Juan Francisco Ramirez, 60, chairman of Nodus International Bank, is accused of misconduct involving over $13.6 million. From 2017 to 2023, he allegedly conspired to illegally divert bank funds for personal benefit, leading to the bank's collapse. He pleaded guilty to fraud charges, emphasizing the commitment to prosecuting white-collar crime.
Geyssell Garcia crowns Miss Universe Nicaragua 2025 Itza Castillo in Miami, Florida
Geyssell Lined García Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024 on September 12, 2024, and crowned her successor Itza Castillo on September 4, 2025. The Miss Universe Nicaragua 2025 pageant featured 16 candidates, with Castillo winning the title. Nicaragua has participated in Miss Universe various times since 1955.
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Miami, Florida’s William Hathaway sentenced to probation by Manhattan, New York judge Josh Hanshaft
William Hathaway, 33, of Miami, Florida raped a woman, then 23, in New York City on February 25, 2020. He was found guilty of third-degree rape on April 24, 2025 and sentenced to 10 years of probation on August 19, 2025.
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Alicia Machado crowns Miss Universe Latina 2025 Yamilex Hernandez in Miami, Florida
Yamilex Hernandez from New Jersey, originally from the Dominican Republic, was crowned Miss Universe Latina 2025 at Telemundo Center in Miami on July 21, 2025. She will represent the U.S. Latino community at Miss Universe 2025, competing against 128 candidates in Thailand. The event featured 30 contestants and a grand prize of $100,000.
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16 Miss Universe Nicaragua 2025 candidates competing in Miami, Florida
Geyssell Lined García Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024 on September 12, 2024, and competed at Miss Universe 2024, finishing in the Top 30. She will crown her successor on September 4, 2025, as the inaugural Miss Universe Nicaragua pageant under Indiana Sanchez's directorship introduces 15 contestants from various regions.
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13 things about Miss Universe Cuba 2024 Marianela Ancheta
Marianela Ancheta Rodriguez is a Cuban entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen residing in Miami. She represented Cuba in Miss Universe and has traveled extensively worldwide. Additionally, she has participated in various events and was honored as Miss Universe Cuba 2024. Recently, she finished in the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024.
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Lima, Peru’s Carla Alcedo appears in Miami, Florida federal court
Carla Magaly Alcedo Mendoza, 43, was extradited from Peru to the U.S. for fraud. She allegedly operated call centers from 2013 to 2018, defrauding Spanish-speaking consumers by posing as representatives offering financial aid for English programs. Arrested on March 27, 2023, she faces 18 charges, potentially resulting in 20 years in prison per count.
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Miami, Florida’s Daniel Carpman guilty of unlawful oxycodone distribution
Daniel Alberto Carpman, a 72-year-old former doctor from Buenos Aires, has faced significant legal issues in Miami, Florida. After a career involving multiple medical residencies, he was found guilty in April 2025 of conspiring to illegally distribute over 2 million oxycodone pills and unlawfully prescribing large quantities to patients.
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13 things about Miami, Florida actor Adam Irigoyem
Adam Irigoyen is a Cuban-American actor, singer, and dancer born in Miami. He starred in the Disney Channel's "Shake It Up" and has appeared in various films and TV series. Adam, who enjoys basketball and dancing, turned 27 in 2024 and has an extensive acting career, including recent projects in 2023.
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Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia arrested at Miami International Airport
Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, 40, and Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia, 29, were arrested at Miami International Airport on March 2, 2025, after attempting to breach security for their delayed American Airlines flight to Mexico. Both face multiple charges, including trespassing and battery.
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