Bolivia protests: Striking workers clash with police over controversial health emergency law BOLIVIA (STL.News) Striking Bolivian health workers and other groups clashed violently with police in the capital of La Paz on Monday, demanding the repeal of the controversial Health Emergency Law. The decree, signed into law by President Luis […]
Day: February 22, 2021
Dunkin’ – Blueberry Matcha Latte – Matcha Topped Donut
More Matcha on the Menu: Dunkin’ Debuts Blueberry Matcha Latte and New Matcha Topped Donut CANTON, MA (StLouisRestaurantReview) In February 2020, Dunkin’ introduced authentic Matcha Lattes as the perfect coffee alternative to help guests refresh and reset any time of day. One year later, Dunkin’ features more Matcha on the […]
Honduran: Jose Anibal Linares Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme
Fraudster, Jose Anibal Linares Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for $2 Million Ponzi Scheme (STL.News) A Honduran man who conned investors out of roughly $2 million has been sentenced to five years in federal prison, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah. Jose Anibal […]
U.S. Attorney Don Cochran Announces Departure
U.S. Attorney Don Cochran Announces Departure NASHVILLE, TE (STL.News) February 22, 2021 – U.S. Attorney Don Cochran announced today that he is leaving his post at the end of the month, as requested by the White House and the Department of Justice. Cochran submitted his resignation to the White House […]
Warren Dion Charged with Assaulting a Federal Officer
Fort Thompson Man, Warren Dion Charged with Assaulting a Federal Officer (STL.News) United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Fort Thompson, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assaulting, Resisting, Opposing, and Impeding a Federal Officer. Warren Dion, age 22, was indicted on November […]
David Benson Pleads to Illegal Possession of a Glock Firearm
Pittsburgh Man, David Benson Pleads to Illegal Possession of a Glock Firearm and a Loaded Magazine PITTSBURGH, PA (STL.News) A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a to a violation of federal firearms laws brought in connection with a large-scale investigation conducted by the Greater Pittsburgh […]
Tulsa: James Michael Sentenced for Voluntary Manslaughter
Tulsa Man, James Michael Landry Sentenced for Voluntary Manslaughter (STL.News) A Tulsa man was sentenced today for voluntary manslaughter in Indian Country after he shot and killed a woman in Philpott Park on July 10, 2020, announced U.S. Attorney Trent Shores. U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell sentenced James Michael […]
Iowa: Michael Shawn McGuire Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking
Iowa Man, Michael Shawn McGuire Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking (STL.News) A man who used Facebook and the mail to stalk another person pled guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Michael Shawn McGuire, age 57, from Cresco, Iowa, was convicted of four counts of cyberstalking. At the plea hearing, McGuire […]
Katwan Montez Brown guilty plea to possession of a firearm
Dubuque Felon, Katwan Montez Brown Who Provided Gun to New Year’s Day Shooter Sentenced to Federal Prison Previously Convicted of Multiple Violent Crimes (STL.News) A man who handed a loaded handgun to another felon, who then shot a third person, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison. Katwan Montez […]
Nathaniel Myers Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Conspiracy
Milla Gangsta Bloods Gang Member, Nathaniel Myers Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Conspiracy BUFFALO, N.Y (STL.News) U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Nathaniel Myers a/k/a Stretch, 26, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, 500 […]
Federal Contractor Agrees to Pay More Than $6 Million
Federal Contractor Agrees to Pay More Than $6 Million to Settle Overbilling Allegations (STL.News) Virginia-based Information Innovators Inc. (Triple-I) has agreed to pay the United States $6.05 million to resolve allegations that a predecessor company, Creative Computing Solutions Inc. (CCSi), violated the False Claims Act by knowingly overbilling the U.S. […]
Birmingham: Devonte Lemond Pleads Guilty for Fraud
Birmingham Man, Devonte Lemond Hammonds Pleads Guilty for Fraud on Fallen Huntsville Police Officer’s Memorial Fund BIRMINGHAM, AL (STL.News) A Birmingham man pleaded guilty to fraud on customers of the U.S. Postal Service, and fraud on the memorial fund set up to provide aid to the family of a fallen […]
Virginia Governor: Legislation to Abolish Death Penalty
Governor Northam and Democratic Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Final Passage of Legislation to Abolish Death Penalty in Virginia RICHMOND, VA (STL.News) Governor Ralph Northam, House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, and Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw jointly issued the following statement today after both houses of the General Assembly passed legislation to ban […]
Wisconsin Governor: 2021-23 Capital Budget Recommendations
MADISON, WI (STL.News) Gov. Tony Evers today announced $2.38 billion in recommended Capital Budget investments in his 2021-23 Capital Budget. The announcement represents one of the strongest investments to-date for Wisconsin’s facility infrastructure and continues to leverage historic low bond rates. Gov. Evers’ capital budget supports major projects across the state in 31 […]
Statement Of U.S Attorney On The Passing of Hugh B. Scott
Statement Of United States Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. On The Passing Of The Honorable Hugh B. Scott, United States Magistrate Judge (STL.News) Judge Scott devoted his life to the pursuit of justice and recognized that our system of justice depends vitally on the humanity of those working in it […]
Pittsburgh: Harry E. Miller Indicted for Threatening
Pittsburgh-area Man, Harry E. Miller Indicted for Sending Threatening Communications to Members of Congress PITTSBURGH, PA (STL.News) A resident of suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of sending threatening communications in interstate commerce, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced it. […]
WWII Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Removed to Germany
WWII Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Removed to Germany Man is the 70th Nazi Persecutor Removed from the United States (STL.News) A Tennessee resident with German citizenship was removed to Germany for participating in Nazi-sponsored acts of persecution while serving as an armed guard at a Nazi concentration camp in 1945. […]
Avinash Singh Indicted For Over $57M In Investment Fraud
Operator Of Highrise Advantage, LLC, Avinash Singh Indicted For Over $57 Million In Investment Fraud Orlando, FL (STL.News) United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the return of an indictment charging Avinash Singh (38, Orlando) with 10 counts of wire fraud and 6 counts of money laundering. Singh faces a […]
Controlled Substances Act Violations
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Tampa-Area Physician, Pharmacy, and Clinic Owners for Controlled Substances Act Violations (STL.News) The United States filed a civil complaint seeking to permanently enjoin the owners of a Tampa-area clinic and pharmacy from unlawfully dispensing opioids and other controlled substances, the Department of Justice announced it. […]
Labelle: William Nobles Sentenced For Child Sexual Abuse
Labelle Man, William Nobles Sentenced To Five Years For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Images And Videos Fort Myers, FL (STL.News) U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced William Nobles (61, LaBelle) to five years in federal prison for possession of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. […]