurant fired her and the coworker who filmed, while health officials reviewed the incident and found no public health violations; investigators are determining whether the fries were served to customers.
Detroit prosecutors will not file criminal charges against DK Metcalf after a confrontation with a fan at Ford Field; the fan, Ryan Kennedy, is pursuing a civil lawsuit against Metcalf, Ford Field, and others, but no injuries were reported and prosecutors said the case did not warrant charges.
A Pensacola police officer, Pierce Cotton, is charged with failing to disclose his HIV status to a woman he impregnated, telling her and the baby they couldn’t contract the virus. Investigators confirmed a July 2025 HIV-positive result; Cotton was placed on administrative leave, released on a $10,000 bond, and faces arraignment in April.
Jill Duggar and husband Derick Dillard publicly addressed her brother Joseph Duggar’s arrest on child-molestation charges, saying they were shocked, condemning abuse, and sending prayers and support to the alleged juvenile victim and to Joseph’s wife Kendra Caldwell and their four children, while affirming faith in the rule of law and awaiting justice.
Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on Jan. 5–6, 2021, is asking a judge to dismiss the charges by arguing that President Trump’s sweeping Jan. 6 pardons should apply to him. The defense contends the pardons cover offenses related to the events at or near the Capitol, though it’s unclear if they extend to Cole’s alleged conduct. The case highlights ongoing debates about how broadly the pardons reach, amid similar questions in other rioter cases with varied outcomes.
Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman, 49, was arrested at Concord's St. Paul’s School (where he has no association) and charged with two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass, criminal threatening, and disorderly conduct; he was released on bail as the case proceeds.
Alaia Baldwin Aronow, Hailey Bieber’s sister, faces potential jail time after Georgia prosecutors filed charges related to a 2024 bar fight at Club Elan, including simple battery, simple assault, battery and criminal trespass. Her arraignment is set for April 23, with a possible sentence of up to one year if convicted. Prosecutors say she attacked two staff members and threw a used tampon at a bartender, though she has claimed self-defense and had previously entered a diversion program. The update follows Hailey Bieber addressing marriage speculation in the press.
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in to Albuquerque authorities on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse, accused of grooming and abusing two boys on the set of Fox’s The Cleaning Lady; he denies the allegations, prosecutors cite a pattern of misconduct, a bail hearing is scheduled, and production partners say they will cooperate with investigations.
Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard, Justin Salsburey, was arrested on federal drug trafficking charges involving counterfeit pills sent to Ramaswamy's Ohio home. Salsburey, employed by a private security firm, was removed from the security detail after the charges surfaced, and he had previously passed background checks and drug tests.
A Kentucky woman, Melinda S Spencer, was charged with fetal homicide after allegedly inducing her own abortion with medication and burying the remains, highlighting ongoing legal and criminal issues surrounding self-managed abortions and pregnancy outcomes in the US.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver for the New England Patriots, has publicly addressed facing criminal charges related to an incident with a personal chef, which he denies, describing it as an emotional and open case. The charges include felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault, with Diggs scheduled for arraignment on January 23, 2026. The Patriots support him as he focuses on finishing the season strong amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces criminal charges including felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault, with his legal case scheduled for an arraignment on January 23. The NFL may also discipline him under its personal conduct policy, potentially placing him on the exempt list, which could impact his availability for the playoffs. The outcome of both the legal and professional processes remains uncertain.
Stefon Diggs is facing criminal charges, including felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault, after a personal chef accused him of assault during a dispute over payment; Diggs denies the allegations, claiming they are unsubstantiated and related to a financial dispute, with the Patriots supporting him as the legal process unfolds.
A British man, Philip Young, aged 49, has been charged with drugging and raping his wife over a 13-year period from 2010 to 2023, along with five other men who are also accused of sexually assaulting her during that time.
A British man, Philip Young, has been charged with multiple sexual offenses, including drugging and raping his ex-wife over 13 years, along with five other men, with all appearing in court in England. The victim, Joanne Young, has waived her right to anonymity to publicly identify herself.