A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to today to 30 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Khalil I. Howard, 24, of Neptune, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan, who imposed the sentence today in Trenton federal court, to an indictment chargingContinue reading “Gunman lands 2½ years in prison”
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Union County man admits to stealing $450,000 in unemployment benefits
A Union Township man today admitted that he illegally obtained more than $450,000 in New Jersey unemployment insurance benefits. Maurice Mills, 29, of Union, New Jersey, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Brian Martinotti to an information charging him with wire fraud. According to U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig, documents filed in theContinue reading “Union County man admits to stealing $450,000 in unemployment benefits”
Drug dealers killed 450,000 Americans but get lighter penalty than poor Black convicts
Shawn Davis was sentenced to 15 tears behind bars after authorities concluded a 10-month investigation dubbed “Operation Maple Empire” that found he ran a heroin trafficking ring in Trenton. New Jersey State Police confiscated guns, drugs, and cash from 25 people arrested in the bust of the drug ring they accused Davis of running butContinue reading “Drug dealers killed 450,000 Americans but get lighter penalty than poor Black convicts”
Senators demand probe into Amazon’s treatment of pregnant employees
U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and four of their colleagues, sent a letter to the to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte Burrows requesting an investigation into allegations that Amazon denies reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees at its fulfillment centers. The senators requested that the EEOC investigate Amazon’s allegedContinue reading “Senators demand probe into Amazon’s treatment of pregnant employees”
New Jersey naval commander moves to White House military post
Capt. Eric J. Hawn relieved New Jersey native Capt. Gregory G. Vinci during a change of command ceremony held on the Washington Navy Yard Aug. 27. Vinci, a native of Rockaway Borough, relieved Capt. Andrew Hascall to become the ninth commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington in 2019. Hawn became the tenthContinue reading “New Jersey naval commander moves to White House military post”
Feds charge 138 suspects in $1.4 billion in health-care fraud schemes
The Department of Justice on Friday announced criminal charges against 138 defendants, including 42 doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals, in 31 federal districts across the United States for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes that resulted in approximately $1.4 billion in alleged losses. The charges target about $1.1 billion inContinue reading “Feds charge 138 suspects in $1.4 billion in health-care fraud schemes”
Kids catching Covid-19
COVID-19 cases in children have risen 30-fold since late June and are now at record highs, with nearly 500,000 new child cases reported in the past two weeks, according to the latest data released by the American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday. Pediatric cases have “increased exponentially,” the AAP said in a statement. The riseContinue reading “Kids catching Covid-19”
Firefighters struggle to save massive ancient trees in Sequoia National Park
With flames advancing toward the signature grove of ancient massive trees in Sequoia National Park, firefighters on Thursday fought fire with fire. Using firing operations to burn out flammable vegetation and other matter before the wildfire arrives in the Giant Forest is one of several ways firefighters can use their nemesis as a tool toContinue reading “Firefighters struggle to save massive ancient trees in Sequoia National Park”
Donald Trump incited an attempted coup d’état, so why isn’t he being prosecuted?
On January 6, 2021, thousands of supporters President Donald Trump gathered at a rally organized to challenge the result of last November’s presidential election, which was based on the false assertion that the Republican actually won but nefarious forces intervened. Trump spoke to the mob at the National Mall, near the White House in WashingtonContinue reading “Donald Trump incited an attempted coup d’état, so why isn’t he being prosecuted?”
Catholic Diocese of Metuchen defending multiple sex abuse lawsuits
A new lawsuit against disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick filed under the landmark New Jersey Victims’ Rights Bill that allows those assaulted as adults to use the civil courts for justice is one of three filed against the Diocese of Metuchen. One lawsuit accuses McCarrick of sexual battery against the man, who was in hisContinue reading “Catholic Diocese of Metuchen defending multiple sex abuse lawsuits”
The European Union, US & 7 countries pledge to reduce methane emissions
The United States and European Union announced today the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative to reduce global methane emissions to be launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26). President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged countries at the U.S.-led Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate to joinContinue reading “The European Union, US & 7 countries pledge to reduce methane emissions”
Pathetic turnout at rally supporting 600 charged as Trump-loving terrorists
There was scant turnout for the rally in support of the hundreds of people who were charged with crimes after storming the US Capitol building on January 6, 2021, which took place one block away from the scene of the crime, which the Architect of the Capitol estimated had caused about $1.5 million worth ofContinue reading “Pathetic turnout at rally supporting 600 charged as Trump-loving terrorists”
Mixed economic news reveals need for bold progressive government action
Claims that pandemic benefits have slowed job growth are false, but while promising data on retail sales and inflation offered some hope for an improving economy, Wall Street remained uncertain which direction markets will head as concerns about the coronavirus delta variant linger, dulling any major optimism among investors. The federal government ended its enhancedContinue reading “Mixed economic news reveals need for bold progressive government action”
Polluters applauded by EPA
Two giant pharmaceutical corporations that have been repeatedly punished for fouling the ecosystem with toxins have been given awards by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for designing chemical products or processes that reduce the use of hazardous substances. Various damages have been alleged about environmental contamination over a period of 103 years at or emanatingContinue reading “Polluters applauded by EPA”
Goldman Sachs: Evictions are coming
Some 750,000 US households could be evicted across the United States before the end of the year, global investment firm Goldman Sachs estimates. As Hurricane Ida barrelled towards the southeast coast of the United States in late August, 23-year-old Vashante Gray, her two children aged two and six, and her mother, Kristi Brown, 45, foundContinue reading “Goldman Sachs: Evictions are coming”
Alaska Air National Guard members do volunteer duty in New Jersey
About 20 Alaska Air National Guard members are providing assistance to Operation Allies Welcome at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Operation Allies Welcome is a Department of Homeland Security-led effort supported by the Department of State, Department of Defense, and U.S. Northern Command to provide transportation, temporary housing, and general support for Afghan special immigrantContinue reading “Alaska Air National Guard members do volunteer duty in New Jersey”
Defense leaders honor POWs & Missing at ceremony at the Pentagon
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, provided remarks at a POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony in the Pentagon Hall of Heroes today. Hyten spoke of service members still missing in action and thanked the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency for itsContinue reading “Defense leaders honor POWs & Missing at ceremony at the Pentagon”
Abortion fight remains violent
As Republicans seek to eradicate the right to privacy in gerrymandered state legislatures and stacked courtrooms around the country, a federal grand jury in Columbus, Ohio, returned an indictment charging an man for trying to deprive women of their right to choose whether to terminate a pregnancy the old fashioned way: threatening to bomb aContinue reading “Abortion fight remains violent”
Another Trump-loving terrorist pleads guilty in Jan 6 coup d’état attempt
A 20-year Marine veteran and former marksmanship instructor from Florida became the second defendant in the largest Jan. 6 Oath Keepers conspiracy case to plead guilty and agree to cooperate fully with prosecutors in hopes of reducing his prison term. Jason Dolan, 45, of Wellington, Florida pleaded guilty yesterday to crimes related to the attemptedContinue reading “Another Trump-loving terrorist pleads guilty in Jan 6 coup d’état attempt”
Insurance salesman indicted for creating policies for fictitious people
A Morris County insurance producer was indicted for creating fictitious policies in order to reap additional commissions. Justin Radulovich, 31, of Rockaway, was indicted on second-degree Insurance Fraud and third-degree Theft by Deception. While employed by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (“Aflac”), Radulovich allegedly established nine group accounts and falsified dozens of electronicContinue reading “Insurance salesman indicted for creating policies for fictitious people”
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