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April 2024

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What ‘Cheer’ Led To: How Viral Fame Upended Monica Aldama’s Life

Inside the Netflix star and competitive cheerleading coach’s fight against the fallout of instant stardom.

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January 2024

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Son of 'Cheer' star Monica Aldama charged with possessing child sex abuse images

Attorneys for William Austin Aldama said he is innocent. Court records list 10 counts.

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"Cheer" coach Monica Aldama's son arrested on multiple child pornography charges

The son of Monica Aldama, the cheerleading coach who rose to fame on the Netflix documentary series "Cheer," has been indicted on multiple charges of either having or knowingly accessing videos that depict child sexual abuse, court records show.

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'Cheer' star's son indicted on felony child pornography charges

William Austin Aldama denied the allegations and claimed 'celebrity status' of his mother drew attention to the case

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‘Cheer’ star Monica Aldama’s son, Austin, arrested on child pornography charges

"Cheer" star Monica Aldama’s son, Austin, has been arrested on child pornography charges, Page Six has confirmed.

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‘Cheer’ Alum Monica Aldama’s Son Austin Arrested for Possession of Child Porn

Cheer alum Monica Aldama‘s son Austin has been arrested and charged with possession of child porn.

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August 2023

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Fake doctor peddling fraudulent COVID-19 ‘cure’ arrested after a three-year manhunt - Quoted

A 63-year-old Utah resident, Gordon H. Pedersen, was arrested last week after running from federal law enforcement since August 2020.

June 2023

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Denton County financial adviser pleads guilty in money laundering case - Quoted

Douglas McKelvey, 53, is accused of misappropriating funds from the accounts of two elderly relatives to make payments on credit cards used by him and his wife.

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SEC opens case against ex-Morgan Stanley VP who ripped off own mother - Quoted

SEC opens case against ex-Morgan Stanley

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Denton County financial adviser pleads guilty in money laundering case - Quoted

Douglas McKelvey, 53, is accused of misappropriating funds from the accounts of two elderly relatives to make payments on credit cards used by him and his wife.

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Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering - Quoted

A former Morgan Stanley advisor and broker who misappropriated more than $1.5 million from two older clients who are his close relatives pleaded guilty to money laundering

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Ex-Morgan Stanley FA Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Clients - Quoted(Client)

Douglas McKelvey, also the subject of an SEC civil suit and already barred by Finra, is facing a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

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Former Morgan Stanley VP Pleads Guilty To Stealing From His Mother’s Account - Quoted

The SEC also filed charges against Douglas McKelvey, who was accused of stealing $1.7 million from the Morgan Stanley accounts of his mother and mother-in-law over a period of nearly 10 years.

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Banned Morgan Stanley advisor faces 10 years in prison after defrauding his mother - Quoted

The advisor also faces civil charges from the SEC for the same scheme.

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Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor Pleads Guilty To $1.5M Fraud - Quoted(Client)

A former Morgan Stanley vice president and financial adviser pleaded guilty.

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Ex-Morgan Stanley Broker in Texas Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Mom - Quoted(Client)

Ex-Morgan Stanley Broker in Texas Pleads Guilty.

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Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor Defrauded His Own Mother, Feds Say - Quoted(Client)

A former Morgan Stanley advisor’s years-long fraud scheme swindled his mother and mother-in-law—who were both clients——out of nearly $1.5 million.

May 2023

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Dallas Faces Difficult Choices As It Continues To Navigate Active Ransomware Attack - Quoted

It's been more than three weeks since the ransomware gang Royal attacked City Hall. Here's what we know about ransomware, and what those hackers are looking for.

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February 2023

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Terrell dentist indicted by Collin County grand jury for online solicitation of a minor, sexual conduct Mentioned as attorney - Mentioned as attorney

A Terrell dentist has been indicted by a Collin County grand jury nearly a year after being arrested during an undercover sting operation targeting individuals who allegedly intended on meeting and engaging in sexual activities with minors, among other minor-related sexual offenses.

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Terrell dentist indicted by Collin County grand jury for solicitation of a minor, sexual conduct - Mentioned as attorney

A Terrell dentist has been indicted by a Collin County grand jury nearly a year after being arrested during an undercover sting operation targeting individuals who allegedly intended on meeting and engaging in sexual activities with minors, among other minor-related sexual offenses.

August 2022

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Leaders in Law - Barbieri Law Firm - Recognized Law Firm

Barbieri Law Firm aggressively defends its clients while providing a compassionate, results-driven approach to criminal law.

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March 2022

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After unusual defense, Carlile's final appeal in child sexual assault case denied - Mentioned as Attorney

Lottery winnings fueled failed defense

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January 2022

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Tom Bernard to be next BUW president; Barbieri chosen as Rotay’s Citizen of the Year

Tom Bernard to be next BUW president;

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