Jordan Trought, a Jamaican national, pleaded guilty to being a leader in a Sweepstake Fraud ring that stole over $9 million from 200+ older Americans. He faces up to 30 years in prison and has agreed to pay restitution of $6,166,227 after being extradited to the U.S. The fraud involved con artists claiming victims won prizes but requiring them to pay fees before receiving their supposed winnings. Victims sent money through various methods, often to accounts controlled by Trought and his associates, who exploited trust and targeted older individuals. Prosecutors emphasize their commitment to protecting vulnerable Americans and pursuing fraudsters across borders.
Category: Foreign News
Online Predator: Father of victim Used TIKTOK to lure accused.
An Ohio man, Diego Montoya Gonzalez, faces multiple felony charges after being shot by the father of an 11-year-old girl he allegedly assaulted. Charges include pandering sexually oriented material, rape, and obstructing official business, with Gonzalez pleading not guilty. The girl's mother discovered concerning material on her daughter's phone, prompting her to notify authorities. The father used TikTok to lure Gonzalez for confrontation but shot him after suspecting he reached for a weapon. Parents must supervise their children's online activities to protect them from online predators; proactive measures are essential.
Tyla has reportedly canceled the Nigerian leg of her World Tour.
According to Agence France-Press (AFP) in Abuja, Nigeria, South African singer-songwriter Tyla has canceled her scheduled performance in Nigeria. The cancellation came as tensions over anti-immigrant violence hamper relations between the two countries.
Brittney Griner Files for Divorce: What’s Next for Her Family?
WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife Cherelle in Fulton County, Georgia, citing an "irretrievably broken" marriage. The couple, who have been living separately since July 2026, shares a two-year-old son and is seeking joint legal custody. Cherelle was a key advocate during Brittney's detention in Russia.
ICE has detained a SWA Jamaican Flight Attendant in Nashville.
On July 14, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a Jamaican flight attendant employed by Southwest Airlines while he was on duty in Nashville, Tennessee. The authorities have identified the detainee as Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national. According to media reports, including Fox News, Thompson forfeited his visa by overstaying his allowed time in the U.S. He first entered the country on April 17, 2021, on a visa that expired on October 16, 2021.
New York: State Police Charged a Binghamton Man for Hate Crime
New York State Police have accused a white man from Binghamton, New York, of threatening to hang a Black state senator from a tree. Police arrested James A. Crosby, 48, on June 23. He is facing felony charges for making a terroristic threat categorized as a hate crime, according to the New York State Police. Crosby is currently in the Broome County jail without bail. On June 19, Lea Webb, who represents New York’s 52nd District, spoke at a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at Binghamton City Hall. The celebration included prayers and the singing of the Black national anthem.
Sweepstakes Fraud: Jamaicans Among six Charged in the US
Five Jamaicans are among six individuals cops in the United States charged. The charges stemmed from an alleged multimillion-dollar sweepstakes fraud scheme that primarily targeted older Americans across the country.
U.S. District Judge Dismisses Kilmar Abrego Garcia charges.
A U.S. District Judge in Tennessee has dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant. His wrongful deportation underscores significant concerns in the Trump administration’s immigration policies, shedding light on the need for positive change. The U.S. District Judge decision reflects growing scrutiny of such immigration cases. This ruling by a U.S. District Judge marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement.
Flippa Mafia is back in US custody on drug conspiracy charges.
Flippa Mafia is back in custody for alleged drug charges. Four years after US Federal authorities released Flippa Mafia from prison, where he served time for drug trafficking, he is back in custody for alleged drug charges. Flippa Mafia, whose real name is Andrew Kendrick Davis, is a Jamaican dancehall artist. Federal authorities in New Jersey have charged him in a federal drug conspiracy case. The authorities have also named three co-defendants. They are Damion Jones, Clifford Brown, and James McBride.
GOP Healthcare Bill Passed: What It Means for ACA Subsidies
GOP Healthcare Bill Passed: What It Means for ACA Subsidies. The GOP members of the US House of Representatives passed a healthcare bill on Wednesday. According to reports, it's likely to fail in the Senate. Some Republicans are concerned that the legislation allows enhanced Obamacare subsidies to expire at the end of the year.