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Man Found Guilty for Illegally Selling Drugs Through Social Media, Highlights the Dark Side of Online Platforms

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CHARLESTON, South Carolina — A jury has convicted a South Carolina man for advertising the sale of drugs on social media platforms, according to the prosecutor. The verdict was reached after a trial in Charleston and marks a significant outcome in the fight against illegal drug sales in the state. The convicted man, whose name is being withheld due to privacy concerns, was found guilty on charges related to drug distribution and online drug trafficking. The prosecution presented evidence that the man used social media platforms to openly advertise the sale of drugs, reaching a … Read more

Innocence Prevails: After 34 Years, Pennsylvania Man Exonerated and Freed in 1990 Murder Case

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Philadelphia, PA – A man who spent over three decades in prison for a 1990 murder has been released after a judge overturned his conviction. Ronald Johnson, 61, was freed from State Correctional Institution-Phoenix this week. The decision to vacate his conviction came after the Philadelphia judge and the prosecutor dismissed the charges. Johnson’s release was the result of the tireless efforts of him and three generations of his family, who fought for his innocence, according to Phillips Black, a nonprofit law firm advocating for incarcerated individuals. Johnson’s first plan as a free man after … Read more

Man Charged with Threatening Judge and Jury in Daniel Riley Trial

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St. Louis, Missouri – A man has been charged with threatening the judge and jury in the trial of Daniel Riely. Erick Buntyn, 34, is facing a class D felony charge of tampering with a judicial officer following an alleged incident at the Carnahan Courthouse. The incident occurred after the guilty verdict against Daniel Riley was announced on Thursday evening. According to the probable cause statement, Buntyn started yelling in the courtroom, expressing his anger towards the judge and jury. Authorities reported that Buntyn made explicit threats, stating that he would kill them if he … Read more

Philadelphia Man Convicted of Medicaid Fraud After Falsely Claiming Home Care for Hospitalized Patient

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – A Philadelphia man has been convicted of Medicaid fraud and related crimes after falsely claiming to have provided home care for his mother-in-law. The fraudulent activities resulted in the Medicaid program paying over $4,200 for services that were never rendered. The verdict was delivered by a Montgomery County jury following two days of testimony regarding the defendant, Felipe L. Santos, and his deceitful actions between October 2020 and May 2021. Santos, 30, was found guilty of four counts of Medicaid fraud, four counts of tampering with public records, and theft by deception, … Read more