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Federal investigators have found that California’s two state prisons for women have systematically violated inmates’ rights and that reporting channels were non-confidential and easily accessible to accused staff, prompting a 49-day remediation deadline.
A Marine veteran, Jeanine John Taele, 38, is undergoing psychiatric evaluation and has been referred to a Hollywood mental health court. Police found a loaded pistol, a badge reading “security protection agent,” and 200 notebooks with surveillance notes after Taele was arrested at Trump National Golf Course Los Angeles while a Trump event occurred nearby. He is not yet deemed fit to stand trial.
Federal authorities estimate Los Angeles County accounts for about $3.5 billion in fraudulent hospice claims, with victims like Linda Henry misled into end-of-life care. California regulators have stepped up licensing actions, but critics argue fraud persists as lawmakers weigh privacy protections that could curb investigations.
A Forsyth County teen has been indicted on three counts of murder and conspiracy in connection with the May 18 attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Prosecutors say she recorded, distributed the livestream and published the attackers’ manifesto, while investigators caution the case hinges on aiding-and-abetting charges.
A federal jury has acquitted Lil Durk, Durk Banks, of conspiracy, murder-for-hire and stalking resulting in death after deliberations over three days. Co-defendants are convicted on stalking-related counts, while Durk remains jailed awaiting a separate racketeering trial.
Georgia’s ballot secrecy is under strain as AI tools could link votes to voters using public records and CVRs. Officials urge software upgrades while conservatives push ballot-shuffling trials as early voting nears.
Greg Lui, owner of Earthmade Computer, is accused of shipping restricted US-made GPUs to China without licenses, via Malaysia and Singapore. Indicted on export-control and money-laundering charges; faces up to 50 years in prison if convicted. The case highlights ongoing US efforts to curb export of AI-ready chips.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit to prevent California from counting mail-in ballots of individuals flagged as likely noncitizens, arguing citizenship status must be verified before ballots are counted. California officials say the department provided no verifiable methodology and demand “unprecedented measures” risk voter rights ahead of the midterms.
The Justice Department has filed a suit in Los Angeles to block counting certain ballots until citizenship can be verified. A Washington court has rebuked the department’s Civil Rights Division for attempting a nationwide dragnet, emphasizing privacy protections.