September 19, 2019 California lawmaker says it’s 'incomprehensible' that 'racist sexual predator' Ed Buck roamed free Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., said Wednesday that it was “incomprehensible” that authorities took so long to arrest Democratic megadonor Ed Buck on charges of causing a drug overdose.
September 19, 2019 Ed Buck case may pose challenge for prosecutors, legal analyst says Prosecutors assigned to the case of Ed Buck, the Democratic megadonor who was arrested Tuesday after a third man overdosed inside his Hollywood home, may face hurdles in court due to the key witness’ credibility, a legal analyst said.
September 18, 2019 Maine mother allegedly gave heroin to daughter, 1, who later died A Maine mom was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly gave her one-year-old daughter small doses of heroin more than a dozen times to help her sleep, a practice that resulted in the baby's death.
September 18, 2019 Ex-hospice nurse accused of taking morphine intended for dying vets is arrested Federal prosecutors on Wednesday accused a former hospice nurse of stealing liquid morphine intended for dying veterans, which at least once led to prolonged suffering of a vet during the last days of his life.
September 18, 2019 Dozens charged in Texas health care fraud scheme, prosecutors say Federal prosecutors in Texas announced Wednesday that 58 people had been charged in connection with assorted health care fraud schemes revolving around the illegal distribution of more than six million opioid pills.
September 18, 2019 New York student arrested in Russia over medicinal marijuana released, fined after time served: reports The New York City college student arrested in Russia for possession of medical marijuana was released from jail after being sentenced to time served and fined over $200, reports say.
September 18, 2019 Ed Buck, Democrat donor, arrested, charged with running drug den after latest guest overdose Ed Buck, the California Democratic megadonor, was arrested Tuesday and charged with operating a drug house after a third man reportedly suffered an overdose inside his West Hollywood home last week and survived.
September 17, 2019 Florida police department warns drug dealers with signs saying 'closed for business' Dealers beware-- police in North Port, Fla. are taking aggressive action against drugs in their community, and are placing signs in the yards of homes where they conduct successful drug raids intended to intimidate other dealers and put illegal operations out of business.
September 17, 2019 Spain breaks up huge drug ring but 'Messi of hashish' still on the run Spanish police said Sunday they've broken up a dangerous Moroccan drug ring but say it’s notorious leader, nicknamed the “Messi of hashish,” is still on the run.
September 16, 2019 Meghan Markle's nephew names new marijuana strain after baby Archie Remember “Markle Sparkle,” the marijuana inspired by the Duchess of Sussex? Meghan Markle‘s pot-growing nephew now says the brand has made him so rich, he’s hoping to cash in with another royally branded hybrid pot strain.