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Aaron Yates

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Aaron Yates is a law and crime writer covering criminal investigations, federal prosecutions, fraud, public safety and legal disputes across the United States. His reporting follows law-enforcement agencies, courts and government accountability, providing readers with clear context on major cases and the legal issues surrounding them.

Stories by Aaron Yates

61 stories

  1. October 2026

    3 stories: 2 explainers, 1 news story

  2. Sun

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Portland, Oregon

    What the charges mean in Portland’s school chemical incident

    A 15-year-old Benson Polytechnic student faces 19 charges after a Sept. 8 chemical incident at the Portland school, police say.

  3. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · New York, New York

    Cornell sexual assault case: A timeline of the allegations and reopened investigation

  4. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack had faced extremism concerns, AP reports

  5. September 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  6. Tue

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Utah

    Former Utah postal worker indicted over alleged disposal of about 300 mail-in ballots

    Former Utah postal worker Damon Matai Seei was indicted in federal court for allegedly discarding about 300 election ballots in Eagle Mountain.

  7. August 2026

    6 stories: 5 explainers, 1 news story

  8. Fri

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington DC

    Federal judge again blocks Trump mail-ballot rules ahead of midterms

  9. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Meridian

    What Bryan Kohberger’s plea challenge could mean for the Idaho murder case

  10. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington DC

    What to know about the alleged marriage-fraud scheme involving more than 1,000 unions

    Federal prosecutors in New York charged 11 people for allegedly arranging more than 1,000 sham marriages over a decade.

  11. Fri

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · San Francisco

    Why more than 100 people rallied in San Francisco over public drug use

  12. Wed

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington

    What to know about the Spokane wildfire arson case involving Aaron Farinacci

  13. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · Florida

    Georgia man arrested in Florida after alleged child abuse aboard Carnival cruise ship

  14. July 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  15. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Athens police detain suspect after attack on Greek-American couple near Acropolis

  16. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Newport Beach police arrest 402 during July Fourth celebrations

  17. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  18. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Burgum vows prosecution after damage to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

    Several people have been arrested following damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., ahead of July 4 festivities.

  19. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Armed Robbery at South Boston Lemonade Stand Shocks Community

  20. May 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  21. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · Texas

    FBI Dallas: Operation Soteria Shield Rescues 89 Kids, 276 Arrests

  22. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Newark ICE Detention Protest Sparks Controversy at Delaney Hall

  23. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · Washington DC

    Georgetown Cupcake Vandalism: Beer Keg Smashes DC Bakery Window

  24. Thu

    News: Arts and Entertainment · United States

    Morgan Wallen Concert: Woman’s “Spartan Kick” Goes Viral in Indianapolis

  25. April 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  26. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · Washington DC

    DC Autel Car Theft Ring Indictment: Honda Thefts & Export to Africa

    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces indictment of an international car theft ring in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Pennsylvania, leveraging Autel devices to steal Hondas for export…

  27. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · Illinois

    Dodge County Sheriff Sues Woman Over Fabricated ICE Hoax

  28. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Southern California Hospice Fraud: 8 Arrested in $60M Medicare Scheme

  29. March 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  30. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Oakhurst Man Arrested for CSAM, Filming Rental Guests

  31. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Charlotte Murder Charge: Body Found in Peppertree Apartments

  32. Wed

    News: Education · United States

    SAVE Student Loan Plan Ends: 8th Circuit Court Ruling Impacts Millions

  33. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Fairfax Police Warned of Violent Illegal Immigrant Before Murder

    Fairfax County Police repeatedly warned prosecutors about illegal immigrant Abdul Jalloh's violent history, but no action was taken before he allegedly murdered Stephanie Minter.

  34. February 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  35. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · Michigan

    Prophetess Indicted in Michigan Church Forced Labor Conspiracy

  36. Mon

    News: Politics · Texas

    Ghislaine Maxwell Takes Fifth in House Probe: Epstein Crimes

  37. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · Arizona

    Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: New Details Emerge in Tucson Abduction Case

  38. January 2026

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  39. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Anderson Man Arrested: Illegal Weapons Found in Bunker

  40. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · San Francisco, California

    Ex-Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Secrets for China

  41. January 2026 continues on page 2 with 5 more stories.