I can't believe the news that my father is involved in the crime.

这里 is involved in 为何不用过去式，已经参与了，不相信之前已经发生了，不知道为何一般现在时？

以上的involved不是表示被动语态的过去分词，而是称作为形容词花的过去分词，类似于excited,surprised, frightened,tired,等

be involved in 卷入的;参与的;与…有密切关联的(be可以是am,is,are,was,were)

The military on both sides are involved in intense activity.  

双方的武装力量都有密集动作。

She was involved in social and relief work among the refugees.  

她参加了帮助难民的社会救济工作。

We hadn't appreciated how much work was involved in organizing a wedding.  

我们没有意识到筹备婚礼有多少事情要做.

be involved in 包含的;涉及的

He cannot reveal how much money is involved in the scheme.  

他不能透露该计划投入了多少钱。

be involved with 关系暧昧的;有情爱关系的

He is romantically involved with a married woman.  

他与一位已婚妇女产生了恋情。