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Manhattan, NY

New York Post

Two “callous” congirls duped at least 16 lonely old men out of more than $7 million in a long-running romance scam, Manhattan federal prosecutors said. 

Rosanna Lisa Stanley and Gina Guy reeled in the “elderly” marks with tall tales about kidney and liver transplants and paid the grifters big bucks for bogus business investments, prosecutors alleged. 

The romance scam ran from at least 2009 until this year when they were arrested last month, authorities said.

The heartbreakers hooked their victims through “in-person meetings, phone calls, text messages, and an online dating platform,” according to court documents.

One sucker handed Stanley, 48, more than $1...

Two congirls charged in ‘callous’ romance scam that duped over a dozen elderly men of $7M: feds

Vytautas Kiminius was  jailed in October 2021 for 12 years  for drug and money laundering offences.

Drug dealer will have to sell plane to repay debts

New York City, NY

NBC News

Two women have been charged in yearslong “romance schemes” to dupe a number of elderly men out of more than $7 million, Manhattan federal prosecutors said in a court filing. The women, identified as Rosanna Lisa Stanley and Gina Guy, defrauded at least 16 victims out of millions...

2 women charged in 'romance schemes' to defraud elderly men out of $7 million, feds say

UPI News

The United States has sentenced a Nigerian national to more than seven years in federal prison for his role in an international inheritance scheme that defrauded hundreds of elderly victims.

U.S. sentences Nigerian national for international scheme to defraud elderly victims

Anchorage, AK

A physician and her husband were charged with fraud and tax evasion related to a scheme that defrauded healthcare benefits programs of more than $10 million. Claribel Tan, MD, a rheumatologist, and her husband Daniel Tan allegedly submitted false claims that misrepresented services provided to patients at their medical clinic in Anchorage, Alaska, and deceived patients regarding the necessity and type of treatments received, according to a July 23 release from the Justice Department. The indictment further alleges that, Dr. Tan and Mr. Tan fraudulently received more than $10 million from healthcare benefit programs and that the couple evaded income taxes by providing false information on their tax returns for 2014, 2015 and 2017. Further, the indictment alleges that Mr. Tan evaded taxes in 2017, and that the couple did not file tax returns from 2018 to 2021.

Feds charge physician-husband duo with tax evasion, $10M fraud

Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh are accused of defrauding $435,000 from a US pensioner.

Brothers charged after FBI uncovers $435k fraud

Ohio State

Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 22, 2021. It has since been updated. Thousands of sympathetic netizens rallied in support of a single mother of three who was arrested on charges of child endangerment for allegedly leaving her young kids alone in a motel room while she went to work. According to 21 News, 24-year-old Shaina Bell from Ohio was charged with two counts of child endangering after officers acting on a tip found her 10-year-old and 3-year-old daughters in a Liberty Township motel after 6 p.m. The eldest child reportedly informed the cops that Bell was working a shift at a Little Caesars pizzeria and was expected to be back by 10 p.m. that night.

Netizens raise over $160k for single mom arrested for leaving kids in a motel while she was at work

Kent, OH

If you find yourself wandering the charming streets of Kent, Ohio, and your stomach starts to growl, there’s a place you absolutely must visit. Mike’s Place is a quirky, eclectic restaurant that has been serving up delicious food and a whole lot of character since 1987. But what...

This Quirky Restaurant In Ohio Has A Reuben Sandwich That’s Absolutely To Die For

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Pontotoc County, MS

Police in Pontotoc made an arrest recently that led to the discover of multiple IED's according to a press release from the Pontotoc County Sheriff. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 Jason Lambert 40 of Tupelo, Ms. was arrested and charged by the CID and charged withDomestic Violence-Aggravated Assault and Felony Malicious Mischief.

Man arrested on domestic violence charges found to have multiple Molotov cocktails

Mentor, OH

92.3 WCOL

Nothing says "summer" quite like enjoying a tasty hot dog!

Ohio Restaurant Named The 'Best Hot Dog Joint' In The State

Bonsall, CA

The leader of a nationwide retail crime operation faces five years and four months in state prison and must pay millions in restitution. A CNBC investigation in March detailed Michelle Mack's operation and showed how law enforcement traces stolen items from organized retail rings. Mack oversaw a multimillion-dollar operation in...

Retail crime 'queenpin' faces five years in prison, millions in restitution

San Diego, CA

Knewz

A woman from San Diego has been sentenced to over five years in prison for running a nationwide grand theft ring with her husband, shoplifting millions of dollars worth of products from major retailers and selling them online. Knewz.com has learned that in addition to jail time, the couple will also have to pay millions […]

Multi-Million Make-Up Theft Ring Smashed: San Diego ‘Shoplifting Queen’ Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison After She and Husband Stole Millions

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Memphis, TN

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Walls, MS

July 16 - The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced today that 21- year-old Jaheem Cunningham of Walls was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday in DeSoto County Court to one count of second-degree murder.

Man to be in Prison for 40 years After Pleading Guilty to Murder

Entrepreneur

Maria Washington and her husband Aaron realized they were on to something.

Her Son Struggled In School. After Helping Him Become an 'A' Student, She Started a Business to Replicate Their Success.

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

North Olmsted, OH

Isla Chiu

NORTH OLMSTED, OH - A new restaurant is coming to Great Northern Mall. Are you a fan of pho? If the answer is yes, you might want to know that Build the Pho is planning to open a new restaurant at 400 Great Northern Blvd in North Olmsted. According to Great Northern Mall's website, the restaurant is expected to open sometime in the autumn.

A new restaurant is coming to North Olmsted, Ohio

Ashtabula, OH

ASHTABULA, OH - A new restaurant is serving up food in the kitchen of DeGee's II Patio Bar & Grill. Are you a fan of cheesesteaks? If the answer is yes, you might want to check out Brown's II, which recently opened for business in the kitchen of DeGee's at 2055 Lake Ave. According to Brown's II's social media account, the new restaurant opened earlier this month. Brown's II is a new venture from the owners of Brown's Cheesesteak on the Strip at Geneva-on-the-Lake. Brown's II offers an expanded menu as well as dining throughout the year.

A new restaurant has opened in Ashtabula, Ohio

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Businessman admits to laundering drug dealer’s money, torching restaurant for $1.1M in insurance money

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Conneaut businessman on Monday agreed to serve more than four years in prison after he admitted to laundering a major drug dealer’s...

Businessman admits to laundering drug dealer’s money, torching restaurant for $1.1M in insurance money

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