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Fox News — Politics

Repeat Offender Arrested for Assault in Charlotte

Di-Quan Schafar Hunt, a repeat offender, has been arrested in Charlotte after a video showed him assaulting a woman. Hunt has a history of multiple arrests and is under investigation for similar incidents. His arrest comes nearly a year after another violent incident involving a Ukrainian refugee in the same city.

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Washington Examiner

DOJ Arrests Former SPLC Director in Fraud Case

The Justice Department has arrested Heidi Beirich, the former Intelligence Project Director of the Southern Poverty Law Center, on charges related to fraud involving donor-funded payments to informants in extremist groups. Beirich faces multiple charges, including wire fraud conspiracy, and is scheduled for arraignment on August 19. The SPLC has denied wrongdoing, stating that their informant program was designed for intelligence gathering.

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Fox News — Politics

Former SPLC Official Arrested Amid Allegations of Fraud and Extremist Funding

Heidi Beirich, a former official of the Southern Poverty Law Center, was arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and false statements related to an alleged scheme involving over $4 million in donor funds. The indictment claims the funds were misused to support extremist activities, with the investigation ongoing.

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Fox News — Latest

Former SPLC Official Arrested Amid Allegations of Fraud and Extremist Funding

Heidi Beirich, a former official at the Southern Poverty Law Center, was arrested on August 12, 2026, on charges related to a scheme that allegedly funneled over $4 million in donor funds to extremist groups. The U.S. Attorney's Office has detailed multiple charges against Beirich and the SPLC, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. The SPLC has denied wrongdoing and is contesting the charges.

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Fox News — Latest

ICE Requests Detention of Kentucky Man Charged with Multiple Crimes

ICE has requested that Kentucky officials hold Rolando Cenobio Vasquez, who faces charges of rape, human trafficking, and sexual abuse. Vasquez was arrested on July 29 and has a previous DUI conviction. He initially entered the U.S. illegally in 2013 and was deported, but the details of his reentry are unknown.

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Fox News — Latest

Luigi Mangione Hearing Scheduled, Speculation on Plea Deal

Luigi Mangione's legal team has requested a hearing that may involve discussions of a plea deal in his federal case, as he faces state murder charges. The hearing is scheduled for Friday, and jury selection for the state trial is set for September 8, 2026. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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Daily Wire

Former SPLC Official Charged with Fraud Related to Donor Funds

Heidi Beirich, a former official at the Southern Poverty Law Center, has been charged with fraud for allegedly misusing donor funds to pay informants in extremist groups. The charges include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, with claims that over $4.1 million was funneled to these informants from 2007 to 2023. Both Beirich and the SPLC deny the allegations.

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Fox News — Latest

Witness Helps Police Identify Suspected Wildfire Arsonist

A Washington resident, Paul Child, helped police identify Aaron Forrest Farinacci as a suspected wildfire arsonist after witnessing suspicious behavior near railroad tracks. The Old Trails Fire, attributed to Farinacci, has caused significant damage since it began on August 1. Farinacci faces multiple arson charges and was arrested two days after the initial identification.

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Fox News — Latest

Defense in Lindsay Clancy Trial Seeks to Add Former Hospital Employee as Witness

In the ongoing murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, her defense team has requested to include former McLean Hospital social worker Emily Thorndike as a witness. Thorndike has criticized the portrayal of the hospital by prosecution witnesses, claiming they misrepresented the treatment Clancy received. Judge William Sullivan has not yet ruled on the defense's request but acknowledged the complexity of the issue regarding hospital staffing and programs.

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independent.co.uk

Judge Orders Anonymous Jury for Luigi Mangione's Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione's upcoming murder trial will feature an anonymous jury, as decided by Justice Gregory Carro. Mangione faces charges for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024 and has pleaded not guilty. The trial is set to begin with jury selection on September 8, 2026.

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Axios

Homicides Decrease by 17% in Major U.S. Cities in Early 2026

Preliminary data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association shows that homicides in major U.S. cities decreased by 17.2% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The decline in violent crime spans two presidential administrations and includes significant reductions in other categories of violent crime.

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Fox News — Latest

Florida woman arrested for allegedly faking cancer to defraud over $40,000

Maribeth Ellen Jones, a 51-year-old woman from Bonita Springs, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly faking cancer and defrauding over 200 people out of more than $40,000. Authorities reported that she misled community members into donating money for her supposed treatment, using the funds for personal debts instead.

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New York Post

Three Robbers Steal Cash and Equipment from NYC Cocktail Bar

Three armed robbers targeted the Obvio Cocktail Bar in New York City, restraining staff members and stealing approximately $30,000 in cash and equipment. The incident involved the use of firearms and resulted in the staff being confined in bathrooms.

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Daily Wire

Trial Begins for Suspect in Tupac Shakur's 1996 Murder

Duane "Keffe D" Davis is set to stand trial for his alleged role in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which claim he orchestrated the attack. The trial is expected to last about a month, with jury selection beginning on Monday.

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Fox News — Latest

International manhunt launched for Arizona man suspected in parents' deaths

Matthew Flores, a 27-year-old man, is the suspect in the deaths of his parents, whose bodies were discovered buried in their backyard in Litchfield Park, Arizona. An international manhunt is currently in progress as authorities believe Flores has left the country. The investigation revealed evidence of foul play at the residence.

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Family of bikini designer files $50 million lawsuit following yacht death

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra's family has filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against Christopher Durnan, alleging assault prior to her death on a yacht in Montauk. The lawsuit claims gross negligence and seeks damages for wrongful death and personal suffering. The investigation is ongoing, with autopsy results still pending.

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Courtney Clenney Settles Civil Suit Before Plea Deal in Boyfriend's Death

Courtney Clenney has settled a civil lawsuit related to the death of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, shortly before reaching a plea deal in her murder case. Clenney is charged with second-degree murder for the stabbing incident that occurred in their Miami apartment in April 2022. The civil claims against her were dismissed in early March 2026.

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