Epstein Secrets

izar, 52, of Boyle Heights, has a June 22 trial date in the case, which is a result of a federal investigation into alleged widespread corruption at Los Angeles City Hall that has also ensnared political operatives, lobbyists and the former general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety

mbers of the fire department are anticipated to have been involved in the investigation." Attorneys Seek Bail For Ghislaine Maxwell. The AP (12/7, Neumeister) reports from New York, "A lawyer for the onetime girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein said Monday that her client, who again seeks release on bail, has lo

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g and not have to worry about being punished over their disclosures. Ex-CIA Engineer Tells Judge He's Incarcerated Like An "Animal." The AP (1/24, Neumeister) reports a former CIA software engineer "charged with leaking government secrets to WikiLeaks says it's cruel and unusual punishment that he's await

n is inching closer to the highest threat level and an imminent shutdown of the city." Mayor Eric Garcetti (D) said late Monday, "While the city of Los Angeles' COVID-19 threat level remains at orange, we are on the border of going to red. It is up to all of us that we don't." The Washington Times (7/14, Ric

Accuser: "She has never shown any remorse for her heinous crimes, or for the devastating, lasting impacts her actions have caused." The AP (7/13, Neumeister, Hayes) reports that Judge Nathan "said even the most restrictive form of release would be insufficient to ensure Maxwell would not flee, particular

California Home, Prompting Street Closures The Los Angeles Times (07/27, Winton) reported that while executing a search warrant at a home in Reseda, Los Angeles, federal investigators, including the FBI, discovered potential explosive-making materials, which resulted in the closure of neighborhood streets an

Back to Top FINANCIAL CRIME & CORPORATE SCANDALS Campaign Finance Charge Dropped From Case Against Sam Bankman-Fried The Associated Press (07/27, Neumeister) reported that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will no longer face a campaign finance charge at an October criminal trial, federal prosecutors say, ci

i Woman 'Extremely Worried' Over New Footage The New York Post (11/20, Propper) reported that the family of the missing Hawaii woman who vanished in Los Angeles this month is growing desperate after viewing alarming footage of her from more than a week ago — and are calling on authorities to ramp up their se

ughter. Back to Top FINANCIAL CRIME & CORPORATE SCANDALS Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison The Associated Press (11/20, Neumeister) reported that the founder of Archegos Capital Management, a hedge fund, was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Wednesday for securities and market