Couple Pleads Guilty to $5.1 M Pandemic Loan Fraud

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A couple who formerly resided in Hampton pleaded guilty today to submitting fraudulent disaster-related loan applications in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to court documents, Malik Mitchum,…

January 12, 2022

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New Jersey Police uncover human child trafficking operation in Camden County

Camden County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced the arrests of Marquise Ogawa, 28, Chyaire Lee, 26, and Jazmin Scott,…

January 12, 2022

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Minnesota School Boards Association Terminates Membership With NSBA, Announces Creation Of New National ‘Consortium’

School and Education News·US and World News

The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) terminated its membership with the National School Boards Association on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the organization. Minnesota is the latest state to leave…

January 12, 2022

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Luzerne County Man Sentenced To 108 Months’ Imprisonment For Methamphetamine Trafficking

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Edgar Mendoza, age 29, formerly of Drums, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by United States District Judge Malachy E.…

January 12, 2022

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ICE HSI Chicago unites in support of human trafficking victims, enhances public awareness

Government News

CHICAGO – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents across the country will come together January 11, to show solidarity for survivors of human trafficking, while raising…

January 12, 2022

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Sinaloa Cartel Drug Trafficker and Money Launderer Sentenced to 188 Months in Prison

Department of Justice Press Releases

Assistant U. S. Attorney Larry Casper (619) 546-6734 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – January 11, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Roberto Gallegos-Lechuga, a drug trafficker and money launderer for the Sinaloa Cartel, was sentenced…

January 12, 2022

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Huntington Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Nigerian Fraud Scheme

Department of Justice Press Releases

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A Huntington woman pleaded guilty today in connection with her role as a money mule in a Nigerian fraud scheme that scammed money from individuals, many of whom were…

January 12, 2022

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Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Role in Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

Department of Justice Press Releases

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Nigerian national who was indicted in April 2021 in connection with a large fraud and money laundering scheme pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. According to…

January 12, 2022

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UC San Diego Health Pays $2.98 Million to Resolve Allegations of Ordering Unnecessary Genetic Testing

Department of Justice Press Releases

Assistant U. S. Attorneys Joseph Price (619) 546-7642 and Joseph Purcell (619) 546-7643 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – January 11, 2022 SAN DIEGO – UC San Diego Health, the academic health system of…

January 11, 2022

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Former Vermont Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Funds

Department of Justice Press Releases

CONCORD – Paul Gracey, 57, formerly of Vermont, pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to theft of government funds, United States Attorney John J. Farley…

January 11, 2022

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UC San Diego Health Pays $2.98 Million to Resolve Allegations of Ordering Unnecessary Genetic Testing

Department of Justice Press Releases

UC San Diego Health, the academic health system of the University of California, San Diego, has paid $2.98 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by ordering medically…

January 11, 2022

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Sixth Defendant Admits to Role in Bank Fraud Conspiracy

Department of Justice Press Releases

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Haverhill, MA, man today became the sixth defendant to admit his role in a wide-ranging scheme to defraud financial institutions in several states of more than $2.4 million…

January 11, 2022

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Rachael S. Rollins Sworn in as United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts

Department of Justice Press Releases

BOSTON – Rachael Splaine Rollins was sworn in today as the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV administered the oath of…

January 11, 2022

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Defiance is illegal, Toms River Mayor Mo Hill says in township property reevaluation message

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Mo Hill and the Toms River Township Council have announced a new property reevaluation. Historically, municipal revaluations balance residents’ fair share of property taxes meaning…

January 11, 2022

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US Ed. Sec. Solicited Letter From The National School Boards Association Calling Parents Domestic Terrorists

US and World News

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona allegedly solicited the National School Boards Association (NSBA) letter comparing parents to domestic terrorists, according to emails obtained by Parents Defending Education (PDE). “Chip [Slaven, then-interim executive director…

January 11, 2022

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Justice Department Planning To Form Special Domestic Terrorism Unit

US and World News

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is planning to form a special unit focused on the threat of domestic terrorism, a top official told lawmakers Tuesday. Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen announced the…

January 11, 2022

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CDC, NJ Department of Health Change COVID-19 Quarantine Rules Again, Adding more Confusion

Featured News·Health and Wellness·New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – The CDC and New Jersey Department Of Health (DOH) have revised their general guidance on isolation and quarantine: If you tested positive for COVID-19 (regardless of vaccination status), you…

January 11, 2022

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Retired Crownsville Cop Nabs $100K Winning Scratch-off

Lottery Results·Maryland News

CROWNSVILLE, MARYLAND – The $100,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off game, which went on sale in September 2020 with a whopping 64 $100,000 top prizes, delivered its latest big win to a retired police officer from…

January 11, 2022

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Phil Murphy hoping new law will stop commuters from attacking transportation workers

New Jersey News

TRENTON – Governor Murphy today signed the Motorbus and Passenger Rail Service Employee Violence Prevention Act (S4701) to create new tools for protecting transit workers throughout the state. In addition to upgrading the penalty for…

January 11, 2022

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ICE HSI Kansas City asks for public to support victims of human trafficking during national awareness campaign

Government News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents across the country will come together January 11, to show solidarity for victims of human trafficking,…

January 10, 2022

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