Murphy’s New Jersey Budget Full of Waste and Excessive Spending, GOP Says
TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican members of the New Jersey Budget Committee are urging significant changes to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed state budget, criticizing what they describe as excessive spending, looming tax…
Newark Warns of Excessive Heat Advisory Amid Rising Temperatures
NEWARK, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Ketlen Baptiste Alsbrook have declared an Excessive Heat Advisory for Newark. The advisory, effective from noon today,…
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…
Crawford County Deputies Plead Guilty in Excessive Force Case
Two Arkansas Sheriff’s Deputies Plead Guilty to Excessive Force in Arrest Former Crawford County Sheriff’s Deputies Zackary King and Levi White pleaded guilty to violating a man’s federal civil rights for using…
Western PA Tow Truck Operator Charged with Fraud Involving $300K in Excessive Fees
HARRISBURG, PA—Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Allegheny County Police have charged Vincent G. Fannick, owner of Vince’s Towing in Pittsburgh, with multiple offenses related to inflating towing costs. The charges, announced…
Paterson Cop Confesses to Excessive Force Charges Against Innocent Civilians
NEWARK, NJ – A police officer from the Paterson Police Department has confessed to the use of excessive force during two separate arrests, as declared by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Kevin…
Many factors to consider if FX moves are ‘excessive’ -Japan Finance Minister
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday there were many factors to consider in determining whether moves in the foreign exchange market were “excessive”, adding that there were…
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki reiterates warning against excessive FX volatility
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan won’t rule out any options to deal with excessive currency volatility, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday, reiterating a warning against speculative moves on…
Pennsylvania State Trooper Arrested for Excessive Force on Romantic Partner
HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, Ronald K. Davis, a member of the Pennsylvania State Police, was charged with multiple offenses, including felony strangulation and false imprisonment. The charges stem from an incident…
China newspaper says EU probe into EVs ‘excessive’, sparked by ‘jealousy’
BEIJING (Reuters) – The nationalist Chinese newspaper Global Times described as “excessive” Europe’s probe into cheaper Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), and said China’s superior offering are the envy of other automakers. European…
Japan finance minister warns against excessive yen weakening
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan will take appropriate steps should the yen weaken excessively, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday after the currency plumbed seven-month lows against the dollar. Suzuki…
Malaysia central bank to intervene in FX markets as ringgit losses ‘excessive’
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s central bank said on Tuesday it will intervene in the foreign exchange market to stabilise the ringgit currency, citing what it called “excessive” recent losses. The ringgit…
Shanghai regulators summon Starbucks, Shake Shack citing excessive personal data collection
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese regulators in financial hub Shanghai summoned three firms including Starbucks and Shake Shack earlier this week for collecting excessive personal information, the city’s cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday.…
Wood County Constable Federally Indicted for Use of Excessive Force
SHERMAN, Texas – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging an East Texas law enforcement official with federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas. Kelly Jason Smith, 46, was…
Japan’s premier Kishida: Ready to act against excessive FX volatility
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday the government is ready to take appropriate action against excessive volatility in the currency market. “No one benefits from speculative, sharp…
Two men indicted for using excessive force as Pike County law enforcement officers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two men were charged with civil rights crimes related to the use of excessive force during their employment with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. Last week, a federal…
U.S. basketball star Griner’s lawyer tells Russian court her 9-year term is excessive, seeks acquittal
KRASNOGORSK, Russia (Reuters) – A lawyer for U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday told judges hearing her appeal that her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs in…
Indianapolis Police Sergeant Indicted for Using Excessive Force
INDIANAPOLIS – A federal grand jury in Indianapolis returned an indictment late yesterday charging an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department sergeant with violating the civil rights of an arrestee by using excessive force.…
Former Henry County Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted for Obstruction of Justice in Excessive Force Investigation of Former New Castle Police Lieutenant
INDIANAPOLIS – A federal grand jury in Indianapolis, returned a five-count superseding indictment late yesterday charging a former New Castle, Indiana, police officer with excessive force and obstruction of justice, and a…
Euro zone demand surge playing increasing role in excessive inflation: ECB
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Surging consumer demand across the euro zone is playing an increasing role in excessive inflation, a European Central Bank study showed on Friday, suggesting that – as some policymakers…
Indonesia central bank guarding against excessive rupiah falls -official
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s central bank has continued with its “triple intervention” to guard against excessive falls in the rupiah exchange rate, with a focus on intervening in the domestic nondeliverable forward…
Indonesia central bank remains in FX market to prevent excessive rupiah fall – official
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s central bank is always in the foreign market with its “triple intervention” measures to prevent any excessive fall in the rupiah currency, a senior official said on Monday.…
Maryland Police Officer Indicted in District of Columbia on Federal Charges of Excessive Force and Witness Tampering
WASHINGTON – Officer Philip Dupree, 38, formerly of the Fairmount Heights Police Department in Maryland, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of…
Germany’s finance minister says he opposes taxing ‘excessive’ profits
BERLIN – Germany should not tax “excessive” company profits earned amid an economic and energy crisis as that would interfere with market forces, the finance minister said in an interview on Sunday…
UK’s Sunak: excessive borrowing spree is unwise amid rising inflation
LONDON – British leadership candidate Rishi Sunak said on Monday that excessive government borrowing in the face of rising inflation and interest rates would be unwise as he set out his plans…
Former Utica Police Officer Sentenced for Using Excessive Force
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Matthew Felitto, age 27, of Utica, New York, was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Syracuse after previously pleading guilty to violating the constitutionally protected right of an…
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