Film producer accused of defrauding clients out of over $100 million
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a film producer on charges that he defrauded clients out of more than $100 million.
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A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a film producer on charges that he defrauded clients out of more than $100 million.
A retired IRS agent from Southern California has been sentenced to state prison after she was convicted of defrauding an elderly San Francisco Bay Area woman out of $1 million in life savings.
Zachary Horwitz ran an elaborate $650 million Ponzi scheme centered around fake film distribution rights.
Two pastors of a Westminster storefront church have been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission with running it as a Ponzi scheme, stealing as much as $25 million from 442 victims in the Vietnamese community.
Joe Hunt gained notoriety in the 1980s at the helm of the so-called Billionaire Boys Club, a group of well-to-do young men who ran a massive Ponzi scheme to fund their lavish lifestyle. Now, he's asking for Gov. Jerry Brown's and the public's help for his release.
Federal investigators say former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez and several other pro athletes were cheated out of more than $30 million.
A spokesperson for Ancier released a statement that said the apology was accompanied by an undisclosed monetary payment but acknowledged it was "in the seven figures."
A Los Angeles clergyman who ran a Ponzi scheme that cost investors $4.6 million has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
A pastor at a Chatsworth church, who pleaded guilty to bilking more than 82 people out of nearly $7 million, has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison.
A U.S. attorney's statement says that 66-year-old Michael Stewart of Phoenix and 63-year-old John Packard of Long Beach were arrested Wednesday.
A Riverside man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for bilking victims across three states of millions in a real estate Ponzi scheme.
Adam Boskovich, of Laguna Niguel, has surrendered on a warrant to face charges of cheating 80 Orange County investors out of millions of dollars.
Two licensed insurance agents will appear in court Friday on charges they ran a $1.3 million Ponzi scheme targeting Latino investors, many of them senior citizens.
The concert promoter of events featuring Christian rock bands was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for a wire fraud scheme that bilked nearly $1 million from investors.
A man who had been a fugitive for more than five years after being indicted for allegedly running a "large-scale Ponzi scheme" is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday morning.
An Orange County man has been convicted of scamming dozens of elderly people out of about $2.8 million dollars.
A Chatsworth man pleaded guilty Tuesday to scamming nearly $13.5 million from his friends and family members who thought they were financing a wholesale business that distributed NASCAR merchandise.
Three former elementary school PTA members have been arrested and charged with running an alleged Ponzi scheme in Southern California that defrauded more than 40 people out of millions.
Tobey Maguire didn't just win $300,000 from a man convicted of running a Ponzi scheme -- the actor's attorney notes he also lost $168,500 to the convicted con man.
A veteran real estate broker and former Irvine planning commissioner has agreed to plead guilty to interstate wire fraud in federal court, admitting he cheated 34 people out of more than $4 million.
The head of National Lampoon Inc. was arrested Wednesday in West Hollywood in an alleged Ponzi scheme involving about $200 million.
Prosecutors say Peter Frommer entered pleas in federal court Tuesday to wire fraud, money laundering and failing to file taxes. He faces up to 33 years in prison.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, faces another felony charge after she allegedly stole $11,100 worth of property from a man's Airbnb during the Coachella Music Festival.
n all, there are 54 schools under extra protocol. More than 1,700 high-grade filters were installed, air purifiers were purchased for every classroom, and surfaces inside and outside were tested for heavy metals, ammonia, and toxins.
Los Angeles police closed the 105 Freeway in South LA after a human trafficking suspect crashed during a pursuit on Thursday.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, faces another felony charge after she allegedly stole $11,100 worth of property from a man's Airbnb during the Coachella Music Festival.
n all, there are 54 schools under extra protocol. More than 1,700 high-grade filters were installed, air purifiers were purchased for every classroom, and surfaces inside and outside were tested for heavy metals, ammonia, and toxins.
Los Angeles police closed the 105 Freeway in South LA after a human trafficking suspect crashed during a pursuit on Thursday.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, faces another felony charge after she allegedly stole $11,100 worth of property from a man's Airbnb during the Coachella Music Festival.
n all, there are 54 schools under extra protocol. More than 1,700 high-grade filters were installed, air purifiers were purchased for every classroom, and surfaces inside and outside were tested for heavy metals, ammonia, and toxins.
Los Angeles police closed the 105 Freeway in South LA after a human trafficking suspect crashed during a pursuit on Thursday.
LAPD detectives said the suspect followed the victim home from the gym and sexually assaulted her.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is battling a blaze at a commercial building in Vernon.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
At just four days old, Valentina Isla Campbell has quite the story to tell after her mother had to give birth to her in a Jack in the Box parking lot.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, faces another felony charge after she allegedly stole $11,100 worth of property from a man's Airbnb during the Coachella Music Festival.
The shooting victim, a 36-year-old Hemet man, died 19 days after he was shot. The suspect, who was already in custody, is now expected to face murder charges.
FBI officials confirmed with CBS LA on Wednesday that agents were at the homes of San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman in Chino Hills and Ontario Mayor Pro Tempore Alan Wapner.
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle that has been recovering from an unknown sickness and a fight with two other eagles in early July, has taken an "encouraging step forward" and has been removed from intensive care, according to the Ojai Raptor Center.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died.
Eric Lauer tossed one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, Andy Pages homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Cam Smith gave Houston the lead a with two-run double in the sixth inning, Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Peña hit solo homers and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.
Son Heung-min scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
CBS LA's Joy Benedict shows what's being done to protect pre-school students after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire.
Six surfing legends were immortalized in stone today at the 32nd Surfing Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Main Street in Huntington Beach.
Big waves are posing a real threat to beachgoers in Orange County. Michele Gile reports.
In all, there are 54 schools under extra protocol. More than 1,700 high-grade filters were installed, air purifiers were purchased for every classroom, and surfaces inside and outside were tested for heavy metals, ammonia, and other toxins.
Mychal’s Printing & Embroidery in Redondo Beach offers a job-training and work-experience program for young adults with developmental disabilities at Mychal’s Learning Place.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
