Anand Shah, a Prospect Park councilman, has pleaded guilty to racketeering and money laundering for his role in an illegal gambling operation linked to the Lucchese crime family, forcing his resignation and a lifetime ban from holding public office in New Jersey. Shah’s downfall came after prosecutors revealed he ran an illegal gambling ring across […] The post New Jersey councilman Anand Shah pleads guilty, banned from public office over gambling ring with mob ties appeared first on American Almanac .
Anand Shah, a Prospect Park councilman, has pleaded guilty to racketeering and money laundering for his role in an illegal gambling operation linked to the Lucchese crime family, forcing his resignation and a lifetime ban from holding public office in New Jersey. Shah’s downfall came after prosecutors revealed he ran an illegal gambling ring across several New Jersey counties, pocketing nearly $1 million over six years. The operation, which spanned Morris, Passaic, and Bergen counties from 2017 to 2023, relied on backroom poker games and a network of subagents, with Shah collecting over $900,000 in “rakes”, the cut taken from each game. Authorities said Shah didn’t just break the law for personal gain. He used a significant…Open
Dr. Avram Mack, the prosecution’s key expert witness in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, resigned from Nemours Children’s Health days after testifying that Clancy was criminally responsible for her children’s deaths, a move that leaves questions swirling about pressure on medical experts in high-profile cases. Dr. Mack, a 54-year-old psychiatrist, took the stand for the […] The post Psychiatrist who testified against Lindsay Clancy steps down from Delaware hospital appeared first on American Almanac .
Dr. Avram Mack, the prosecution’s key expert witness in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, resigned from Nemours Children’s Health days after testifying that Clancy was criminally responsible for her children’s deaths, a move that leaves questions swirling about pressure on medical experts in high-profile cases. Dr. Mack, a 54-year-old psychiatrist, took the stand for the state on August 21, testifying that Lindsay Clancy was legally responsible for the killings of her three young children. His resignation from Nemours Children’s Health in Delaware came the following Monday, August 24, as confirmed by a hospital spokesperson. The timing of Mack’s departure has drawn attention, especially given the contentious courtroom exchanges…Open
A corrections officer at Arizona’s Lewis prison was violently attacked and beaten for more than three minutes by an inmate, raising urgent questions about prison safety and leadership as assaults on staff continue to rise. On July 28, a video captured at the Morey Unit of the Lewis prison complex showed a corrections officer being […] The post Arizona prison officer beaten for over three minutes in brutal inmate assault, official video shows appeared first on American Almanac .
A corrections officer at Arizona’s Lewis prison was violently attacked and beaten for more than three minutes by an inmate, raising urgent questions about prison safety and leadership as assaults on staff continue to rise. On July 28, a video captured at the Morey Unit of the Lewis prison complex showed a corrections officer being “sucker-punched” and then subjected to a prolonged beating by inmate Martin Franco. The assault lasted approximately three minutes and 35 seconds, with no staff coming to the officer’s aid during the attack. The officer, whose name has not been released, ultimately managed to leave the room but is reported to still be facing complications from his injuries. Carlos Garcia, head of the Arizona…Open
Shocking images from Google Maps show packs of stray dogs roaming the street in Washington Park, Illinois, where 68-year-old James L. Gibson was killed in a brutal attack, raising questions about years of lax animal control and public safety failures. James L. Gibson was found dead Thursday night after being attacked by at least five […] The post Disturbing Google Maps images highlight site of Illinois fatal dog attack appeared first on American Almanac .
Shocking images from Google Maps show packs of stray dogs roaming the street in Washington Park, Illinois, where 68-year-old James L. Gibson was killed in a brutal attack, raising questions about years of lax animal control and public safety failures. James L. Gibson was found dead Thursday night after being attacked by at least five dogs on a street in Washington Park, Illinois. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying, with one local resident recounting the victim’s screams as the dogs mauled him. Despite the horror of the attack, the tragedy was not an isolated incident: neighbors said dogs had been escaping from a fenced-in yard for roughly two years, and recent Google Maps images show packs of dogs running freely on…Open
Holly Ratchford, the San Diego apartment manager who rented to two of the 9/11 hijackers, says she was completely taken in by their polite demeanor, raising fresh questions about how easily America’s enemies slipped through routine security and community screens. Holly Ratchford, who managed and lived at the Parkwood Apartments in the San Diego area, […] The post San Diego landlord recalls unknowingly renting to 9/11 terrorists, says she was deceived by hijackers’ “friendly” facade appeared first on American Almanac .
Holly Ratchford, the San Diego apartment manager who rented to two of the 9/11 hijackers, says she was completely taken in by their polite demeanor, raising fresh questions about how easily America’s enemies slipped through routine security and community screens. Holly Ratchford, who managed and lived at the Parkwood Apartments in the San Diego area, has spoken publicly about her experience renting to Nawaf al-Hazmi and Khalid al-Mihdhar, two men later identified as members of the terrorist team that hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 and crashed it into the Pentagon, killing 184 people. Ratchford told reporters she had “cookies and tea” with the men, describing them as “nice,” “polite,” and “very, very friendly.” She…Open
Tom Begich, a Democratic contender for Alaska governor, has suspended his campaign and thrown his support behind Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, citing a lack of funding and the need for party unity as the state heads toward November’s general election. Begich made his announcement Friday evening in a video posted to X, declaring that continuing his campaign […] The post Tom Begich ends Alaska governor campaign, backs fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins appeared first on American Almanac .
Tom Begich, a Democratic contender for Alaska governor, has suspended his campaign and thrown his support behind Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, citing a lack of funding and the need for party unity as the state heads toward November’s general election. Begich made his announcement Friday evening in a video posted to X, declaring that continuing his campaign “would take millions more than we have.” He shared that he and his running mate, Julia Hnilicka, had carefully reviewed campaign data, both their own and information provided by Kreiss-Tomkins, and concluded the best path for Democrats was to consolidate behind a single candidate rather than “competing for the same donors and resources.” “We’ve spoken with the other leading…Open