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Virginia Man Out on Bail for Attacking Wife Killed Her With a Hammer While on GPS Monitor

Breaking Local News ReportJune 30, 20240

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA – A Virginia man has admitted to fatally beating his estranged wife with a hammer while on a GPS monitor awaiting charges for a previous domestic violence incident involving her. Peter J. Lollobrigido, 52, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, aggravated malicious wounding, violation of a protective order, abduction by force, and assault and battery of a family member. The charges stem from the fatal attack on Regina Elizabeth Redman, 44, in 2021. Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for Loudoun County, Nicole Wittman, emphasized the importance of community safety in the sentencing. “This sentence achieves that, but it also

Ocean County Could Be Test Bed for New Domestic Violence Ankle Monitor Program

Breaking Local News ReportJune 16, 20240

TRENTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy of District 7 (Burlington) has introduced Bill A3731, which aims to establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean County for the electronic monitoring of certain domestic violence offenders. The program, set to be named “Lisa’s Law” in honor of Letizia Zindell of Toms River, a domestic violence victim murdered by her former fiancée, seeks to enhance victim safety and offender accountability. The bill outlines a comprehensive approach to monitoring offenders, requiring informed consent from victims before implementation. It specifies that electronic monitoring may be ordered by the court after assessing factors such as

Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division In Partnership With The United States Attorney’s Office For The District Of Maryland To Monitor Compliance With Federal Voting Rights Laws In Maryland

Indira PatelMay 14, 20240

The department’s Civil Rights Division and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland work in partnership to enforce the federal voting rights laws that protect the rights of all citizens to access the ballot. These Department of Justice components regularly deploy their staff to monitor for compliance with federal civil rights laws in elections in communities all across the country. In addition, the Civil Rights Division also deploys federal observers from the Office of Personnel Management, where authorized by federal court order. The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor elections on May 14 in Prince

US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions

ReutersApril 17, 20240

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts, possibly outside the U.N., to ensure sanctions enforcement against North Korea after Russia and China thwarted monitoring activities at the world body, three sources said on Wednesday. The push came after Russia rejected the annual renewal of the U.N. panel of experts that has over the past 15 years monitored the implementation of sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea’s nuclear and missile programmes. China abstained from the vote. The envisioned new panel is aimed at continuing the U.N. entity’s

Phil Murphy Should Pay for School State Monitor, Not Jackson Families, Legislator Says

Charlie DwyerFebruary 7, 20240

Jackson, NJ – Assemblyman Alex Sauickie has introduced legislation aimed at shifting the financial burden of state-appointed school monitors from local districts to the state of New Jersey. The bill, A3589, comes in response to the significant financial pressures faced by districts in northern Ocean County, including the Jackson Township School District, due to statutory state aid cuts and rising student transportation costs. Joined by Jackson Board of Education President Giuseppe Palmeri and members Megan Gardella and Brian McCarron, Sauickie’s proposal seeks to alleviate the financial strain on districts forced to compensate state monitors. The appointment of Carole Knopp-Morris as

Jackson Super Explains Why Phil Murphy Installed 85-Year-Old Monitor to Oversee District

Charlie DwyerFebruary 2, 20240

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson School District is progressing with its state loan application, a critical move to counteract a significant $18 million reduction in aid over the past six years. This financial strategy, aimed at balancing the 2023-2024 budget, necessitates adherence to specific conditions set forth by the state, including the appointment of a State Monitor to the district. Superintendent Nicole Pormilli emphasized the district’s commitment to fiscal efficiency, a core condition for the state loan. “The appointment of a State Monitor is a structured step towards managing our financial challenges effectively,” Pormilli stated. Carole Knopp-Morris, 85, a seasoned

Phil Murphy Installs State Monitor to Redestrict, Reorganize Jackson School District

Conservative TimesJanuary 30, 20240

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township officials are upset over New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy installing a state monitor to oversee the Jackson Township public school district. The state notified the district this week that Carole Knopp-Morris will be installed immediately as a state-appointed monitor. And Jackson residents are going to have to pay her salary. State officials confirmed her appointment on January 22nd. Among her duties outlined by the state are the redistricting and reorganization of the Jackson School District. A contract obtained from the state shows that the Murphy administration’s ‘to-do’ list for Knopp-Morris includes a redistricting of students.

ECB asks some lenders to monitor social media for early signs of bank runs -sources

ReutersJanuary 24, 20240

By Stefania Spezzati LONDON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank has asked some banks to closely monitor activity on social media to detect a worsening in sentiment which could lead to a deposit run, two banking executives with knowledge of the request told Reuters. European regulators have sharpened scrutiny of banks’ liquidity after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse in March last year, the people said, requesting anonymity because the discussions are private. Banks can run into financial trouble if clients rush to pull deposits at the same time. In October 2022, a social media post from

Strikes on Yemen had good effects, will continue to monitor -Pentagon

ReutersJanuary 12, 20240

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S.-British strikes on Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen had “good effects,” Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said on Friday, and their militaries will continue to monitor the situation for any retaliatory strikes. There are currently no plans to send additional U.S. troops to the region, Ryder said in an interview with CNN. “Our initial assessment is that we had good effects,” he said. “We will continue to monitor and as the president and (Defense) Secretary Austin have said, we will continue to take necessary action.” Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, who was hospitalized on Jan. 1 to treat an

Texas Man Arrested for Brutal Assault on Woman in Pasture Had Ankle Monitor

Dinesh PatelDecember 7, 20230

TEXAS – Roger Gonzalez, a 31-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested for a violent attack on a woman, leaving her critically injured. Gonzalez was apprehended on Sunday afternoon, following a police search initiated after reports of a wounded woman found in a pasture. The victim, discovered wrapped in plastic in a pasture near Poteet, Texas, approximately 40 miles from San Antonio, suffered severe injuries. According to the Atacosa County Sheriff’s Office, she was beaten, stabbed, and had her throat slashed. The woman was taken to a hospital and is currently in stable condition, though her injuries were

Baby Monitor Video Shows Teen Killing Own Mother as Infant Slept Nearby

Local News ReportDecember 6, 20230

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – Prosecutors have released disturbing evidence, including surveillance photos, in the case of a teenage boy accused of murdering his mother. Derek Rosa, 13, has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder for the death of his mother, Irina Garcia, 39, while she was asleep near her 14-day-old baby. One of the released images from surveillance footage dated October 12, 2023, shows Garcia in bed holding her infant daughter at 10:23 p.m. with the lights on. Another image, captured at 11 p.m. that night, depicts a male figure standing over the bed in the now-dark room.

New Jersey School Bus Monitor Faces Upgraded Charges in Child’s Death

Charlie DwyerNovember 17, 20230

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A New Jersey school bus monitor, arrested in connection with the death of 6-year-old Fajr Williams, is set for arraignment on upgraded charges today. The incident, which occurred in Franklin Township, has led to increased scrutiny over school transportation safety protocols. Amanda Davila, 27, was initially charged following the tragic event in July, where young Fajr Williams was strangled by her wheelchair harness. Reports indicate that at the time of the incident, Davila was using her cell phone and earbuds, an act against the school’s policy and safety regulations. The charges against Davila have been elevated

US Education Dept to use ‘secret shoppers’ to monitor loan servicers

ReutersNovember 9, 20230

By Jeff Mason NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Education Department will press forward with a “secret shopper” program to help ensure that companies properly service student loans as millions of borrowers begin repaying debt that had been put on hold during the pandemic. “As we’re bringing folks back onto repayment, we need to make sure that the servicers are doing it well, and that they’re responsive to the needs of the borrowers and when they’re not, we’re going to hold them accountable,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told the Reuters NEXT conference. Under the so-called secret shopper program, Cardona said,

County Monitor Installed at Asbury Park Police Department Amid Surge of Complaints

Charlie DwyerOctober 30, 20230

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the installation of an on-site monitor at the Asbury Park Police Department, effective last week. The move comes after a noticeable increase in internal affairs complaints filed by officers against each other within the department. The monitor, chosen from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) investigative ranks, will be present at random intervals for an indefinite period. The aim is to help the department function efficiently and professionally, while allowing officers to focus on ensuring community safety. Prosecutor Santiago emphasized that the presence of the monitor does not imply any

German regulator BaFin to send special monitor to Deutsche Bank – Handelsblatt

ReutersOctober 1, 20230

BERLIN (Reuters) – German financial regulator BaFin will send a special monitor to Deutsche Bank following problems at its Postbank unit, German daily Handelsblatt reported on Sunday citing sources close to the matter. Both BaFin and Deutsche Bank declined to comment. The issues at Postbank included disruptions in online offerings, difficulty in reaching customer service and long processing times, BaFin has said. BaFin said two weeks ago it would “take relevant supervisory measures if appropriate”. (Reporting by Maria Martinez; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Speed Monitor Installed Near Frederick Elementary School

Leo CanegaSeptember 29, 20230

FREDERICK, MD – The Northbound Lane of Motter Avenue, just beyond the North Frederick Elementary School, now boasts a relocated automated speed monitoring system. The primary goal of such systems is to enhance road safety by curbing speeding violations. In line with Maryland’s legal guidelines, multiple signs have been strategically placed on Motter Avenue, informing drivers of the speed monitoring system’s presence. The City of Frederick encourages every motorist to be cautious and adhere to speed limits. From October 2, a 30-day grace period commences where speeding vehicles will be recorded, but no fines issued. As of November 1, any

NYPD to Use Drones to Monitor Backyard Labor Day Parties

Adam DevineSeptember 1, 20230

New York, NY – The New York City Police Department announced plans to use surveillance drones over outdoor parties and barbecues during the Labor Day weekend, drawing criticism from privacy and civil liberties groups. Officials revealed the initiative on Thursday as a response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events. “If a caller states there’s a large crowd, a large party in a backyard, we’re going to be utilizing our assets to go up and go check on the party,” said Kaz Daughtry, the Assistant NYPD Commissioner, during a press conference. The announcement has sparked concerns among privacy and

Japan regulator to monitor potential BOJ impact on regional banks

ReutersAugust 29, 20230

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s financial regulator will closely monitor how central bank policy impacts regional banks, as the world’s third-largest economy approaches the normalisation of its monetary settings after years of massive easing. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) “will monitor how potential changes in the financial markets and client situations will affect regional banks’ profits and health,” the regulator said in its annual policy outlook released on Tuesday. The Bank of Japan last month modified its yield curve control (YCC) scheme and allowed interest rates to rise more flexibly, a measure officially targeted to sustain easing but

ECB to ask banks to provide weekly liquidity data to monitor their health – Enria

ReutersJuly 22, 20230

MILAN (Reuters) – The European Central Bank (ECB) will ask banks to provide weekly liquidity data from September so that it can carry out more frequent checks on their ability to ward off potential shocks as interest rates rise, the ECB supervisory chief said on Saturday. In an interview published by Milano Finanza, Andrea Enria said that European banks were stronger than before but that financial markets were still in a “delicate phase” due to the Ukrainian war, higher inflation and fast-rising interest rates. All these factors can increase liquidity and funding risks, Enria said, adding that the ECB would

Space Force Preparing To Unleash Secretive Spy Satellites To Monitor Chinese Weapons

The Daily CallerJune 7, 20230

Space Force Preparing To Unleash Secretive Spy Satellites To Monitor Chinese Weapons Micaela Burrow on June 7, 2023 The U.S. Space Force is preparing to launch a fleet of spy satellites this summer made for monitoring adversaries’ space weapons that can damage U.S. satellites, according to Bloomberg. The “Silent Barker” constellation of satellites are the first of their kind and would add to existing ground-based and low-orbit tracking capabilities, traveling around the world in geosynchronous orbit at 22,000 miles above the earth, according to Bloomberg, citing analysts and the Space Force. They’re meant to keep watch over Russia and China’s

Nestle uses Airbus satellites to monitor reforestation in Thailand

ReutersApril 27, 20230

By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) – Nestle is piloting using Airbus satellites to monitor reforestation, amid global concerns about whether consumer goods companies are doing enough to reduce their carbon footprints. Airbus’ Pléiades Neo satellites will provide high-resolution images in the Ranong and Chumphon provinces of southern Thailand that will help to ensure trees Nestle has planted in sourcing regions grow long term, the world’s biggest food company said. “It’s more accurate because you need to go down to 30 centimetres, which is a sheet of paper,” Magdi Batato, Executive Vice President, Head of Operations, at Nestle, told Reuters. “The

India asks state-run banks to monitor top loan accounts – sources

ReutersMarch 27, 20230

By Siddhi Nayak MUMBAI (Reuters) – India has asked state-run lenders to adopt stricter monitoring of top corporate loan accounts and submit a plan to deal with business risks in key areas within two weeks, three banking sources said on Monday. Indian banks, in the past, have had to take deep haircuts on their exposure to debt-laden companies admitted under bankruptcy legislation. “Bankers were told that it would be prudent to increase stress-testing of large corporate loan accounts,” a banker at a state-run bank said. Banks were also asked to monitor the mark-to-market impact on their trading books amid rising

Japan, Germany agree to carefully monitor markets, coordinate as needed

ReutersMarch 18, 20230

By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and Germany agreed on Saturday to coordinate closely on financial jitters stemming from problems among Western banks while carefully monitoring global markets and economy, a Japanese finance ministry official told Reuters. The agreement came in a 45-minute meeting between Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and German Finance Minister Christian Lindner, visiting Tokyo for bilateral government consultations. Banking stocks globally have been battered since Silicon Valley Bank collapsed and Credit Suisse was forced to tap $54 billion in central bank funding, raising questions about other weaknesses in the financial system. The ministers were meeting

Suspect expected at trial for pool stick assault cuts ankle monitor, flees

Ryan DickinsonJanuary 20, 20230

Columbus, OH – Police are searching for Donald Nelson, a suspect in a 2021 attack with a pool stick after he did not show up for his court trial. Now, the Columbus Division of Police and the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office are asking the public to notify them of his whereabouts it known. CPD said Nelson had removed his ankle monitor and refused to answer his phone. “The 33-year-old attacked a victim with a pool cue back in November 2021 and was scheduled to be sentenced earlier this week,” police said. If you know the whereabouts of this suspect, contact

WHO recommends that China monitor excess COVID-19 mortality

ReutersJanuary 16, 20230

LONDON/GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday it recommended that China monitor excess mortality from COVID-19 to gain a fuller picture of the impact of the surge in cases there. China said on Saturday that nearly 60,000 people with COVID-19 had died in hospital since it abandoned its zero-COVID policy last month, a big jump from the figures it reported prior to facing international criticism over its COVID-19 data. “WHO recommends the monitoring of excess mortality, which provides us with a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of COVID-19,” the U.N. agency told Reuters in a