Plea Deal Offered to Former Democratic California Congressman T.J. Cox Over Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Charges

Former Democratic California Congressman T.J. Cox has been offered a plea deal over wire fraud, money laundering, and other federal charges stemming from 2022. The plea deal was noted in court documents filed Wednesday, with Cox facing a combined 28 charges. The hearing for Cox was postponed to May 22 due to the extensive amount of digital records and evidence to review. Cox surrendered to FBI agents in August 2022 and was charged with various counts related to fraud and money laundering.

Scam Targeting George Santos and Danny Masterson

A Texas man attempted to scam former U.S. Rep. George Santos and actor Danny Masterson by offering to get criminal charges dropped in exchange for large sums of cash. The man turned himself in to authorities and is facing prosecution.

Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead Trial

Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead is set to go on trial for charges including wire fraud, attempted extortion, and making false statements. He is accused of looting a parishioner's retirement savings and duping a businessman to fund his lavish lifestyle.