Charges

American Founder of Haitian Orphanage Faces Sexual Abuse Charges, Previous Grand Jury Investigation Revealed

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Denver, Colorado – An American founder of a Haitian orphanage, Michael Geilenfeld, has been charged with sexual abuse. According to court documents filed by his attorney, Geilenfeld was previously investigated by a grand jury about a decade ago but was not indicted. The attorney’s filing requested Geilenfeld’s release from custody while the current case proceeds, and the detention hearing has been delayed until Friday. The indictment against Geilenfeld was made on January 18 by a grand jury in Florida. He is accused of traveling from Miami to Haiti with the intent to engage in illicit … Read more

Chick-fil-A Settles Class Action Lawsuit, Offering $4.4 Million to Customers Over Delivery Charges During Pandemic

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Atlanta, GA – Fast food giant Chick-fil-A has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding delivery charges during the pandemic. The lawsuit, filed in Georgia, claimed that the chain had promised low delivery fees on its app or website but then increased food prices by as much as 30% on delivery orders. Although Chick-fil-A has not admitted to any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay out $4.4 million in the settlement. Eligible customers will have the option to receive either cash or a gift card worth $29.95. Customers from five states, including New … Read more

Bronx Attorney and Son Slapped with Criminal Charges in Elaborate Immigration Fraud Plot

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NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer and his son from the Bronx have been charged with participating in an immigration fraud scheme, according to court documents. The scheme involved filing false applications for asylum and other immigration benefits. The lawyer, whose identity has not been disclosed by authorities, allegedly filed fraudulent applications on behalf of clients from various countries. These applications contained false information in order to obtain immigration benefits they were not eligible for. The son, who also hasn’t been named, allegedly helped his father by creating fake documents to support the false claims … Read more

Haverhill Man Faces Federal Charges for Illegal Possession of Loaded Semiautomatic Pistol and Ammunition

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Boston, Massachusetts – A 37-year-old man from Haverhill was apprehended on Thursday for unlawful possession of a semiautomatic pistol and ammunition, despite having a prior felony conviction. Rashad Diggs, also known as “Summers,” was charged by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. After appearing in federal court in Boston, he is now being detained until his scheduled hearing. The indictment reveals that in December 2022, in Revere, Diggs was found with a semiautomatic pistol that had a serial number intentionally removed. The firearm was loaded with … Read more