A federal grand jury has indicted two Fresno residents in connection with three armed robberies and one attempted armed robbery in October and November. U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced the indictments of Felipe Barajas, 25, and Brittney Manzo, 24, on Thursday afternoon. If convicted, Barajas and Manzo face up...
Former California Mayor Indicted in Bribery Scheme
PALM SPRINGS — A grand jury has indicted the former mayor of Palm Springs in a public corruption case that alleges he took $375,000 in bribes from real estate developers. Former mayor Stephen Philip Pougnet could be barred for life from holding public office if he is convicted, according to...
Jussie Smollett’s Attorneys Say All Criminal Charges Dropped
CHICAGO — Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett said Tuesday that charges alleging he lied to police about a racist and homophobic attack have been dropped. Smollett attorneys Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes said in a statement that Smollett's record "has been wiped clean." Smollett was indicted on 16...
7 Indicted in Fresno for Helping Alleged Killer of Police Cpl. Singh
FRESNO — Seven friends and relatives of a Mexican national charged with the shooting death of a Northern California police officer have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly helping him evade capture, federal officials said Friday. U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott said a federal grand jury on Thursday indicted the...
Indicted Trump Ally Chris Collins Ends Re-Election Bid
NEW YORK — In an about-face, U.S. Rep. Chris Collins is ending his re-election bid days after the Republican congressman from New York was charged with insider trading. su_pullquote align="right"]"I have decided that it is in the best interests of the constituents of NY-27, the Republican Party and President Donald...