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Life Sentence for Ponzi Schemer Convicted of Murder
Natalie Cochran, who was already serving a 135-month prison sentence for a $2.5 million Ponzi scheme, was recently convicted of first-degree murder for killing her husband in 2019 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Life Sentence for Ponzi Schemer Convicted of Murder
Natalie Cochran, who was already serving a 135-month prison sentence for a $2.5 million Ponzi scheme, was recently convicted of first-degree murder for killing her husband in 2019 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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60% Bias Score
Madrid Council Fraud Case: €6 Million Commission Scandal Goes to Trial
Luis Medina and Alberto Luceño, accused of defrauding the Madrid City Council of €6 million during the pandemic by inflating prices of medical supplies while concealing their commissions, face nine and 15 years in prison respectively; the defense argues there's no legal obligation to disclose commis...
Madrid Council Fraud Case: €6 Million Commission Scandal Goes to Trial
Luis Medina and Alberto Luceño, accused of defrauding the Madrid City Council of €6 million during the pandemic by inflating prices of medical supplies while concealing their commissions, face nine and 15 years in prison respectively; the defense argues there's no legal obligation to disclose commis...
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56% Bias Score
Luceño Denies Knowledge of Commission in Madrid City Council Mask Deal
Alberto Luceño, business partner of Luis Medina, testified in court that he did not know the amount he would receive for managing the sale of medical supplies to the Madrid City Council at the beginning of the pandemic; the council purchased medical supplies at inflated prices, with the accused rece...
Luceño Denies Knowledge of Commission in Madrid City Council Mask Deal
Alberto Luceño, business partner of Luis Medina, testified in court that he did not know the amount he would receive for managing the sale of medical supplies to the Madrid City Council at the beginning of the pandemic; the council purchased medical supplies at inflated prices, with the accused rece...
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36% Bias Score
Holmes' Theranos Appeal Rejected: 11-Year Sentence Upheld
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Elizabeth Holmes' appeal against her conviction for defrauding investors in Theranos, upholding her more than 11-year prison sentence and a $452 million restitution order; the court deemed Theranos' blood-testing technology claims a "mirage".
Holmes' Theranos Appeal Rejected: 11-Year Sentence Upheld
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Elizabeth Holmes' appeal against her conviction for defrauding investors in Theranos, upholding her more than 11-year prison sentence and a $452 million restitution order; the court deemed Theranos' blood-testing technology claims a "mirage".
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44% Bias Score
Football Fraudster Extradited to UK, Returns to Prison
Medi Abalimba, a former footballer dubbed "The Football Fraudster," was arrested in the US and extradited back to the UK after fleeing prison in 2023; he will serve until October 2026.
Football Fraudster Extradited to UK, Returns to Prison
Medi Abalimba, a former footballer dubbed "The Football Fraudster," was arrested in the US and extradited back to the UK after fleeing prison in 2023; he will serve until October 2026.
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56% Bias Score
Greece Expands Tax Audits to Salaried Employees, Uncovering Widespread Tax Evasion
Greek tax authorities are auditing salaried employees, especially high-income earners with large tax refunds, uncovering hundreds of illegal refunds and expanding audits to 130,000 tax identification numbers (TINs).
Greece Expands Tax Audits to Salaried Employees, Uncovering Widespread Tax Evasion
Greek tax authorities are auditing salaried employees, especially high-income earners with large tax refunds, uncovering hundreds of illegal refunds and expanding audits to 130,000 tax identification numbers (TINs).
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44% Bias Score
Trump's "Gold Card" Visa Plan Raises Fraud, Security Concerns
Donald Trump's proposed "gold card" visa program, a $5 million investment for U.S. residency, raises concerns about fraud and national security risks due to potential applicants from countries like Russia and China, according to Lora Ries of the Heritage Foundation.
Trump's "Gold Card" Visa Plan Raises Fraud, Security Concerns
Donald Trump's proposed "gold card" visa program, a $5 million investment for U.S. residency, raises concerns about fraud and national security risks due to potential applicants from countries like Russia and China, according to Lora Ries of the Heritage Foundation.
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44% Bias Score
Former Co-op Bank Chair Jailed for Fraud
Paul Flowers, former Co-op Bank chair and Methodist minister, was sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding nearly £100,000 from the will of a vulnerable friend, using the money for personal expenses, including drugs and holidays, after he was made executor of her will.
Former Co-op Bank Chair Jailed for Fraud
Paul Flowers, former Co-op Bank chair and Methodist minister, was sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding nearly £100,000 from the will of a vulnerable friend, using the money for personal expenses, including drugs and holidays, after he was made executor of her will.
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32% Bias Score
GAO Report Highlights $84 Billion in Potential Federal Savings, Critiques Disaster Response
The GAO released its 2025 High-Risk List, identifying 38 federal areas vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse, totaling $84 billion in potential savings over two years; the report also highlighted the fragmented federal response to recent natural disasters, impacting aid delivery.
GAO Report Highlights $84 Billion in Potential Federal Savings, Critiques Disaster Response
The GAO released its 2025 High-Risk List, identifying 38 federal areas vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse, totaling $84 billion in potential savings over two years; the report also highlighted the fragmented federal response to recent natural disasters, impacting aid delivery.
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64% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Convictions
A US appeals court upheld the convictions of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani for defrauding investors in their blood-testing company, Theranos, rejecting their appeals and affirming their 2022 sentences; Holmes will pay $452 million in restitution, though enforcement is on hold.
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Convictions
A US appeals court upheld the convictions of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani for defrauding investors in their blood-testing company, Theranos, rejecting their appeals and affirming their 2022 sentences; Holmes will pay $452 million in restitution, though enforcement is on hold.
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44% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Fraud Convictions, Sentences
A U.S. appeals court upheld the fraud convictions and over $452 million in restitution against Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh Balwani for defrauding investors with Theranos' faulty blood-testing technology, rejecting their appeals and confirming their prison sentences of more than 11 and nearly 13 year...
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Fraud Convictions, Sentences
A U.S. appeals court upheld the fraud convictions and over $452 million in restitution against Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh Balwani for defrauding investors with Theranos' faulty blood-testing technology, rejecting their appeals and confirming their prison sentences of more than 11 and nearly 13 year...
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52% Bias Score
Minicione Cleared of Fraud in Vatican Property Deal, Despite Prior Conviction
A London court cleared British-Italian financier Raffaele Minicione of dishonesty, fraud, and conspiracy in a £275 million property deal with the Vatican, despite a previous Vatican court conviction for embezzlement; the judge criticized Minicione's lack of good faith but upheld the property valuati...
Minicione Cleared of Fraud in Vatican Property Deal, Despite Prior Conviction
A London court cleared British-Italian financier Raffaele Minicione of dishonesty, fraud, and conspiracy in a £275 million property deal with the Vatican, despite a previous Vatican court conviction for embezzlement; the judge criticized Minicione's lack of good faith but upheld the property valuati...
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40% Bias Score
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