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Marlboro Township Man Convicted of Long-Term Sexual and Physical Abuse of Child

Freehold, NJ – A man from Marlboro Township has been convicted of sexual and physical abuse against his daughter over a period exceeding six years, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Wednesday. Following a trial before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Christie Bevacqua, Andrey V. Penkin, 51, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, one count of second-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, and two counts of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The investigation, led by the MCPO Special Victims Bureau and Marlboro Township Police Department, revealed that the abuse began in 2016 when the

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Wilkes-Barre Roommates Arrested After Physical Altercation

WILKES-BARRE, PA — Two Wilkes-Barre residents, Bernard Deproso and William Kollmar, were arrested following a reported physical altercation at their residence on Sylvanus Street. The incident occurred on May 26, at approximately 5:14 PM. Wilkes-Barre City Police were dispatched to the scene after receiving a report of a fight between the two roommates. Upon arrival, officers found both Deproso and Kollmar with visible injuries, indicative of the reported altercation. Both individuals were taken into custody and transported to City Headquarters for processing. The nature of their dispute and the specifics of their charges have not been disclosed as the investigation

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No Physical or Written Test Needed: Manchester PD is Hiring

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department is currently seeking candidates for police officer positions, highlighting a unique approach to the hiring process. In a recent announcement, the department noted that it would not require a physical fitness test or written test for applicants. The department is instead focusing on evaluating candidates based on their resumes, experience, character, and interviews. This method aims to assess the deeper qualities necessary for effective law enforcement professionals, beyond mere physical capabilities. Applicants are required to be either NJ PTC certified, currently enrolled in a certified police academy, or certified for the

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Cumberland Resident Arrested for Assault Following Physical Altercation

CUMBERLAND, MD — A Cumberland resident, James Steven Whittington, 35, has been arrested on assault charges after police responded to a domestic incident. On Friday, April 19, Cumberland City Police were called to a residence on the 300 block of Grand Ave due to a reported assault. Officers discovered that a verbal argument within the home escalated into a physical confrontation. During the altercation, it is alleged that Whittington choked another individual in the residence, leaving visible injuries. He has been charged with first and second degree assault and is currently awaiting an initial appearance in court.

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White House: ‘Very concerned’ about reports Paul Whelan in Russia feels under physical threat

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Thursday it is “very concerned” about reports that Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine convicted of espionage in Russia, feels under physical threat. “We’re very concerned as we hear those accounts from Paul,” John Kirby, a spokesperson for the White House, told reporters. “We will continue to work hard through our embassy in Moscow to make sure he gets consular access and that we can address these direct concerns with our Russian counterparts,” Kirby said. Whelan, who denies spying, was arrested by the Federal Security Service (FSB) in a room in Moscow’s

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Woman Arrested After Physical Domestic Incident

KENNETT SQUARE, PA – On Friday, at 5:54 PM, Officers were dispatched to the 500 Block of S. Union Street, Kennett Square Borough, following reports of a physical domestic dispute in progress. Elizabeth Kauffman was identified as the aggressor in the incident, which took place on the public sidewalk. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Kauffman and the male victim, both of whom matched descriptions provided by dispatch. Kauffman openly admitted to being the aggressor during the altercation, asserting that the male individual did not retaliate. The victim confirmed he was struck in the face, a statement corroborated by multiple

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‘Physical And Cognitive Decline’: Laura Ingraham Says Mitch McConnell Is ‘No Longer Capable Of Working Full Time’

‘Physical And Cognitive Decline’: Laura Ingraham Says Mitch McConnell Is ‘No Longer Capable Of Working Full Time’ Harold Hutchison on August 30, 2023 Fox News host Laura Ingraham ripped Republicans senators for being “irresponsible,” saying Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was “no longer capable of working full-time.” McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, froze up during a Wednesday press conference in Covington, Kentucky, after being asked if he was running for re-election in 2026. McConnell had a similar incident in July, during a weekly press conference in the Capitol. WATCH: “Our government is about to begin what are monumental negotiations

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6-year-old found dead in the Bronx showed signs of physical trauma, police

NEW YORK, NY – A 6-year-old girl was found dead by first responders at a home in the Bronx early Friday morning. Police received a 911 call at around 4 am, reporting an unconscious female child in apartment at 730 East 165 Street inside the Forest Houses NYCHA complex in the Bronx. Responding officers found a 6-year-old girl who was unresponsive and unconscious, exhibiting signs of bruising and trauma on her wrists and torso. Emergency Medical Services arrived at the scene and transported the young girl to NYC Health & Hospitals/Lincoln. She was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

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Texas Shooter Was Discharged From US Army After Three Months Over ‘Physical Or Mental Conditions,’ Pentagon Says

Texas Shooter Was Discharged From US Army After Three Months Over ‘Physical Or Mental Conditions,’ Pentagon Says Micaela Burrow on May 8, 2023 The man suspected of killing eight and wounding seven at an outlet mall in a suburb of Dallas, Texas, sought to enter the U.S. Army years ago but was “terminated” after three months before exiting entry training, the Pentagon has confirmed. A law enforcement official briefed on the investigation previously said Mauricio Garcia, 33, who was killed after being engaged by a police office in the Saturday incident in Allen, Texas, served in the military for a

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McConnell Released From Physical Therapy After Concussion, Broken Rib

McConnell Released From Physical Therapy After Concussion, Broken Rib Harold Hutchison on March 25, 2023 Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky left an inpatient rehab facility Saturday following physical therapy, CNN reported. McConnell, the senate minority leader, was hospitalized Mar. 9 after he tripped and fell during an event at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., suffering a concussion and a fractured rib. He will work from home on the advice of medical professionals, according to CNN. McConnell entered an inpatient rehab facility after he was released from the hospital March 13. The 81-year-old senator was previously treated for a

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Biden, 80, is healthy, ‘fit for duty,’ doctor says after physical

By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland BETHESDA, Md. (Reuters) -Doctors declared U.S. President Joe Biden, 80, healthy and “fit for duty” on Thursday after a physical examination that included removing a lesion from his chest and declaring him free of symptoms of long COVID after his bout last year with the virus. “The president remains fit for duty, and fully executes all of his responsibilities without any exemptions or accommodations,” White House physician Kevin O’Connor said in a summary of the health exam. The exam was closely watched as Biden prepares for his expected run for a second term in

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Visa tokens overtake payments giant’s physical cards in circulation

By Manya Saini (Reuters) – Payments giant Visa Inc said on Wednesday it has issued over 4 billion network tokens worldwide through its security technology Visa Token Service (VTS), outpacing the total number of its physical cards in circulation. VTS replaces 16-digit Visa account numbers with a token that only Visa can unlock, protecting the underlying account information. “Without exposing the consumer’s account to fraud, tokenization enables frictionless, card-free payments,” Jack Forestell, executive vice president and chief product officer at Visa, told Reuters. The popularity of the service driven by its promise of safer online transactions corresponds with the surge

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Global physical oil market weakens as recession jitters mount

By Arathy Somasekhar, Noah Browning and Alex Lawler HOUSTON/LONDON – Physical oil prices around the world have begun to sag alongside futures, reflecting less alarm over Russian-led supply disruptions along with heightened worries about a possible global economic slowdown. “The market is very bearish at this moment. No one is in a hurry to buy,” a Singapore-based trader said. Lower-than-usual U.S. gasoline demand during peak summer driving season and contracting factory activity in China indicate that high prices cut consumption in the world’s top oil consumers, analysts and traders said. That is a stark contrast from last month, when physical

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Professional Physical Therapy Acquires Somerset Family PT

Professional expands to more than 60 clinics in New Jersey Tweet this Steve Schneider, CEO of Professional states, “It is critical to us that our partners share the same values as we have, and that is clearly the case with Kevin and his team. We are proud to welcome them to the Professional Physical Therapy family. We are excited to continue on an exciting year of growth.” Kevin Kurtz will stay with the practice as Clinic Director. He has been practicing as a physical therapist for over 10 years and specializes in orthopedics, post-operative care, and work injuries. “Kevin and

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U.S., European thirst for fuel sends physical oil prices soaring

By Noah Browning and Alex Lawler LONDON – Sky-high refining margins for diesel and gasoline in Europe and the United States, driven by a cutoff in Russian supply, has sent prices for some types of physical crude oil to all-time records according to traders. The dearth of fuel in the major consuming countries just as the summer driving season in the United States kicks off has lifted asking prices near and above historic peaks for lighter and medium oil types from West Africa to the North Sea. The sharp rises underscore a tight market and the difficulty of bringing down

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ATI Physical Therapy INVESTIGATION CONTINUED BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Continues to Investigate the Officers and Directors of ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. f/k/a Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. II – ATIP

NEW ORLEANS, May 13, 2022 — Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF continues its investigation into ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: ATIP) (NYSE: ATIP WS) f/k/a Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. II. (NYSE: FAII) (NYSE: FAII WS). On February 22, 2021, ATI and Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. II announced a proposed merger that would take ATI public. On June 17, 2021, the Company announced that it had completed its Business Combination with Fortress. Then, on July 26, 2021, the Company reported its financial

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Ivy Rehab and HSS Open 20th Physical Therapy Center of Excellence, Reaching New Milestone in Partnership

The milestone 20th facility is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, which opened on the heels of two additional COEs in the tri-state area: Long Island City in Queens and Southampton, New York. “Our goal when we first partnered with HSS to open these Centers of Excellence was to establish differentiated physical therapy clinics that delivered the Ivy Rehab standard of clinical excellence and unmatched patient experiences, combined with HSS’s legendary resources, training and clinical expertise,” said Erin Kenney, VP of Operations at Ivy Rehab. “The fact that we are opening our 20th facility together with HSS in West Hartford speaks to

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Lincoln Man Charged After Physical Altercation with Trooper

LINCOLN, DE (DSP RELEASE) – Delaware State Police have arrested 35-year-old Andrew White of Lincoln, DE for resisting arrest and other charges following a pedestrian traffic stop that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lincoln. On May 1, 2022 at approximately 1:33 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed Andrew White walking northbound on Greentop Road south of Ross Road. The trooper was familiar with White and knew that he had several active warrants for his arrest. A traffic stop was initiated and during the interaction White fled the scene on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the trooper attempted to take

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World Bank estimates Ukraine physical damage at roughly $60 billion so far

WASHINGTON – Physical damage to Ukraine’s buildings and infrastructure from Russia’s invasion has reached roughly $60 billion and will rise further as the war continues, World Bank President David Malpass said on Thursday. Malpass told a World Bank conference on Ukraine’s financial assistance needs that the early estimate of “narrow” damage costs does not include the growing economic costs of the war to Ukraine. “Of course the war is still ongoing, so those costs are rising,” Malpass said. (Reporting by David Lawder and Chris Gallagher; Editing by Leslie Adler)

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Wayland Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Physical Therapy Clinic Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – A Wayland woman pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with a scheme to defraud an insurance provider for physical therapy services that were not provided to patients.  Anna Barenboym, 46, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns scheduled sentencing for July 28, 2022. Barenboym was indicted in February 2021 along with co-defendants Gyulnara Bayryshova, Slava Pride and Raya Bagardi. Barenboym was a licensed physical therapist employed at Brighton Physical Therapy (BPT), a Brighton-based physical therapy clinic owned by Bayryshova. Pride and Bagardi were

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Business world gets fresh prod to prepare for physical climate risk

By Simon Jessop and Ross Kerber LONDON/BOSTON – As investors and businesses increasingly pledge to cut their carbon emissions, scientists on Monday offered a fresh warning about the need to better understand and plan for the physical damage caused by global warming. Rising sea levels, water and food scarcity, as well as the impacts of hurricanes, floods and drought are likely to become more frequent and severe, leaving companies and their investors exposed to mounting losses that are poorly understood. A report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a “dire warning” of the consequences of failing to

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Newark carjackers stole man’s cash, phone after physical assault

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help in identifying the below-pictured suspects in connection with a carjacking that occurred on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. At approximately 8:15 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of Broadway on a call of a carjacking. A male victim was physically assaulted after exiting his black 2019 Toyota Highlander SUV. Two males, who arrived in a dark-colored SUV, took the victim’s cash, car keys and cell phone and drove away in his vehicle, heading southbound on Broadway. A female passenger inside the suspect vehicle, moved to the

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Hertel & Brown Physical & Aquatic Therapy, Its Two Founders Aaron Hertel and Michael Brown, and 18 Employees Indicted on Fraud Charges

ERIE, Pa. – A physical therapy practice in Erie County, Pennsylvania, and 20 people – 18 of them from northwestern Pennsylvania – have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of conspiracy to commit wire and health care fraud and health care fraud, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. The two-count Indictment named the following individuals as defendants: Aaron Wilhelm Hertel, of North East, Pennsylvania 16428 Michael Robert Brown, of Erie, Pennsylvania 16506 Sarah Elizabeth Bailey, of Erie, Pennsylvania 16506 Jessica Jeanne Morphy, of Erie, Pennsylvania 16505 Jacqueline Renee Exley, of Erie, Pennsylvania

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Traverse City Physical Therapy And Home Health Practices Resolve Civil Liability For Alleged Healthcare Fraud Against The United States

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