LAW & JUSTICE
NEWS FROM THE DEPT. OF JUSTICE
Northern California Resident Convicted of Tax Evasion
A federal jury sitting in Oakland, California, found a local business owner guilty of three counts of tax evasion after an eight-day trial, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Brian Stretch of the Northern District of California.
Two California Men Convicted of Conspiring to Join ISIL
A federal jury today convicted two Orange County, California, men – one of whom attempted to travel to the Middle East to join the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist organization – of conspiring to provide material support to ISIL.
Illinois Couple Sentenced for Multiple Kidnappings and Transporting Minor with Intent to Engage in Sexual Activity
Nicole and Calvin Eason were sentenced today to each serve 40 years in prison for kidnapping and transporting a minor with intent to engage in sexual activity.
Two Pharmacists Sentenced to Prison for Adulteration of Drugs in Connection with Alabama-Based Compounding Pharmacy
The Department of Justice announced today that two Alabama pharmacists have been sentenced to 12 and 10 months in prison for their roles in the distribution of adulterated drugs, which were compounded at the now-defunct compounding pharmacy Advanced Specialty Pharmacy doing business as Meds IV.
FROM THE FBI FILES
Taken Hostage
Mexican Drug Cartel Influence Felt in Rural South Carolina
The crimes and violence associated with Mexican drug trafficking organizations can reach almost anywhere in the United States, as evidenced by a 2014 kidnapping in rural South Carolina that resulted in the convictions of three cartel-connected men—one of whom was recently sentenced to more than five decades in prison.
Taking Flight
Man Sentenced for Distributing Avionics Trade Secrets
For an aircraft electronics company looking to ramp up production, Derek Wai Hung Tam Sing must have seemed like a dream hire—20 years of experience as an electrical engineer and an extensive résumé.
Philadelphia Congressman and Associates Convicted in Corruption Case
A federal jury sitting in Philadelphia found Congressman Chaka Fattah Sr., 59, guilty of all charges against him. Fattah and three of his four associates were found guilty of taking part in a racketeering conspiracy involving several schemes that were intended to further their political and financial interests by misappropriating federal, charitable and campaign funds, among other schemes. FBI/DOJ
Ocean County, New Jersey, Man Admits Robbing Eight Banks
TRENTON, N.J. – An Ocean County, New Jersey, man today admitted robbing eight banks in New Jersey and New York, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
INTERPOL: Speaker identification system undergoes proof of concept test
ROME, Italy – The potential role of the Speaker Identification Integrated Project (SIIP) within police investigations was demonstrated at a recent ‘proof of concept’ event for law enforcement.
INTERPOL: Criminal networks using stolen payment card data targeted in global operation
LYON, France – An international law enforcement operation targeting the purchase of airplane tickets using stolen or fake payment card details has resulted in the detention of 140 individuals globally.
POLICE LOG: LAW AND JUSTICE STATE AND REGIONAL
AG HELPS SECURE VICTORY FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
Impostor poses as firefighter, dupes motorists for donations--BELLINGHAM HERALD
Mukilteo man faces 3 years in prison for assaulting his baby---EVERETT HERALD
Woman punched by Seattle cop settles civil suit for $195,000---SEATTLE TIMES
Official: Plane diverts after man tries to kiss teen---THE OLYMPIAN
ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK
Connecting with the homeless---EVERETT HERALD
HUD AWARDS $5 MILLION TO 24 PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES FOR EMERGENCY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
Cerebral Palsy No Barrier For ESPN Broadcaster---DISABILITY SCOOP
FAO: RELIEF AT LAST AS FLUOROSIS-HIT J’KHAND VILLAGE GETS FILTERS
Homeless in Seattle: Media, community rally to address crisis---CROSS CUT SEATTLE
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TODAY'S VIDEO CLIP: More on the work session of the County Commission on Monday
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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Duties to Civil Government
Civil government faces major turmoil. Often innocent people are penalized or treated unfairly while criminals escape punishment. How should a Christian act toward government in times like this?---Gospel Way
