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Surrogacy Scandal: Escrow Company Owner Accused of Stealing Millions to Fund Rap Career; FBI Steps In

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Houston, TX — A Houston-based surrogacy escrow management firm is embroiled in a legal battle after being accused of siphoning millions of dollars from clients intended to support surrogacy arrangements. The company, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC (SEAM), and its owner, Dominique Side, face accusations involving lavish personal expenditures that have jeopardized the financial plans of at least 23 families globally, prompting an FBI investigation. In court filings, SEAM claims to facilitate financial transactions between would-be parents and surrogates. Allegedly, a significant amount of funds that families had deposited for surrogates’ medical and personal care … Read more

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Enlists New Legal Star Amid FBI Investigation Turmoil

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Oakland, Calif. — In a critical development following a series of FBI raids, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has taken on new legal representation, signaling intensifying legal pressures. The raids, which transpired last week, targeted Thao’s residence among other locations, pushing the city’s administration into the spotlight under controversial circumstances. Days after the controversial raids, and a subsequent resignation by her former attorney, Thao’s office confirmed the appointment of Jeffrey Tsai, a seasoned lawyer specializing in white-collar crimes. Tsai, who has an extensive background as a special assistant attorney general of California and principal advisor to … Read more

Mysterious Blast Rocks FBI Training Facility in Irvine, Leaving 16 Injured

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Irvine, CA – Sixteen individuals sustained injuries after an explosion occurred during an FBI training session at the FBI Jerry Crow facility on Irvine Boulevard and Magazine Road, according to sources. The incident transpired on Wednesday around 1:00 p.m. under circumstances that remain unclear. Authorities have provided limited details regarding the explosion, leaving many questions unanswered. As investigations continue, it is crucial to determine the cause and assess the impact of this incident on the individuals involved. The injured individuals have been taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment, although the severity of their injuries … Read more

Former FBI Informant Charged with Fabricating Bribery Scheme Involving President Biden’s Family Faces Detention Hearing

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former FBI informant accused of orchestrating a false bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden’s family is scheduled to appear in a California federal court today. The hearing will determine whether Alexander Smirnov, who claims to have connections to Russian intelligence, should remain in custody while awaiting trial. Special counsel David Weiss is urging U.S. District Judge Otis Wright II to keep Smirnov behind bars, citing concerns that he may attempt to flee the country. Last week, a different judge released Smirnov on electronic GPS monitoring, but he was re-arrested following … Read more