Is Cyberbullying a Crime?
As more and more teens take to the Internet and social media as part of their everyday lives, bullying has gone from hallways and locker-rooms to Facebook and Twitter. But is cyberbullying legally...
View ArticleKatherman’s Accused of Aiding Embezzlement Plan
A Los Angeles jury has acquitted a longtime lobbyist and former L.A. City Council aide that was accused of misappropriation of public funds and embezzlement. Robert Katherman’s Embezzlement Plan The...
View ArticleBitcoin and Money Laundering
A decision by a Miami judge has determined that Bitcoin is not actually money. While this decision has only been made in a smaller jurisdiction, the repercussions could echo far and wide. What is...
View ArticleChristopher Bathum Charged with Money Laundering and Sexual Assault
Christopher Bathum, a self-described “rehab mogul,” and founder of Community Recovery of Los Angeles, was recently charged with multiple sexual assault offenses. He is also facing charges of defrauding...
View ArticleLos Angeles Community College District Pays $28,000 Bitcoin Ransom
The Los Angeles Community College District was forced to pay a $28,000 ransom in bitcoin to hackers who took control of the Los Angeles Valley College campus email and computer network. Los Angeles...
View ArticleBail and How Bail Bonds Work
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a serious crime, chances are you will need to secure a bail bond to be released from jail. While most people’s knowledge or interaction with bail bonds is...
View ArticleInternet Crime and Your Defense
As internet crime becomes more prevalent across the U.S., it’s important to know how to protect yourself against it, but also to know how to protect yourself if you are accused of it. People Fear...
View ArticleCrackdown on Massive Money Laundering
Federal prosecutors have indicted 75 people nationwide in a massive drugs and money operation in what interim U.S. Attorney Adam Braverman has called San Diego’s biggest money laundering investigation...
View ArticleTwo Doctors Arrested for Lap-Band Money Laundering Scheme
Two Los Angeles doctors have been arrested following a 37-count federal indictment alleging mail and wire fraud, false statements, money laundering and aggravated identity theft. The allegedly $250...
View ArticleA Crackdown on Potential Money Launderers and Money Laundering
The US Treasury Department has started cracking down on buyers of high-end real estate in hopes of stopping money laundering. As a result, the federal government will now require real estate companies...
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