DETROIT – Two defendants were sentenced yesterday for their role in an unemployment insurance benefit fraud scheme, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison. Joining in the announcement were Special …
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Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressJackson, Miss. – A Jackson man pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby …
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Federal Jury Convicts Nevada Man of Impeding and Threatening Federal Officers at the Port of Entry
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTUCSON, Ariz. – On Monday, John Milton Lee, 62, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was found guilty by a federal jury of smuggling goods from the United States and impeding and …
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Amazon discriminates against pregnant and disabled workers, New York alleges
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK -A New York state agency has accused Amazon.com Inc in a complaint of discriminating against pregnant and disabled workers at its worksites, Governor Kathy Hochul …
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LONDON – British finance minister Rishi Sunak will warn on Wednesday that easing the cost-of-living crisis for families will not be easy and he will also promise to cut business …
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By David Lawder BONN, Germany -The United States does not have legal authority to seize Russian central bank assets frozen due to its invasion of Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen …
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Yellen confirms she is pressing Biden for some China tariff reductions
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Lawder BONN, Germany – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday confirmed she is advocating within the Biden administration for eliminating some tariffs on Chinese imports that “aren’t …
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Where’s the beef? McDonald’s, Wendy’s are sued over burger sizes
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – Justin Chimienti thought the Big Mac he bought at McDonald’s and the Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger he bought at Wendy’s would be as big and …
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By Saikat Chatterjee LONDON – In volatile currency markets, one trade stands out as an easy bet: selling the British pound. With the world’s fifth-biggest economy grappling with a particularly …
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By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK -The U.S. dollar rose on Wednesday, on pace to snap a three-session losing streak, as concerns about the outlook for global economic growth and …
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Target warns of margin hit as rising costs dent profit, shares slump 26%
by Reutersby ReutersBy Aishwarya Venugopal and Uday Sampath Kumar (Reuters) -Target Corp’s quarterly profit halved and it warned on Wednesday of a bigger margin hit this year due to rising fuel and …
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By Sinéad Carew (Reuters) – Wells Fargo Investment Institute said on Wednesday it reduced its economic expectations with a mild U.S. recession now on the horizon in its base case …
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LONDON -Russia’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was closing the Moscow bureau of Canada’s CBC and withdrawing visas and accreditation from the public broadcaster’s journalists after Ottawa banned Russian …
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By Sam Nussey TOKYO – Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corp said it is well-positioned to play a leading role in the metaverse, or immersive virtual worlds, which commentators speculate will …
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Fed nominee Barr says he’s committed to bringing down inflation
by Reutersby ReutersBy Lindsay Dunsmuir and Pete Schroeder (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve nominee Michael Barr, nominated by Democratic President Joe Biden to be the central bank’s Wall Street cop, said on …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is investigating a shooting (Assault with intent to kill) that took place on May 3rd. This incident happened on the 700 …
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Jefferson County man indicted on fentanyl charge
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Gary Lee Winston, of Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, was indicted today on a fentanyl charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Winston, also known as “Bud,” …
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Michigan man indicted on meth charges
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Bacarre H. Curtis, of Eastpointe, Michigan, was indicted today on drug and firearms charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Curtis, also known as “TJ,” 21, …
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El Salvador man indicted on illegal immigration charge
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Emerson Corvera, a citizen of El Salvador, was indicted today on an illegal reentry charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Corvera was convicted in June …
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A federal judge in Greeneville, Tennessee, sentenced two Florida men for their roles in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme. Peter Bolos, 44, of Tampa, was convicted by a federal …
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A U.S. citizen and four officials from China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) were charged in an indictment, unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn yesterday, with conspiracy and other charges …
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North Redington Shores Man Indicted In Multiple Fraud Schemes
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Alexander Leszczynski (22, North Redington Beach) with wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering. …
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Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Rodney Devon Jones (26, Orlando) with carjacking and brandishing a firearm during and in …
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“Long Time Coming” Update: Chicago Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Multi-State Drug Conspiracy
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Chicago man was sentenced today to three years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a multi-state drug …
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Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Inmates
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA former federal correctional officer pleaded guilty today to sexually abusing multiple inmates in Fort Worth, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. Luis Curiel, …