Rabbi Eliyahu Tumbak Arrested For Money Laundering
The dean of haredi elementary school Tiferet Yaakov was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday upon his return from a fundraising trip abroad, reported Kikar News.
Death of TriBeCa Jewish Jeweler Found With Zip Ties Around Neck Ruled Homicide
The death of an Iranian jeweler who was found in a bathroom with zip-ties around his neck in Tribeca earlier this month has been ruled a homicide and police are searching for his killer, police sources said.
Lev Leviev Wins $209M After Years of Feuding With Partners
“King of Diamonds” Lev Leviev just won a $209 million judgement against his former business partners in a case that was so bitterly contested it resulted in death threats and an alleged smear campaign to the arbitrator initially assigned to decide the case.
Russian Security Forces Raid Journalist Zoya Svetova’s Home
Russian authorities should cease harassing journalists and allow them to work unimpeded, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Saudi King Reported To Be Taking 506 Tons Of Luggage, On Trip To Indonesia
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud is heading to Indonesia this week for a nine-day visit.
Florida Police Chief Resigns Over Racial Comments To Officer
A northeast Florida police chief has resigned following allegations he made racially offensive remarks toward a subordinate and then tried to thwart an investigation into the complaint.
Uber CEO Gets Into Heated Argument With One Of His Drivers
Another day, another embarrassing story about Uber.