Tag: Crime
Former East Chicago Councilman sentenced to 20yrs in federal prison
“I want you to look at my family and see all the pain.”
Dallas cop faces manslaughter charge for fatally shooting innocent man
Chief Hall confirmed that an arrest warrant is being obtained in order to charge the officer with manslaughter for the death of Jean.
Former State Senator sentenced to 18 years in prison for bribery...
“Jonathan Woods violated the public’s trust and misused his authority for the purpose of lining his own pockets."
Former Pennsylvania Treasurer sentenced to prison for attempted extortion
“When an individual’s ambition trumps his or her good judgment and their otherwise good character, that’s when crimes happen… "
Congressman and his wife plead not guilty to campaign spending charges
According to the recent indictment, Hunter and his wife illegally used campaign money to pay for personal expenses that they could not otherwise afford.
Paul Manafort found guilty of bank and tax fraud
Manafort faces a maximum of 80 years in prison for his recent conviction.
Sheriff resigns after arrested for conspiracy to sell drugs and extortion
After residing in jail over the weekend, Tallahatchie County Sheriff William Brewer resigned as sheriff ahead of his court appearance on Tuesday.
What is insider trading, the crime Rep. Chris Collins was charged...
Insider trading is when someone – usually a corporate insider – buys or sells securities such as a stock or bond based on “non-public information.”
New York Congressman arrested for insider trading
If convicted, Chris Collins and his son could each face a maximum sentence of 150 years in federal prison.
Murder and intimidation of environmental activists hits record levels
As of this writing, nearly 60 activists and defenders are known to have been murdered this year.
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Bipartisan bill introduced in House to ban use of pesticide paraquat in US agriculture
The bill would "direct the Environmental Protection Agency to cancel all existing paraquat registrations, revoke any tolerances permitting paraquat residue in food, and ban the sale and use of existing stocks upon enactment."
Why Biden’s debate disaster two years ago matters for the future
Looking ahead, a great need will be to overcome the ongoing culture of conformity that so badly damaged the Democratic Party in 2024 and helped Trump get back into the White House.
Losing face, losing the base, losing the midterm race—a tidal trifecta
Though daring MAGA lies seem tidal,/ Denying outcomes suicidal.
Alaska governor vetoes single-use polystyrene foam foodware ban
For now, polystyrene products will remain legal for use by commercial food vendors statewide.
Addicted to war?
War Fever, Trump-Style.