Although reality shows garner sizable ratings every week, viewers may be skeptical about the comlpete authenticity of events on each program. However, one reality TV star is facing very real challenges from federal authorities. Teresa and Joe Giudice, cast members of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," are currently facing 39 counts of federal fraud charges.
Fraud charges: New Jersey reality star may be in real trouble
Notifying about change of address crucial step for sex offenders
While the following story did not occur here in Ocean County, New Jersey, the circumstances of it merit some discussion.
An unavoidable issue: cellphone locations and search warrants
The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet clarified whether law enforcement agencies are allowed to track people's locations through their cellphones without a search warrant. The Court did rule in the 2011-12 term on the constitutionality of tracking a vehicle by affixing a GPS device.
Medical cannabis and kids: New Jersey may ease access
The media love cute, bite-sized expressions that serve as shorthand for large social problems. The term "pill mill," for example, is commonly used to refer to pain management clinics that authorities think may be too willing to dispense prescription drugs.
Investment fraud: a New Jersey Ponzi scheme
It's been a couple of years now since Bernard Madoff's immense Ponzi scheme collapsed. But state and federal authorities remain watchful for activities that could be interpreted as possible investment fraud.
