Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit
JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson teen who has dedicated nearly a decade to public safety education and K-9 advocacy will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest honor this weekend in…
Kroger receives FTC request for additional information on Albertsons deal
(Reuters) – Kroger Co said on Tuesday it received a request for additional information from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission as part of the regulatory review process for its planned $25 billion…
Child Sexual Predator Receives Maximum Sentence
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a young child. According to court documents, Pedro Damian Martinez, 29,…
Houstonian receives sentence for enticing South Texas minor into commercial sex
HOUSTON – A 23-year-old man has been ordered to prison for enticement of a minor online, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Malcolm Lenard Thomas, Houston, pleaded guilty June 21. Today, U.S. District…
Dolly Parton receives $100 million award from Jeff Bezos
By Rich McKay (Reuters) – Country music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton received a $100 million prize from the “Bezos Courage & Civility Award” given by Amazon.com founder, billionaire Jeff Bezos, an…
Albany Police Department Receives Specialized Violent Crime Reduction and Prevention Technical Assistance by Justice Department’s CRI-TAC Team
ALBANY, Ga. – In an effort spear-headed by the Albany Police Department (APD) and provided at no cost to the city, a team of subject matter experts in policing from the Justice…
Church’s Chicken Vice President Receives Franchising Diversity Award
Andra Terrell Forum on Franchising Division of American Bar Association Honors Andra Terrell, Church’s Deputy General Counsel for Championing Numerous Diversity Initiatives Atlanta, GA (-) As a company that values and promotes…
Bedminster receives $300,00 from Somerset County commissioners for community garden
BEDMINSTER, NJ – A new community garden will be built at River Road Park in Bedminster thanks to a $300,000 donation from the Somerset County Open Space Fun. The check was presented…
Man Receives 25-Year Sentence For Carjacking Murder Of Uber Eats Driver
SAN JUAN, P.R. – On September 30, 2022, U.S. District Judge Daniel R. Domínguez sentenced Carlos Rafael Rosario-Morales to 25 years in prison for committing two carjackings, during one of which he…
Man Receives 25-Year Sentence For Carjacking Murder Of Uber Eats Driver
SAN JUAN, P.R. – On September 30, 2022, U.S. District Judge Daniel R. Domínguez sentenced Carlos Rafael Rosario-Morales to 25 years in prison for committing two carjackings, during one of which he…
Georgia man who laundered millions from romance scams, Business Email Compromises, and other online fraud receives 25-year sentence
ATLANTA – Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering after being convicted at trial. Ogiekpolor opened and directed…
Georgia man who laundered millions from romance scams, Business Email Compromises, and other online fraud receives 25-year sentence
ATLANTA – Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering after being convicted at trial. Ogiekpolor opened and directed…
Sterling Hospitality Receives Hospitality Hero of the Year Award
Sterling Hospitality receives Hero of the Year Award Atlanta-Based Restaurant Group Honored in Georgia Restaurant Association’s Crystal of Excellence Awards Sept. 27 Atlanta, GA (PRESS RELEASE) Sterling Hospitality received a high honor…
Retired Law Enforcement Officer Receives 46 Months in Prison for Cruise Ship Assault
HONOLULU – United States District Judge Jill A. Otake yesterday sentenced John McAvay, 78, of Henderson, Nevada, to 46 months of imprisonment and one year of supervised release for assault resulting in…
South Africa’s Paramount receives orders for Mwari aircraft
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Private South African defence firm Paramount Aerospace Industries has received orders for nine of its Mwari aircraft – the first military aircraft to be designed and built in the…
Ukraine receives $1.5 billion in new financial aid, says PM
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked the United States on Saturday for its support after Ukraine received a further $1.5 billion in international financial assistance. “The state budget of…
Drug Trafficker Receives 15+ Year Sentence for Possession of Methamphetamine
SHREVEPORT, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Michael C. Francis, 37, of Bossier City, Louisiana, has been sentenced in United States District Court. Chief United States District Judge…
Boeing receives order for eight more 767 freighter jets from UPS
(Reuters) – Boeing Co said on Monday package delivery giant United Parcel Services Inc had placed an order for additional eight 767 freighter jets. The new order will bring UPS’ 767 freighter…
Colorado Victims’ Rights Organization Receives Department of Justice Grant
DENVER – The Department of Justice announced today nearly $50 million in Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) grants to provide survivors of gender-based violence with access to legal services and improve…
Twenty-Year-Old Receives Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Carjacking
Memphis, TN – Demetrius Williams, 20, has been sentenced to 125 months in federal prison for attempted carjacking and brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., United…
ISIS ‘Beatle’ Receives Eight Life Sentences For Role In Beheadings, Other Killings
ISIS ‘Beatle’ Receives Eight Life Sentences For Role In Beheadings, Other Killings Trevor Schakohl on August 19, 2022 The Eastern District of Virginia’s court sentenced one of the so-called ISIS “Beatles” to…
Violent robber receives massive sentence for multiple crimes
HOUSTON – A 27-year-old Honduran national who illegally resided in the Houston area has been ordered to prison for 29 years, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Denis Matute pleaded guilty Nov, 2021.…
Armed Wilmington Meth Dealer Receives 113 Months in Federal Prison
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Terrance Fred Tracy, Jr, 36, of Wilmington was sentenced today to 113 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a felon. On March 8, 2022,…
Armed Drug Trafficker Peddling Meth, Cocaine and Heroin Receives 207 Months in Federal Prison
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Demetrice “Peanut” Parker, 47, of Waycross Georgia, was sentenced to 207 months in prison for illegal possession of a gun and his part in a drug trafficking conspiracy that…
Mexico says receives Canadian request for trade dispute consultation
MEXICO CITY – Canada has sent Mexico a request to initiate a dispute consultation under the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade pact, the Mexican economy ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. (Reporting…
Evergrande’s EV unit says it receives pre-orders for more than 37,000 Hengchi EVs
SHANGHAI – China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group Ltd said on Wednesday it had received non-binding pre-orders for more than 37,000 units of its first model Hengchi 5. Pre-orders for the Hengchi…
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