Tag: Extortion and threats
Embattled Boston top cop loses court bid to block firing
BOSTON — A judge ruled Tuesday against Boston's embattled police commissioner in his bid to block the city from firing him over decades-old domestic...
In death threat case, court nixes penalty Rep. Omar urged
NEW YORK — A rural New York man convicted of threatening the life of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota won’t have to participate...
Filing: Ex-Boston mayor knew of abuse claims against top cop
BOSTON — Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was aware of decades-old domestic violence allegations against the city's now embattled top cop before picking him...
French sports minister welcomes return of Karim Benzema
PARIS — French sports minister Roxana Maracineanu on Wednesday welcomed the return of striker Karim Benzema to the country's national team following a long...
Benzema recalled by France coach Deschamps for Euro 2020
PARIS — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled forward Karim Benzema after nearly six years out for his alleged part in a “sex tape" scandal,...
Former Louisville assistant charged by feds with extortion
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Federal authorities have charged a former University of Louisville assistant basketball coach with attempting to extort the university after his dismissal...
Fairness issues loom over trial in Iowa student’s slaying
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Mexican national facing trial Monday for the fatal stabbing of a University of Iowa student has been portrayed by former...
Police: Woman kills her 2 kids with meat cleaver in Arizona
TEMPE, Ariz. — A woman threatened to stab her husband over an argument about money to move to Japan before she allegedly killed their...
Suspended Boston top cop goes to court to block firing
BOSTON — Boston's police commissioner, who was placed on leave shortly after he got the job over more than 20-year-old domestic violence allegations, went...
Review: CNN anchor Jake Tapper fails in covering a thriller
Devil May Dance,” by Jake Tapper (Little, Brown)
As Jake Tapper’s...