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New Haven Crack Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLeonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that that JERRY ROLLINS, also known as “Prank,” 37, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District …
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Federal Jury Convicts Vancouver Man for Sex Trafficking of Minors
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—A federal jury in Portland found a local man guilty today for transporting two young teen girls across state lines, drugging and sexually abusing them, and selling them to …
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Madison Man Sentenced to More Than 27 Years for Sex Trafficking of Minors
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMADISON, WIS. – A Madison, Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 330 months in federal prison for sex trafficking of minors. James Coney, 33, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. …
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Meriden Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics and Firearm Offenses
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLeonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JONATHAN RIVERS, 39, of Meriden, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport …
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Delaware County Man Charged with Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMatthew Welcher, age 43, of Dundee, Iowa, has been charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The charge is contained in an Indictment unsealed on March …
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Fitchburg Man Pleads Guilty in Wide-Ranging Fentanyl, Heroin, Crack and Cocaine Conspiracy
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – A Fitchburg man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester for his role in a wide-ranging fentanyl, heroin, crack and cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Branny Taveras, 39, pleaded …
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Federal Jury Convicts Duluth Felon for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressST. PAUL, Minn. – A federal jury convicted a Duluth man for possessing a firearm as a felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats. Following a five-day trial before …
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Yellen says gas tax cut among options to ease higher costs at the pump
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Lawder DENVER – A U.S. gasoline tax cut is among the options being considered to provide relief to consumers, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday, adding …
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Yellen: COVID-19 aid funds will help U.S. withstand Ukraine war economic turmoil
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Lawder DENVER -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday the U.S. economy is better prepared to weather economic turbulence from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine because of the …
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Berkshire Hathaway nominates Wally Weitz to fill open board seat
by Reutersby Reuters– Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said it has nominated Wally Weitz, the founder of Weitz Investment Management, to join its board of directors following the resignation of …
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By Marc Jones LONDON – The cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will become a lot clearer next week, with a previously unthinkable sovereign default looming, more emergency central bank …
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By Elizabeth Dilts Marshall NEW YORK – World shares slid on Friday, pressured by uncertainty about the conflict in Ukraine and expectations the Federal Reserve will hike U.S. interest rates …
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By Marc Jones LONDON – The cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will become a lot clearer this week, with a previously unthinkable sovereign default looming, more emergency central bank …
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Berkshire rejects shareholder call to replace Warren Buffett as chairman
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonathan Stempel – Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday urged the rejection of four shareholder proposals recommending that it replace Warren Buffett as chairman, report on its plans to handle …
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Uber to roll out fuel surcharge in United States amid high gas prices
by Reutersby Reuters– Uber Technologies Inc said on Friday U.S. customers, excluding New York City, will have to pay a fuel surcharge from March 16 as the ride-hailing firm tries to address …
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Exclusive-Chile tax reform to focus on individuals, natural resources, finance minister says
by Reutersby ReutersBy Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO – Chile’s tax reform, a key plank of new President Gabriel Boric’s economic plan, will focus on individuals, natural resources and environmental levies more than corporations, …
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Council Bluffs Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressUnited States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Vance Campbell, 38, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was sentenced today to 15 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to …
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Lincoln Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressUnited States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Enrique Steven Abarca, 26, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced today to 27 years for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute …
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Mill Hall Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine and Money Laundering
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressJOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A resident of Mill Hall, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to a total of 5 years in prison followed by 4 years supervised release on …
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Kingfield Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBANGOR, Maine: A Kingfield man pleaded guilty in federal court today to sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child [censored]ography, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. According to court …
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Mishawaka Man Sentenced to 71 Months in Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSOUTH BEND – Brandyn Blacharski, 29 years old, of Mishawaka, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to being a felon in …
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Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Receiving Deceased Mother’s Retirement Benefits
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressKNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Leslie Schwinzer, 46, of Knoxville, pleaded guilty to a one count Information of wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343 in the United States District …
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Violent Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Rifle
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPaducah, Kentucky – A Paducah man was sentenced today to 77 months in prison for possessing a rifle after having been previously convicted of a felony. According to court documents, …
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Woodbridge Money Launderer Sentenced for his Role in a Romance Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Woodbridge man was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for engaging in financial transactions with illegal proceeds as part of a romance fraud scheme against …