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Former Tennessee Corrections Officer Sentenced for Using Excessive Force Against Inmate and Writing False Report to Cover It Up

Griffin pleaded guilty to the offense on Oct. 11, 2023. His co-defendant, another former TDOC tactical officer, Sebron Hollands, pleaded guilty on Oct. 2, 2023, to writing a false report. A former Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) tactical officer, Javian Griffin, 38, was sentenced today to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release for using excessive force against an inmate and writing a false report to cover it up. “No correctional officer is above the law,” said U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz for the Western District of Tennessee. “The defendant assaulted an inmate and then tried to

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Father Murdered Mother, Son Helped Cover Him Cover It Up

Brevard County deputies have stated that Lane Michael Estep, 18, played a role in helping his father, Brian Estep, 42, conceal the murder of Amber Renee Estep, 39, by setting fire to Brian’s truck. T he two suspects have been brought back from West Virginia to face charges related to Amber’s death. Amber was last seen on January 16, with her mother reporting her absence on the 19th, after she missed work shifts. Brian claimed he dropped Amber off on Interstate 95 following an argument, letting her out of the vehicle despite driving northbound. Lane was present at the scene

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‘False Premise’: New York Attorney General Disputes Trump’s Inability To Cover $464 Million Bond

‘False Premise’: New York Attorney General Disputes Trump’s Inability To Cover $464 Million Bond Jason Cohen on March 20, 2024 New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday challenged former President Donald Trump’s claim he cannot post the $464 million bond a judge has ordered him to pay. Trump’s attorneys on Monday asserted the former president is unable to post the bond in his appeal of the New York civil fraud judgment against him. James suggested in a court filing that Trump should try to get bonds from multiple entities and that the former president did not prove his inability

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Trump says he could have to sell assets to cover $454 million fraud judgment

By Jack Queen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Donald Trump on Tuesday said on social media that he may be forced to mortgage or sell parts of his real estate business holdings at “fire sale prices” to secure a bond to cover a $454 million civil fraud judgment in New York. The posts by the Republican challenger to Democratic President Joe Biden came a day after his lawyers told the court that 30 surety companies had rejected his efforts to secure a bond. “Nobody has ever heard of anything like this before,” the former U.S. president said in a series of

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Residents Duck for Cover as Bullets Strike Multiple Homes in Southeast D.C.

Washington, D.C. – A shocking outbreak of gunfire rattled the Hill East neighborhood in Southeast D.C. on Sunday night, with several homes hit by bullets, one of which penetrated a bedroom wall. The incident happened just before 11 p.m., leaving the community in distress but fortunately resulting in no reported injuries. Residents were forced to seek safety within their homes as the sound of gunfire echoed through the area. D.C. Police have yet to identify any suspects or describe any vehicles involved in the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the police at 202-727-9099

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New Jersey Wants SNAP Benefits to Cover Food Delivery Service Fees

TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Human Services Committee has favorably reported Assembly Bill No. 2040, a significant step towards enhancing accessibility for SNAP beneficiaries. This bill urges the Commissioner of Human Services to request the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service to allow the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for covering grocery delivery fees. Currently, SNAP funds cannot be used to pay for the delivery charges associated with home grocery deliveries. This bill aims to change that, making it easier for low-income households to access food without the added burden of delivery costs. In March 2020, New Jersey’s

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Madden 26 Cover Athlete Will Be Taylor Swift If this Keeps Up

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – During last night’s Sunday Night Football game between the Jets and Chiefs, popstar Taylor Swift got more airtime than most of the players on the field. When it comes to cross-industry collaborations, sports and entertainment have a long history of mutual influence. With the alleged romance between pop sensation Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce heating up, the spotlight on NFL football has intensified. Given the current media firestorm surrounding their rumored relationship, it’s not too far-fetched to ponder the idea of Taylor Swift gracing the cover of the next Madden NFL

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Ron DeSantis Says Media Has To Cover For Biden’s ‘Weakness’ Because ‘Nobody Wants’ Kamala Harris Taking Over

Ron DeSantis Says Media Has To Cover For Biden’s ‘Weakness’ Because ‘Nobody Wants’ Kamala Harris Taking Over Harold Hutchison on September 11, 2023 Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida said Monday that the media is covering for President Joe Biden because “nobody wants” Vice President Kamala Harris to take over. Biden’s aides hastily cut off a press conference during his trip to Vietnam after he randomly said he was going to go to bed. He visited that country after attending the G20 summit in India. WATCH: “This is a guy that is stumbling around the world stage. He is projecting

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Los Angeles Quietly Shelled Out $11.5 Million To Cover Damages At Ritzy Hotel That Housed Homeless

Los Angeles Quietly Shelled Out $11.5 Million To Cover Damages At Ritzy Hotel That Housed Homeless Jake Smith on August 17, 2023 The city of Los Angeles has spent more than $11.5 million in taxpayer money to cover damages at a luxury hotel turned into a homeless shelter, the Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday. The Mayfair Hotel, a boutique hotel in the heart of L.A., was turned into a temporary homeless shelter in 2020 as part of former Democratic Mayor Eric Garcetti’s “Project Roomkey” initiative, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Mayfair suffered millions of dollars in damages

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Biden Admin Is One Step Closer To Paying You With Your Own Money To Cover Costs They Are Creating

Biden Admin Is One Step Closer To Paying You With Your Own Money To Cover Costs They Are Creating Nick Pope on July 28, 2023 The Department of Energy (DOE) is one step closer to unleashing billions of taxpayer dollars as consumer rebates to cover some of the costs of the Biden administration’s electrification push. The DOE set guidelines Thursday for states to apply for $4.28 billion of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) dollars, which the states can make available to consumers saddled with the costs of the Biden administration’s energy transition push, according to E&E News. The subsidies will help

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Insurers reviewing Black Sea ship cover after Russia quits deal -sources

By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) -Insurers are reviewing whether to freeze cover for any ships willing to sail to Ukraine after Russia on Monday quit a U.N.-backed deal that allows the export of grain through a wartime Black Sea safe corridor, industry sources said. The agreement, brokered by Turkey last July, aimed to alleviate a global food crisis by allowing Ukrainian grain blocked by Russia’s February 2022 invasion of its neighbour to be exported safely. “Due to the collapse of the Black Sea corridor deal, most shipowners will now refrain from calling Ukrainian ports,” said Christian Vinther Christensen, chief operating

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In Newly-Released Docs, Scientists Seemingly Admit COVID Origins Paper Was Meant To Cover For China, Play Politics

In Newly-Released Docs, Scientists Seemingly Admit COVID Origins Paper Was Meant To Cover For China, Play Politics Jason Cohen on July 11, 2023 Scientists acknowledged the fallout that would occur if “anyone serious” called out the possibility that COVID-19 originated due to a Chinese leak rather than naturally, according to private messages included in a report released on Tuesday. Scientists discussed the potential consequences of accusing China of leaking COVID-19 and agreed to attribute the virus to a natural source in a private Slack channel in February 2020, according to a report by the House of Representatives Select Subcommittee on

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‘A Diversion’: Parents Of Un-Enrolled Kids Say Ohio Private School Sicced FBI On Them To Cover Up Alleged ‘Tax Fraud’

‘A Diversion’: Parents Of Un-Enrolled Kids Say Ohio Private School Sicced FBI On Them To Cover Up Alleged ‘Tax Fraud’ Harold Hutchison on June 26, 2023 Two mothers whose children were un-enrolled from an Ohio private school said Monday that the school sicced the FBI on them to act as a “diversion” for potential “tax fraud,” which the parents allegedly uncovered after looking at the institution’s financial statements. Amy Gonzalez and Andrea Gross told Fox News host Jesse Watters they just “followed the money” when they began asking questions about the Columbus Academy’s finances and curriculum. Their daughters were not

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Biden Admin Proposal Would Make It Easier To Cover Public Lands With Windmills And Solar Panels

Biden Admin Proposal Would Make It Easier To Cover Public Lands With Windmills And Solar Panels John Hugh DeMastri on June 15, 2023 The Biden administration will propose new regulations Thursday that will deepen existing project fee cuts for wind and solar initiatives on federal land, in a bid to encourage investment in such projects. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued guidance last year under the Energy Act of 2020, which authorized the agency to reduce rents and other fees to attract solar and wind projects. Compared to this previous guidance, which cut fees by roughly 50%, the new

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Republican Gov Signs Law Mandating Insurers Cover Sex-Change Procedures For Minors

Republican Gov Signs Law Mandating Insurers Cover Sex-Change Procedures For Minors Katelynn Richardson on June 13, 2023 Republican Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed a law on Monday that requires insurance companies to cover sex-change procedures for all ages, including minors. The bill, SB 163, requires health insurance providers to cover “medically necessary treatment of conditions relating to gender dysphoria and gender incongruence,” including “surgical intervention” or any other necessary treatment. “Necessary treatment” is defined as those outlined in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care, a leading proponent of providing hormones, puberty blockers and surgery to children

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New Bank Fees To Cover Bailouts Could Be Passed On To Customers, Experts Say

New Bank Fees To Cover Bailouts Could Be Passed On To Customers, Experts Say Jason Cohen on May 11, 2023 The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced a proposal on Thursday to charge new fees to replenish funds spent bailing out Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank depositors in March that will cost Americans, according to experts who spoke to the Daily Caller News Foundation. Under the proposal announced at the FDIC Board of Directors Meeting, the regulator would charge special assessment fees to an estimated 113 banks, mostly those with over $50 billion in assets and none under

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FDIC To Slap Banks With New Fees To Cover Bailout Losses: REPORT

FDIC To Slap Banks With New Fees To Cover Bailout Losses: REPORT Jason Cohen on May 5, 2023 The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) plans to release a proposal to replenish funds spent bailing out depositors of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank in March by charging fees to banks with over $10 billion in assets, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg. The smallest lenders with under $10 billion in assets would be exempt from these fees, according to the sources who spoke to Bloomberg. There were over 4,000 banks beneath that threshold at

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Analysis-Kremlin drone incident gives Putin cover to deepen Ukraine war

By Andrew Osborn LONDON (Reuters) – The humiliating spectacle for Russia of two drones flying over the walls of the Kremlin, its historic seat of power, has spawned conflicting theories about who did it and why – but for Vladimir Putin the incident could yet prove useful politically. Although the drones were destroyed before causing serious damage, the incident highlighted the apparent vulnerability of central Moscow to enemy drones, and prompted angry commentators to query the efficacy of Russia’s air defences. Inside Russia, it helped reinforce the Kremlin-backed narrative that its war in Ukraine is an existential one for the

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Exclusive-Lilly expects US Medicare to reverse course, fully cover Alzheimer’s drugs

By Deena Beasley and Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) – Eli Lilly and Co expects the U.S. Medicare health plan to back down from strict coverage limits on new Alzheimer’s drugs as more evidence emerges in coming weeks showing that clearing amyloid brain plaques can help patients, a company executive told Reuters. Lilly plans to release results from a trial of its experimental amyloid-targeting drug donanemab before the end of June. More study data on Leqembi, a rival drug from partners Eisai Co Ltd and Biogen Inc, is also expected in the coming months. Leqembi received accelerated approval from the U.S. Food

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Exclusive-German insurers renew cover for blast-damaged Nord Stream gas link

By Jonathan Saul, Carolyn Cohn, Christoph Steitz and John O’Donnell LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German insurers Allianz and Munich Re have renewed cover for the damaged Russia-controlled Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, five sources with knowledge of the matter said, indicating that its revival has not been ruled out after an alleged sabotage attack. Insurance by two of Germany’s biggest companies is critical for any long-term future of the pipeline, which was the main route for Russian gas to Europe for a decade before the blast last September. The insurance stands in contrast to Germany’s public stance of severing ties with

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Explainer-How does bank deposit insurance work, and who does it cover?

By Hannah Lang and Pete Schroeder (Reuters) – In the United States and many other countries, the government guarantees a certain amount of each customer’s deposits in the event of a bank failure, to protect both consumers and the broader financial system. With the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and the U.S. government backstopping all deposits at those firms, here is the state of play of deposit insurance in the United States: WHAT IS THE U.S DEPOSIT INSURANCE LIMIT? Currently, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC)guarantees deposits of up to $250,000 per person, per bank. That limit

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A dog’s (longer) life: How to cover health costs for aging pets

By Chris Taylor NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jean Elliott has adopted a number of senior dogs over the years, the most recent being Auggie, a 12-year-old Pekingese relinquished at a shelter. When tests revealed Auggie’s cancer, Elliott found herself facing a $5,000 bill she could not cover. The charity Lizzy’s Fund stepped in to help, making sure Auggie spent the rest of his senior years with Elliott. “You do have to be prepared, because it can be expensive,” said Elliott, 74, a retired human resources professional from Evanston, Illinois. “But senior dogs are so lovely, and it’s well worth the

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DAVID BLACKMON: Biden Runs For Cover After Approving Massive Alaska Oil Project

DAVID BLACKMON: Biden Runs For Cover After Approving Massive Alaska Oil Project David Blackmon on March 13, 2023 Either go all-in on the climate alarm narrative or don’t. Either prove you live in the real world in which U.S. and global demand for oil are bound to keep rising for decades to come, or buy fully into the energy transition narrative in which reality gives way to fantasy. One way or the other, show some courage and take a stand. This proved to be too much to ask of President Joe Biden and his regulators once again Sunday and Monday

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Biden Thinks Americans Must ‘Judge A Book By Its Cover,’ Tucker Carlson Says

Biden Thinks Americans Must ‘Judge A Book By Its Cover,’ Tucker Carlson Says Harold Hutchison on February 17, 2023 Fox News host Tucker Carlson blasted President Joe Biden Friday, saying Biden believes Americans must “judge a book by its cover” while commenting on a new push to advance “equity.” “Joe Biden institutes a government-wide system of racial discrimination that dwarfs Jim Crow and nobody seems to notice. It happened yesterday, did you know that? Probably not, because there was no press conference, no signing ceremony, no media coverage. But 24 hours ago it happened,” Carlson, an honorary board member of

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Biden Admin Quietly Allowing Medicaid Funds To Cover Rent, Air Conditioning, Cooking Classes

Biden Admin Quietly Allowing Medicaid Funds To Cover Rent, Air Conditioning, Cooking Classes Laurel Duggan on February 13, 2023 The Biden administration has been approving state requests to use Medicaid funds to pay for individuals’ food, air conditioning and rent as part of a push to address health problems related to housing and lifestyle, according to The Wall Street Journal. Research suggests that access to healthy foods and stable housing can improve patients’ health and reduce healthcare visits and costs, according to the WSJ, and some Republican lawmakers appreciate that these programs give states more control over Medicaid funding. Critics

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