"Romance scammer" gets prison after woman loses $1.1 million
The scammer deceived his victim into sending money in cash and cashier's checks to the home of a co-conspirator, authorities say.
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Nikola Corp. founder gets 4-year jail sentence for deceiving investors
Milton was convicted of fraud charges after prosecutors portrayed him as a con man after starting his company in a Utah basement six years earlier.
Trump holds overwhelming lead in Iowa polling
Former President Donald Trump opted not to testify as scheduled in his New York civil fraud trial on Monday. The last-minute decision came as a new Des Moines Register poll showed Trump far ahead of other Republican candidates in Iowa. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump decides not to testify in civil trial
Former President Donald Trump will not be testifying for the defense in the New York civil fraud trial against him, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., the Trump Organization and some of its executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson looks at the former president's decision, as well as the defamation trial against Rudy Giuliani that is getting underway.
Trump says he won't testify at fraud trial Monday
In a surprising reversal, former President Donald Trump said on social media that he will not testify at his fraud trial in New York on Monday.
Expert witnesses for Trump's defense billed almost $900,000 each
One expert witness for Trump's defense said he was paid $877,500 by the Trump Organization and Trump's Save America PAC.
Trump to testify in fraud trial again
Former President Donald Trump returned to a New York courtroom Thursday to hear witness testimony in his civil fraud trial. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "America Decides" to take a look at Trump's legal troubles and how they impact his 2024 bid.
Trump back in court for New York fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is appearing again in a New York City courtroom Thursday for his civil fraud case. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe discusses how the case is progressing.
Sandy Hook families offer to settle Alex Jones $1.5 billion legal debt
Families of those killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have made an offer to Alex Jones to pay only a fraction of the $1.5 billion in legal judgments they won against him.
Trump gag order could be reinstated Monday
A panel of appeals court judges on Monday is set to consider the limited gag order against Donald Trump in his New York civil fraud case. The judges put the order on hold last week, with the former president arguing it was unconstitutional. CBS News reporter Graham Kates has more.
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to more financial crimes
Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty Friday to a slew of financial crimes in state court, adding to the prison time facing the longtime lawyer who was convicted of killing his wife and son.
New George Santos expulsion resolution
Republican Rep. Michael Guest, the House Ethics Committee chairman, filed a resolution Friday seeking Rep. George Santos' removal from the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Santos could be expelled from House by 2024
A House Ethics Committee report investigating Republican Rep. George Santos of New York could be enough to sway other lawmakers to vote to expel him from Congress before 2024 comes around. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the latest from Washington.
Breaking down the George Santos ethics report
New York Republican Rep. George Santos said Thursday he won't run for reelection in 2024. His announcement came after the House Ethics Committee released a report that found evidence he broke the law. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Tips to avoid costly Amazon scams
Amazon says scammers are trying to get your personal information. The company says it has shut down 45,000 phishing sites this year and more than 15,000 scammer phone numbers. CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has more on what you need to watch out for.
George Santos will not seek reelection
Rep. George Santos will not seek reelection after the House Ethics Committee released its report finding "substantial evidence" of wrongdoing by the Republican congressman from New York. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Trump Jr. to testify again in fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr. is set to testify for a second time in his family's civil fraud trial in New York on Monday. He is expected to be the first witness called by the defense. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Zelle customers to get refunds for money lost in impostor scams: report
In an about-face, banks are reimbursing Zelle customers who were scammed out of money, Reuters reported.
Man stole nearly $8 million in COVID relief aid to buy private island in Florida
Florida businessman Patrick Parker Walsh is now serving five and half years in federal prison.
Trump addresses his campaign amid legal woes
Former President Donald Trump was missing from the Republican debate stage Wednesday night, holding a rally mere miles away instead of sparring with his opponents. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to take stock of the 2024 field after three debates.
Ivanka Trump testifies in NY fraud trial
Ivanka Trump was the fourth family member to take the stand to testify in the New York civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization. Scott MacFarlane was inside the courtroom and reports from New York.
Unpacking Ivanka Trump's fraud case testimony
Ivanka Trump took the stand Wednesday in her father's New York civil fraud trial that threatens his business empire. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has details from the courtroom.
Ivanka Trump testifies in civil fraud trial
Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, testified as a witness Wednesday in the $250 million New York civil trial in which the Trump Organization, her father and family members are accused of fraud. She testified that she had no knowledge of her father's financial statements. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Ivanka Trump testifies in civil fraud trial
Ivanka Trump is testifying in the ongoing civil fraud trial of her father and his business in New York. Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and their father, former President Donald Trump, have already testified. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates is covering the trial and was present for Ivanka Trump's testimony.
Ivanka Trump to testify in Trump civil trial
Ivanka Trump is set to testify today in the New York civil real estate fraud trial involving Trump properties. Ivanka faces questioning about the family business practices, with the trial potentially impacting the future of the Trump empire. Scott MacFarlane reports from New York.
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
Deadly shooting in Paris suburb may be terrorist act, officials say
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