News from May 2017
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: In a continuing effort to make Glen Canyon National Recreation Area safer for all types of recreation, the park is establishing wakeless zones in three side canyons on Lake Powell: Antelope, Labyrinth and Lost Eden canyons.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: Earlier today, Massimo Dabusco, also known as “Max," pled guilty at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York, to conspiracy to commit extortion. According to court filings and facts presented during the plea proceeding, Dabusco was formerly an Inspector with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and a silent partner in a business, A&G Contracting Group Corp. (A&G), a demolition and excavation company.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: A North Canton man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for paying bribes to a Summit County councilwoman, said Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja and FBI Special Agent in Charge Stephen D. Anthony.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - One defendant pleaded guilty and two others were sentenced today for their involvement in large-scale marijuana cultivation operations in the Sequoia National Forest, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: RALEIGH - John Stuart Bruce, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that a federal grand jury in Raleigh has returned indictments charging FRANCISCO ACUAPA-MADRIGAL, age 30, of Mexico, ALEJANDRO GALVAN-GABRIEL, age 42, of Mexico, JOSE MANUEL MARTINEZ-ORTEGA, age 37, of Mexico, JORGE SALVADOR-MORALES, age 35, of Mexico, JOSE VELASQUEZ-JUAREZ, age 19, of Mexico, with Illegal Reentry of a Deported Alien.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: BOSTON - The owner of two Cambridge-based investment advisory firms was arrested in Vermont on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in connection with a scheme to defraud hedge fund investors.
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: When Cheryl Bassett first stepped foot on the campus of Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts, more than 30 years ago, two things were certain -- she wanted to pursue a career in criminal justice and she wanted to play softball.
By USDA Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: With spring here, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA ) scientists in Alabama have some timely advice for gardeners and homeowners who buy shrubs or trees.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: Prosecution Brought Under Project Safe Childhood.
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: Rome, NY - On Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, Fort Stanwix National Monument will host the annual French and Indian War Weekend. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history and activities of the British and French units encamped at the fort. Events will include military drills, weapons demonstrations, and daily fort life activities. Children will have the opportunity to play 18th Century games as well as try various other hands on activities.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Lewis Templeton, 62, of Eunice, N.M., was sentenced this afternoon in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M., to 46 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for violating the federal firearms laws.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: Former North Carolina Law Enforcement Officer Found Guilty for Role in Providing Armed Support to Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization.
By DOL Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), top Democrat on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today issued the following statement on reports the Trump Administration will ask a federal court for another 90-day delay for the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) cost-sharing program, which reimburses health insurers to help low-income people make co-payments at the doctor or hospital.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: Although I am disappointed in the outcome of this case, my responsibility is larger than the consideration of my subjective views. I must objectively consider the totality of circumstances that the prosecution now faces. Having painstakingly done so, it is my considered judgment that pursuing another trial against Mr. Price will not serve the interests of justice. I have concluded the same is true regarding the pending trial against Ms. Nealy.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - A Shanks, West Virginia man was convicted today of possession of child pornography, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen, announced.
By Commerce Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) and Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) today released the following statements after the Trump Administration requested additional time to make a decision on whether to continue making cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments as permitted under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)...
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: FBI Announces $5,000 reward for Fugitive Diego Barros Pires.
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2017
Release: MILWAUKEE- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for the start of the summer travel period, typically marked by the Memorial Day holiday weekend and continuing into August. At General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 2017 is expected to be another busy year for air travel. At MKE, TSA screens an average of 9,500 passengers per day. During peak times this summer, TSA anticipates screening about 11,500 passengers per day.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 38-year-old undocumented alien from Oaxaca, Mexico, who had been living in Brownsville has been ordered to prison on immigration charges that led to a death of a woman, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. A Brownsville federal jury convicted Galdino Jose Ruiz-Hernandez Jan. 11, 2017, after a two-day trial.
By Commerce Newswire | May 22, 2017
News Release: Dear Administrator Verma: We write with serious concerns about a report that you recently sought health insurance executives’ political support for Trumpcare in exchange for congressionally mandated cost-sharing reductions, or CSRs, required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These efforts to use...
