Carl Erik Rinsch, best known for directing the film "47 Ronin," was convicted of wire fraud, money laundering and other charges, according to court records and a spokesperson for federal prosecutors in New York.
Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, 52, executive director of BLM OKC is accused of routing money intended for the group's bail fund and social justice programs into accounts she controlled.
A Virginia sheriff is facing federal fraud and conspiracy charges as the US Justice Department claims he handed out deputy sheriff badges in exchange for money to help fund his reelection campaign, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday.
