CRU Celebrates Opening Location 14 in Huntsville, Alabama

(-) CRU Lounge, owned by Atlanta-based entrepreneur Dennis McKinley, already the largest black-owned nightlife chain and largest hookah lounge chain in the United States, celebrates opening location 14 in Huntsville, Alabama. To…

The Original Hot Dog Factory – America’s Best Hot Dog

(-) The Original Hot Dog Factory first opened in 2010 but was rebranded and revamped in 2015. The company has become a household name in Atlanta, Georgia, as being one of the…

U.S. Attorney Announces the Appointment of District Election Officer to Monitor Elections in West Tennessee

Memphis, TN – United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Scott Smith will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election…

Man Sentenced for Possessing a Gun After Being Convicted of Felony and Domestic Violence

Memphis, TN – Nicholus Leavy, 37, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony and domestic violence. Kevin G. Ritz, United States…

Celebrity Drag Queen Serves As Crossing Guard For Denver Students To Promote Safety

Celebrity Drag Queen Serves As Crossing Guard For Denver Students To Promote Safety Reagan Reese on October 14, 2022 A Denver school featured a drag queen as a crossing guard in…

Four Defendants Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Memphis, TN – Four defendants have been sentenced for conspiracy to defraud the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The EIDL program provided grants and low-interest loans to small businesses affected…

Justice Department Announces New Reporting Procedures for Environmental Violations

Memphis, TN – Kevin G. Ritz, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced today that the United States Attorney’s Office has implemented new public reporting procedures for environmental violations and issues…

Obama’s ‘Democracy Forum’ Promotes Director Of ‘Zuckerbucks’ Organization That Poured Millions Into 2020 Election

Obama’s ‘Democracy Forum’ Promotes Director Of ‘Zuckerbucks’ Organization That Poured Millions Into 2020 Election Ailan Evans on October 12, 2022 Former President Barack Obama’s foundation is set to host a forum…

University Of Arizona Professor Fatally Shot, Main Suspect Is Former Student

University Of Arizona Professor Fatally Shot, Main Suspect Is Former Student Bronson Winslow on October 6, 2022 A former University of Arizona student allegedly shot and killed a professor Wednesday at the…

Family Of Four Found Dead In California Following Violent Kidnapping

Bronson Winslow A family of four, kidnapped at gunpoint three days ago, was found dead Wednesday on a rural farm in California, according to a Merced County Sheriff’s Office press conference. Jasleen Kaur,…

‘Huge Gap’: CNN Data Guru Dumps Cold Water On Dems’ Midterm Hopes

‘Huge Gap’: CNN Data Guru Dumps Cold Water On Dems’ Midterm Hopes Harold Hutchison on October 4, 2022 CNN data reporter Harry Enten said Tuesday Democrats face a huge gap when…

DOJ Charged IRS Employees with $400k theft of COVID aid used to buy cars, fund Vegas trip

John Hugh DeMastri Five IRS employees allegedly received nearly $400,000 after fraudulently applying for more than $1.1 million in relief in government funding intended for small businesses damaged by the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Texas Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

Memphis, TN – Bereniz Cavazos, 31, formerly of Texas, has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for possessing heroin with intent to distribute. Kevin G. Ritz, United States Attorney, announced the sentence…

Five Current or Former IRS Employees Charged with Defrauding Federal COVID-19 Relief Programs

Memphis, TN – Five current or former IRS employees have been charged with schemes to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program, federal stimulus programs authorized as part…

Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON – A Tennessee man pleaded guilty today to felony charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His…

Arizona Woman Sentenced to 84 Months Imprisonment

Memphis, TN – Adalinda Saucedo, 28, formerly of Arizona has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Kevin G. Ritz, United States Attorney, announced the sentence…

Justice Department Announces Actions to Resolve Lending Discrimination Claims Against Evolve Bank & Trust Settlement Provides $1.3 Million to Compensate Affected Borrowers

Memphis, TN – The Justice Department today announced it has secured an agreement to resolve allegations that Evolve Bank & Trust, which is headquartered in Memphis, engaged in lending discrimination on the basis of…

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