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Owner of third cockfighting venue sentenced to prison for illegal animal fighting operation

STATESBORO, GA: A Burke County man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to operating a cockfighting venue. William Shannon Scott, 49, of Midville, Ga., was sentenced to 16 months in prison…

January 7, 2022

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Convicted Felon, Wanted on Aggravated Assault Charge, Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Firearm

Department of Justice Press Releases

MACON, Ga. – A Middle Georgia resident with a prior felony found in illegal possession of multiple weapons on two separate occasions—at one time while wanted for aggravated assault in Monroe County, Georgia—pleaded…

January 7, 2022

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Former Planned Parenthood President Says School Closures Harm Children

A former Planned Parenthood president and public health professional argued in a Thursday op-ed for The Washington Post that the rise in cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant is not a reason…

January 7, 2022

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California Man Admits Role in $50 Million Wire and Securities Fraud Scheme

Department of Justice Press Releases

NEWARK, N.J. – A California man today admitted conspiring to commit wire and securities fraud in connection with his role in a $50 million internet-enabled fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

January 5, 2022

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Associate of Violent Walterboro Gang Sentenced to More than 23 Years in Federal Prison on Gun Charges

Department of Justice Press Releases

Charleston, South Carolina — United States Attorney Corey F. Ellis announced today that Quentin John Fishburne, a/k/a “Q”, 40, of Walterboro, was sentenced to more than 23 years in federal prison after…

January 5, 2022

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Top House Forecaster: Republicans’ Redistricting Advantage Hardly Panned Out

In the News

David Wasserman, a senior editor at the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, said Wednesday that the redistricting process, long thought to favor Republicans, was essentially a “wash.” There may be more House seats…

January 5, 2022

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D.C. Police Hunt Armed Robbery Suspect Who Robbed Victim at ATM

D.C. News·Police Blotter

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects in reference to an Attempted Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on…

January 5, 2022

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Suspect Sought in d.c. Armed Robbery

D.C. News·Police Blotter

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Armed Robbery (Bottle) offense that occurred on…

January 5, 2022

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One Florida Lottery Player Wins $1,000 a Week for Life

Florida News·Lottery Results

TRENTON, NJ – One Florida Lottery CASH4LIFE ticket matched the five white balls drawn for the Tuesday, January 4, drawing winning the $1,000 a week for life second-tier prize. In addition, 10,676 players…

January 5, 2022

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U.S. Attorney’s Office recovers more than $36 million in civil, criminal actions in Fiscal Year 2021

Department of Justice Press Releases

SAVANNAH: The Southern District of Georgia recovered more than $36 million in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2021, including nearly $24 million in civil actions and more than $4 million…

January 5, 2022

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Northeastern NC Drug Trafficking Organization Leader Sentenced to 25 Years

Department of Justice Press Releases

RALEIGH, N.C. – A Bertie County man was sentenced to 300 months in prison for trafficking cocaine, cocaine base, and methamphetamine and conspiring to commit money laundering in northeastern North Carolina. On…

January 5, 2022

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Roswell businesswoman sentenced for $6 million in Paycheck Protection Program fraud

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

ATLANTA – Hunter VanPelt has been sentenced to prison for bank fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) when she obtained over $6 million in fraudulent proceeds. “The Paycheck Protection Program…

January 5, 2022

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Joe Rogan, Rand Paul Begin Exodus From Big Tech In Mounting Backlash Over Censorship

US and World News

Prominent personalities including podcast host Joe Rogan and Republican Sen. Rand Paul have announced plans to leave major social media platforms amid growing backlash over censorship. Rogan announced late Sunday that he…

January 4, 2022

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Facebook Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene For 24 Hours after posting government VAERS data

Tech and Gaming·US and World News

Facebook suspended the account of Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for 24 hours on Monday, one day after Twitter permanently suspended her account over repeated violations of COVID-19 misinformation policies. Greene…

January 3, 2022

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Federal Court Hands Victory To Opponents Of Vaccine Mandates, Biden overstepped Congress

Twitter Permanently Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Personal Account

Tech and Gaming·US and World News

Twitter permanently suspended the personal account of Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over repeated violations of its COVID-19 misinformation policy, the company confirmed early Sunday. Greene’s personal account, @mtgreenee, was no…

January 3, 2022

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Analysis: The Top Governor’s Races To Watch In 2022

Dulles CBP Arrests Two Wanted Men in One Week on Felony Child Molestation Charges

Government News

STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport arrested two men in one week who were each wanted on felony child sex assault and molestation charges.…

December 30, 2021

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Oprah: Dr. Oz Running For Senate Is An Example Of ‘One Of The Great Things About Our Democracy’

In the News

Oprah Winfrey said Dr. Mehmet Oz’s decision to run for office is an example of the greatness of American democracy, according to a statement. “One of the great things about our democracy…

December 28, 2021

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Big Prizes in Maryland in Cash4Life, Powerball Lead the Way on Lottery Winners’ List

Lottery Results·Maryland News

MARYLAND – A Cash4Life ticket sold Christmas Eve in North East delivered $1,000 a week for life to a lucky Maryland Lottery player. Meanwhile, the surging Powerball jackpot continued to generate big prizes across the state…

December 28, 2021

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