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Former Troy Housing Authority IT worker charged with running private business on city time

The former information technology worker has been charged with public corruption and official misconduct.

These serious allegations highlight concerns about unethical behavior within public office. Further details regarding the case are expected to emerge as the investigation proceeds.
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/troy-housing-authority-worker-grand-larceny-charge-21110144.php

John Stamos blasts ‘saint’ Lori Loughlin’s ‘terrible narcissist’ ex Mossimo Giannulli for masterminding college admissions scandal

John Stamos has publicly criticized Lori Loughlin’s estranged husband, Mossimo Giannulli, calling him a “narcissist” who orchestrated the couple’s infamous 2019 college admissions scandal.

Speaking on the “Good Guys” podcast Monday, Stamos shared, “Forty years I’ve known her,” referring to his “Full House” co-star. “You can see through people after a few years. This woman’s a saint. I’m just heartbroken for her right now.”

He added, “I really tried to be there for her during [the divorce] and also with the college scandal. I’m not going to debate whether she had much to do with it or not. I know she didn’t. She goes to f-king prison for this asshole for three months.”

The 62-year-old “General Hospital” alum also expressed his hopes that Giannulli, also 62, would find help for his issues. “I prayed that he would get help with whatever hole he’s trying to fill,” Stamos said. “Whatever negativity or hardships that you’ve been through in your life is connected to this guy. You know? I mean.”

While Stamos declined to comment on Giannulli’s alleged infidelity, he acknowledged that Loughlin, 61, “put up with a lot over the years.” He was blunt about his feelings toward Giannulli, stating, “Look, he’s a very successful dude. I will never talk to him again. He’s a terrible narcissist and I don’t think you ever get out of that.”

The college admissions scandal came to light in April 2019, when the Department of Justice revealed that several parents, including Loughlin and Giannulli, participated in a cheating scheme to get their children admitted into elite colleges.

Loughlin served two months in a federal prison in Dublin, California, and was released in December 2020. Giannulli completed a five-month prison sentence in Lompoc, California, in April 2021.

Earlier this month, a representative for the “Fuller House” actress confirmed to Page Six that Loughlin and Giannulli have separated after nearly 28 years of marriage. “Lori and Mossimo are living apart now,” the rep stated on October 2, adding, “There are no legal proceedings underway.”

Page Six also exclusively reported that Loughlin discovered “incriminating” texts and emails on her husband’s phone. A friend of the actress told us, “Mossimo had used Lori for years. She was hoping maybe he would change when he got out of prison, but he got worse.”

Now, the mother of two “wants to have nothing to do with” Giannulli and “wants to get her life back.”
https://pagesix.com/2025/10/20/celebrity-news/john-stamos-blasts-lori-loughlins-ex-mossimo-giannulli-for-masterminding-college-admissions-scandal/

Handcuffed in Court: Denise Richards’ Estranged Husband Aaron Phypers Coughs Up $200K Bail After Getting Arrested Mid-Hearing Over an Outstanding Warrant

**Aaron Phypers Bonded Out After Arrest Linked to Denise Richards’ Restraining Order Case**

*Published Oct. 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m. ET*

Aaron Phypers, the estranged husband of actress Denise Richards, bonded out of the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station on the evening of October 17 after posting his $200,000 bail. His arrest occurred during a court hearing related to Richards’ restraining order against him, RadarOnline.com can report.

The arrest stemmed from an outstanding warrant tied to the restraining order case. According to Phypers’ attorney, Michael Finley, the warrant and subsequent arrest are connected to Richards’ ongoing allegations of physical abuse.

**Phypers’ Arrest**

Finley described the arrest as part of what he called a “setup” orchestrated by Richards’ legal team. “I have not seen the criminal complaint yet, however, based upon the little that I have been told, it appears to be the same allegations we’re already fighting and I think proving to be false in the domestic violence case,” Finley told outlets. “So, we expect it to also be proven false and for him to be exonerated.”

Phypers was booked into the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station near Malibu shortly after 5 p.m. on Friday and released just after 9:30 p.m.

**The Criminal Case**

Court records reveal that the State of California filed four criminal charges against Phypers. These include two counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, or partner, and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat. The alleged incidents date back to January and May of 2022.

“When a criminal case is filed, the evidence has not been fully laid out and considered,” Finley said. “Criminal cases get filed all the time, and they get beaten. Just because a case is filed doesn’t mean it’s going to succeed. I personally believe Aaron, and I don’t believe Denise or her witnesses. We’re feeling pretty confident that we have shown that her allegations are false in the domestic violence case in the divorce court.”

**Details of the Allegations**

During Friday’s hearing, the judge granted Richards, 54, a continuance of her temporary restraining order until November 7.

The criminal complaint, filed a day earlier in Van Nuys, spans eight pages and details multiple alleged acts of domestic violence.

Earlier this month, Richards testified that her estranged husband “caused me at least three concussions” during their marriage. She claimed the injuries were uncovered after Phypers used diagnostic equipment from his wellness center on her.

Richards described incidents in which Phypers allegedly “slammed me up against the concrete wall,” “squeezed my head so hard,” and “picked my head up,” saying it felt like he was “crushing my skull.”

She also alleged that Phypers threatened to throw her “through the windows and off balconies” during heated arguments. Tearfully, she claimed: “He’s almost killed me so many damn times.”
https://radaronline.com/p/denise-richards-estranged-husband-aaron-phypers-200k-bail-arrested/

Chaos and Disorder Prohibited by National Guard

The party of chaos and disorder is furious that the National Guard has been restoring peace to U.S. cities. Every metric has shown crime significantly plummeting in every area where the National Guard has been stationed.

American citizens are safe; the military is protecting those abiding by the law. Yet, figures like Obama continue to spin narratives that undermine these positive developments.
https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/international-news/politics/chaos-and-disorder-prohibited-by-national-guard/

Florida man learns his fate after murdering his 9-months pregnant secret lover who refused to get abortion

**Florida Man Sentenced to Death for Murdering His 9-Months Pregnant Secret Lover Who Refused Abortion**

*By Lauren Acton-Taylor | Daily Mail UK | October 15, 2025*

A Florida man was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of his 9-months pregnant secret lover just days before she was due to give birth.

Jose Soto-Escalera, 49, was convicted in 2018 for the murders of 23-year-old Tania Wise and their unborn son. On Friday, Judge Lawrence Mirman handed down the death sentence after Soto-Escalera was found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder.

Tania Wise was just one week away from delivering what would have been her second child, Josiah, when she was killed. Reports indicate that the murder followed her refusal to obtain an abortion. Her body was discovered in a roadside ditch on August 24, 2018, with severe injuries, including a bashed-in head and a slit throat.

The jury voted 8-4 in favor of the death penalty, a decision that Judge Mirman later endorsed.

During the sentencing, Soto-Escalera’s attorney, Tom Burns, highlighted his difficult childhood and experiences of being bullied. Burns urged the court to consider life imprisonment instead, citing Soto-Escalera’s good behavior while incarcerated, according to Law & Crime.

However, Judge Mirman emphasized that the aggravating factors related to the murders—especially the death of the unborn child—outweighed any mitigating circumstances such as his good conduct and troubled past.

Lead prosecutor Assistant State Attorney Donald Richardson told Treasure Coast Newspapers that the evidence against Soto-Escalera was “conclusive” and that “there was no question as to his guilt.” He also described the case as “so egregious” that he was not surprised by the jury’s decision. “The facts were truly extreme,” Richardson added.

Expressing her feelings on the verdict, Tania Wise’s mother, Elizabeth Bedolla, told the outlet, “I’m not going to say that I am super happy because it doesn’t change anything. But justice needed to be done.”

*Keywords: abortion, Florida, pro-life, Jose Soto-Escalera*

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https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4346648/posts

Chris Hansen Shares What He Saw After ICE Ride-Along Targeting Illegals Who Threaten Children

Chris Hansen, host of the investigative series “Takedown,” appeared Wednesday alongside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), highlighting the agency’s active efforts to remove “criminals out of this country.” Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, the administration has prioritized cracking down on illegal immigration and conducting mass deportations.

“In the last month, we have caught 45 predators seeking to exploit children. Seven of those were for a new investigative series we have going on with ICE ERO [Enforcement and Removal Operations],” Hansen said. “They go out after these people who are here illegally but have also been convicted of crimes against children.”

Hansen recounted a case involving a convicted sex offender from Mexico who lived next to a daycare facility and just three blocks from a school. “And as we’re doing this, anti-ICE protesters are rallying outside ICE headquarters with no idea as to what we just did,” Hansen added.

Fox’s Jesse Watters noted, “The activists don’t like ICE outside of schools.” Hansen responded, “But it’s OK to have a registered sex offender next door to a daycare facility.”

Under Trump’s push for mass deportations, ICE has conducted raids in major cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City—areas often known as “blue cities.” Despite voters in 2024 ranking the border crisis as a top concern under the Biden administration, Democrats have criticized the deportations and defended some illegal immigrants.

In April 2024, Democrats rallied behind alleged MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia, demanding the administration bring him back to the U.S. after he was deported to El Salvador. While some Democrats showed support for Garcia on social media, others, including Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, took taxpayer-funded trips to visit him in El Salvador before his return to the United States.

Watters asked Hansen about his experience in the field with ICE and whether agents shared any insights. Hansen said, “They are very happy to have their hard work shown. These are dedicated men and women who are trying to get criminals out of this country. We’re not talking about somebody who didn’t check a box here. We’re talking about criminals.”

He continued, “We watched in New Mexico one early morning as they arrested a man under investigation for sexually assaulting children in the home at the time. And this guy is in the country illegally.” Hansen emphasized the role of ICE agents in protecting children, “the most innocent asset we have in this society,” and noted their pride in the work they do.

Concerns about migrant children under the leadership of former President Joe Biden increased in summer 2024 after whistleblowers such as Tara Rodas testified against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Rodas brought attention to issues within the Office of Refugee Resettlement, including the vetting of sponsors for migrant children.

In September 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General released a report stating that ICE could not “monitor all unaccompanied migrant children” released from the custody of DHS and HHS amid the ongoing border crisis.

Human trafficking experts, including Ali Hopper, President and founder of GUARD Against Trafficking, have continued to raise concerns with lawmakers about missing migrant children and sex trafficking risks in the U.S. In July 2024, Hopper testified before Congress, revealing that the Biden administration allegedly missed 65,000 calls from migrant children to a hotline established to report safety concerns.

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https://dailycaller.com/2025/10/16/chris-hansen-ice-ride-along-targeting-illegals-threaten-children/

[長崎県]偽電話詐欺関与の疑いで中国籍の男逮捕

長崎県で偽電話詐欺関与の疑い、中国籍の男逮捕

長崎県警は偽電話詐欺に関与した疑いで、中国籍の男を逮捕しました。本件の詳細は現在捜査中です。

なお、長崎県警本部によると、連続窃盗容疑で他の男が送検され、捜査は終結に向かっているとのことです。

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https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1411827/

DOJ indicts 3 firms for running illegal investment schemes

MANILA, Philippines — Three groups found to have been engaged in illegal investment schemes will face charges for soliciting money from the public without the necessary permits, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The corporate watchdog announced on Wednesday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had found sufficient evidence to indict Eton Phil Non-Specialized [Note: The original text cuts off here; please provide the rest of the information to complete this sentence.]
https://business.inquirer.net/552753/doj-indicts-3-firms-for-running-illegal-investment-schemes

Woman Dies After Car Plows Into Pedestrians Near Nagoya Station

NAGOYA, Oct 15 — A woman who had been in critical condition after being struck by a small car near JR Nagoya Station was confirmed dead on October 15, according to Aichi Prefectural Police.

The 49-year-old victim was one of three pedestrians hit at an intersection in Nakamura Ward when the vehicle veered out of its lane.

A 36-year-old male company employee, who was also in critical condition, has regained consciousness but suffered a fractured spine and other serious injuries. Another victim, a 48-year-old female temporary worker, sustained a severe neck fracture.

Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash, including the possibility that the driver crossed over lane markings before the collision.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147291.php

Ski Mask Bandit Foiled by Convenience Store Clerk

Security camera footage from the early morning hours reveals a tense confrontation between a store clerk and a man dressed entirely in black near the entrance of the store. The video shows the clerk raising his arm while keeping a safe distance from the suspect, who appears to be holding a knife-like object.

According to police reports, the man entered the store around 3 a.m. Without saying a word, he pointed what looked like a kitchen knife at the male clerk and demanded money. The clerk responded by shouting loudly, which startled the suspect and caused him to flee the scene without taking any cash.

At the time of the incident, the store was empty except for the clerk, who was unharmed. This attempted robbery has raised safety concerns among residents in the surrounding neighborhood.

One local resident shared their worries: “There aren’t many streetlights in the area, so we’ve installed security cameras ourselves, fearing something like this might happen one day.”

The suspect escaped on a motorcycle and remains at large. Police are currently reviewing security camera footage and continuing their search for the individual. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147287.php