Alexander Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, was arrested on Thursday on federal fraud charges. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged that Mashinsky misled customers about key aspects of the business and illegally manipulated the price of Celsius’s proprietary crypto token. The company agreed to pay a $4.7 billion settlement with government regulators, one of the largest in the FTC’s history, and the settlement highlights repeated deceptions by Celsius and Mashinsky. The indictment against Mashinsky is a sign that the government is taking a hard line against crypto-related fraud.
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A federal jury in Pittsburgh has determined that Robert Bowers, the gunman responsible for the 2018 attack on the Tree of Life synagogue, is eligible for the death penalty. The jury concluded that Bowers had formed the legal intent to kill, despite his lawyers' argument that his mental illness and delusional beliefs had impaired his ability to form intent. The jury's decision sets the stage for further evidence and testimony to determine whether Bowers should be sentenced to death or life in prison, with prosecutors presenting evidence to support the death penalty and the defense presenting evidence in favor of a life sentence.
The U.S. Secret Service has concluded its investigation into the discovery of a bag of cocaine at the White House earlier this month, unable to identify a suspect due to a lack of physical evidence. The agency compiled a list of "several hundred" people who may have accessed the area, but no usable fingerprints or DNA were detected. The Secret Service has closed its investigation and will continue to be vigilant in its efforts to protect the White House.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called on former President Donald Trump to “step up” and join the first GOP primary debate next month, emphasizing that no one is entitled to the nomination and that Trump should participate to “earn it with his vision.” DeSantis himself will be attending the debate in Milwaukee on August 23rd and the FAMiLY Leadership Summit event in Iowa hosted by Tucker Carlson. It is still unclear whether or not Trump will participate in the debate.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has announced that a deputy punched a mother holding a 3-week-old infant during an arrest last year, which was captured on body camera footage. The deputy has been taken off field duty and the case has been sent to the district attorney's office to decide if criminal charges should be filed. The FBI has also been alerted to the incident.
Minnesota authorities are investigating the deaths of two women, Manijeh “Mani” Starren and Fanta Xayavong, whose bodies were found in separate storage units in the state. Starren had been reported missing by a tipster who said he had been threatened by Joseph Jorgenson, the man they both dated. Xayavong was reported missing by the same tipster who said she may have been a victim of sex trafficking. Jorgenson has been charged with second-degree murder in Starren's death.
Residents of Seffner, Florida were shocked to find that the sinkhole that had opened up in 2013 and swallowed a man sleeping in his own house had reopened for a third time. Hillsborough County officials are monitoring the sinkhole and taking steps to ensure the safety of the surrounding area, reassuring residents that none of the homes appear to be in danger. The sinkhole has been filled with sand and rock and secured with chain-link fencing each time it has reopened.