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Indictment ties ship operator to Baltimore Key Bridge collapse that killed six
politics13 days ago

Indictment ties ship operator to Baltimore Key Bridge collapse that killed six

Federal prosecutors charged the operator of the container ship M/V Dali and a shore-based supervisor with conspiracy, obstruction, and false statements over the Key Bridge collapse that killed six workers. The indictment alleges the ship used an improper flushing fuel pump that led to power outages, and that officials concealed its use from investigators, contributing to the disaster and delaying a safety response; civil claims and a multibillion-dollar bridge replacement project area ongoing.

Foreign Operators Indicted Over Maryland Key Bridge Crash That Killed Six
crime13 days ago

Foreign Operators Indicted Over Maryland Key Bridge Crash That Killed Six

A federal indictment unsealed charges two Singapore-based Synergy Marine entities and their Technical Superintendent, plus an Indian national, with conspiracy to defraud the United States and causing the deaths of six construction workers in the March 26, 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The defendants are accused of safety violations, obstructing a casualty investigation, and discharging pollutants into the Patapsco River, with potential Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act violations; prosecutors contend the Dali’s power losses and alleged fuel-pump practices contributed to the disaster, which caused more than $5 billion in economic damage. The FBI, Coast Guard Investigative Service, and EPA CID are investigating, and DOJ ENRD will prosecute. An indictment is merely an accusation, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Maryland settles for $2.25B as Key Bridge crash triggers federal charges
law13 days ago

Maryland settles for $2.25B as Key Bridge crash triggers federal charges

Maryland reached a $2.25 billion settlement with the Dali’s owner and operator after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse killed six workers, while federal prosecutors charged the ship’s operator, a supervisor, and two companies with conspiracy to defraud the U.S., obstruction and false statements; investigators say forged safety inspections and a faulty flushing pump contributed to the loss of power before the crash, which in turn led to the bridge’s collapse, a costly cleanup, port disruption, and a rebuilding bill estimated at $4-5 billion with a new bridge planned to open in 2030; civil litigation remains separate and could be paused as the criminal case proceeds.

South Florida names surface in sweeping insider trading indictment
business20 days ago

South Florida names surface in sweeping insider trading indictment

A decade-long insider trading scheme netted tens of millions and led to charges against 30 people in two indictments, including South Florida residents such as Gavryel Silverstein (Hollywood) and several Broward/Miami-Dade defendants. Federal prosecutors say corporate attorneys Nourafchan and Yadgarov recruited insiders, paid kickbacks, and fed a network of traders who used confidential information from nearly 30 mergers and acquisitions. Arrests were made for 19 defendants, with two others on the run in Russia and Israel. Proceeds were moved via cash, shell companies, and offshore entities, disguising payments as loans; defendants face securities fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering charges that could result in decades in federal prison.

Grand Jury Indicts Man Shot by ICE After California Traffic Stop
us-crime-and-justice22 days ago

Grand Jury Indicts Man Shot by ICE After California Traffic Stop

A federal grand jury in California indicted Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez on two counts of assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon and one count of destruction of government property after an April traffic stop in which ICE agents fired at him as he allegedly tried to flee; he was hospitalized after being shot multiple times and later taken into FBI custody. While prosecutors described him as an undocumented immigrant potentially linked to a murder investigation in El Salvador, his attorney says there is no evidence he was a gang member. An arraignment is scheduled for Monday amid conflicting narratives and limited clarity from dashcam footage.

Capri Restaurateur Arrested in Indiana Gambling Sweep Tied to Chicago Outfit
crime26 days ago

Capri Restaurateur Arrested in Indiana Gambling Sweep Tied to Chicago Outfit

Filippo 'Gigi' Rovito, owner of Burr Ridge’s Capri and a listed Chicago Outfit enforcer, was arrested in Indiana as part of a federal indictment charging a multi-state illegal sports wagering operation; he’s being held without bond pending a detention hearing, and the case cites Rovito’s role as a collector/enforcer, along with his prior criminal history including a 1991 kidnapping and rape conviction.

Three Ostroushkos Indicted for Assaulting Journalist During Anti-ICE Protest Coverage
crime26 days ago

Three Ostroushkos Indicted for Assaulting Journalist During Anti-ICE Protest Coverage

The Department of Justice unsealed a federal grand jury indictment charging Christopher Ostroushko, Deyanna Ostroushko, and Paige Ostroushko with assaulting journalist Savannah Hernandez while she reported on an anti-ICE protest outside a federal building in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 11, 2026; two defendants are also charged with willfully injuring and intimidating her. The FBI, HSI, and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office are investigating, and officials emphasize presumption of innocence until proven guilty.

US soldier pleads not guilty in $400k insider betting case over Maduro ouster
us-crime28 days ago

US soldier pleads not guilty in $400k insider betting case over Maduro ouster

A Fort Bragg-based master sergeant, Gannon Van Dyke, pleaded not guilty to five federal charges after allegedly using confidential government information to place about $33,000 in bets on Maduro’s ouster via Polymarket, resulting in about $400,000 in winnings. The case is the first DOJ insider-trading action tied to a prediction market, with civil charges from the CFTC; Van Dyke was released on a $250,000 bond as the prosecution proceeds under Judge Margaret Garnett.

Fort Bragg Soldier Pleads Not Guilty in $400K Maduro Raid Bets
us-crime-and-justice28 days ago

Fort Bragg Soldier Pleads Not Guilty in $400K Maduro Raid Bets

A Fort Bragg special-forces soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, pleaded not guilty in New York federal court to charges tied to using classified information from the Maduro raid to place bets on Polymarket, netting more than $400,000 in profits. Prosecutors say Van Dyke placed about $32,000 in bets on US involvement and then transferred the windfall to a foreign crypto vault before moving funds to a new online brokerage; after media reports highlighted the bets, he asked Polymarket to delete his account. He was released on $250,000 bond. The case marks the first known charges over a geopolitical-event prediction market bet, drawing scrutiny of such wagering trends.

SPLC indictment tests nonprofit accountability and legal norms
politics-society1 month ago

SPLC indictment tests nonprofit accountability and legal norms

The DOJ indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center for allegedly defrauding donors by secretly paying informants inside white-supremacist groups, a move the article argues breaks norms and may lack clear evidence of criminal wrongdoing, while examining donor accountability and the broader political context of scrutiny toward progressive nonprofits.

Ethics panel mulls punishment for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick amid $5M campaign-fund allegations
politics1 month ago

Ethics panel mulls punishment for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick amid $5M campaign-fund allegations

The House Ethics Committee will hold a public hearing to decide whether Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick should face punishment after a federal indictment alleging she diverted about $5 million in FEMA funds to her campaign; she has pleaded not guilty to 15 counts. The committee previously said there was substantial evidence of violations and misconduct, including spending on luxury items. Potential penalties range from censure and fines to removal from committees or other measures, with expulsion requiring a two-thirds House vote; Republicans have pressed for expulsion, while Democrats plan to discuss next steps after the panel’s recommendations.

Florida teen indicted as adult in stepsister's Carnival cruise death
us-crime1 month ago

Florida teen indicted as adult in stepsister's Carnival cruise death

A 16-year-old boy, Timothy Hudson, has been indicted and charged as an adult with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the November death of his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner aboard the Carnival Horizon in international waters; the death was ruled mechanical asphyxia, and Hudson remains free under electronic monitoring as prosecutors pursue the federal case.

16-Year-Old Indicted as Adult in Stepsister's Killing Aboard Carnival Horizon
crime1 month ago

16-Year-Old Indicted as Adult in Stepsister's Killing Aboard Carnival Horizon

A 16-year-old Titusville resident has been indicted as an adult on murder and aggravated sexual abuse charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister aboard Carnival Horizon in international waters; the death was ruled mechanical asphyxiation. The case, previously a juvenile matter, was transferred to adult prosecution and could carry a life sentence if convicted. The FBI is investigating and the matter is in the Southern District of Florida.

Stepbrother indicted on federal charges in Anna Kepner’s cruise-ship death
crime1 month ago

Stepbrother indicted on federal charges in Anna Kepner’s cruise-ship death

Anna Kepner’s 16-year-old stepbrother has been indicted on federal murder and aggravated sexual abuse charges in connection with Kepner’s death aboard a Carnival Horizon cruise ship. Prosecutors say the alleged sexual assault and killing occurred in international waters during the family trip, and the case has been moved to adult prosecution. Kepner died from mechanical asphyxiation, and the stepbrother has been placed in the custody of a guardian as the family seeks accountability.

Teen stepbrother indicted as adult in Anna Kepner murder aboard Caribbean cruise
crime1 month ago

Teen stepbrother indicted as adult in Anna Kepner murder aboard Caribbean cruise

The 16-year-old Timothy Hudson, Anna Kepner’s stepbrother, has been indicted on first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse and will be tried as an adult in federal court for her death aboard the Carnival Horizon. He was the only person in the cabin with Anna when she died of asphyxiation, and remains under GPS ankle monitoring as investigators sealed records and pursued the case with FBI involvement.