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Bay Area man convicted for attacking, robbing, abandoning Grindr hookup

Police hail the bravery of the victim who was forced to negotiate his release while held at gunpoint and tied naked to a motel bed.

Two charged with murder of retired professor they met on Scruff

The two are also accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars and buying a car with the man’s credit card.

George Santos pleads guilty in federal court to identity theft and fraud

The plea deal means Santos will avoid a high-profile trial that was expected to drag for weeks.

George Santos Aide Accused of Impersonating McCarthy Staffer Now Charged

Samuel Miele has been accused of impersonating the chief of staff to Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy to raise campaign funds for George Santos.

Trans Felons Want Lifetime Ban on Name Change Removed

Eight transgender plaintiffs in Illinois want the state to end punitive restrictions on name changes.

Transgender inmate in landmark case charged again

A transgender inmate freed from prison last year because she was dying of AIDS has been charged with using a forged Maryland death certificate to fake her death and get new criminal charges against her dismissed.

George Santos's Ex-Campaign Treasurer Implicates Congressman and Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charge

Nancy Marks's lawyer said Rep. George Santos had "mentally seduced" his client.

Man pleads guilty to using explicit selfies to extort, cyberstalk Grindr victims

Omuruyi Uwadiae outed one student to his family by posting pics and the caption “this guy is gay, see pics for evidence.”

George Santos Campaign Aide Pleads Guilty in Donation Fraud Scheme

The guilty plea from Samuel Miele adds to the legal troubles for the embattled gay New York congressman. Miele is the second former Santos aide to plead guilty to criminal charges.

Seattle Investigates Trans Woman's Complaint of Voice Bias

A Seattle trans woman says when she dialed her bank's customer service number, the rep didn't believe she was female, and hung up on her.

Couple Sentenced After Scamming Over $400k Mostly From Gay Men

The thieving team scammed numerous people, the majority of them gay men, through the use of dating apps.

Suspect Arrested in Death of Arkansas Trans Teen Brayla Stone

Trevone Miller, 18, is charged with capital murder, which carries a sentence of either the death penalty or life in prison without parole.

Third Vote on Expulsion Looms for George Santos After House Ethics Report

As the House reconvenes post-Thanksgiving, embattled New York Rep. Santos faces a critical vote following Ethics Committee’s damning report.

George Santos’s Campaign Faces Financial Challenges

New York’s embattled Republican is facing dwindling campaign coffers and a slew of legal accusations while bipartisan challenges have mount ahead of the upcoming elections.

Out Atlanta City Council Member Antonio Brown Indicted for Fraud

Brown, a Black bisexual man, is accused of falsifying information to obtain loans. He says he'll fight the charges and won't resign.

California Mans Pleads Guilty to Assaulting, Robbing Grindr Hookups

Authorities say Derrick Patterson robbed and assaulted at least 21 men he met on the popular dating and hookup app.

Mike Johnson Says He Spoke With George Santos About Ethics Scandal Over Thanksgiving

Here's what the new speaker spoke with the embattled queer lawmaker about.

George Santos Still Dismisses Calls to Resign: 'I'm Not Leaving'

The gay New York lawmaker, embroiled in controversy and criminal charges, stood firm against resignation during a contentious online interview, where Congressman Robert Garcia confronted him with demands for apology and resignation.

George Santos' replacement: What you need to know about the New York election today

Tuesday's special election looks to be a close race between Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip.