Lisa A. Blair, 36, was arraigned Tuesday in front of Cayuga County Judge Mark Fandrich on the felony charge of third-degree grand larceny and two misdemeanor charges of issuing a bad check.

Expect little help from the U.S. State Department, which “does not investigate crimes or potential crimes against U.S. citizens abroad.” ...

Attorney Elliot Blair’s death in Baja raises troubling questions for American citizens abroad What recourse do U.S. citizens have when they are victimized south of the border?