Misam M. Abidi, 47, of Tennessee, has been indicted on 11 federal charges for allegedly running a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme called Star Credit Holdings from 2020-2024. Prosecutors claim he defrauded investors out of millions by operating a Ponzi scheme, diverting funds, and failing to report income.
A former federal prosecutor in Florida, Carmen Lineberger, has been indicted on charges of theft and concealment of government records for allegedly emailing a sealed special counsel report on Donald Trump's classified documents to her personal account, disguised as a recipe.
Former NIH senior adviser Dr. David Morens, 78, indicted on federal charges alleging he used private email to conceal COVID-19 research communications and grant records, including efforts to revive a controversial coronavirus grant. DOJ says conduct was part of effort to suppress alternative theories about COVID-19 origins.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., resigned from Congress on Tuesday just before the House Ethics Committee was set to meet on potential punishment, including expulsion. She faces federal charges alleging she and her brother stole $5 million in federal disaster funds related to COVID-19 vaccinations. The Ethics Committee found she used some funds for her first congressional campaign. She denies the allegations and called the process a "witch hunt." This marks the third April resignation, following Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales. Republicans now hold a 218-213 majority with four open seats.
