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Loughlin, Giannulli plead in college scam, but fate is hazy
“Full House” star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded guilty Friday to paying half a million dollars to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California as part of a college admissions bribery scheme, but a judge has not decided whether...
Loughlin, Giannulli to serve prison time for college scam
“Full House” actress Lori Loughlin has agreed to serve two months behind bars and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, has agreed to serve five months as part of a deal to plead guilty to cheating the college admissions process, according to court papers filed Thursday. Loughlin, 55, and...
Missing mom defendant: I don't know what happened to her
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A woman accused of being part of a conspiracy to murder a Connecticut mother of five said Thursday that she never should have trusted the accused killer — Fotis Dulos, her boyfriend and the victim's estranged husband — knowing what she knows now. Michelle Troconis, a...
3 men charged with federal hunting violations at Fort Riley
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Three men have been charged with violating federal laws by hunting deer in areas of Fort Riley where explosives are discharged during training exercises. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said in a news release Wednesday the men trespassed at the fort numerous times since 2015. They...
NC appeals court overturns convictions in officer slaying
JONESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — An appeals court has overturned the convictions of a man accused of being the getaway driver in an alleged robbery attempt that led to the slaying of a police officer nearly 25 years ago. The North Carolina Court of Appeals cited prosecutorial errors in dismissing Marc Peterson...
Lebanese man pleads guilty to drone parts export conspiracy
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Lebanese man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Minnesota to conspiring to export drone parts and technology from the U.S. to Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon. U.S. Attorney Erica H. MacDonald said Monday that Usama Hamade, 55, pleaded guilty to conspiring to illegally...
Real estate agent pleads guilty in marijuana farm scheme
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A real estate agent who helped Chinese investors buy Southern California homes that were turned into illegal marijuana farms has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. Lin Li of Chino entered the plea Monday. Prosecutors say Li admitted in a plea agreement that between 2013 and...
Former Ooltewah mobile home park resident suing managers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Residents of a Tennessee mobile home park are suing two property managers who were previously charged with theft and conspiracy after they were accused of stealing tornado relief meant for the residents, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports. Kimberly West, 49, and Steven...
Authorities charge 10 in alleged MS-13 deaths, other crimes
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities on Thursday brought charges including murder, attempted murder, and murder conspiracy against 10 men accused of being part of the notorious MS-13 gang. U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue of the Eastern District said the men were all in custody in connection to three killings...
Developer will plead guilty in Los Angeles corruption case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A real estate developer accused of bribing a Los Angeles city council member and other officials has agreed to plead guilty to a federal racketeering conspiracy charge. The plea agreement by George Chiang, 41, of Los Angeles was filed Wednesday in federal court. He could face up to 20...
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