Staged

From Stunt Scenes to Courtroom Drama: Former Stuntwoman Faces Federal Charges in Alleged Staged Crash Conspiracy

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New Orleans, LA — A former stuntwoman turned lawyer, Vanessa Motta, 43, faces serious legal repercussions as federal prosecutors have charged her in a complex conspiracy involving staged car accidents targeting large commercial trucks. Motta, alongside her fiancé, Sean Alfortish, a disbarred attorney, and others, are accused of intentionally causing collisions around the New Orleans area to fraudulently claim damages. Authorities alleged that the group, including drivers dubbed “slammers,” orchestrated accidents by crashing into unsuspecting truck drivers. Following these staged collisions, accomplices posing as drivers or witnesses manipulated the scene, falsely attesting fault to the … Read more

Las Vegas Sergeant Faces Indictment Over Alleged Staged Arrests Scheme

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Las Vegas, NV — A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sergeant is currently facing serious charges after a grand jury indicted him for allegedly planning and conducting fake arrests. This troubling revelation highlights potential misconduct within the department, raising concerns about police practices and accountability. Sgt. Michael John Romaneo, who has been with the department since 1998, is accused of misusing his authority to carry out unauthorized detentions. The allegations suggest that Romaneo orchestrated at least two fake arrests in 2022, prompting a thorough investigation by authorities. According to the indictment, Romaneo allegedly employed these … Read more