Public office holder, Los Angeles County
A roundup of recent criminal cases across the U.S. reports on a murder case in Escondido, a court dismissal in Florida, a rapper/artist case, and other local incidents. The updates reflect ongoing legal proceedings and new court actions as of June 8, 2026.
A set of lawsuits allege that Genesis Tech used shell companies to mask profits and move funds overseas, prompting a lawsuit by the FTC. Separately, LA County faces scrutiny over a massive child-sex-abuse settlement amid fraud concerns, while a separate case involves real estate schemes tied to a Palm Beach figure.
The LA County DA has charged Carlos Mencia with six felonies for failing to report personal income and six for corporate taxes between 2019 and 2024, totaling over $300,000 in state taxes on $8.7 million in income. He remains jailed on $250,000 bail; a first court appearance is pending. The charges mark the launch of LA’s Business Tax Fraud Unit.