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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Coco Berthmann, who raised over $9,000 through a GoFundMe campaign by falsely claiming she had been diagnosed with cancer, was booked into Salt Lake County Metro Jail on Monday. Berthmann, a well-known human trafficking advocate, pleaded guilty to fraud related to the fundraiser. According to online records from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Berthmann was taken into custody in Utah, though further details about the circumstances of her detainment remain unclear. Berthmann first gained a significant social media following by claiming she was a victim of human trafficking. She alleged that her family in Germany…

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Two men have been charged with felony murder after a fatal shooting during a dispute over a drug transaction. Brandon Murphy, 29, and Noah Brady Angus, 27, were arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail following the incident, which took place Wednesday at a private residence. According to the affidavit, Murphy, Angus, and an unidentified third man went to the victim’s home intending to retrieve money that had been previously paid for a drug deal. The affidavit states the men wore gloves, indicating they were prepared to take the money by force…