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Bucco Introduces OPRA Reform Bill to Counter the Exploitation of Young New Jerseyans

Today, Sen. Tony Bucco introduced a bill to protect New Jerseyans from bad-faith OPRA requests involving young individuals who are subjects of body-worn camera (BWC) footage under certain circumstances.…

Senate Clears Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contractors

Sen. Robert Singer's bill that would establish a professional board to regulate home improvement and home elevation contractors was approved by the New Jersey Senate.…

Senate Clears Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process

Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…

Senate Approves Bucco Bill to Require Pothole Data in Annual DOT Report

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco's bill that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin providing information about potholes in their annual report to the Legislature was passed by the New Jersey…

Fresno Woman Charged with COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Benefits Fraud

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury brought a six-count indictment against Cecilia Aquino, 34, of Fresno, today charging her with mail fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for submitting unemployment…

California News

Fleeing Felon Found in Possession of Ammunition

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Angelo Joseph Fernandez, 41, of Fresno, charging him with being a felon in possession of ammunition, Acting U.S. Attorney…

California News

Rockland County Man Convicted For Running Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi And Embezzlement Schemes

Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that RULESS PIERRE was convicted in Manhattan federal court today of securities fraud, wire fraud, and structuring charges. …

New York News

Jury Convicts Guatemalan National for Assaulting U.S. Border Patrol Agent Near Sanderson

DEL RIO – A federal jury in Del Rio yesterday convicted 24-year-old Ludwin Artemio Santizo-Escobedo, a Guatemalan national, of assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent near Sanderson in 2019. Evidence presented during…

El Paso Doctor Indicted for Distributing Controlled Substances and Health Care Fraud Resulting in Five Deaths

EL PASO – Today federal authorities arrested 60-year-old Dr. Brian James August of El Paso for allegedly committing health care fraud and distributing controlled substances that resulted in the overdose deaths of…

Ithaca Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – Jeffrey Blake, age 50, of Ithaca, New York, pled guilty today to attempted online enticement of a minor. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Antoinette…

Jury Convicts Halfmoon Man of Firearm and Threats Charges in First NDNY Criminal Trial Since Pandemic Began

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Following a four-day trial, a jury today found Romano McCain, age 48, of Halfmoon, New York, guilty of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person…

Judges sentences Franklin County woman for far-reaching scheme involving fraud and money laundering

ST. LOUIS – United States District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig sentenced Christen Diane Schulte to 80 months in prison today. The 35-year-old Washington, Missouri resident pleaded guilty, last year, to two counts…

Nine Men Charged in Large-Scale Cocaine Conspiracy

BOSTON – Nine men were charged in connection with a wide-ranging drug trafficking conspiracy that that involved dozens of parcels suspected of containing kilograms of cocaine sent from Puerto Rico to various…

Massachusetts News

Red Lake Man Arrested, Charged With Aggravated Sexual Abuse

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Red Lake man made his initial appearance in federal court today on charges of aggravated sexual abuse occurring on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. According to court…

Former Contract Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former contractor working for the U.S. Postal Service pleaded guilty in federal court today to his role in a conspiracy to steal gift cards from the mail.…

Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Detroit, Michigan man pleaded guilty today to a federal drug crime. According to court documents and statements made in court, on November 11, 2017 Calvin Allen, 44, sold…

Logan Woman Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling More than $200,000 from Federal Credit Union

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dianne Richardson, 70, of Logan was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for embezzling $222,000 from the Pioneer West Virginia Federal Credit Union in South Charleston. Richardson pleaded…

Justice Department Settles with Lewiston School District to Protect Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities and English Learners

PORTLAND, Maine: Today the Justice Department announced a settlement agreement with the Lewiston Public Schools to end the district’s systemic and discriminatory practice of excluding students from full-day school because of behavior…

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