Factbox-Far-right Le Pen cloaks nationalist policies with social veneer
PARIS – French far-right candidate Marine Le Pen has made it to the second round of the presidential election and though she lags behind President …
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Tampa Man Who Displayed Firearm On Social Media Pleads Guilty To Possessing A Firearm As A Convicted Felon
Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Devin Kelly (27, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. …
Guatemalan Man Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that FIDADELFO ANTONIO CAMEY-ESPANA, age 35, a native of Guatemala, was charged today in …
Mexican Woman Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BLANCA ESTELA AVALOS ALEJANDRO, age 41, a native of Mexico, was charged today …
Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Possessing Firearm That He Displayed On Social Media
Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Elijah Howard (22, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted …
11 Charged With Over $1.3 Million in Social Security Administration Benefits Fraud
PHOENIX, Ariz. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, announced today that federal criminal charges have been filed against 11 individuals for theft of …
Convicted Felon Sentenced To Prison For Possessing Rifle That He Displayed On Social Media
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Christian Agosto (22, Brandon) to four years and three months in federal prison for …
Philipsburg woman admits lying to receive federal Social Security and health benefits
MISSOULA — A Philipsburg woman accused of lying about her living arrangements and assets in order to receive more Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits and …
Oklahoma City Man Pays Nearly $123,000 to Settle Claims That He Wrongfully Obtained Social Security Benefits to Which He Was Not Entitled
OKLAHOMA CITY – David Lehman (“Lehman”), paid $122,949 to settle civil False Claims Act allegations that he obtained and used Social Security benefits to which …
PSEG Foundation Supports More Than 200 Nonprofit Organizations Tackling Environmental Sustainability, Social Justice, Equity and Economic Empowerment
NEWARK, N.J., April 7, 2022 — The PSEG Foundation is pleased to announce its new strategic pillars of environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and …
BLM Leaders Are Calling The Shots On Social Media Censorship: REPORT
BLM Leaders Are Calling The Shots On Social Media Censorship: REPORT Laurel Duggan on April 5, 2022 Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) leaders …
Cranford High School Student Charged for Making Social Media Threat
CRANFORD, NJ – Police in Cranford have announced that a 17-year-old Cranford Juvenile was charged for making a social media threat involving Cranford High School …
Former Bank Employee Sentenced on Charges related to Stealing Social Security Administration Benefits from Account of Deceased Customer
BAY CITY – A former JPMorgan Chase Bank branch manager was sentenced today to 34 months in federal prison on charges of theft of government …
Waldoboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud
PORTLAND Maine: A Waldoboro woman pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to Social Security fraud and Theft of Public Money, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee …
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Signs Bills Addressing Hot Button Social Issues
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Signs Bills Addressing Hot Button Social Issues Laurel Duggan on March 31, 2022 Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed three bills Wednesday …
73-Year-Old West Islip Man Posed as Young Person to Solicit Photos from on Social Media
WEST ISLIP, NY – A West Islip man used various internet chat and social media platforms to pose as a younger person in an attempt …
Honduran Man Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Louisiana Identification Card
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that HENRY EDGARDO ORTIZ, age 42, a native of Honduras, was charged on March …
Column-What to expect when U.S. Social Security field offices reopen in April
By Mark Miller – If you need help filing for Social Security, Medicare or disability benefits, I have good news and bad news. The good …
Jury finds Greek citizen guilty of stealing Social Security benefits
HOUSTON – A 68-year-old legal permanent resident of Houston has been convicted of theft of public money, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. The jury deliberated …
Newaygo Woman Sentenced For Defrauding Social Security And Veterans Programs Of Over $650,000
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — A Newaygo woman was sentenced today in U.S. District Court for engaging in a fraudulent scheme …
Providence Man Sentenced, Faces Deportation for Misuse of a Passport, False Citizenship and False Social Security Number Claims, Health Care Fraud
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Dominican national who resided in Providence is facing deportation after being convicted and sentenced in federal court for falsely representing his …
Madison Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Sexually Exploiting Teenage Boys on Social Media
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Cash Otradovec, 31, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced today …
Border Patrol Has Ramped Up Its School Program To Warn Teens Not To Be Lured By Cartels On Social Media
Border Patrol Has Ramped Up Its School Program To Warn Teens Not To Be Lured By Cartels On Social Media Jennie Taer on March 17, …
Former Syracuse Social Security Administration Employee Sentenced for Aggravated Identity Theft and Theft of Funds
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Sean Okrzesik, age 34, of Syracuse, was sentenced today to serve 25-months in federal prison on charges of aggravated identity theft and …
Mexican National Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Benefits
DEL RIO – A Mexican national was sentenced last week to 45 months in prison for stealing Social Security benefits. According to court documents, in …
Metairie Woman Indicted for Theft of More Than $76,000 In Social Security Funds
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RACHEL COONEY, age 37, of Metairie, Louisiana was indicted on March 11, 2022 for …
Social media reports of shooting in Toms River unfounded, police
Toms River, NJ – After reports of the second shooting in Toms River began this week, rumors quickly spread on social media Friday afternoon. The …
U.S. COVID local aid emerges as key social policy tool as Biden spending plans stall
By David Lawder WASHINGTON – Philadelphia is plugging a massive budget hole opened by COVID-19, avoiding layoffs and the closing of swimming pools. St. Louis …
Two teens charged after bringing bb guns to school, posting videos to social media
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – Two teens at Meade High School have been charged by police after videos circulated of students holding what appeared to …
Kankakee, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Theft of Social Security Benefits
URBANA, Ill. – A Kankakee, Illinois, woman, Sharrie McInnis, 49, of the 1100 block of East Merchant Street, was sentenced on March 7, 2022, to …
Sherwood Woman Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud and Stealing from Social Security
LITTLE ROCK—A Sherwood woman was sentenced today for bank fraud and theft of government funds. Kelli Hogue, formerly known as Kelli Cashion, 59, was …
Ukraine war adds to economic, social setbacks for women -IMF’s Georgieva
By David Lawder WASHINGTON – The war in Ukraine has worsened a difficult period for women, who have seen major economic and social setbacks prompted …
Woman Facing Federal Charges for Filing and Receiving Social Security Benefits Under Two Social Security Numbers
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Dinorah De Denis, age 72, of Frederick, Maryland, for the federal charges of …
GONZALEZ: Privileged Are The Social Justice Warriors
GONZALEZ: Privileged Are The Social Justice Warriors Pedro Gonzalez on March 1, 2022 Quintez Brown is a Black Lives Matter activist whose saga is illustrative …
Biden Makes Urgent Plea For Increased Restrictions On Social Media In State Of The Union Address
President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass legislation strengthening restrictions on social media for children during his State of the Union address Tuesday. “It’s time …
FEMA Says In Case of Nuclear Attack, Continue Social Distancing and Masking
With the possibility of a renewed Cold War between the United States and Russia on the brink of reality, the threat of nuclear war between …
Photo of Jen Psaki Wearing a Pink Russian Communist Party Ushanka Hat Circles Back on Social Media After Putin Invades Ukraine
An old State Department photograph of White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki wearing a Russian Ushanka hat is circling back. The photo of Psaki and …
Twitter says Russian government censoring social media platform
by Elizabeth Culliford As the invasion of Ukraine continues and images and videos of Russian casualties and prisoners are posted to Twitter, the company now …
New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud Spanning More Than Three Decades
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BETTY ARRINGTON a/k/a “Betty Callie Arrington,” a/k/a “Betty Francis C Miller,” a/k/a “Betty Miller” (“ARRINGTON”), …
Trump’s Truth Social is a “Huge” Trainwreck Like No Other Trainwrecks We’ve Ever Seen Before
It was supposed to be an app killer. The app to free Republicans and conservatives from the constraints of Twitter and Facebook. Instead, Donald Trump’s …
Fort Dodge Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Misappropriating Social Security Benefits of Severely Disabled Nursing Home Resident
A Fort Dodge man who stole over $15,000 in Social Security benefits from a severely disabled woman was sentenced February 23, 2022, to ten months …
Dayton-area former investment advisor sentenced to 2 years in prison for Social Security fraud, making false statements regarding theft from local church
DAYTON, Ohio – Charles Edward Severt, Jr., 52, of Xenia, was sentenced in federal court to 24 months in prison for stealing more than $370,000 …
Slidell Woman Pleads Guilty to Concealment of Material Facts in Connection with Her Receipt of Social Security Benefits
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BRENDA PROVOST, age 69, of Slidell, pleaded guilty on February 17, 2022 before U.S. District …
Covington Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Social Security Funds
NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that HAYDEE ARMAS SANTANA (“SANTANA”), age 58, of Covington, Louisiana, pled guilty on February 17, …
Trump’s Truth Social downloaded 170k times on Apple App Store – Apptopia
– Donald Trump’s Truth Social app was downloaded 170,000 times on Apple Inc’s App Store since its launch last Sunday evening, according to research firm …
Trump’s TRUTH Social Finally Rolls Out In App Store
Former President Donald Trump’s social media platform went live early Monday, becoming available for download in Apple’s App Store. TRUTH Social, a platform similar to …
Methuen Woman Arrested for Stealing Social Security Benefits
BOSTON – A Methuen woman was arrested yesterday in connection with stealing Social Security benefits intended for her child. Karen Silva-Brown, 56, was indicted on …
Federal Court Halts Major Biden ‘Social Cost’ Climate Policy In Victory For Republican States
A federal district court in Louisiana halted one of President Joe Biden’s key climate initiatives implemented shortly after he was inaugurated in January 2021. Judge …
U.S. lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to address social media addiction
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, and Cynthia Lummis, a Republican, introduced a bill aimed at addressing addiction to social media platforms like …
Smugglers Utilize Social Media to Recruit Minors
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol are seeing a trend of Transnational Criminal Organization’s (TCO) using social media to recruit minors …