California bishop Emanuel Shaleta was arrested for allegedly embezzling and laundering church funds, amid reports of frequent visits to a notorious Mexican brothel and ongoing investigations.
The deadly Lake Tahoe backcountry avalanche is under criminal negligence investigation, as officials probe guiding decisions, safety warnings, and tour operator liability amid renewed scrutiny of avalanche risk.
Incarcerated women at the California Institution for Women in Chino accuse staff cook Marcus Johnson of sexual assault and threats if they reported him, prompting new lawsuits and calls for accountability.
Nick Reiner was not medically cleared to appear in court today on charges that he murdered his parents - famed film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, had a loud argument with their son at a Christmas Party hosted by Conan O'Brien, hours before the couple was murdered, according to a report.
A former Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to shut off the engines of a passenger jet while it was in the air will not go to prison as part of a plea agreement.
A California woman who executed her sister and her sister's baby while they slept to resolve a sibling rivalry was sentenced to life in prison this week.
A former California judge who shot his wife during a drunken argument was sentenced to 35 years in prison, despite his requests to avoid prison while appealing the case.
