Conspiracy

Albuquerque’s Legal Landscape Shaken as Second Lawyer Confesses to DWI Unit Conspiracy

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A second attorney has acknowledged involvement in a scheme related to the city’s DWI Unit, further stirring scrutiny over alleged misconduct within law enforcement. The recent admissions raise significant concerns about the integrity of the legal process in Albuquerque as the investigation unfolds. The lawyer, who was not named, confirmed in a plea agreement that he participated in the illicit activities tied to the DWI initiative. This revelation follows the earlier admission of another legal practitioner, who similarly disclosed participation in the scheme last month. Together, these cases highlight a troubling pattern … Read more

New Class-Action Lawsuit Challenges Real Estate Giants Over Alleged Commission Conspiracy Impacting Homebuyers

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CHICAGO — A lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court by homebuyer Matt Cwynar against several real estate brokers, accusing them of conspiring to maintain inflated commission rates in the buyer-agent market. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is not named as a defendant but is implicated as a co-conspirator alongside affiliated brokerages and multiple local MLSs. The complaint outlines allegations that brokers collaborated to enact anti-competitive practices that artificially raised commission fees, resulting in higher costs for consumers across Illinois and other states. Cwynar contends that prior to recent changes in NAR policies, … Read more

Former Phoenix News Anchor Found Guilty in High-Profile Fraud Conspiracy Case

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PHOENIX — A former news anchor in Phoenix has been found guilty of conspiracy in a fraudulent scheme that involved misappropriating funds. The jury delivered its verdict after a thorough trial that captivated both the public and legal observers alike. The case centered on allegations that the anchor participated in a conspiracy to defraud individuals out of significant amounts of money. Evidence presented during the trial included testimonies from alleged victims and financial records that highlighted dubious transactions. The prosecution argued that the former journalist exploited her public position to gain trust and carry out … Read more

Defense Claims Police Conspiracy as Final Testimony Begins in Karen Read’s High-Profile Murder Trial

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Canton, Massachusetts — The trial of Karen Read, accused in the fatal hit-and-run of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, is heading toward its conclusion as testimony wraps up this week. Read faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder and manslaughter while operating a vehicle under the influence, stemming from an incident in 2022 where she allegedly struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him to die alone in the snow outside a house party. During the trial, expert witness Daniel Wolfe, a director of accident reconstruction, took the stand to present his analysis of … Read more