Influencer Ash Trevino allegedly formed relationships with dozens of inmates, including prisoners serving time for serious crimes such as aggravated robbery and murder, according to prosecutors.
Court documents obtained by TMZ and filed by Texas prosecutors in connection with Trevino’s welfare fraud case claim she had relationships with approximately '50-75 inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.'
Prosecutors alleged that some of the inmates were 'currently incarcerated for various violent offenses including but not limited to aggravated robbery and murder.'
The filings also accused Trevino of soliciting money from followers on TikTok.
Prosecutors described the activity as 'panhandling', alleging she requested financial contributions 'to disclose health information regarding a dependent.'
Authorities also raised concerns about what they characterized as Trevino's sexually explicit content, including videos and livestreams posted on her social media pages.
The influencer was initially arrested in December 2025 after authorities issued active warrants.
She was released after she posted the bond, but was taken back into custody earlier this year.
Trevino subsequently faced charges of welfare fraud and healthcare fraud.
Last week, she narrowly avoided additional time behind bars after pleading guilty to the offenses.
However, as part of her sentence, she was ordered to complete two years of community supervision, carry out 120 hours of community service, attend an anti-theft course and undergo financial counselling.
In addition, she was also ordered to repay the state $16,799.95 in restitution.
Ash Trevino is a Texas-based social media influencer and TikTok creator.
Prosecutors say she had relationships with between 50 and 75 inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice over the past several years, including men serving time for aggravated robbery and murder.
The claims were made in court documents filed in connection with her welfare fraud case.
Trevino was arrested in December 2025 on active warrants. She posted bond but was taken back into custody in March 2026 after violating her bail conditions.
She was charged with welfare fraud and healthcare fraud.
On August 7, she pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years of community supervision, 120 hours of community service, an anti-theft class, and financial counselling. She was also ordered to pay $16,799.95 in restitution to the state.
Prosecutors also criticised her for 'panhandling' on TikTok by requesting money from followers and for posting sexually explicit content on social media.
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I don't know about you, but money worries take up at least 25 percent of my daily time. Rent, bills, holidays and days out; all things you have to consider in your monthly budget, and all things which cause me endless stress. Working nine till five, paycheck to paycheck is one thing, but what wouldn't you give for a little cash injection?
Careful budgeting, packing your own lunches and shopping at the right places are all great, but there's no smart way to get a sudden injection of cash without taking a second job. Note: there are ways to get a sudden injection of cash, but folks, none of 'em are smart.
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For example, let's talk a bit about this criminal mastermind out in Dallas, Texas, who managed to score himself a whole load of tequila - $25,000 worth, in fact. Over 1,000 bottles of Patrón were reported to police back in September as missing, after a cargo trailer's cargo was lighter than expected.
Laredo Police Department scratched their heads. Enlisted their best detectives to take the case, determined to find this alcohol thief. But it turns out, all of those man hours weren't too necessary, as the culprit was right there under their noses the entire time.
At some point during the investigation, one of the detectives might have taken a little break, and logged onto Facebook to see his friend's baby pictures or something like that. Imagine their surprise when their scrolling through the newsfeed turned out to be the key to cracking the case the entire time.
"On October 04, 2018, after several weeks of diligent work and continued efforts by the Laredo Police Department's Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) to solve the recurring Cargo Theft, surveillance was set up after a male subject began advertising large quantities of Tequila Patron for sale on social media pages."
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The Laredo Police Department posted on their Facebook page once the case was cracked, two weeks after opening the investigation. Meaning: this criminal mastermind tried to sell $25,000 worth of stolen tequila on Facebook, and didn't think anybody would notice. Unsurprisingly, this didn't quite turn out as planned.
Between two separate apartments, police found 29 cases of Roca Silver worth $11,310, 17 cases of Gran Patrón worth $8,619 and nine cases of mini Patrón tequila bottles worth $4,860, not to mention a 357-caliber revolver.
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The man who owned this revolver, Manuel Alejandro Martinez Fernandez, admitted to being an undocumented immigrant, and so was arrested under the felony of unlawful possession of a firearm by an undocumented immigrant. Two other suspects have also been interviewed.
Well there you go, folks: crime doesn't pay. Ever. As of yet, no charges have been filed, but considering the side of the theft, it probably won't be too long before that happens. And I don't know what the protocol is, but if the suspect in question is in need of a lawyer, maybe they'll learn their lesson, and steer clear of logging into Facebook to find one.
We hope.
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Despite being one of the most infamous inmates at Latah County Jail, Bryan Kohberger largely kept to himself while awaiting trial for multiple murders, according to a newly released report from the Moscow Police Department.
Cpl. Brett Payne documented insights shared by an inmate who was housed in the same cell as Kohberger. The inmate described Kohberger as “highly intelligent and polite,” noting that he never spoke about the murders he would eventually confess to, according to BBC News. Though Kohberger was quiet about his own alleged crimes, he often asked other inmates about their charges.
As previously reported, Kohberger, a former criminology PhD student, was sentenced on July 23 to four consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole for the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20.
John Judge Hippler also imposed a $50,000 fine and a $5,000 civil penalty to be paid to each of the victims' families for every count of first-degree murder. Additionally, Kohberger received a 10-year sentence and a $50,000 fine for burglary.
While not openly aggressive, Kohberger did have several habits his cellmate found frustrating while he was awaiting trial. According to a recent report, he spent 45 minutes to an hour in the shower and washed his hands dozens of times a day. His hygiene routine, paired with a nocturnal schedule and frequent movement around the cell, made living with him difficult, the inmate said, via The Independent.
“He’d be awake all night, constantly moving around,” the inmate told Payne, adding that Kohberger’s behavior often disrupted sleep.
The only time the cellmate saw Kohberger become visibly upset was during a phone call with his mother. While speaking to her, another inmate watching a sports game nearby shouted “you suck” at the television. Kohberger, believing the comment was directed at him and his mother, “aggressively” confronted the man.
Tension quickly diffused once the misunderstanding was cleared up through conversation, the report said.
According to the inmate, Kohberger never showed any other signs of hostility or violence, instead remaining composed and withdrawn. Still, his peculiar behaviors and meticulous routines left an impression on those around him.
Kohberger has since been transferred to the custody of the Idaho Department of Corrections, where he is awaiting final placement within the state prison system.
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Despite Karmelo Anthony's conviction for the fatal stabbing of Texas teenager Austin Metcalf, more than $635,000 raised through an online fundraiser will still be distributed to his family.
The crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo confirmed to The U.S. Sun that the campaign had been closed following Anthony's conviction but that all funds collected would still be paid out.
The money was originally raised to help cover legal expenses and support Anthony's family during the case.
In a statement, the company explained: "This campaign was created to support pre-trial needs, and those funds were disbursed over the past year for lawful purposes including legal defense and family relocation."
The statement continued: "With that stated purpose now complete, the campaign has been closed the funds will be paid out."
GiveSendGo also emphasized that its fundraising policies require campaigns to remain transparent about their intended purpose, adding: "Our policy is that a campaign's stated purpose stays accurate so givers always know what they are supporting."
The company concluded by saying: "Our prayer is for Austin Metcalf's family, for all those affected, and for justice, mercy, and peace in our community."
Founder Jacob Well separately confirmed that Anthony's family would receive the donations in full.
Even after Anthony was taken into custody to begin serving his sentence, supporters continued contributing to the fundraiser created by his mother, Kala Hayes, following his arrest in connection with Metcalf's death in April 2025.
Donations quickly surpassed $635,000, with contributors continuing to donate amounts ranging from a few dollars to several hundred. Organizers had previously stated that the funds would be used for legal costs, relocation expenses, basic living needs, and security measures.
The fundraiser was eventually removed from the platform shortly before 1PM.
Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Frisco, Texas. After the verdict was read, emotions ran high inside the courtroom.
The 19-year-old reportedly broke down in tears and was seen shaking as deputies took him into custody. His parents, Kala Hayes and Andrew Anthony, were visibly emotional as they learned his fate.
Before sentencing, Hayes pleaded with jurors to show leniency toward her son.
"Please have mercy on my son. He's my oldest. He'll always be my baby. I love him very much," she told the court.
She added: "I know my son, he's very sorry for what he did."
Despite her appeal, jurors ultimately sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison.
Hours later, Hayes posted a message on Instagram suggesting the family would continue fighting the outcome.
"But GOD....... The fight is not over. It has just BEGUN," she wrote.
During victim impact statements, Metcalf's family addressed Anthony directly, sharing their grief and anger over the loss of their son and brother.
Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, delivered a powerful statement, criticizing Anthony for the pain caused to his family.
"You're going to prison. You can't even look me in the eyes right now, but you can stab my f**king son in the heart," Jeff said.
Describing the emotions he has experienced since Austin's death, he continued: "People think that grief is sadness but it's not.
"It's rage. Pure unfiltered rage."
Jeff also reminded Anthony that actions carry consequences.
"You're free to make choices all you want, but you're not free from those consequences. You will face those consequences starting today."
He added: "You failed your parents, you failed yourself and you failed society. You don't belong in this community."
Austin's twin brother, Hunter Metcalf, also spoke directly to Anthony and asked him to make eye contact.
"If you could just look me in the eyes while I speak, I would really respect that," Hunter said.
Reflecting on the tragedy, he told Anthony: "You let the devil take over in that moment. Eventually your name will be forgotten, but my brother's memory will live on.
"You took a son, a brother, a friend, and my best friend from this world."
Austin's mother, Meghan Metcalf, described her own suffering since losing her son.
"You may have just been given a sentence of 35 years behind bars, but you can consider yourself lucky because I've been sentenced to a lifetime without my son," she claimed.
According to reports, Anthony is currently being housed separately from the general inmate population at Collin County Jail. Enforcement officials told TMZ they are taking "appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of all inmates in the facility," but declined to provide further details regarding his placement.
Under Texas law, Anthony may become eligible for parole after serving half of his 35-year sentence.
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Adult film star Justin Heath Smith, also known professionally as Austin Wolf, has been arrested in New York on charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the Department of Justice confirmed Friday.
According to an unsealed complaint, the 43-year-old allegedly sent and received hundreds of videos depicting sexual abuse of minors via the messaging app Telegram, including disturbing footage involving infants.
Smith has built a notable following in LGBTQ adult entertainment and has recently gained attention on social media, boasting nearly a million followers on X and Instagram and frequent collaborations with popular TikTok creators.
The FBI began investigating Smith in March after an anonymous Telegram account linked to him exchanged CSAM with a seized account, according to the DOJ.
An undercover agent later connected with Smith’s account, where he reportedly shared personal information.
Authorities also allege that Smith ran a Telegram channel promoted on one of his websites, which had more than 12,000 subscribers.
A subsequent FBI raid on his Manhattan apartment in April uncovered an SD card containing additional CSAM.
Smith now faces up to 20 years for distribution and receipt of child pornography, and an additional 10 years for possession if convicted, per PEOPLE.
FBI Assistant Director James Smith condemned the actions: “I want to make it clear: those who distribute child sexual abuse images prey upon the most vulnerable in our society.
"Each image is a crime scene, leaving lasting scars on innocent victims.
"The FBI is relentless in our pursuit of these perpetrators.
"We will track them down, arrest them, and ensure they face justice for the harm they cause.”
Telegram, a messaging platform known for its minimal content moderation and history of controversy, allows users to share banned material in private or broadcast channels.
While the company enforces rules against illegal content, it states that private messaging is not monitored.
A Telegram spokesperson, Remi Vaughn, said the platform has actively moderated child abuse content since its launch, including shutting down 50,000 related groups and channels in the past month alone, per NBC.
Smith’s arrest serves as a stark reminder of ongoing efforts by federal authorities to crack down on online child exploitation and highlights the continued risks posed by digital platforms where illegal content can circulate with less oversight.
