Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm

BANGOR, Maine: A Massachusetts man was sentenced today in federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock,…

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

AG’s office releases bodycam video of fatal police shooting of man on rampage in backhoe

Vineland, N.J. – The Attorney General’s Office today released two 911 calls and video footage from four body-worn cameras, two civilian cell phones, and two residential surveillance cameras related to a fatal police-involved…

New Jersey News·South Jersey News

Energy Department Burned Through Nearly $1 Billion On Failed Projects Intended To Cut Carbon Emissions

The Department of Energy (DOE) invested $1.1 billion in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, many of which were unsuccessful or canceled, over the last decade, according to a federal watchdog report.…

US and World News

A party divided: New Jersey Democrats at odds before electing Scutari to succeed Sweeney

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democrats showed a divided front during Tuesday’s reorganization meeting nominating both Nicholas Scutari and Senator Nia Gill as Senate President to replace Steve Sweeney. Going into the…

Government News·New Jersey News

Democratic City Recommends Residents Turn Down Thermostat, ‘Harness Sunshine’ As Energy Costs Spike

The city of Boulder, Colorado, issued a warning to residents Monday, urging them to cut back on home energy use throughout the winter as energy costs skyrocket. On average, Boulder households are…

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‘Unfeasible Or Impractical’: USPS Wants Billions Of Dollars For Electric Vehicle Transition

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) estimated that the federal government would need to provide $3.3 billion in additional funds for the agency to purchase a completely electric vehicle fleet. While replacing 75,000…

Politics·US and World News

Police Investigating Sexual Assault Accusations Levied Against Ex-State Speaker Of The House

Ailan Evans on January 7, 2022 Police are investigating sexual assault allegations against former Republican Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield after his sister-in-law filed a complaint alleging he molested her when she…

US and World News

Murders down in Brooklyn as rate increases in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that Brooklyn made gains in public safety during 2021, as homicides and shootings declined compared to 2020. Those categories inched up in other boroughs and…

New York News·Police Blotter

Phil Murphy’s nursing home death payout does equal justice for victims or families, DiMaio

TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader-Elect John DiMaio says the state’s settlement with 119 families of veterans who died of Covid-19 in state-run homes is a first step, not a substitution for answers…

New Jersey News

New Manhattan District Attorney Just Essentially Legalized Most Crimes in New York City

NEW YORK, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg today released a detailed “Policy & Procedure Memorandum” setting out charging, bail, plea, and sentencing policies to increase safety and justice for all…except…

New York News·Police Blotter

Biden declares January National Stalking Awareness Month

President Joe Biden has declared January National Stalking Awareness Month. A readout of the President’s declaration: All people deserve to feel safe and protected — whether in their home, at work or…

Republicans calling for full investigating into Governor Phil Murphy’s pandemic mishandling that lead to deaths of thousands

All 15 members of the Senate Republican Caucus are once again calling for the formation of a Senate Select Committee on the Executive Branch’s Response to the COVID-19 pandemic after Governor Murphy’s…

New Jersey News·Politics

Riot Games To Pay $100 Million In Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Riot Games has agreed to pay $100 million in a settlement with women who are current and former employees of the company in a California class-action lawsuit. The “League of Legends” giant…

In the News

Trenton massage therapist has license revoked after sexual contact with female client

TRENTON, NJ – – Following recent reforms established to better protect the public from sexual misconduct and abuse in professional settings, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Consumer…

Mercer County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Democrats Demand Federal Probe Into Oil, Gas Industry Over ‘Life-Threatening Environmental Justice Issue’

A group of House Democrats from New York called for a federal investigation Tuesday into the role “peaker” power plants have in contributing to air pollution. The three Democrats led by Oversight…

US and World News

Texas School Board Doubles Down On Efforts To Censure Two Mothers Who Objected To District Policies

Two conservative Texas school board members are embroiled in a legal battle against their fellow trustees fighting their attempts to investigate and censure them, they told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Mary…

School and Education News·US and World News

FORMER DETROIT POLICE DETECTIVE CHARGED WITH BRIBERY

DETROIT – A federal criminal complaint was unsealed today charging a former Detroit Police Department detective with bribery Acting United States Attorney Saima S. Mohsin announced. The charges were brought against Michael…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Elizabeth Warren Demands Federal Probe Into Oil Executives’ Salaries

Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked the nation’s top financial regulator Wednesday to open an investigation into whether several oil corporations misled the public about executives’ compensation. The Securities and Exchange Commission…

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Criminal charges filed against administrators of New Jersey’s women’s “rape prison”

TRENTON, NJ – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced criminal charges against Department of Corrections Associate Administrator Sean St. Paul and four correctional police officers—a major and three senior officers—related to an…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Baltimore Woman Facing Federal Indictment for Allegedly Obtaining More Than $1.6 Million in Federal Funds Intended to Relieve Financial Distress Caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic

Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Nichelle Henson, age 35, of Baltimore, Maryland, for false statements and bank fraud in connection with fraudulent applications Henson allegedly…

Department of Justice Press Releases

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Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm

AG’s office releases bodycam video of fatal police shooting of man on rampage in backhoe

Energy Department Burned Through Nearly $1 Billion On Failed Projects Intended To Cut Carbon Emissions

A party divided: New Jersey Democrats at odds before electing Scutari to succeed Sweeney

Democratic City Recommends Residents Turn Down Thermostat, ‘Harness Sunshine’ As Energy Costs Spike

‘Unfeasible Or Impractical’: USPS Wants Billions Of Dollars For Electric Vehicle Transition

Police Investigating Sexual Assault Accusations Levied Against Ex-State Speaker Of The House

Murders down in Brooklyn as rate increases in other NYC boroughs

Phil Murphy’s nursing home death payout does equal justice for victims or families, DiMaio

New Manhattan District Attorney Just Essentially Legalized Most Crimes in New York City

Biden declares January National Stalking Awareness Month

Republicans calling for full investigating into Governor Phil Murphy’s pandemic mishandling that lead to deaths of thousands

Riot Games To Pay $100 Million In Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Trenton massage therapist has license revoked after sexual contact with female client

Democrats Demand Federal Probe Into Oil, Gas Industry Over ‘Life-Threatening Environmental Justice Issue’

Texas School Board Doubles Down On Efforts To Censure Two Mothers Who Objected To District Policies

FORMER DETROIT POLICE DETECTIVE CHARGED WITH BRIBERY

Elizabeth Warren Demands Federal Probe Into Oil Executives’ Salaries

Criminal charges filed against administrators of New Jersey’s women’s “rape prison”

Baltimore Woman Facing Federal Indictment for Allegedly Obtaining More Than $1.6 Million in Federal Funds Intended to Relieve Financial Distress Caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic

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