Former Nike Music Supervisor Faces Racketeering, Theft, and Money Laundering Charges in Alleged $1 Million Kickback Scheme

Prosecutors have formally charged a former music supervisor at the global sneaker giant Nike with an extensive array of felonies, including racketeering, aggravated theft by deception, and money laundering. The…

Vinyl recycling pilot scheme launched across US independent record stores

The music industry-led vinyl recycling pilot scheme, initially proven successful in its technical phase, is now expanding its operational scope to several independent record stores across the United States. This…

Security Concerns Rise in Nashville Following Arrest in Targeted Drugging and Robbery Scheme

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department has announced a significant breakthrough in a series of predatory crimes targeting visitors in the city’s primary entertainment districts. On May 27, 2024, law enforcement…

North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to $8 Million AI-Assisted Music Streaming Fraud Scheme

A North Carolina man, Michael Smith, has pleaded guilty to a sweeping scheme that defrauded music streaming platforms and legitimate artists out of over $8 million. Smith admitted to creating…