Criminal Justice
Kate Whiteman’s Lawsuit Sparked Federal Sex Trafficking Case Against Alexander Brothers—’Deleted’ Texts Reveal She May Be the Real Criminal
Federal prosecutors have charged Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander with sex trafficking, alleging that the brothers trafficked women through social media and social events. According to the indictment, some encounters allegedly involved drug-facilitated sexual activity.
How Federal Courtrooms Quietly Favor Prosecutors
In Federal Trials, Certain Advantages Favor the Prosecution
Weaponized Justice: Inside the Stunt Raid That Took Down Oakland’s Mayor
OAKLAND, Calif. — On January 17, federal prosecutors unsealed an eight-count indictment charging former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and recycling executives David Duong and Andy Duong with conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud.
Oakland Mayor Indicted—But DOJ’s Star Witness Bounced the Bribe Check
OAKLAND, Calif. — Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was charged January 17 with bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud, and aiding and abetting in a sweeping federal indictment. The date coincided with the last day of the Biden administration.
When Politics Took the Field: Pressure, Power, and the Collapse of Due Process
This is the sixth of a series.