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San Diego federal Judge Janis Sammartino reluctantly threw out the case against a former Navy officer and allowed four others to reduce their pleas to misdemeanors

Prosecution document details for first time the "issues" that led U.S. Attorney's Office to vacate trial convictions, seek reductions for other defendants

Cukrarna embraces spring with a series of exhibitions that observe and explore the perception of the world.

This weekend in the arts, a west coast premiere of Mason Bates' latest composition, futuristic art from Pinar Yoldas, photography and beauty through a Black lens, Labyrinth-inspired music and dance, live music picks and more local arts and culture.

Our other picks include gospel-music legends The Blind Boys of Alabama and blues dynamo Bobby Rush, both vying for Grammys Sunday, and New Orleans mainstay Delfeayo Marsalis and his Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Military contractor Leonard Glenn “Fat Leonard” Francis appeared in a San Diego federal courtroom Thursday nearly nine years after pleading guilty to...

Convicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis is facing extradition to the United States as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap.

Convicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis is being returned to U.S. custody as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap

U.S. District Judge Janis Sammartino called prosecutorial misconduct 'flagrant and outrageous' on same day Leonard Francis was extradited from Venezuela

WASHINGTON (AP) — Returning convicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis to U.S. custody as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap on