Ozy Founder Carlos Watson And Crypto Exchange Pioneer Arthur Hayes Get Pardons By Trump

In a controversial move, former President Donald Trump has granted full pardons to Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed, the three co-founders of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, who had previously pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act. The decision, signed quietly on March 27, absolves the trio of legal consequences stemming from their failure to implement anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) protocols.

Trump also commuted the prison sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson, who was set to serve a 116-month term for fraud. Watson was convicted in 2024 for misleading investors and lenders about Ozy’s finances, falsely claiming deals with Google and Oprah Winfrey. On top of this, Trump commuted Ozy Media’s probation sentence.

LA Times Sues City Over Deleted Text Messages Of Mayor Bass After Wildfire Crisis

The Los Angeles Times has filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, alleging that officials unlawfully deleted and withheld text messages from Mayor Karen Bass during the response to January’s devastating wildfires. The legal action, filed on March 27, challenges the city’s assertion that such messages are “ephemeral” and not subject to public records laws, The Los Angeles Times reported.

Coach Deion Sanders Lands $54 Million Colorado Contract Extension: 5 Things To Know

Deion Sanders has secured his future at the University of Colorado, signing a lucrative five-year, $54 million contract extension that cements his status as one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.

Here are five things to know

13 Best Books To Master A Secular, Historical Understanding Of The Nation Of Islam

The Nation of Islam (NOI) has been a significant force in African American religious and social life since its inception in the early 20th century. Understanding its history, teachings, and impact requires delving into a variety of scholarly works. And, understanding Black America and Black American history is incomplete without recognizing the profound contributions and influence of the NOI.

Remembering Singer And Actress Vanity Who Became Pastor Denise Matthews

Denise Matthews, the former Prince protege known as Vanity, went through various transformations throughout her music career and life.

Matthews, who died on Feb. 15, 2016, at the age of 57, went from a sexy singer to Christian evangelist minister.

Bond King Jeffrey Gundlach And Deutsche Bank: The Probability Of Recession Is Approaching 50%

Years of an economic slowdown are mounting as leading financial experts, including DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach, warn of heightened recession risks. The so-called Bond King believes the probability of a U.S. recession has climbed to 50 percent to 60 percent, a sentiment echoed by a recent Deutsche Bank survey, which puts the likelihood at 43% over the next 12 months.

Remembering Legendary Black Adventism Pastor CD Brooks Who Passed Away at 85: 13 Things To Know

Pastor C.D. Brooks died on June 5, 2016, in Laurel, Md., at the age of 85. But he has not been forgotten. Brooks was a leading Seventh-day Adventist evangelist. He led the Breath of Life Ministries in Huntsville, AL. He died of pancreatic cancer.

Here are 13 things to know about the groundbreaking pastor.