Oklahoma County judge fines Epic Charter Schools’ nonprofit

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – An Oklahoma County district judge imposed a $500,000 fine on the nonprofit overseeing Epic Charter Schools for filing a libel and slander lawsuit against Sen. Ron Sharp, who alleged the virtual charter school unlawfully counted student enrollment and misused taxpayer dollars.

3 indicted in home title conspiracy

OKLAHOMA CITY – Three Oklahoma County individuals were indicted involving home title fraud. Laura Johnson, 44, Thomas Johnson, Sr., 51, and Cheryl Ashley, 69, all of Oklahoma City, have been indicted for conspiracy, fraud, identity theft, and other related crimes.