Three Companies Agree to Plead Guilty to Federal Offense and Pay Nearly $13 Million in Federal Fines and Response Costs for Offshore Oil Spill

LOS ANGELES – A Texas-based oil company and two of its subsidiaries have agreed to plead guilty to violating the federal Clean Water Act, pay a $7.1 million criminal fine, and…

Leader Of Cocaine Trafficking And Money Laundering Organization Is Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell handed down a 20-year sentence to the leader and organizer of a cocaine trafficking and money laundering organization operating in the Carolinas and…

Vanessa Bryant Wins Crash Photos Lawsuit, Awarded $16 Million

Vanessa Bryant Wins Crash Photos Lawsuit, Awarded $16 Million Harold Hutchison on August 25, 2022 A federal jury awarded the widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant $16 million in damages Wednesday over…

The Dolly Llama To Celebrate Florida Debut With Ponte Vedra Beach Grand Opening

The dolly llama will celebrate its grand opening and expansion into florida with its first location in ponte vedra beach! The Waffle & Artisanal Ice Cream Concept To Give Away Free Swag…

Oxnard Man Pleads Guilty to Wildlife Smuggling and Trafficking Charges for Illegally Importing More Than 1,700 Animals into U.S.

LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for illegally importing into the United States more than 1,700 wild animals – including 60 reptiles found…

The Dolly Llama Announces Entry Into Nevada With Opening This Fall

The dolly llama has announced a store opening in las vegas, nv marking the third new market in teh concepts’ national multi-unit franchise expansion. The Los Angeles-based Dessert Waffle Concept Continues to…

South L.A. Gang Member Who Sold Methamphetamine and Crack Cocaine at His Storefront Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge

LOS ANGELES – A member of the Hoover Criminals Gang pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including crack cocaine and methamphetamine, which were sold…

Sexual Abuse Charges Against Former Federal Prison Warden Expanded To Include Two Additional Inmate Victims

OAKLAND – A federal grand jury issued an eight count superseding indictment today charging former federal prison warden Ray J. Garcia with seven counts of sexually abusive conduct against three female victims…

Climate Activist Celebrities Accused Of Wasting Thousands Of Gallons Of Water While State Suffers Drought

Climate Activist Celebrities Accused Of Wasting Thousands Of Gallons Of Water While State Suffers Drought Jack McEvoy on August 23, 2022 Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Kevin Hart are among several celebrities…

Eureka! Coming to Aliso Viejo in Spring 2023 Plus More from What Now Media Group’s Weekly Pre-Opening Restaurant News Report

Image credit: eureka! Dive into this week’s top stories from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, and San Francisco…

Arizona Man Charged in Alleged Armed Robbery Spree that Ended in High-Speed Chase in Which He Fired Upon Federal Law Enforcement

LOS ANGELES – An Arizona man was charged today in a federal criminal complaint alleging he robbed 10 stores in Southern California and Arizona during a three-week crime spree that ended…

Former Postal Service Mail Carrier Charged with Bank Fraud, ID Theft for Allegedly Stealing Jobless Benefit Debit Cards from Her Mail Route

LOS ANGELES – A former United States Postal Service mail carrier was indicted today by a federal grand jury for her role in a scheme that allegedly defrauded banks out of…

San Diego Attorney Sentenced for $500,000 Tax Fraud with Former Chabad of Poway Rabbi Goldstein

Valerie Chu (619) 546-6750 and Michelle L. Wasserman (619) 546-8431 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – August 19, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Elliot Adler, an attorney and founding partner of a boutique San Diego…

Food Tech Innovator HUNGRY Again Places on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Backed by celebrity investors and fueled by industry-disrupting technology, HUNGRY ranked No.1218 on the 5,000-company list, joining the likes of past winners such as Pandora, Zappos, Microsoft, Patagonia, and other successful brands.…

El Pollo Loco Heats Up Value Selection with New Fire-Grilled Combos & Family Feast Offerings

The L.A. Mex Restaurant chain adds NEW Shredded Chicken Quesadilla Combo to lineup of $5 Fire-Grilled Combos, Starting at $5 Costa Mesa, CA (PRESS RELEASE) El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”…

Kitchen United Welcomes Katie Wollrich as CMO

Katie wollrich Unique multi-ordering concept selects seasoned marketing professional to execute growth plan and brand direction Pasadena, CA (PRESS RELEASE) Kitchen United has announced former Papa John’s and Wendy’s marketing veteran Katie…

Pakistani Doctor Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

MINNEAPOLIS – A Rochester man has pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization., announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, Muhammad Masood,…

Pie Tap Pizza Workshop and Bar Plans Two DFW Locations Plus More from What Now Media Group’s Weekly Pre-Opening Restaurant News Report

Image credit: pie tap pizza workshop Dive into this week’s top stories from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, and San…

Mexico On The Verge Of Becoming A Police State After Bloody Weekend Of Drug Cartel Violence

Mexico On The Verge Of Becoming A Police State After Bloody Weekend Of Drug Cartel Violence Jennie Taer on August 15, 2022 Mexico is on the verge of becoming a police state…

Former Federal Correctional Officer Sentenced to Prison for Lying About Engaging in Unlawful Sexual Activity with Jail Inmate

LOS ANGELES – A former correctional officer at the federal jail in downtown Los Angeles was sentenced to a prison term today for lying to investigators about his sexual activity with…

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