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The Downfall of a Nonprofit Leader: A Story of Greed and Betrayal

December 31, 2025

Lori Zeno, once a respected figure in the nonprofit world, is now facing serious consequences for her actions. She is expected to admit guilt in a federal fraud case, according to recent court documents. Zeno, who founded the Queens Defenders, is accused of misusing the organization's funds to suppo

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The Bowling Alley Boss and the Missing Millions

December 12, 2025

A bowling alley owner in Milford is in hot water. David Breen, who runs the "Pinz" bowling alley, is accused of taking over $1. 2 million meant for his business and using it for personal luxuries. This money was part of the COVID-19 relief funds, specifically the Economic Injury and Disaster Loan (E

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A Space Crime That Wasn't

November 19, 2025

A woman has admitted to making a false claim about her astronaut ex-wife. Summer Heather Worden, 50, told police in July 2019 that her former partner, Anne McClain, had broken the law while working on the International Space Station (ISS). This was the first time anyone had ever reported a crime hap

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A Tech Heist Unfolds in the Bay Area

November 1, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a 27-year-old woman from Hayward found herself at the center of a fraud investigation. The trouble started when a Kentfield resident noticed strange charges on her credit card. Someone had used it to buy Apple products in San Francisco. This was not just a simple case

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JPMorgan Chase Battles Over Legal Fees for Convicted Ex-Employees

October 25, 2025

JPMorgan Chase finds itself in a financial pickle. The bank is trying to stop paying the legal fees for two former employees, Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar. They were found guilty of fraud after selling their company, Frank, to JPMorgan. The bank says the legal bills have skyrocketed to an eye-wat

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Tech Tycoon's Estate Faces Huge Payout After Court Ruling

July 22, 2025

A recent court decision in the UK has significant implications for the estate of the late tech billionaire Mike Lynch. The High Court ruled that Lynch and his former finance chief, Sushovan Hussain, owe Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) over $940 million. This amount stems from a fraud case related t

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Reality TV Stars Get a Break

May 28, 2025

It's a twist of fate for Todd and Julie Chrisley, the stars of a popular reality TV show. They were locked up for a long time after being found guilty of some serious charges. The couple, known for their lavish lifestyle, were accused of tricking banks into giving them millions and avoidin

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The Crypto Kingpin: 12 Years Behind Bars

May 14, 2025

The mastermind behind the crypto lending platform Celsius Network has been handed a severe punishment. Alexander Mashinsky, the 59-year-old founder, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The judge deemed this necessary due to the seriousness of Mashinsky's crimes, which involved deceiving thousa

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Crypto Leaders Face Justice: The Downfall of Industry Titans

May 9, 2025

The crypto world has seen its share of dramatic ups and downs, but few stories are as striking as the recent fall of prominent figures in the industry. The former head of Celsius Network, Alexander Mashinsky, received a 12-year prison sentence. This came after he admitted to two major fraud charges.

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A Young Entrepreneur's Downfall: The Frank Fraud Case

March 29, 2025

In the bustling world of startups, a young entrepreneur named Charlie Javice found herself in hot water. The founder of Frank, a company that aimed to simplify the college financial aid process, was found guilty of deceiving JPMorgan Chase. The bank ended up buying Frank for a whopping 175 million d