Comedian Carlos Mencia hit with 12 felony tax charges
Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges tied to unpaid taxes, with AP News reporting the legal action and no sentencing details provided in the excerpt.
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Falcons Edge Rusher James Pearce Faces Four Charges in Ex-Girlfriend Incident
Falcons edge rusher James Pearce was charged in Miami-Dade County with three felonies—aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and resisting an officer with violence—plus a misdemeanor charge of stalking, all tied to a February 7 incident involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. A protection order has been issued, the NFL is reviewing the case under its Personal Conduct Policy, and Pearce has not been placed on paid leave.
Falcons rookie Pearce Jr. charged with multiple felonies after Florida incident
Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr., 22, faces three felonies and one misdemeanor in Florida after an alleged Feb. 7 incident with ex-girlfriend WNBA player Rikea Jackson, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and fleeing police; he allegedly crashed into her car, resisted commands, and eluded officers before being arrested; bond set at $20,500; Pearce was a 2025 draft pick from Tennessee with 26 tackles and 10.5 sacks as a rookie.
Michigan Man Charged with Threatening UAW President Shawn Fain
A Michigan man, Zachary David White, has been charged with two felonies for allegedly sending threatening text messages to UAW President Shawn Fain. The messages were sent just before the union's labor contracts with Ford, GM, and Stellantis expired. White is facing charges of false report or threat of terrorism and false report or threat of bomb/harmful device. The UAW has been engaged in aggressive negotiations with the automakers, leading to targeted strikes at Ford, Stellantis, and GM facilities.
"Rising Felony Charges: US Presidents Face Double Trouble"
Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with a total of 91 felonies, making him an outlier compared to previous presidents who had an average of zero charges. These charges include allegations of paying off an adult film star, mishandling classified documents, and attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Despite the numerous charges, Trump remains ahead in GOP presidential primary polling, with an average of 52.7% support.