Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Friday became the latest in a long line of New Orleans-area politicians to face federal criminal charges, a list that spans nearly every elected office: mayors, parish presidents, council and school board members, state lawmakers, judges, district attorneys, sheriffs, a coroner and a U.S. representative.

Federal prosecutors say they won't file criminal civil rights charges against the officers involved in the March 2020 death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma.

A Jacksonville sheriff’s deputy involved in the violent arrest of William McNeil, Jr., will not face charges in connection to the Feb. 19 incident, prosecutors said.

Former Texas Longhorns star Isaiah Bond, once a highly-touted wide receiver prospect projected to go high in the 2025 NFL Draft, was in the news once again this week. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced Bond has been no-billed and faces no further criminal charges.

Streamer Johnny Somali has pleaded guilty to a new charge in his ongoing legal battle in South Korea, and has had a future trial date set by the courts.

A viral social media money scam that uses personal checks is gaining attention, but the Federal Trade Commission warns it could lead to bank fraud charges, account closures and financial ruin.

"The Buddy Holly Story" actor Gary Busey admitted to groping a woman without her permission at New Jersey's Monster-Mania Convention.

Fabian Salgado, 40, ran from his damaged car after causing the wreck on Ingalls Avenue, Joliet police advised Patch in July.

The Court of Criminal Appeals has denied a request by former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette to toss his murder charge on the grounds that he acted in self-defense.

An Akron police officer fatally shot Michael Jones during an investigation for a stolen U-Haul nearly one year ago.