Producer who accused Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs adds Cuba Gooding Jr. to sexual assault, harassment lawsuit

A music producer who filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs last month has now accused actor Cuba Gooding Jr. of sexually harassing and assaulting him, an amended federal complaint filed Monday night shows. The amended civil complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan hours after federal officials searched Combs’ homes. Combs is… Continue reading Producer who accused Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs adds Cuba Gooding Jr. to sexual assault, harassment lawsuit

Police accused raided Kansas newspaper of lying to get records. A reporter used public info.

A journalist’s seemingly routine public records search sparked unprecedented law enforcement raids of a Kansas newspaper office and the publisher’s home, court papers revealed. The search of Marion County Record offices was based on a police chief’s stated belief that one its reporters committed identify theft by accessing the driver records of a local restaurant… Continue reading Police accused raided Kansas newspaper of lying to get records. A reporter used public info.

China investigates citizen accused of spying for CIA in Japan

BEIJING — China is investigating a Chinese national accused of spying for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the country’s state security ministry said on Monday. The 39-year-old Chinese national, surnamed Hao, was a cadre at a ministry and had gone to Japan for studies, which was where the spying recruitment occurred, the ministry said. Hao’s… Continue reading China investigates citizen accused of spying for CIA in Japan

California officer accused in probe of racist texts kept ‘gory’ police dog injury photos for himself, authorities say

Three Northern California police officers accused in an investigation into racist and derogatory text messages were indicted on conspiracy charges alleging they “touted” their use of excessive force and collected “trophies,” according to court documents unsealed Thursday.  Eric Rombough, Devon Wenger and Mortez Amiri were accused of conspiring to “injure, oppress, threaten and intimidate” residents… Continue reading California officer accused in probe of racist texts kept ‘gory’ police dog injury photos for himself, authorities say

TikToker Rodger Cleye under fire after being accused of inappropriate behavior

A TikTok singing sensation appears to no longer be on the platform after dozens of people online accused him of inappropriate behavior toward a fan whom he had collaborated with on a TikTok Live video. The fan, Olivia McCraw, a 19-year-old musician, said that Rodger Cleye, 58, flew from California to Maryland to visit her… Continue reading TikToker Rodger Cleye under fire after being accused of inappropriate behavior

American citizen in Russian custody accused of espionage

An American citizen was charged with espionage in Moscow on Thursday, according to Russia’s state news agency Tass. Gene Spector, a former pharmaceutical executive, was convicted in Russian court last year on a bribery charge, the agency said. He allegedly admitted to bribing former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich and was sentenced to 3.5… Continue reading American citizen in Russian custody accused of espionage

Hawaii’s top power utility accused of years of mismanagement before the deadly wildfires

Hawaii’s biggest power utility faces growing scrutiny for the role it might have played in the deadliest wildfire in modern American history, including detailed allegations in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that it was negligent and knowingly failed to take proper action to prevent catastrophe. The lawsuit, first obtained by NBC News, alleges that Hawaiian Electric… Continue reading Hawaii’s top power utility accused of years of mismanagement before the deadly wildfires

Retired professor accused of stealing $45K in jewelry from wealthy friends he met in Washington’s elite social circles

NEW YORK — A retired political science professor who traveled in Washington’s elite social circles pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that he stole tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry from his wealthy acquaintances. Lawrence Gray sold at least seven rare and valuable stolen items, including diamond earrings, a pink sapphire brooch, and… Continue reading Retired professor accused of stealing $45K in jewelry from wealthy friends he met in Washington’s elite social circles

Lauren Boebert Accused Of Using Maui Wildfires To Score ‘MAGA Points’

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) faced backlash online after she criticized President Joe Biden for his response to the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. “There is a total crisis in Maui,” she wrote on Saturday in her first tweet addressing the disaster. “3000 destroyed homes. 80 people dead. Where’s Joe Biden? On vacation of course. There is… Continue reading Lauren Boebert Accused Of Using Maui Wildfires To Score ‘MAGA Points’

More Michigan Republicans Accused Of Being Fake Electors For Trump Plead Not Guilty

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — All 16 Michigan Republicans accused in a fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in power are challenging the charges, after the final nine either pleaded not guilty or had a judge enter the pleas on their behalf Thursday in state court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced criminal… Continue reading More Michigan Republicans Accused Of Being Fake Electors For Trump Plead Not Guilty