Tech CEO convicted in $2M Ponzi scheme, COVID loan fraud
Smart ring CEO Michelle Bisnoff was convicted of 16 federal counts after deceiving investors in a $2M Ponzi scheme and misusing $150K in COVID relief loans.
Smart ring CEO Michelle Bisnoff was convicted of 16 federal counts after deceiving investors in a $2M Ponzi scheme and misusing $150K in COVID relief loans.
Tech CEO convicted in $2M "smart ring" Ponzi scheme
Former tech executive Michelle Bisnoff (also known as Michelle Silverstein) has been convicted by a federal jury in Santa Ana on 16 counts, including wire fraud and securities fraud, for running a near-$2 million Ponzi scheme. Bisnoff, the former CEO of Esos Rings Inc. and a former Brentwood council chair, stole smart ring payment technology patents from a former employer using a forged signature. She then duped investors by fabricating major business partnerships with companies like Apple, Virgin Mobile, and Roc Nation.
Former tech executive Michelle Bisnoff (also known as Michelle Silverstein) has been convicted by a federal jury in Santa Ana on 16 counts, including wire fraud and securities fraud, for running a near-$2 million Ponzi scheme. Bisnoff, the former CEO of Esos Rings Inc. and a former Brentwood council chair, stole smart ring payment technology patents from a former employer using a forged signature. She then duped investors by fabricating major business partnerships with companies like Apple, Virgin Mobile, and Roc Nation.
What to know about kratom after Ole Miss student deaths
Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes.
Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes.
DA warns of potential serial killer in Bay Area
Santa Clara County prosecutors warn of a potential serial killer after 28-year-old Marcelino Castro confessed to two murders in San Jose. Castro led police to two bodies—one buried near Tamien Station and another wrapped in a tent near the Guadalupe River Trail. Officials say Castro attacked one victim he knew and later lured a random stranger, raising fears that more victims may be found.
Santa Clara County prosecutors warn of a potential serial killer after 28-year-old Marcelino Castro confessed to two murders in San Jose. Castro led police to two bodies—one buried near Tamien Station and another wrapped in a tent near the Guadalupe River Trail. Officials say Castro attacked one victim he knew and later lured a random stranger, raising fears that more victims may be found.
Newsom signs Braun's Law in California
Inspired by 18-year-old student and tennis star Braun Levi, who was killed by an alleged repeat drunk driver in May 2025, the new legislation closes key legal loopholes and gives prosecutors stronger tools to hold repeat offenders accountable.
Inspired by 18-year-old student and tennis star Braun Levi, who was killed by an alleged repeat drunk driver in May 2025, the new legislation closes key legal loopholes and gives prosecutors stronger tools to hold repeat offenders accountable.
'Pioneer Woman' Ree Drummond's son arrested on drug, assault charges
"Pioneer Woman" Ree Drummond's foster son is facing legal trouble after getting arrested in Alabama.
"Pioneer Woman" Ree Drummond's foster son is facing legal trouble after getting arrested in Alabama.
Mississippi police: Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after she was killed in drug dispute
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
California enacts 'Braun's Law' to crack down on repeat DUI offenders with tougher penalties
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law to crack down on repeat DUI offenders, closing legal loopholes to ensure drunk drivers who kill face murder charges.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law to crack down on repeat DUI offenders, closing legal loopholes to ensure drunk drivers who kill face murder charges.
Southern California woman arrested year after newborn baby boy found abandoned in dumpster
Riverside police arrested 26-year-old Astrid Nohemi Lopez Ramos for child endangerment more than a year after her newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster.
Riverside police arrested 26-year-old Astrid Nohemi Lopez Ramos for child endangerment more than a year after her newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster.
Hundreds scammed in $105M fake truck Ponzi scheme: DOJ
A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.
A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.
Husband arrested for wife's 2006 murder
Human remains found under a Big Bear Lake house in 2020 were positively identified in 2023 as Jill Maiorca, who went missing in 2007.
Human remains found under a Big Bear Lake house in 2020 were positively identified in 2023 as Jill Maiorca, who went missing in 2007.
Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
Watch: Father loses it, attacks killer in courtroom after spotting him laughing
Sentencing for a convicted killer turned chaotic inside a courtroom when a father saw the man who murdered his son-in-law laughing while he read his victim impact statement. What happened next turned the courtroom into a melee.
Sentencing for a convicted killer turned chaotic inside a courtroom when a father saw the man who murdered his son-in-law laughing while he read his victim impact statement. What happened next turned the courtroom into a melee.
Hackers took home a stolen Flock camera. What they found was massive
A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network.
A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network.
Death penalty taken off table in Utah murder retrial after DNA findings
A man who spent years on death row for a 1985 murder is scheduled to stand trial again after newly analyzed DNA evidence tied to the crime scene didn't match him.
A man who spent years on death row for a 1985 murder is scheduled to stand trial again after newly analyzed DNA evidence tied to the crime scene didn't match him.
Police K-9 officer killed in the line of duty on his final shift before scheduled retirement
An Oregon K-9 officer who was working his last shift before retirement was killed in the line of duty Thursday.
An Oregon K-9 officer who was working his last shift before retirement was killed in the line of duty Thursday.
Pittsburgh children's doctor stabbed to death by man who claimed to be God
A Pittsburgh children’s doctor was stabbed to death while sleeping in bed next to his wife, police said. His wife was also stabbed multiple times and sustained critical injuries,
A Pittsburgh children’s doctor was stabbed to death while sleeping in bed next to his wife, police said. His wife was also stabbed multiple times and sustained critical injuries,
Multiple LA homes targeted by burglars
Multiple homes across Encino and Sherman Oaks were targeted by break-in suspects this week.
Multiple homes across Encino and Sherman Oaks were targeted by break-in suspects this week.
Michigan nurse accused of breaking bones and bruising premature infant at children's hospital
A nurse is accused of beating a prematurely born 4-month-old baby girl at a Michigan hospital, leaving the infant with broken bones and bruises, including injuries to her tongue, according to reports.
A nurse is accused of beating a prematurely born 4-month-old baby girl at a Michigan hospital, leaving the infant with broken bones and bruises, including injuries to her tongue, according to reports.
Ohio man accused of hiding above college women’s soccer locker room to take photos
An Ohio man was arrested after allegedly hiding in the ceiling above a college women’s soccer locker room and photographing players as they changed.
An Ohio man was arrested after allegedly hiding in the ceiling above a college women’s soccer locker room and photographing players as they changed.