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The U.S. has dropped fraud charges against Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, effectively ending the criminal investigation and shifting focus to regulatory and market implications for the conglomerate.
Reports say the US DOJ dropped fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani after he retained Trump’s lawyer, Robert Giuffra Jr., who allegedly proposed a $10 billion US investment and 15,000 jobs if charges were dropped. New York indictment last year accused Adani and two executives of bribery and deceiving investors; prosecutors say such offers should not influence outcomes. Giuffra, co-chair of Sullivan & Cromwell, has strong ties to both Trump and Modi-linked business networks amid ongoing controversy over the Adani Group.
U.S. prosecutors indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on federal wire, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering charges, alleging the charity used donor funds to pay confidential informants infiltrating extremist groups without disclosing these payments to donors or authorities; the indictment notes at least $3 million in payments from 2014–2023 to informants linked to groups like the Ku Klux Klan and Aryan Nations. SPLC says the payments funded intelligence work to monitor threats and that information was shared with law enforcement, while legal experts say the case centers on the alleged use of funds rather than ordinary fraud and may hinge on proving deliberate deceit about purposes of the payments.
The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted on federal charges including wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering for allegedly using donor funds to pay informants infiltrating far-right groups, with at least $3 million paid to various groups between 2014 and 2023; the DOJ says the center financed the extremism it claims to oppose, while SPLC defends the programme as a covert effort to monitor threats.
The Department of Justice has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts—wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering—alleging it secretly funded eight individuals tied to white-supremacist groups with at least $3 million between 2014 and 2023, contradicting its mission to combat extremism; the SPLC denies the charges and says it will vigorously defend itself.
The NFL named Dhar Mann as Chief Kindness Officer for Super Bowl 2026 and launched a 'Be Kind to Your Rival' campaign that donates $1 per qualifying post to St. Jude up to $100,000, while Mann’s past 2011 felony fraud charges are noted (described as expunged) and the league plans to feature more than 160 creators during Super Bowl Week.
Federal prosecutors indicted Patrick James and his brother Edward for an elaborate fraud scheme at the bankrupt auto-parts company First Brands, including concealing debt and using round-trip financing to mislead lenders, involving billions in fake accounts dating back to 2018; the case follows the company’s bankruptcy and James’s ouster over alleged fund siphoning.
A Milan judge cleared Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni of aggravated fraud in the Pandorogate case, ruling the charges inadmissible. Prosecutors had sought a 20‑month sentence in a roughly €2 million scheme tied to Pandoro Christmas cakes and other promos intended to fund a children’s hospital, but investigators found proceeds went to Ferragni and her companies. The saga, which spurred influencer-regulation talk in Italy and drew political attention from Meloni, also saw Ferragni say actions were in good faith and acknowledge a communications error as she and Fedez reimbursed donors and handled sponsorships.
Former President Donald Trump has issued pardons to several high-profile Republicans and others convicted of various charges, criticizing the Biden Department of Justice for what he describes as overreach and excessive sentencing, while highlighting his ongoing support for allies and political figures.
Wendy Osefo, a star of 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' and former university professor, resigned from her teaching position at Wesleyan University after being charged with multiple fraud-related crimes, including felony counts, amid allegations involving stolen jewelry and designer items.
Wendy Osefo and her husband from 'Real Housewives of Potomac' were indicted on multiple fraud charges related to a false burglary report and insurance claim, stemming from a staged theft at their home, with court proceedings scheduled for November.
Wendy Osefo, a star of 'Real Housewives of Potomac,' and her husband were arrested in Maryland on charges related to falsely reporting a home burglary and theft, with investigations revealing they returned some stolen items and had made false statements. They have been released on bond and are awaiting their court date.
Wendy Osefo, a star of 'Real Housewives of Potomac,' and her husband Eddie were arrested on fraud charges related to a reported burglary at their home, which police later found involved fraudulent reporting and returned stolen items; they have been released on bond and are awaiting legal proceedings.
Wendy Osefo, a star of 'Real Housewives of Potomac,' and her husband Eddie were arrested and charged with 16 counts of insurance fraud related to false theft claims following a 2024 home burglary, but they were released on bond and are awaiting court proceedings.
Wendy Osefo, a star of The Real Housewives of Potomac and Johns Hopkins professor, faces 16 criminal charges including 7 felonies related to financial fraud and lying to authorities, marking a dramatic legal turn for the reality TV star with potential jail time and a shift from her academic and TV image.