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Feds Bust Massive $250 Million Pandemic Fraud Ring in Minnesota Somali Community

Federal authorities have busted a massive $250 million pandemic-related fraud ring in Minnesota's Somali community. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota announced federal criminal charges against 47 defendants for their alleged roles in the fraud scheme. The scam exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19…

IRS Called on to Investigate Tax Breaks Mark Zuckerberg Received for Funding 2020 Election Interference

The Internal Revenue Service has been called on to investigate the tax breaks that Facebook/Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg received after pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into efforts to meddle in the 2020 presidential election. Conservative think tank The Center for Renewing America has filed a complaint that demands the…

Judge Throws Book at Hollywood Producer, Sentences Him to Six Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme

Hollywood producer William Sadleir has been sentenced to six years in prison for his role in two fraudulent schemes. The convictions relate to investments made by a New York-based investment fund in Aviron Pictures, LLC, and its affiliated entities. Sadleir, 68, pleaded guilty in January to two counts of wire…

Black Lives Matter Leader Sued for Stealing $10M in Donations, Using Funds as ‘Personal Piggy Bank’

A high-level Black Lives Matter leader is being sued for allegedly stealing $10 million in donations money and using the funds as his own "personal piggy bank." Shalomyah Bowers, a leader of the Black Lives Matter Global Foundation, has been hit with a lawsuit from his former colleagues. According to…

Lawmakers Investigating Twitter over Whistleblower’s Explosive Allegations

Congressional lawmakers are investigating explosive allegations made against Twitter by a whistleblowing former executive. As Slay News reported, Twitter’s former chief of security has made a major whistleblower complaint against the social media company. The allegations from Peiter Zatko, the whistleblower who served as Twitter’s head of security for around…

Ex-Democrat Congressman Arrested for Money Laundering and Fraud, Faces 55 Years in Prison

Former Democrat Congressman Terrance John “TJ” Cox (D-CA) has been arrested on a 28-count indictment for money laundering, wire fraud, campaign fraud, and other charges this morning. TJ Cox represented California’s 21st congressional district from 2019 to 2021. He now faces up to 55 years in prison if found guilty…

Delaware Democrat Kathleen McGuiness Found Guilty on Fraud Charges, Refuses to Resign

A Delaware Democrat politician, state auditor Kathleen McGuiness, has been found guilty on multiple fraud charges but refuses to resign. McGuiness, a long-time friend of Democrat President Joe Biden, was found guilty of three misdemeanor charges including official misconduct, conflict of interest, and structuring a contract to avoid a procurement…

BLM-Backed Democrat Indicted on Federal Wire Fraud Charges, Faces 20 Years in Prison

A top Louisiana Democrat, who is backed by the Black Lives Matter PAC this election cycle, has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges. Karen Carter Peterson is a former Louisiana State Senator and chair of the state Democratic Party. According to Fox News, the Black Lives Matter PAC, a…

Pelosi’s Husband Buys Millions in Computer Chip Stocks before Vote on Huge Subsidy Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi has just bought up millions in computer chip stock ahead of a critical congressional vote on a huge subsidy bill. Fresh off a drunk driving charge, Paul Pelosi just bought up to $5 million in a computer chip company's stock. The move comes…

‘Yellowstone’ Actress Q’Orianka Kilcher Charged with Felony Disability Payment Fraud

“Yellowstone” actress Q’Orianka Kilcher has been charged with two felony counts of disability payment fraud, according to reports. She is accused of illegally collecting nearly $97,000 in disability benefits while working on the smash-hit TV show, authorities said Monday. 32-year-old Kilcher, who lives in North Hollywood, played Angela Blue Thunder…