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Notorious NYC Landlord Faces Arrest for Ignoring Court-Ordered Repairs, Could Go to Jail for 60 Days

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NEW YORK CITY – A Manhattan judge has ordered the arrest of Daniel Ohebshalom, one of the most notorious landlords in New York City, for failing to make court-ordered repairs at two Washington Heights properties. Ohebshalom, who topped the public advocate’s recent “worst landlords” list, faces up to two months in jail for repeatedly neglecting mandatory repairs, according to Judge Jack Stoller. This represents a rare instance of a landlord facing jail time for substandard living conditions. Ohebshalom allegedly ignored scheduled appointments and failed to address nearly 700 violations across the two buildings, which include … Read more

Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Files Lawsuit Over $100 Million Extortion Plot

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MCKINNEY, Texas – Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, has filed a lawsuit in Collin County, Texas, accusing a woman of attempting to extort $100 million from him. The lawsuit also names the woman’s attorneys, Bethel Zehaie and Yoel Zehaie, as defendants. According to Prescott’s attorney, Levi McCathern, the woman and her legal team threatened to publicly share a fabricated story of sexual assault from nearly a decade ago unless they received the money. Prescott has instead reported their alleged actions to the authorities and has pledged his full cooperation with their investigation. Bethel Zehaie, … Read more

Father Accused of Murdering 4-Year-Old Son: Bigsby Murder Trial Reaches Closing Arguments and Jury Deliberation Stage

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HAMPTON, Va. – The closing arguments and jury deliberation are set to begin in the murder trial of a man accused of killing his 4-year-old son and concealing his body before reporting him missing. The accused, whose name is Bigsby, allegedly committed the heinous act approximately seven months before filing the missing person report in Hampton. The trial has gripped the community with its shocking and devastating details. Bigsby stands accused of taking the life of his own child and attempting to cover up the crime. The prosecution has presented evidence and witnesses, painting a … Read more

Government Transparency Undermined: Officials Ignore Sunshine Laws, Blocking Public Access to Information

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Miami, Florida – Sunshine Week, an annual celebration of transparency laws, is shedding light on the continued efforts of government officials to undermine those very laws. This nationwide event serves as a reminder that while transparency may be championed for one week, the remaining 51 weeks often tell a different story. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has come under scrutiny as two officers from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement claimed that his office blocked the release of publicly-funded travel records. These officers allege that they faced retaliation for asserting that these records should be … Read more