New York Jury Convicts Two Individuals in Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Ponzi Scheme

NEW YORK (AP) – After a two-week trial, a jury found David Brend and Gustavo Rodriguez guilty of wire fraud conspiracy in connection with their involvement in IcomTech, a cryptocurrency mining and trading company. The verdict was reached in New York on Tuesday. Brend and Rodriguez, who could face up to 20 years in prison, were convicted for their roles in what authorities described as a fraudulent “Ponzi” scheme orchestrated by IcomTech’s founder, David Carmona. Prosecutors revealed that Carmona hired Rodriguez to develop IcomTech’s website, which falsely advertised guaranteed daily returns from cryptocurrency trading and … Read more

San Luis Obispo County Jury Convicts Driver of Murder and Gross Vehicular Manslaughter in Disturbing DUI Case

San Luis Obispo, California – A San Luis Obispo County jury has delivered multiple guilty verdicts against Earnesto Nava Herrera in a tragic case that involved murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, hit and run causing death, driving under the influence of alcohol causing great bodily injury, and driving on a suspended license. District Attorney Dan Dow made the announcement today, emphasizing the severity of the charges. Herrera faced charges of second-degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, hit and run causing death, driving under the influence of alcohol causing great bodily injury, and driving … Read more