Tyreik Taylor-Roberts, 24, from Fargo, North Dakota, has been arrested following a fatal shooting outside a residence on September 21, 2024. He admitted to being the shooter and was taken into custody without incident. Taylor-Roberts previously lived in various locations in North Dakota and Washington.
El Salvador’s Elmer Sola arrested in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Elmer Sola, a 49-year-old from El Salvador, unlawfully entered the U.S. and faces multiple charges of child sexual abuse in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Indicted by a grand jury on August 13, 2024, Sola pleaded not guilty. After violating pretrial conditions, he was arrested by ICE on September 10, 2024, and is currently in custody.
Costa Rica’s Roger Roger convicted by federal jury in North Carolina
Roger Roger, a 40-year-old U.S. citizen from Costa Rica, led a fraudulent telemarketing scheme between January 2014 and November 2017. Targeting mainly elderly victims, he and his conspirators claimed they had won prizes in exchange for upfront payments, stealing over $4 million. A jury convicted him on multiple fraud charges in September 2024.
Anchorage, Alaska’s Panos Anastasiou charged with 22 crimes, released on bond
Panos Anastasiou, a 76-year-old Vietnam War veteran from Anchorage, Alaska, was arrested for sending over 465 threatening messages to the U.S. Supreme Court. After escalating to violent rhetoric, he was indicted on multiple charges, including threats against federal judges. Anastasiou pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.
San Francisco, California’s Tyler Ross ordered to pay $200K
Tyler Ross, a licensed attorney and former real estate executive, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit an offense against the U.S. between 2015 and 2019. He falsified financial documents for underperforming properties to secure refinancing. Ross was sentenced to one year and one day in prison, plus a $200,000 fine.
Did New York’s Brian Crossman Jr. shoot his dad, Erica Crossman and Colin Taft in Vermont?
Brian Crossman Sr., his wife Erica, and her son Colin Taft were shot dead in Pawlet, Vermont, allegedly by Brian Crossman Jr., their son and stepson. After an arrest warrant was issued, he was captured in New York and charged with three counts of aggravated murder, pending extradition to Vermont.
Olivia Nuzzi biography: 13 things about journalist born in New York City
Olivia Hannon Nuzzi is an American journalist from New York City. She lost both parents to illness between 2015 and 2021. A Fordham University graduate, she began her journalism career in 2011 and has worked for outlets like The Daily Beast and New York magazine. Nuzzi has been engaged to Ryan Lizza.
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers agree to $192.9M extension
Yaoundé, Cameroon native Joel Embiid, 30, has been playing for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association since 2014. The team is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. In March 2021, Embiid donated his NBA All-Star Game winnings worth $100,000 to fight homelessness in Philadelphia. In April 2021, he received the NBA Cares Community … Continue reading Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers agree to $192.9M extension
‘One Fast Move’ star KJ Apa to play Bradley Nowell in Sublime biopic
KJ Apa, 27, is set to play the late Sublime vocalist and guitarist Bradley Nowell in a movie. The Kiwi actor and singer born in Auckland, New Zealand played Archie Andrews in "Riverdale" from 2017 to 2023. Formed in 1988, Sublime is a band from Long Beach, California, United States. Its original members were Nowell, … Continue reading ‘One Fast Move’ star KJ Apa to play Bradley Nowell in Sublime biopic
‘The Apprentice’ star Sebastian Stan: Donald Trump is smarter than people want to say about him
Sebastian Stan stars as Donald Trump in the biographical drama "The Apprentice," directed by Ali Abbasi, which premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Stan also features in "A Different Man," releasing in September 2024. Trump's political journey continues as he vies for the presidency against Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.
