Stop the E-ZPass Betrayal: New Jersey’s Data Deserves American Protection
New Jersey drivers, buckle up—because your personal data, travel habits, and daily routines are on the verge of being handed over to a foreign company with troubling ties to the Chinese Communist…
Trump gets legislative win in funding bill, blocking protection for J6 commission wrongdoings
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted to pass a streamlined government funding bill on Friday, with several key provisions shaped by former President Donald Trump’s input, according to lawmakers and aides…
New Jersey Seeks to Seize Inactive Online Gambling Accounts for Your Protection
TRENTON, N.J. — Have you taken a break from online gambling, but have a balance with your online account? If so, New Jersey officials want your money, and they’re going to take…
Lawmakers Introduce Criminal Information Protection Bill in Trenton
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey legislature aims to update procedures for handling criminal background checks in the state, particularly focusing on individuals with pending expungement orders.…
Violation of Protection Order Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a domestic dispute involving a Protection from Abuse (PFA) violation. The incident occurred on October 11th at 9:47 AM on North Sherman…
New Jersey Senate Committee Approves Student Protection Legislation
Trenton, NJ – The Senate Higher Education Committee has approved legislation S-3696, which is sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan. The bill requires higher education institutions and for-profit colleges to inform the Higher…
Brooklyn Contractors Bought Homes in New Jersey With Defrauded Paycheck Protection Funds
BROOKLYN, NY – Two Brooklyn contractors, a father and son, have been indicted for grand larceny for allegedly defrauding more than $1 million from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the Covid-19…
Cumberland Child Kidnapper Who Violated Court Protection Order Arrested
CUMBERLAND, MD — On Sunday, August 18th, the Cumberland Police Department swiftly responded to a kidnapping incident on Virginia Avenue, culminating in the arrest of Joshua Michael Clark Sr. Authorities were alerted…
Digging Into New Jersey’s New Riot Protection Act: Organizers to Be Held Liable
Legislative Update: New Jersey Proposes Stringent Measures on Riot-Related Offenses TRENTON, NJ – A new legislative bill aimed at broadening the scope of riot-related offenses and enhancing penalties for associated crimes has…
Wilkes-Barre Resident Charged for Protection Order Violation
Wilkes-Barre City Police are investigating a reported violation of a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order that occurred on June 18th, 2024, at around 7:35 p.m. The incident involved 38-year-old Sujeily Rodriguez-Rivera from…
Utica Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Violating Order of Protection
UTICA, NY — On June 14th, 2024, Utica Police responded to a reported domestic incident on the 800 block of South St. around 12:30 PM. Upon their arrival, officers were met by…
An Abortion Battle is Brewing in New Jersey as New “Pain-Capable” Protection Bill Introduced
New Jersey Senators Introduce “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at restricting abortions beyond 20 weeks post-fertilization, citing the ability of…
Elderly Abuse Protection Bill Advances in New Jersey Senate
Trenton, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Angela V. McKnight to safeguard elderly and disabled individuals receiving at-home care from abuse has been moved forward by the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill…
Police Team Up With Hyundai for Theft Protection Software Upgrade
Frederick, MD – The Montgomery County Police Department is collaborating with Hyundai to provide software upgrades for Hyundai vehicles made between 2011 and 2021. The event welcomes all individuals, not just residents…
Solar Energy Company Agrees to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to Paycheck Protection Program Loan
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized forgivable PPP loans for small businesses experiencing economic uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. In most cases, the maximum amount a small business…
New Jersey to Expand Discrimination Protection to Members of Labor Unions
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Troy Singleton, representing Burlington’s District 7, has introduced legislation aimed at expanding the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) to include members of labor organizations among protected classes. The bill,…
Extension of Citgo protection would benefit creditors – Venezuela candidate Machado
By Vivian Sequera and Mayela Armas CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado on Friday said she hoped the U.S. Treasury Department would extend its protection of Houston-based refiner…
New Jersey Fighting to Collect Child Support for Child Under State Protection
TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee has passed a bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz aimed at reforming the process of collecting child…
Utica Man Arrested for Domestic Violence After Violating Order of Protection
UTICA, NY – Justin Saldarriaga, a 20-year-old Utica resident, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a domestic violence incident. On December 19, Utica Police responded to a call at a…
US plans 5G protection conference after spying concerns from Costa Rica
(Reuters) – The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica said on Thursday it planned to organize a regional conference on protecting 5G networks in April next year, days after China rejected cyber-security and…
Customs and Border Protection Officer Admits Using Unreasonable Force and Agrees to Resign from Law Enforcement
NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – December 12, 2023 SAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Andre Maurice Chevalier pleaded guilty in federal court today to using unreasonable force on an individual…
Two McLean Companies and CEO Ordered to Pay $1.1 Million for Defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ordered IT Services Now LLC and O@sis Group LLC, located in McLean, and their CEO, Mustafa Khabir, 51, of Haymarket,…
UK, Finland, Estonia practise subsea infrastructure protection in Baltic Sea
By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) – The navies of Britain, Finland and Estonia were practising subsea infrastructure protection in the Baltic Sea region on Monday together with the Finnish Border Guard, Finland’s…
‘Special Protection For Billionaires’? SCOTUS To Consider Settlement That Shields Sackler Family From Opioid Lawsuits
‘Special Protection For Billionaires’? SCOTUS To Consider Settlement That Shields Sackler Family From Opioid Lawsuits Katelynn Richardson on December 3, 2023 The Supreme Court on Monday will consider the legality of OxyContin…
Senate Passes Armenian Protection Act of 2023, Menendez Shows Strong Support
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – In a significant move, the U.S. Senate has passed the Armenian Protection Act of 2023, receiving commendation from Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.). The act aims to halt military…
Owner of New Jersey Businesses Charged with $3.2 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – An owner of several New Jersey businesses was charged with fraudulently obtaining over $3.2 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…
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