Tuesday, February 9, 2016

LAW & JUSTICE + ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK

From the Department of Justice:

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks At Maryland’s 5th Congressional District’s 35th Anniversary Black History Month Celebration.


Maryland Return Preparer Convicted of Aiding and Assisting in the Preparation of False Tax Returns

Attorney General Lynch Expands National Community Policing Tour with Trip to Miami-Dade County, Florida


Wife of Dead ISIL Leader Charged in Death of Kayla Jean Mueller



FROM THE FBI FILES:

Countering Violent Extremism FBI Launches New Awareness Program for Teens


Raising Awareness of Opioid Addiction FBI, DEA Release Documentary Aimed at Youth

Former Hell’s Angels Associate Sentenced For Destroying Evidence


From INTERPOL:

INTERPOL supporting Safer Internet Day


INTERPOL African conference to develop strategy against evolving crime threats


Barclays first financial institution to support INTERPOL efforts in combating cybercrime


In other law and justice news...

The Latest: Prosecutors say Adnan Syed killed ex-girlfriend (AP)


Texas couple charged with forcing nanny to work for no pay (AP)

Norway investigates child abuse at asylum-seekers' centers (AP)


Shkreli is sued over his $2 million Wu-Tang Clan album (REU)


Ferguson, Missouri, council to vote on police reform plan (REU)


Hearing on 'Serial' murder case wraps up in Baltimore (REU)



ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK:

Greyhound Lines to Resolve Americans with Disabilities Violations


HUD RELEASES PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET
Spending blueprint focuses on ending family and chronic homelessness


Scientists Investigate How Viruses Like Zika Cause Birth Defects---NYTIMES


Unsafe Lead Levels in Tap Water Not Limited to Flint--NY TIMES

Under Obama Budget, Disability Program Funding Little Changed---DISABILITY SCOOP



DAILY DEVOTIONAL
[ God’s Final Judgment and Glory ] We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,
2 Thessalonians 1:3 NKJV