An 18-year-old Pennsylvania high school student faces over 300 felony charges for allegedly running a large-scale online sextortion scheme targeting minors through catfishing and threats.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn is charged with murdering his wife in their Ohio home, allegedly staging a fake burglary to mislead investigators and the public.
The deadly Lake Tahoe backcountry avalanche is under criminal negligence investigation, as officials probe guiding decisions, safety warnings, and tour operator liability amid renewed scrutiny of avalanche risk.
Alaska legislative aide Craig Scott Valdez is indicted on federal child sex trafficking and exploitation charges involving a 15-year-old girl, with investigators seeking additional potential victims.
