Afghan man sentenced to 20-year prison term in case tied to suicide bombing at Kabul airportA federal jury in Virginia had convicted Mohammad Sharifullah in April of providing material support to the IS affiliate known as ISIS-K. But jurors could not agree on whether he bore some responsibility for the airport bombing on Aug. 26, 2021.Los Angeles Times22d agoWhole story →SecurityBuildkabul airport bombing sentencing
L.A. homeless services fraud suspect misspent millions, feds chargeFederal authorities on Wednesday arrested three people employed at Los Angeles-area homeless nonprofits as part of a sweeping crackdown targeting alleged misappropriation of funds.Los Angeles Times22d agoWhole story →BuildJusticehomeless services fraud arrests
Feds find small alligator, 42 kilos of fentanyl in downtown L.A. luxury apartmentFederal authorities said they found firearms and a small alligator at an apartment in the Olympic + Hill building, where they arrested two suspects who are charged with intent to distribute fentanyl.Los Angeles Times23d agoWhole story →JusticeCulturefentanyl trafficking bust
Rogue AI concerns prompt CA lawmakers to demand penalties, guardrailsCalifornia lawmakers call for criminal penalties and emergency legislation as tech leaders warn of existential risks from rogue AI.Los Angeles Times25d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyca ai regulation push
Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff seeks to delay sentencing because of health issuesDana Williamson, Newsom's onetime chief of staff, is seeking to delay her sentencing date for political corruption because of health issues, according to documents.Los Angeles Times1mo agoWhole story →JusticeHealthGavin Newsomcalifornia political corruption sentencing
Bass asked to testify before Congress on waste, fraud in homelessness responseRep. Tim Burchett, chair of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, said his panel is concerned about "potential misallocation of federal dollars."Los Angeles Times1mo agoWhole story →BuildJusticeTim Burchettwashington hearing on homelessness
