Ship Owner and Operator Plead Guilty to Environmental and Safety Crimes

WASHINGTON – Empire Bulkers Limited and Joanna Maritime Limited, related companies based in Greece, pleaded guilty today to knowing violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and the Ports and…

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New Orleans Man Sentenced to 262 Months for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that on May 19, 2022 Judge Susie Morgan sentenced ARTHUR JOHNSON, age 45, of New Orleans, Louisiana, to 262 months of imprisonment,…

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Local Officials Prepare For Looming Border Surge, Warning They’re Already Overwhelmed

Local Officials Prepare For Looming Border Surge, Warning They’re Already Overwhelmed Jennie Taer on May 20, 2022 Local officials in border towns aren’t prepared for the looming migrant influx that’s expected to…

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Federal Judge Blocks Biden From Ending Trump-Era Border Policy

Federal Judge Blocks Biden From Ending Trump-Era Border Policy Jennie Taer on May 20, 2022 A federal judge ruled Friday that the Biden administration’s move to end Title 42, the pandemic health…

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Houma Man Indicted for Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DARRIUS NEVILLE, age 26, a resident of Houma, Louisiana, was charged May 5, 2022, in a one-count sealed indictment by a federal grand jury with distribution of heroin…

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Former Norfolk Sheriff Sentenced for Public Corruption

NORFOLK, Va. – A former elected Sheriff of the City of Norfolk was sentenced today to 12 years in prison for defrauding the citizens of Norfolk through bribery schemes. Last August, a…

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Felon Pleads Guilty as Charged to Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

NEW ORLEANS, LA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on May 19, 2022, ANTHONY PITTMAN, age 33 of Metairie, Louisiana, pleaded guilty as charged to a three-count indictment. Count…

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Black Knight’s First Look: Mortgage Delinquencies Hit Yet Another Record Low in April, Driven by Continued Improvement Among Seriously Past-Due Loans

The national delinquency rate fell to 2.80% in April, down four basis points from March, hitting a new record low for the second consecutive month Overall delinquencies are down nearly 40% from…

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Kenner Man Sentenced for Airline Baggage Scam Involving Over $550,000 in False Claims

NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that PERNELL ANTHONY JONES, JR., age 32, of Kenner, Louisiana, was sentenced today for Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, in violation of…

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Honduran National Charged with Illegally Using a Social Security Number Belonging to Another Individual

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ELTON JOHN MEJIA EUCEDA, age 22, a citizen of Honduras, was indicted today for illegally using a social security number…

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Guilty Verdict Returned Against a Former Employee of the Department of Energy’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Connection with a Scheme to Defraud the United States

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans and Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, announced that JOHNNY C. GUILLORY, SR., age…

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Slidell Man For Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – RAYMOND BAYONA, age 32, a resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was charged today in a one-count indictment for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. If convicted,…

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Union Financial Secretary Charged with Stealing Union Funds

NEW ORLEANS, – BRIAN GERALD, age 50, a resident of Franklinton, Louisiana, was charged today in a one count indictment for embezzling assets of a local labor union in violation of Title…

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Aetna Donates $225,000 to Iowa Community Health Partners

Funding will support social care needs and health care providers across The Hawkeye State DES MOINES, Iowa, May 19, 2022 — Aetna Health of Iowa Inc., dba Aetna Better Health of Iowa,…

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Generac Grid Services, PosiGen Announce a First-of-its-Kind Program to Expand Access to Clean Energy for Low- to Moderate- Income Residents

Through the program, which will be facilitated by Generac Grid Services, PosiGen’s solar customers in Connecticut will be able to obtain a Generac PWRcell battery and Generac PWRmanager load management system to…

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Annual Drizly Consumer Trend Report Finds Americans Thirstier for Tequila, Cocktails in Cans and Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Fourth annual Drizly Consumer Trend Report paints picture of emerging Gen Z imbibers – interested in red wine, willing to pay for premium; “just because” alcohol gifting on a potential upswing; home…

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Red State Lawmakers Advance Bill Banning Male Athletes From Competing In Girls’ Sports

Red State Lawmakers Advance Bill Banning Male Athletes From Competing In Girls’ Sports Bryan Babb on May 18, 2022 The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would require…

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California Resident Pleads Guilty for His Role in Sim Swap Scam Targeting at Least 40 People, Including New Orleans Resident

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RICHARD YUAN LI, age 21, a resident of Hercules, California, pleaded guilty on May 17, 2022 before United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry…

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Ship Chief Engineer Pleads Guilty to Intentional Discharge of Oily Waste and Obstruction of Justice Charges in New Orleans

The Chief Engineer of a foreign flagged vessel pleaded guilty today to two felony counts for deliberately discharging approximately 10,000 gallons of oil-contaminated bilge water overboard in U.S. waters off the coast…

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Federal Trial Jury Convicts Man For Domestic Violence Against His Intimate Partner Aboard a Cruise Ship

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that GERONIMO FLORES, age 30, from Abilene, Texas, was found guilty today after a three-day jury trial before United States District Judge Wendy…

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Ship Owner and Operator Plead Guilty to Environmental and Safety Crimes

New Orleans Man Sentenced to 262 Months for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin

Local Officials Prepare For Looming Border Surge, Warning They’re Already Overwhelmed

Federal Judge Blocks Biden From Ending Trump-Era Border Policy

Houma Man Indicted for Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act

Former Norfolk Sheriff Sentenced for Public Corruption

Felon Pleads Guilty as Charged to Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

Black Knight’s First Look: Mortgage Delinquencies Hit Yet Another Record Low in April, Driven by Continued Improvement Among Seriously Past-Due Loans

Kenner Man Sentenced for Airline Baggage Scam Involving Over $550,000 in False Claims

Honduran National Charged with Illegally Using a Social Security Number Belonging to Another Individual

Guilty Verdict Returned Against a Former Employee of the Department of Energy’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Connection with a Scheme to Defraud the United States

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Slidell Man For Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Union Financial Secretary Charged with Stealing Union Funds

Aetna Donates $225,000 to Iowa Community Health Partners

Generac Grid Services, PosiGen Announce a First-of-its-Kind Program to Expand Access to Clean Energy for Low- to Moderate- Income Residents

Annual Drizly Consumer Trend Report Finds Americans Thirstier for Tequila, Cocktails in Cans and Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Red State Lawmakers Advance Bill Banning Male Athletes From Competing In Girls’ Sports

California Resident Pleads Guilty for His Role in Sim Swap Scam Targeting at Least 40 People, Including New Orleans Resident

Ship Chief Engineer Pleads Guilty to Intentional Discharge of Oily Waste and Obstruction of Justice Charges in New Orleans

Federal Trial Jury Convicts Man For Domestic Violence Against His Intimate Partner Aboard a Cruise Ship

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