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May 22 2026CRIME

Crackdown on Minnesota health care scams: Over $90 million in taxpayer funds misused

Across Minnesota, 15 individuals now face serious charges after allegedly diverting more than $90 million in public health care funds. Federal authorities say the fraud unfolded through multiple programs meant to support people with disabilities, children needing autism care, and families struggling

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May 22 2026CRIME

Why Crypto Bosses Are Spending Millions on Personal Bodyguards

These days, being a big name in crypto isn’t just about trading digital money—it’s also about dodging kidnappers and thieves. Reports show more violent attacks targeting cryptocurrency owners, especially in France, where robbery attempts connected to crypto happen roughly every five days. Some victi

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May 21 2026CRIME

Crypto Money Trail Binds Sinaloa Cartel

The U. S. Treasury has moved against people linked to fentanyl smuggling who used crypto to hide their profits. Two separate groups tied to the Sinaloa Cartel were added to the sanctions list after a joint operation by Homeland Security and the DEA. The Treasury said it will keep targeting car

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May 21 2026CRIME

Cleveland’s New Summer Plan: Curfews, Jobs and Police Patrols

Cleveland is trying to keep teens safe this summer. The city will use curfews, more police patrols and new programs to fight crime. Mayor Justin Bibb said the plan starts before Memorial Day. The curfew rules are strict. Kids under 12 must be home by dark. Those 13 and 14 have to return by 9:30 p.

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May 21 2026CRIME

A Dog’s Tragic End Sparks Legal Fallout

In a quiet suburb, police were on the lookout for something else when they found a dead dog in a hotel parking lot. The owner, a 55‑year‑old man from North Carolina named Garland Norris, had been staying at the Econo Lodge in Shorewood. While officers were investigating a different crime near Pizza

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May 21 2026CRIME

Delivery Bags Turned Doorways: How Gangs Hijacked LA Homes

South American gang members have been caught after a series of home break‑ins in Los Angeles that used delivery packages as disguises. Seven suspects, four of them from Colombia, were arrested for targeting houses by posing as workers from services like Amazon, DoorDash and UberEats. Police no

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May 21 2026CRIME

The Hidden Stressors Behind Black Mother Filicide

This research digs into why some Black mothers tragically kill their own children, a topic that has been largely overlooked in mental‑health studies. Instead of blaming only individual psychology, the study looks at bigger social forces that push these women into extreme distress. It shows how

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May 21 2026CRIME

Doctor Convicted for $45M Medicare Botox Scam

A California physician has been found guilty of filing false Medicare claims that totaled about $45 million. The case involves a doctor who ran a cosmetic clinic in Glendale and claimed that patients needed Botox for chronic migraines, even though most received the treatment for purely cosmetic r

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May 21 2026CRIME

Hate‑Driven Plot Against San Diego Mosque Unveiled

The FBI confirmed a document that outlines the conspirators’ plans to attack a mosque in San Diego. The file, released through an independent journalist, shows the suspects intent on causing “maximum death and destruction” against a wide array of targets. They also praised past mass‑shooting inciden

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May 20 2026CRIME

Mayor pushes back juvenile curfew law

The city’s mayor has asked the council to quickly re‑enact a law that keeps teenagers out of town after dark. She said the current pause on this rule is making crime higher and people feel less safe in Washington. The new bill would undo a sunset clause that let the curfew end earlier this yea

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