breaking911--2020-07-28--N.C. Governor Enacts Statewide Curfew On Sale Of Alcohol At Restaurants, Bars Remain Closed

Governor Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive Order 153 stopping the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants , breweries , wineries , and distilleries at 11 pm .
North Carolina bars that are currently closed will remain closed .
This order will take effect Friday , July 31 .
“ Slowing the spread of this virus requires targeted strategies that help lower the risk of transmission , ” said Governor Cooper .
“ This will be particularly important as colleges and universities are scheduled to start , bringing people all over the country to our state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among younger people , and prevention is critical to slowing the spread of the virus.
” The order will not apply to grocery stores , convenience stores or other entities permitted to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption .
Local governments that have implemented orders that end alcohol sales before 11 pm or that apply to other entities remain in effect .
Also today , NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen gave an update on North Carolina ’ s data trends .
Dr. Cohen explained that while North Carolina ’ s numbers appear to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to watch the data and current levels of cases and hospitalizations remain high .
“ Seeing glimmers of potential progress does not mean we can let up — it means it ’ s time to double down , ” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen , MD .
“ The positive signs in our trends should only strengthen our resolve to keep at it with those 3 Ws – wear a face covering , wait six feet apart , and wash your hands often .
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Governor Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive Order 153 stopping the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries at 11 pm. North Carolina bars that are currently closed will remain closed. This order will take effect Friday, July 31.
“Slowing the spread of this virus requires targeted strategies that help lower the risk of transmission,” said Governor Cooper. “This will be particularly important as colleges and universities are scheduled to start, bringing people all over the country to our state. We have seen case numbers increase among younger people, and prevention is critical to slowing the spread of the virus.”
The order will not apply to grocery stores, convenience stores or other entities permitted to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption. Local governments that have implemented orders that end alcohol sales before 11 pm or that apply to other entities remain in effect.
Also today, NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen gave an update on North Carolina’s data trends. Dr. Cohen explained that while North Carolina’s numbers appear to be stabilizing, officials need more time to watch the data and current levels of cases and hospitalizations remain high.
“Seeing glimmers of potential progress does not mean we can let up — it means it’s time to double down,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, MD. “The positive signs in our trends should only strengthen our resolve to keep at it with those 3 Ws – wear a face covering, wait six feet apart, and wash your hands often.”
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breaking911--2020-07-28--Woman Who Speaks No English Was Being Held Captive at Houston “Massage” Business For Prostitution, C

Woman Who Speaks No English Was Being Held Captive at Houston “Massage” Business For Prostitution, Cops Say

HOUSTON , Texas — Investigators in the Harris County Precinct One Human Trafficking division have arrested a woman believed responsible @ @ @ @ @ Jingxia Sun , 39 , was arrested on July 23 , 2020 at “ G @ @ @ @ @ the 5100 block of Antoine Drive in Harris County .
This was an undercover operation @ @ @ @ @ and complaint about prostitution at this location .
During the course of this investigation , @ @ @ @ @ old woman who was living at the business and had been recruited online from Los @ @ @ @ @ .
The victim speaks Mandarin and does not speak or understand English .
She has @ @ @ @ @ the United States and had nowhere else to stay .
Investigators worked with Harris County @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Liaison Kathy Griffin along with YMCA and Rescue USA to translate and provide @ @ @ @ @ a safe place to stay .
Sun is charged with third degree felony promotion of @ @

HOUSTON, Texas — Investigators in the Harris County Precinct One Human Trafficking division have arrested a woman believed responsible for promotion of prostitution.
Jingxia Sun, 39, was arrested on July 23, 2020 at “G Massage”, located in the 5100 block of Antoine Drive in Harris County. This was an undercover operation initiated after a citizen tip and complaint about prostitution at this location.
During the course of this investigation, deputies rescued a 65 year old woman who was living at the business and had been recruited online from Los Angeles to engage in prostitution. The victim speaks Mandarin and does not speak or understand English. She has no friends or family in the United States and had nowhere else to stay. Investigators worked with Harris County Precinct One Human Trafficking Victim’s Liaison Kathy Griffin along with YMCA and Rescue USA to translate and provide the victim with resources and a safe place to stay.
Sun is charged with third degree felony promotion of prostitution.
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breaking911--2020-07-28--Americans Warned To Not Open Or Plant Mysterious Seeds Sent In Mail From China

People across the country have received suspicious , unsolicited packages of seed that appear to be coming from China .
USDA ’ s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ( APHIS ) is working with the Department of Homeland Security ’ s Customs and Border Protection , other federal agencies , and State departments of agriculture to investigate the situation .
USDA urges anyone who receives an unsolicited package of seeds to immediately contact their State plant regulatory official or APHIS State plant health director .
Hold onto the seeds and packaging , including the mailing label , until someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ APHIS contacts you with further instructions .
Do not plant seeds from unknown origins .
The seeds appear to have been shipped from China , and in some cases the envelopes are labeled jewelry or beads .
Officials say there is no evidence indicating this is something other than a “ brushing scam ” where people receive unsolicited items from a seller who then posts false customer reviews to boost sales .
The USDA is currently collecting seed packages from recipients and will test their contents and determine if they contain anything that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the environment .

People across the country have received suspicious, unsolicited packages of seed that appear to be coming from China. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is working with the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection, other federal agencies, and State departments of agriculture to investigate the situation.
USDA urges anyone who receives an unsolicited package of seeds to immediately contact their State plant regulatory official or APHIS State plant health director. Hold onto the seeds and packaging, including the mailing label, until someone from your State department of agriculture or APHIS contacts you with further instructions. Do not plant seeds from unknown origins.
The seeds appear to have been shipped from China, and in some cases the envelopes are labeled jewelry or beads.
Officials say there is no evidence indicating this is something other than a “brushing scam” where people receive unsolicited items from a seller who then posts false customer reviews to boost sales.
The USDA is currently collecting seed packages from recipients and will test their contents and determine if they contain anything that could be of concern to U.S. agriculture or the environment.
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breaking911--2020-07-29--Man Faces Federal Arson Charge In Blaze Inside Justice Center At Start Of Portland Protests

PORTLAND , Ore.— Edward Thomas Schinzing , 32 , has been charged by criminal complaint with using fire to maliciously damage or destroy the Justice Center in downtown Portland on May 29 , 2020 .
Multnomah County and the City of Portland own the Justice Center building located at 1120 SW 3rd Avenue in Portland .
The facility houses the Multnomah County Detention Center jail and the Portland Police Bureau headquarters .
According to court documents , Schinzing was marching with a group of protestors when he arrived at the front of the Justice Center shortly before 11:00 p.m. on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes later , several people broke windows near the northwest corner of the Justice Center where the Corrections Records Office is located .
They subsequently entered the secured office through the broken windows .
Three civilian Multnomah County employees were working inside the Corrections Records Office at the time and fled for safety as the windows were broken .
Based on a preliminary review of publicly-available videos from YouTube , Twitter , surveillance cameras , and still photos posted online , about 30 individuals entered the Justice Center through the broken windows .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; damaged computer and other office equipment , furniture , and interior windows ; and started fires .
Among those who entered the Justice Center , Schinzing was identified by a comparison with a jail booking photo and a distinctive tattoo of his last name across his upper back .
Schinzing spread a fire that started near the front of the office by lighting additional papers on fire and moving them into a drawer of a separate cubicle .
At about 11:08 p.m. , the building ’ s fire sprinkler system activated and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time , law enforcement officers secured that portion of the Justice Center .
The Multnomah County Detention Center housed approximately 289 inmates at the time .
Schinzing made his first appearance in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge and was ordered detained pending further court proceedings .
Arson is punishable by up to 20 years in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years .
This case is being jointly investigated by the FBI ; Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives ( ATF ) ; U.S @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; Multnomah County Sheriff ’ s Office ; and Multnomah County District Attorney ’ s Office .
It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the District of Oregon .

PORTLAND, Ore.— Edward Thomas Schinzing, 32, has been charged by criminal complaint with using fire to maliciously damage or destroy the Justice Center in downtown Portland on May 29, 2020.
Multnomah County and the City of Portland own the Justice Center building located at 1120 SW 3rd Avenue in Portland. The facility houses the Multnomah County Detention Center jail and the Portland Police Bureau headquarters.
According to court documents, Schinzing was marching with a group of protestors when he arrived at the front of the Justice Center shortly before 11:00 p.m. on May 29, 2020. A few minutes later, several people broke windows near the northwest corner of the Justice Center where the Corrections Records Office is located. They subsequently entered the secured office through the broken windows.
Three civilian Multnomah County employees were working inside the Corrections Records Office at the time and fled for safety as the windows were broken. Based on a preliminary review of publicly-available videos from YouTube, Twitter, surveillance cameras, and still photos posted online, about 30 individuals entered the Justice Center through the broken windows. The individuals spray-painted portions of the office; damaged computer and other office equipment, furniture, and interior windows; and started fires.
Among those who entered the Justice Center, Schinzing was identified by a comparison with a jail booking photo and a distinctive tattoo of his last name across his upper back.
Schinzing spread a fire that started near the front of the office by lighting additional papers on fire and moving them into a drawer of a separate cubicle.
At about 11:08 p.m., the building’s fire sprinkler system activated and extinguished the fires. At about the same time, law enforcement officers secured that portion of the Justice Center. The Multnomah County Detention Center housed approximately 289 inmates at the time.
Schinzing made his first appearance in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge and was ordered detained pending further court proceedings. Arson is punishable by up to 20 years in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years.
This case is being jointly investigated by the FBI; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); U.S. Marshals Service; Portland Police Bureau; Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office; and Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.
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breaking911--2020-07-29--Pastor Busted For Allegedly Trading Nude Photos With Teen He Met On Grindr

QUEENS , NY — Rev .
Francis Hughes , 65 , a pastor at a religious institution in Queens , New York , is charged with receiving images of child pornography via text from a 15-year-old boy in Westchester , New York , with whom Hughes was engaging in sexually explicit text communications .
Huges met the victim on the Grindr app .
Hughes was arrested this morning .
Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said : “ The allegations against Francis Hughes are chilling and frightening to any parent .
A person who , by the nature of his profession @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victimized a child .
Thanks to the FBI , Hughes now faces a serious federal charge.
” FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said : “ We expect adults , especially those in positions of trust like Francis Hughes , to protect our children , not victimize them .
Sadly , these allegations demonstrate there are still predators out there who abuse this trust .
If you or anyone you know may have been a victim of Rev .
Hughes , we are asking you contact us at 1-800-CALL-FBI .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a moment to have a discussion with your children about protecting themselves and about how they can report the type of predatory behavior that is alleged here today.
” On February 16 , 2020 , Hughes communicated by text messages with a 15-year-old boy ( “ Minor-1 ” ) .
During the course of the text communications , among other things , Minor-1 sent Hughes three images of Minor-1 ’ s penis .
Upon receiving one of the images , Hughes responded , among other things , “ Yummmmm I will suck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you cum.
” — “ How would you like to be spoiled by your grandpa ?
” — “ We can try to make it a regular thing.
” During the communications , Hughes told Minor-1 that he was a part-time college professor and a counselor .
There may be more victims .
If you have information to report , contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-CALL-FBI .

QUEENS, NY — Rev. Francis Hughes, 65, a pastor at a religious institution in Queens, New York, is charged with receiving images of child pornography via text from a 15-year-old boy in Westchester, New York, with whom Hughes was engaging in sexually explicit text communications. Huges met the victim on the Grindr app. Hughes was arrested this morning.
Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: “The allegations against Francis Hughes are chilling and frightening to any parent. A person who, by the nature of his profession, is presumed to be trustworthy allegedly victimized a child. Thanks to the FBI, Hughes now faces a serious federal charge.”
FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: “We expect adults, especially those in positions of trust like Francis Hughes, to protect our children, not victimize them. Sadly, these allegations demonstrate there are still predators out there who abuse this trust. If you or anyone you know may have been a victim of Rev. Hughes, we are asking you contact us at 1-800-CALL-FBI. If you are a parent or guardian, please take a moment to have a discussion with your children about protecting themselves and about how they can report the type of predatory behavior that is alleged here today.”
On February 16, 2020, Hughes communicated by text messages with a 15-year-old boy (“Minor-1”). During the course of the text communications, among other things, Minor-1 sent Hughes three images of Minor-1’s penis. Upon receiving one of the images, Hughes responded, among other things, “Yummmmm I will suck you so much” and “Make you cum.” — “How would you like to be spoiled by your grandpa?” — “We can try to make it a regular thing.”
During the communications, Hughes told Minor-1 that he was a part-time college professor and a counselor.
There may be more victims. If you have information to report, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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breaking911--2020-07-29--Explosion, Fire at Natural Gas Facility Near Houston

MONT BELVIEU , Texas — There was an explosion and fire at a natural gas facility near Houston Wednesday afternoon @ @ @ @ @ the Lone Star NGL ( Natural Gas Liquids / Energy Transfer ) facility , located @ @ @ @ @ .
First responders shut down SH 146 from FM 1942 to FM 565 .
There @ @ @ @ @ cause or possible injuries .

MONT BELVIEU, Texas — There was an explosion and fire at a natural gas facility near Houston Wednesday afternoon.
The scene is at the Lone Star NGL (Natural Gas Liquids / Energy Transfer) facility, located at 506 West Winfree Street. First responders shut down SH 146 from FM 1942 to FM 565.
There is no word on a cause or possible injuries.
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breaking911--2020-07-29--AG Barr Orders New Execution Date For Lezmond Mitchell, Convicted In Horrific Murder of Woman and He

AG Barr Orders New Execution Date For Lezmond Mitchell, Convicted In Horrific Murder of Woman and Her 9-Year-Old Granddaughter

Attorney General William P. Barr today directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons to reschedule the execution of Lezmond Mitchell , a federal death-row inmate who was convicted more than 17 years ago of the brutal murders of a grandmother and her nine-year-old granddaughter .
The execution , initially scheduled for last December , is now scheduled to occur on August 26 , 2020 , at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute , Indiana .
In October 2001 , Mitchell murdered Alyce Slim , a 63-year-old grandmother , and her nine-year-old granddaughter as part of a carjacking in Arizona .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pickup truck , Mitchell and an accomplice stabbed her 33 times and threw her body into the backseat beside her granddaughter .
Mitchell then drove the truck 30-40 miles into the mountains , ordered the girl “ to lay down and die , ” slit her throat twice , and crushed her head with rocks .
Mitchell and his accomplice proceeded to sever the heads and hands of the victims ’ bodies and burn their clothes .
Mitchell later confessed to the murders .
In May 2003 , a jury in the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found him guilty of numerous federal crimes — including first-degree murder , felony murder , and carjacking resulting in death — and he was sentenced to death .
His convictions and sentence were affirmed on appeal , and his claims for collateral relief were denied by every court that considered them .
Mitchell ’ s execution was initially scheduled for December 2019 , but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit entered a stay of execution while it resolved an additional appeal by Mitchell .
The court of appeals unanimously rejected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and denied his request for full-court rehearing earlier this month .
When the Ninth Circuit stay formally concludes , no legal impediments will bar the execution , and it can occur without further delay .

Attorney General William P. Barr today directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons to reschedule the execution of Lezmond Mitchell, a federal death-row inmate who was convicted more than 17 years ago of the brutal murders of a grandmother and her nine-year-old granddaughter. The execution, initially scheduled for last December, is now scheduled to occur on August 26, 2020, at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.
In October 2001, Mitchell murdered Alyce Slim, a 63-year-old grandmother, and her nine-year-old granddaughter as part of a carjacking in Arizona. After getting a ride from Slim in her pickup truck, Mitchell and an accomplice stabbed her 33 times and threw her body into the backseat beside her granddaughter. Mitchell then drove the truck 30-40 miles into the mountains, ordered the girl “to lay down and die,” slit her throat twice, and crushed her head with rocks. Mitchell and his accomplice proceeded to sever the heads and hands of the victims’ bodies and burn their clothes. Mitchell later confessed to the murders. In May 2003, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona found him guilty of numerous federal crimes — including first-degree murder, felony murder, and carjacking resulting in death — and he was sentenced to death. His convictions and sentence were affirmed on appeal, and his claims for collateral relief were denied by every court that considered them.
Mitchell’s execution was initially scheduled for December 2019, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit entered a stay of execution while it resolved an additional appeal by Mitchell. The court of appeals unanimously rejected Mitchell’s claim in April 2020 and denied his request for full-court rehearing earlier this month. When the Ninth Circuit stay formally concludes, no legal impediments will bar the execution, and it can occur without further delay.
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breaking911--2020-07-29--Ohio Dept of Health BANS hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID19

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health has reportedly banned the use of hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19 .
The rule @ @ @ @ @ Ohio Department of Health spokesperson Melanie Amato made the announcement , saying the drug touted @ @ @ @ @ “ not an effective treatment.
” According to WHIO , the rule “ prohibits selling @ @ @ @ @ for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19.
” This comes after a group of Doctors @ @ @ @ @ Frontline Doctors Summit ” in Washington , D.C. , in which the medical experts praised @ @ @ @ @ some said there was no need for a mask mandate or economic shutdown .
The @ @ @ @ @ by President Trump on Twitter , was pulled by Twitter , YouTube/Google and Facebook .
@ @ @ @ @ news conference as spreading “ false information .
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COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health has reportedly banned the use of hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19. The rule goes into effect Thursday.
Ohio Department of Health spokesperson Melanie Amato made the announcement, saying the drug touted by President Donald Trump is “not an effective treatment.”
According to WHIO, the rule “prohibits selling or dispensing hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19.”
This comes after a group of Doctors held “America’s Frontline Doctors Summit” in Washington, D.C., in which the medical experts praised the use of hydroxychloroquine and some said there was no need for a mask mandate or economic shutdown.
The video, which was shared by President Trump on Twitter, was pulled by Twitter, YouTube/Google and Facebook. The tech giants labeled the news conference as spreading “false information.”
(c) 2020 Breaking911 – T. Grant Benson / @GrantB911
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breaking911--2020-07-29--Four MS-13 Gang Members Indicted in Maryland For Conspiracy to Destroy Evidence in Brutal Murder

Baltimore , Maryland – A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted four MS-13 gang members today on federal charges in connection with their MS-13 gang activities , specifically for conspiracy to destroy and conceal evidence in connection with a murder .
Charged in the three-count indictment are Jose Domingo Ordonez-Zometa , a/k/a “ Felon , ” age 31 , of Landover Hills , Maryland ; Jose Rafael Ortega-Ayala , age 28 , of Washington , D.C. ; Jose Henry Hernandez-Garcia , age 26 , of no fixed address ; and Kevin Alexis Rodriguez-Flores , age 20 , of Stafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the defendants were members and associates of the Los Ghettos Criminales Salvatruchas ( “ LCGS ” or “ Ghettos ” ) clique of MS-13 , with Ordonez being the leader of the LGCS clique .
MS-13 members and associates met on a regular basis to , among other things , discuss gang affairs and report on acts of violence committed by their members , with the goal of inciting and encouraging further violence .
Each clique held clique meetings where business specific to that clique was discussed .
Any perceived indiscretions by members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were discussed at clique meetings , and punishments known as “ courts ” or “ violations ” were issued .
Courts or violations often took the form of beatings by fellow MS-13 members .
More serious violations resulted in the issuance of a “ greenlight.
” A greenlight was an order and/or approval to kill .
The indictment alleges that on March 8 , 2019 , Ordonez held a meeting for LCGS clique members at his residence to discuss clique matters , including recent contacts that an LGCS member ( Victim 1 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ordonez questioned Victim 1 about his/her recent interaction with police and other matters .
As a result of suspicions that Victim 1 was cooperating with police , the defendants and at least one other MS-13 member allegedly assaulted Victim 1 and another LGCS member who attempted to defend Victim 1 from the assault .
The assault on Victim 1 continued , with Victim 1 being beaten , cut , and stabbed , and culminated with Ordonez , as LGCS clique leader , allegedly ordering Victim 1 be killed .
The indictment alleges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other LGCS clique members stabbed and murdered Victim 1 on Ordonez ’ orders , for reasons including suspicions that Victim 1 had cooperated with law enforcement .
According to the indictment , Ordonez , as LGCS leader , directed Ortega , Hernandez , Rodriguez , and other LGCS clique members and co-conspirators to conceal and destroy evidence of the murder .
Specifically , the indictment alleges that Ordonez directed Ortega and other LGCS clique members and co-conspirators to transport the body of Victim 1 from Maryland to a secluded location in Stafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victim 1 on fire ; and destroy and conceal other evidence of the murder of Victim 1 .
Further , the indictment alleges that while the body of Victim 1 was being transported from the crime scene , Ordonez , Hernandez , and Rodriguez stayed at the crime scene and attempted to destroy , remove , and conceal evidence of the murder of Victim 1 , including Victim 1 ’ s blood .
When Ortega returned from disposing of Victim 1 ’ s body , the defendants and others attempted to remove any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 ’ s blood , from the vehicle used to transport the body .
All of the defendants are currently detained on related state criminal charges .
The defendants face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison .
Initial appearances have not yet been scheduled in U.S. District Court .

Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted four MS-13 gang members today on federal charges in connection with their MS-13 gang activities, specifically for conspiracy to destroy and conceal evidence in connection with a murder. Charged in the three-count indictment are Jose Domingo Ordonez-Zometa, a/k/a “Felon,” age 31, of Landover Hills, Maryland; Jose Rafael Ortega-Ayala, age 28, of Washington, D.C.; Jose Henry Hernandez-Garcia, age 26, of no fixed address; and Kevin Alexis Rodriguez-Flores, age 20, of Stafford, Virginia.
According to indictment, the defendants were members and associates of the Los Ghettos Criminales Salvatruchas (“LCGS” or “Ghettos”) clique of MS-13, with Ordonez being the leader of the LGCS clique. MS-13 members and associates met on a regular basis to, among other things, discuss gang affairs and report on acts of violence committed by their members, with the goal of inciting and encouraging further violence. Each clique held clique meetings where business specific to that clique was discussed. Any perceived indiscretions by members and associates for violations of MS-13 rules were discussed at clique meetings, and punishments known as “courts” or “violations” were issued. Courts or violations often took the form of beatings by fellow MS-13 members. More serious violations resulted in the issuance of a “greenlight.” A greenlight was an order and/or approval to kill.
The indictment alleges that on March 8, 2019, Ordonez held a meeting for LCGS clique members at his residence to discuss clique matters, including recent contacts that an LGCS member (Victim 1) had with police. During the meeting, Ordonez questioned Victim 1 about his/her recent interaction with police and other matters. As a result of suspicions that Victim 1 was cooperating with police, the defendants and at least one other MS-13 member allegedly assaulted Victim 1 and another LGCS member who attempted to defend Victim 1 from the assault. The assault on Victim 1 continued, with Victim 1 being beaten, cut, and stabbed, and culminated with Ordonez, as LGCS clique leader, allegedly ordering Victim 1 be killed. The indictment alleges that Ortega, Hernandez, Rodriguez, and other LGCS clique members stabbed and murdered Victim 1 on Ordonez’ orders, for reasons including suspicions that Victim 1 had cooperated with law enforcement.
According to the indictment, Ordonez, as LGCS leader, directed Ortega, Hernandez, Rodriguez, and other LGCS clique members and co-conspirators to conceal and destroy evidence of the murder. Specifically, the indictment alleges that Ordonez directed Ortega and other LGCS clique members and co-conspirators to transport the body of Victim 1 from Maryland to a secluded location in Stafford, Virginia; set the body of Victim 1 on fire; and destroy and conceal other evidence of the murder of Victim 1. Further, the indictment alleges that while the body of Victim 1 was being transported from the crime scene, Ordonez, Hernandez, and Rodriguez stayed at the crime scene and attempted to destroy, remove, and conceal evidence of the murder of Victim 1, including Victim 1’s blood. When Ortega returned from disposing of Victim 1’s body, the defendants and others attempted to remove any evidence of the murder, including Victim 1’s blood, from the vehicle used to transport the body.
All of the defendants are currently detained on related state criminal charges.
The defendants face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Initial appearances have not yet been scheduled in U.S. District Court.
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breaking911--2020-07-29--LIVE: Trump Speaks In Texas

LIVE: Trump Speaks In Texas

LIVE : President Trump will tour the Double Eagle Energy Oil Rig and deliver remarks on energy dominance in Midlands @ @ @

LIVE: President Trump will tour the Double Eagle Energy Oil Rig and deliver remarks on energy dominance in Midlands. Texas.
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breaking911--2020-07-29--Feds Indict 8 Rioters In May 30 Pittsburgh Demonstration

PITTSBURGH – Eight Pittsburgh-area residents have been charged in six separate indictments for criminal activity perpetuated during a civil disorder in the City of Pittsburgh , United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today .
The alleged criminal acts occurred while Pittsburgh Police officers were engaged in responding to the violent demonstration in downtown Pittsburgh on May 30 , 2020 at the same time that many other citizens were lawfully protesting over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis , Minnesota .
The indictments were returned under seal on July 22 , 2020 , and the final two indictments were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bricks at police officers , throwing projectiles at and striking police horses , and setting police cruisers on fire are not the protected First Amendment activities of a peaceful protest ; they are criminal acts that violate federal law , ” said U.S. Attorney Brady .
“ We will continue to identify and prosecute these agitators , whose acts of violence hijacked a lawful protest and undermined a message of equality with one of destruction.
” The first indictment charges George Allen , 31 , of Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , with one count @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disorder .
According to the Indictment , on or about May 30 , 2020 , Allen knowingly and willfully caused damage to a police officer ’ s police vehicle by throwing a projectile through the front passenger window of the vehicle , causing the obstruction , impediment and interference of law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties .
A second indictment charges Nicholas Lucia , 25 , of Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , with one count of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder .
According to the Indictment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , Lucia knowingly and willfully threw an object at uniformed police officers that appeared to be an explosive device , which landed on an officer ’ s vest , was quickly pulled off by another officer , and thereafter exploded when it hit the ground , causing the obstruction , impediment and interference of law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties .
A third indictment charges Andrew Augustyniak-Duncan , 25 , of Carnegie , Pennsylvania , with one count of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or about May 30 , 2020 , Augustyniak-Duncan knowingly and willfully threw projectiles at several police officers , causing the obstruction , impediment and interference of law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties .
A fourth indictment charges Raekwon Dac Blankenship , 24 , of Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania with obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder .
According to the Indictment , on or about May 30 , 2020 , Blankenship knowingly and willfully caused damage to a police officer ’ s unmarked police vehicle by hitting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that vehicle , knowingly and willfully caused damage to a police officer ’ s marked vehicle by throwing a projectile into the windshield , and poked and struck multiple police horses , causing the obstruction , impediment and interference of law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties The grand jury also returned a two-count indictment charging Devin Montgomery , 24 , and Brandon Benson , 29 , each of Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , with malicious destruction or damage by fire of a vehicle of an organization receiving federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Indictment , on May 30 , 2020 , Devin Montgomery maliciously damaged and destroyed by fire a police vehicle leased and possessed by the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police .
The indictment further alleges that on May 30 , 2020 , Devin Montgomery and Brandon Benson entered and attempted to enter the Dollar Bank , located at 537 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh , with the intent to take property , money or thing of value .
The bank ’ s deposits were then insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a four-count indictment that named Da ’ Jon Lengyel , 22 , of McKees Rocks , Pennsylvania , and Christopher West , 35 , of Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , as defendants .
Counts one and two of the indictment allege that on or about May 30 , 2020 , Da ’ Jon Lengyel and Chrisopher West knowingly conspired to and did maliciously damage and destroy by fire a police vehicle leased and possessed by the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police , an organization receiving federal financial assistance .
In addition , Counts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that on May 30 , 2020 , Lengyel and West , respectively , knowingly and willfully caused damage to a police officer ’ s vehicle by hitting , kicking and stomping on various parts of the vehicle and by joining others to destroy the vehicle by fire .
The indictment alleges this conduct resulted in the obstruction , impediment and interference of a law enforcement officer engaged in the lawful performance of his official duties .
“ The actions of the accused were uncalled for and prevented law enforcement officers from carrying out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community , ” said FBI Pittsburgh Special Agent in Charge Michael Christman .
“ The FBI respects the rights of people to peacefully exercise their First Amendment freedoms but will not stand by and let those with a violent agenda take over peaceful protests .
We , alongside the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives , worked around the clock to uncover the faces behind the destruction and obstruction of law enforcement .
We are not done .
We continue to use all of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chose to start a violent confrontation.
” “ The defendants in this case posed as protesters to hijack otherwise peaceful demonstrations , ” said John Schmidt , acting Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco Firearms and Explosives ’ Philadelphia Field Division .
“ ATF supports every citizens ’ constitutional right to peaceably protest , and we are committed to rooting out those who use the current situation for their own nefarious intentions .
Rest assured we will continue to work with our local and state partners to investigate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the criminal offenders are brought to justice.
” “ I would like to thank our law enforcement partners with FBI Pittsburgh , the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office , plus the Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce for continuing to seek justice in these matters .
The lawlessness we saw on May 30 can not be tolerated .
We appreciate the support to hold accountable those who committed violent acts in the City of Pittsburgh , ” Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police is committed to serving every resident , every visitor , and every person who works in the city of Pittsburgh .
We have a track record of assuring the public ’ s First Amendment rights , and we will continue to protect those rights .
But when protests turn violent , we have an obligation to protect everyone—including business owners , peaceful protesters , and law enforcement officers who are attacked for simply doing their jobs , ” Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert said .
For Allen , Lucia , Duncan and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maximum total sentence of not more than five years in prison , a fine of $ 250,000 or both .
For Montgomery , the law provides for a mandatory minimum of five years and a maximum of 25 years in prison , a fine of $ 500,000 , or both .
For Benson , the law provides for a maximum total sentence of 25 years in prison , a fine of $ 500,000 , or both .
For Lengyel and West the law provides for a mandatory minimum of five years and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fine of $ 750,000 , or both .
Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines , the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history , if any , of the defendant ( s ) .
U.S. Attorney Brady credited the Federal Bureau of Investigation , the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives , and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for the investigation leading to these indictments .

PITTSBURGH – Eight Pittsburgh-area residents have been charged in six separate indictments for criminal activity perpetuated during a civil disorder in the City of Pittsburgh, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. The alleged criminal acts occurred while Pittsburgh Police officers were engaged in responding to the violent demonstration in downtown Pittsburgh on May 30, 2020 at the same time that many other citizens were lawfully protesting over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The indictments were returned under seal on July 22, 2020, and the final two indictments were unsealed today.
“Throwing IEDs and bricks at police officers, throwing projectiles at and striking police horses, and setting police cruisers on fire are not the protected First Amendment activities of a peaceful protest; they are criminal acts that violate federal law,” said U.S. Attorney Brady. “We will continue to identify and prosecute these agitators, whose acts of violence hijacked a lawful protest and undermined a message of equality with one of destruction.”
The first indictment charges George Allen, 31, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with one count of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder. According to the Indictment, on or about May 30, 2020, Allen knowingly and willfully caused damage to a police officer’s police vehicle by throwing a projectile through the front passenger window of the vehicle, causing the obstruction, impediment and interference of law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties.
A second indictment charges Nicholas Lucia, 25, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with one count of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder. According to the Indictment, on or about May 30, 2020, Lucia knowingly and willfully threw an object at uniformed police officers that appeared to be an explosive device, which landed on an officer’s vest, was quickly pulled off by another officer, and thereafter exploded when it hit the ground, causing the obstruction, impediment and interference of law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties.
A third indictment charges Andrew Augustyniak-Duncan, 25, of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, with one count of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder. According to the Indictment, on or about May 30, 2020, Augustyniak-Duncan knowingly and willfully threw projectiles at several police officers, causing the obstruction, impediment and interference of law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties.
A fourth indictment charges Raekwon Dac Blankenship, 24, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder. According to the Indictment, on or about May 30, 2020, Blankenship knowingly and willfully caused damage to a police officer’s unmarked police vehicle by hitting, kicking and stomping on various parts of that vehicle, knowingly and willfully caused damage to a police officer’s marked vehicle by throwing a projectile into the windshield, and poked and struck multiple police horses, causing the obstruction, impediment and interference of law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties
The grand jury also returned a two-count indictment charging Devin Montgomery, 24, and Brandon Benson, 29, each of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with malicious destruction or damage by fire of a vehicle of an organization receiving federal financial assistance and bank burglary. According to the Indictment, on May 30, 2020, Devin Montgomery maliciously damaged and destroyed by fire a police vehicle leased and possessed by the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. The indictment further alleges that on May 30, 2020, Devin Montgomery and Brandon Benson entered and attempted to enter the Dollar Bank, located at 537 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, with the intent to take property, money or thing of value. The bank’s deposits were then insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Finally, the grand jury returned a four-count indictment that named Da’Jon Lengyel, 22, of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, and Christopher West, 35, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as defendants. Counts one and two of the indictment allege that on or about May 30, 2020, Da’Jon Lengyel and Chrisopher West knowingly conspired to and did maliciously damage and destroy by fire a police vehicle leased and possessed by the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, an organization receiving federal financial assistance. In addition, Counts three and four of the indictment allege that on May 30, 2020, Lengyel and West, respectively, knowingly and willfully caused damage to a police officer’s vehicle by hitting, kicking and stomping on various parts of the vehicle and by joining others to destroy the vehicle by fire. The indictment alleges this conduct resulted in the obstruction, impediment and interference of a law enforcement officer engaged in the lawful performance of his official duties.
“The actions of the accused were uncalled for and prevented law enforcement officers from carrying out their duties to protect and serve our community,” said FBI Pittsburgh Special Agent in Charge Michael Christman. “The FBI respects the rights of people to peacefully exercise their First Amendment freedoms but will not stand by and let those with a violent agenda take over peaceful protests. We, alongside the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, worked around the clock to uncover the faces behind the destruction and obstruction of law enforcement. We are not done. We continue to use all of our investigative resources to find each person who chose to start a violent confrontation.”
“The defendants in this case posed as protesters to hijack otherwise peaceful demonstrations,” said John Schmidt, acting Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives’ Philadelphia Field Division. “ATF supports every citizens’ constitutional right to peaceably protest, and we are committed to rooting out those who use the current situation for their own nefarious intentions. Rest assured we will continue to work with our local and state partners to investigate violent acts committed during these unprecedented times until the criminal offenders are brought to justice.”
“I would like to thank our law enforcement partners with FBI Pittsburgh, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, plus the Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce for continuing to seek justice in these matters. The lawlessness we saw on May 30 cannot be tolerated. We appreciate the support to hold accountable those who committed violent acts in the City of Pittsburgh,” Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said.
“The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is committed to serving every resident, every visitor, and every person who works in the city of Pittsburgh. We have a track record of assuring the public’s First Amendment rights, and we will continue to protect those rights. But when protests turn violent, we have an obligation to protect everyone—including business owners, peaceful protesters, and law enforcement officers who are attacked for simply doing their jobs,” Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert said.
For Allen, Lucia, Duncan and Blankenship, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than five years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both. For Montgomery, the law provides for a mandatory minimum of five years and a maximum of 25 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both. For Benson, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of 25 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both. For Lengyel and West the law provides for a mandatory minimum of five years and a maximum of 30 years in prison, a fine of $750,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant(s).
U.S. Attorney Brady credited the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for the investigation leading to these indictments.
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breaking911--2020-07-29--Texas Cops Chase Down, Shoot At, Sic K9 On 15-Year-Old Boy After 2 Crashes In 2 Stolen Vehicles

GRAPEVINE , TX- Grapevine Police have taken a teen boy into custody following a pursuit that ended in Southlake .
At 7:04 a.m. , officers were dispatched to a major accident at the SH-114/SH-121 split near Main Street .
The juvenile driver of a stolen vehicle struck the barrier dividing the two highways .
A Good Samaritan stopped to help and call 911 .
The driver of the stolen car then stole the Good Samaritan ’ s truck and drove away .
A witness followed the suspect until police located the suspect , and a pursuit began .
The suspect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Grapevine .
A Grapevine officer got out of his patrol vehicle to approach the suspect , and the suspect drove towards the officer .
The officer fired four rounds towards the moving truck because he thought he was going to get hit by the truck .
Two bullets hit the suspect ’ s vehicle , none struck the suspect .
The suspect continued to flee , crashing into another vehicle near Moss Lane and East Dove in Southlake .
The suspect then jumped out and started running south through a Southlake neighborhood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backyard .
Police set up a perimeter and conducted a search , while DPS Air-One helped search for the suspect from the sky .
Officers located the suspect at 8:22 a.m. and took him into custody .
He was transported to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Grapevine for treatment of a police canine bite .
The juvenile has been identified as a 15-year-old male .
The investigation is ongoing and multiple charges are expected .
The officer who fired his weapon is uninjured and on paid administrative leave , pending the outcome of @ @ @

GRAPEVINE, TX- Grapevine Police have taken a teen boy into custody following a pursuit that ended in Southlake.
At 7:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to a major accident at the SH-114/SH-121 split near Main Street. The juvenile driver of a stolen vehicle struck the barrier dividing the two highways. A Good Samaritan
stopped to help and call 911. The driver of the stolen car then stole the Good Samaritan’s truck and drove away. A witness followed the suspect until police located the suspect, and a pursuit began.
The suspect drove into a cul-de-sac on Chaparral Court in Grapevine. A Grapevine officer got out of his patrol vehicle to approach the suspect, and the suspect drove towards the officer. The officer fired four
rounds towards the moving truck because he thought he was going to get hit by the truck. Two bullets hit the suspect’s vehicle, none struck the suspect.
The suspect continued to flee, crashing into another vehicle near Moss Lane and East Dove in Southlake. The suspect then jumped out and started running south through a Southlake neighborhood. Witnesses saw him go into a backyard.
Police set up a perimeter and conducted a search, while DPS Air-One helped search for the suspect from the sky.
Officers located the suspect at 8:22 a.m. and took him into custody. He was transported to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Grapevine for treatment of a police canine bite. The juvenile has been identified as a 15-year-old male. The investigation is ongoing and multiple charges are expected.
The officer who fired his weapon is uninjured and on paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation.
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breaking911--2020-07-29--Chicago Deputy Chief Dion Boyd Dies By Suicide Inside  Police Facility

A deputy chief with the Chicago Police Department died of an apparent suicide inside a West Side CPD facility where @ @ @ @ @ morning , officials said .

A deputy chief with the Chicago Police Department died of an apparent suicide inside a West Side CPD facility where his body was discovered Tuesday morning, officials said.
Watch the video report below.
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breaking911--2020-07-29--Illinois Woman Accused Of Keeping 33 Guatemalan Immigrants In Her Basement Admits To Labor Trafficki

Illinois Woman Accused Of Keeping 33 Guatemalan Immigrants In Her Basement Admits To Labor Trafficking

CHICAGO — A Cicero woman who helped numerous undocumented immigrants from Guatemala illegally enter the United States pleaded guilty to a federal labor trafficking charge .
Concepcion Malinek , 50 , pleaded guilty to one count of labor trafficking .
The charge is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison .
U.S. District Judge Edmond E. Chang set sentencing for Oct. 20 , 2020 , at 3:00 p.m. Malinek admitted in a plea declaration that she assisted ten undocumented Guatemalan immigrants with illegally entering the U.S. from 2009 to 2019 .
Once in the country , Malinek arranged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home in Cicero while they worked in nearby jobs .
Malinek then threatened to contact U.S. immigration authorities if the immigrants wouldn ’ t pay her a substantial portion of their earnings .
USA TODAY reported : Federal officials also discovered a ledger where Malinek kept track of the amount her victims owed .
The ledger included the line “ you are free to leave or stay after the debt has been paid , ” according to the complaint .
One victim told federal authorities that she was kept at the house with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Malinek said she would lose her children if she told anyone what was happening inside the home , according to the complaint .
The victim said Malinek verbally abused them and set up a list of “ rules ” on the back of the door leading out of the basement , according to the complaint .
One of the rules stated that the basement had to be clean before everyone left for work or the victims would have to pay a fine .
Another rule stipulated that the victims would be assigned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

CHICAGO — A Cicero woman who helped numerous undocumented immigrants from Guatemala illegally enter the United States pleaded guilty to a federal labor trafficking charge.
Concepcion Malinek, 50, pleaded guilty to one count of labor trafficking. The charge is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Edmond E. Chang set sentencing for Oct. 20, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.
Malinek admitted in a plea declaration that she assisted ten undocumented Guatemalan immigrants with illegally entering the U.S. from 2009 to 2019. Once in the country, Malinek arranged for the immigrants to reside in her home in Cicero while they worked in nearby jobs. Malinek then threatened to contact U.S. immigration authorities if the immigrants wouldn’t pay her a substantial portion of their earnings.
USA TODAY reported: Federal officials also discovered a ledger where Malinek kept track of the amount her victims owed. The ledger included the line “you are free to leave or stay after the debt has been paid,” according to the complaint.
One victim told federal authorities that she was kept at the house with her husband and two children and that Malinek said she would lose her children if she told anyone what was happening inside the home, according to the complaint.
The victim said Malinek verbally abused them and set up a list of “rules” on the back of the door leading out of the basement, according to the complaint. One of the rules stated that the basement had to be clean before everyone left for work or the victims would have to pay a fine. Another rule stipulated that the victims would be assigned to cleaning the house in separate shifts.
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breaking911--2020-07-30--Boston Man Who Opened Fire on Police Officers During Riot Federally Charged

BOSTON – A Boston man was charged today with assaulting officers with a firearm during the civil disorder in Boston early in the morning of June 1 , 2020 .
John Boampong , 37 , was charged by criminal complaint with one count each of assaulting a federal officer , interfering with a law enforcement officer during the commission of a civil disorder , and being a prohibited person under felony indictment in possession of a firearm and ammunition .
According to court documents , on the evening of May 31 , 2020 and continuing through the morning of June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a peaceful demonstration in Boston ’ s Back Bay neighborhood devolved into widespread acts of violence , vandalism , looting and destruction of police property , including the burning of at least one police vehicle on Tremont Street .
Some protestors threw rocks , bricks and commercially-available explosives , such as M-80s , at police officers .
Numerous police officers were injured .
It is alleged that , on June 1 , 2020 at approximately 3:00 am , Boampong was driving his car near the Arlington Street and Boylston Street intersection in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by looting that evening .
Police officers instructed Boampong and his passengers to leave the area .
The occupants of Boampong ’ s car initially became verbally combative towards the officers and failed to leave the area as instructed .
When Boampong reversed the car , officers told him to stop , as officers and another vehicle were in the way .
Boampong kept driving in reverse until one officer knocked with his baton on Boampong ’ s car to get his attention .
Boampong then drove away , but soon returned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and allegedly shot at least 11 times toward officers , including a deputized federal officer .
The officers took cover by bracing or ducking behind cars and others objects .
Bullets broke through the windows of two apartments above ground level in a building behind some of the officers .
When officers eventually stopped Boampong ’ s car , they saw a Sig Sauer P230 9mm firearm lying on the floor of the front passenger-side floor mat , and a black holster underneath the driver ’ s seat , where Boampong had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , examined and revealed to have Boampong ’ s fingerprint on it .
At the time , Boampong was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition because he faced pending state charges carrying potential sentences exceeding one year .
“ The charges in this case – which involve someone legally barred from having a gun indiscriminately firing 11 rounds at a crowd of officers and civilians – are a good reminder of a simple rule : Protests , even disruptive ones , are legal .
Destroying property and endangering lives is not .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also today ’ s reminder that what police officers really do every day is put themselves at risk to protect our communities , ” said United State Attorney Andrew E. Lelling .
“ My thanks to the Boston Police for their professionalism , restraint and sacrifices during the recent period of unrest.
” “ Shooting toward police officers who are there for no other reason than to protect the public is appalling , and it ’ s against the law .
So is illegally carrying a loaded handgun .
But we believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is alleged to have done .
He incited panic , putting everyone—including civilians—in danger , ” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta , Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division .
“ Today ’ s charges should send a clear message : there will be serious consequences for violent instigators who are exploiting legitimate , peaceful protests and engaging in violations of federal law.
” “ On May 31 , 2020 , while people were expressing their First Amendment rights , others unfortunately turned to violence directed toward our city , its residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boston Police Commissioner William Gross .
“ I ’ m pleased to work in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the United States Attorney ’ s Office bringing federal charges against John Boampong .
This sends a clear message that people committing violent crime in our city , against our residents , and my officers , will not be tolerated.
” “ On June 3 , 2020 , my office charged Mr. Boampong with 21 counts of armed assault with intent to murder .
Since that day , he has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerousness hearing initiated by the Suffolk County DA ’ s Office , ” said DA Rachael Rollins .
“ Mr .
Boampong ’ s behavior was egregious , violent and unacceptable and he will be held accountable .
Any opportunity to work in collaboration with our federal partners to keep Suffolk County residents and the members of law enforcement that are sworn to protect and serve us , is welcomed by my office.
” The charge of assaulting federal officers provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison , three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of $ 250,000 .
The charges of interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder and being a prohibited person in receipt of a firearm or ammunition provide for a sentence of up to five years in prison , three years of supervised release and a fine of $ 250,000 .
Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S .
Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors .

BOSTON – A Boston man was charged today with assaulting officers with a firearm during the civil disorder in Boston early in the morning of June 1, 2020.
John Boampong, 37, was charged by criminal complaint with one count each of assaulting a federal officer, interfering with a law enforcement officer during the commission of a civil disorder, and being a prohibited person under felony indictment in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
According to court documents, on the evening of May 31, 2020 and continuing through the morning of June 1, 2020, what began as a peaceful demonstration in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood devolved into widespread acts of violence, vandalism, looting and destruction of police property, including the burning of at least one police vehicle on Tremont Street. Some protestors threw rocks, bricks and commercially-available explosives, such as M-80s, at police officers. Numerous police officers were injured.
It is alleged that, on June 1, 2020 at approximately 3:00 am, Boampong was driving his car near the Arlington Street and Boylston Street intersection in front of a store that had been victimized by looting that evening. Police officers instructed Boampong and his passengers to leave the area. The occupants of Boampong’s car initially became verbally combative towards the officers and failed to leave the area as instructed. When Boampong reversed the car, officers told him to stop, as officers and another vehicle were in the way. Boampong kept driving in reverse until one officer knocked with his baton on Boampong’s car to get his attention.
Boampong then drove away, but soon returned to the area, parked on Providence Street, and allegedly shot at least 11 times toward officers, including a deputized federal officer. The officers took cover by bracing or ducking behind cars and others objects. Bullets broke through the windows of two apartments above ground level in a building behind some of the officers.
When officers eventually stopped Boampong’s car, they saw a Sig Sauer P230 9mm firearm lying on the floor of the front passenger-side floor mat, and a black holster underneath the driver’s seat, where Boampong had been sitting. The firearm was recovered, examined and revealed to have Boampong’s fingerprint on it.
At the time, Boampong was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition because he faced pending state charges carrying potential sentences exceeding one year.
“The charges in this case – which involve someone legally barred from having a gun indiscriminately firing 11 rounds at a crowd of officers and civilians – are a good reminder of a simple rule: Protests, even disruptive ones, are legal. Destroying property and endangering lives is not. We will enforce that rule. This is also today’s reminder that what police officers really do every day is put themselves at risk to protect our communities,” said United State Attorney Andrew E. Lelling. “My thanks to the Boston Police for their professionalism, restraint and sacrifices during the recent period of unrest.”
“Shooting toward police officers who are there for no other reason than to protect the public is appalling, and it’s against the law. So is illegally carrying a loaded handgun. But we believe that’s exactly what John Boampong is alleged to have done. He incited panic, putting everyone—including civilians—in danger,” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division. “Today’s charges should send a clear message: there will be serious consequences for violent instigators who are exploiting legitimate, peaceful protests and engaging in violations of federal law.”
“On May 31, 2020, while people were expressing their First Amendment rights, others unfortunately turned to violence directed toward our city, its residents, and my officers,” said Boston Police Commissioner William Gross. “I’m pleased to work in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the United States Attorney’s Office bringing federal charges against John Boampong. This sends a clear message that people committing violent crime in our city, against our residents, and my officers, will not be tolerated.”
“On June 3, 2020, my office charged Mr. Boampong with 21 counts of armed assault with intent to murder. Since that day, he has been removed from the community pursuant to a dangerousness hearing initiated by the Suffolk County DA’s Office,” said DA Rachael Rollins. “Mr. Boampong’s behavior was egregious, violent and unacceptable and he will be held accountable. Any opportunity to work in collaboration with our federal partners to keep Suffolk County residents and the members of law enforcement that are sworn to protect and serve us, is welcomed by my office.”
The charge of assaulting federal officers provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The charges of interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder and being a prohibited person in receipt of a firearm or ammunition provide for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
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breaking911--2020-07-30--Researcher at Ohio Children’s Hospital Admits To Stealing Scientific Trade Secrets To Sell In China

Former Ohio woman Li Chen , 46 , pleaded guilty today via video conference in U.S. District Court today to conspiring to steal scientific trade secrets and conspiring to commit wire fraud concerning the research , identification and treatment of a range of pediatric medical conditions .
“ Once again we see the People ’ s Republic of China ( PRC ) facilitating the theft of our nation ’ s ingenuity and hard work as part of their quest to rob , replicate and replace any product they don ’ t have the ability to develop themselves , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for National Security .
“ Far from being an isolated incident , we see the PRC implicated in around 60 percent of all trade secret theft cases .
This continued economic belligerence runs contrary to the values and norms that facilitate the success of our industries and countering it remains among our highest priorities.
” “ Nationwide Children ’ s Hospital ’ s Research Institute took reasonable measures to protect its cutting-edge intellectual property and trade secrets regarding exosomes , and I commend the cooperation of Nationwide Children ’ s throughout this investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ Chen betrayed her employer of 10 years by stealing trade secrets from this American institution and transferring them to China after receiving payments from the Chinese government.
” “ Li Chen was a trusted researcher at Nationwide Children ’ s Hospital , conducting cutting-edge U.S. government-funded research , ” stated FBI Cincinnati Special Agent in Charge Chris Hoffman .
“ With her guilty plea , she admits that she abused this trust to establish a company in China for her own financial gain .
The FBI is committed to working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Hospital to protect the innovations that make America a world leader in science and technology.
” Chen admitted to stealing scientific trade secrets related to exosomes and exosome isolation from Nationwide Children ’ s Hospital ’ s Research Institute for her own personal financial gain .
Chen and her husband , alleged co-conspirator Yu Zhou , 49 , worked in separate medical research labs at the Research Institute for 10 years each ( Zhou from 2007 until 2017 and Chen from 2008 until 2018 ) .
They are charged with conspiring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related to exosome research from Nationwide Children ’ s Hospital .
Exosomes play a key role in the research , identification and treatment of a range of medical conditions , including necrotizing enterocolitis ( a condition found in premature babies ) , liver fibrosis and liver cancer .
According to her plea agreement , Chen conspired to steal and then monetize one of the trade secrets by creating and selling exosome “ isolation kits.
” Chen admitted to starting a company in China to sell the kits .
Chen received benefits from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Foreign Expert Affairs and the National Natural Science Foundation of China .
Chen also applied to multiple Chinese government talent plans , a method used by China to transfer foreign research and technology to the Chinese government .
As part of her plea , Chen has agreed to forfeit approximately $ 1.4 million , 500,000 shares of common stock of Avalon GloboCare Corp. and 400 shares of common stock of GenExosome Technologies Inc. Chen and Zhou were arrested in California in July 2019 and their case was unsealed in August 2019 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Former Ohio woman Li Chen, 46, pleaded guilty today via video conference in U.S. District Court today to conspiring to steal scientific trade secrets and conspiring to commit wire fraud concerning the research, identification and treatment of a range of pediatric medical conditions.
“Once again we see the People’s Republic of China (PRC) facilitating the theft of our nation’s ingenuity and hard work as part of their quest to rob, replicate and replace any product they don’t have the ability to develop themselves,” said John C. Demers, Assistant Attorney General for National Security. “Far from being an isolated incident, we see the PRC implicated in around 60 percent of all trade secret theft cases. This continued economic belligerence runs contrary to the values and norms that facilitate the success of our industries and countering it remains among our highest priorities.”
“Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Research Institute took reasonable measures to protect its cutting-edge intellectual property and trade secrets regarding exosomes, and I commend the cooperation of Nationwide Children’s throughout this investigation,” U.S. Attorney David M. DeVillers said. “Chen betrayed her employer of 10 years by stealing trade secrets from this American institution and transferring them to China after receiving payments from the Chinese government.”
“Li Chen was a trusted researcher at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, conducting cutting-edge U.S. government-funded research,” stated FBI Cincinnati Special Agent in Charge Chris Hoffman. “With her guilty plea, she admits that she abused this trust to establish a company in China for her own financial gain. The FBI is committed to working closely with partners such as Nationwide Children’s Hospital to protect the innovations that make America a world leader in science and technology.”
Chen admitted to stealing scientific trade secrets related to exosomes and exosome isolation from Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Research Institute for her own personal financial gain.
Chen and her husband, alleged co-conspirator Yu Zhou, 49, worked in separate medical research labs at the Research Institute for 10 years each (Zhou from 2007 until 2017 and Chen from 2008 until 2018). They are charged with conspiring to steal at least five trade secrets related to exosome research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Exosomes play a key role in the research, identification and treatment of a range of medical conditions, including necrotizing enterocolitis (a condition found in premature babies), liver fibrosis and liver cancer.
According to her plea agreement, Chen conspired to steal and then monetize one of the trade secrets by creating and selling exosome “isolation kits.” Chen admitted to starting a company in China to sell the kits. Chen received benefits from the Chinese government, including the State Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Chen also applied to multiple Chinese government talent plans, a method used by China to transfer foreign research and technology to the Chinese government.
As part of her plea, Chen has agreed to forfeit approximately $1.4 million, 500,000 shares of common stock of Avalon GloboCare Corp. and 400 shares of common stock of GenExosome Technologies Inc.
Chen and Zhou were arrested in California in July 2019 and their case was unsealed in August 2019 when they appeared in federal court in Columbus.
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breaking911--2020-07-30--“I’LL SLICE YOUR F*CKING THROAT!” Man Gets Shot After Charging At Female Cop With Knife

Phoenix , Arizona — ( Scroll Down For Video ) — The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing ( CIB ) video that includes audio , visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting that happened on June 14 , 2020 .
The suspect from this incident has been identified as 55-year-old Jon David Brouseau .
The incident happened at approximately 7:45 p.m. in a parking lot near 43rd Avenue and Union Hills in Phoenix .
Officers from the Cactus Park Precinct responded and saw several people pointing to Brouseau who was now walking around the parking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediately noticed that he was armed with a knife .
The officer repeatedly told Brouseau to drop the knife .
The man ignored the commands and told the officer he would kill her .
After almost a minute of walked toward the officer with the knife in hand , Brouseau charged at the officer and she fired her weapon at him .
The incident was recorded not only on body-worn camera from the officer but also on the cell phones of several witnesses .
Additional officers arrived and were able to handcuff Brouseau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected to survive his injuries and will be charged with aggravated assault .
There were no other community members injured .
The officer who fired her weapon is assigned to the Cactus Park Precinct and has 1 year of service .

Phoenix, Arizona — (Scroll Down For Video) — The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting that happened on June 14, 2020.
The suspect from this incident has been identified as 55-year-old Jon David Brouseau.
The incident happened at approximately 7:45 p.m. in a parking lot near 43rd Avenue and Union Hills in Phoenix.
A 911 caller reported a drunk man armed with a knife was threatening customers inside a grocery store.
Officers from the Cactus Park Precinct responded and saw several people pointing to Brouseau who was now walking around the parking lot.
The officer contacted Brouseau and immediately noticed that he was armed with a knife.
The officer repeatedly told Brouseau to drop the knife. The man ignored the commands and told the officer he would kill her. After almost a minute of walked toward the officer with the knife in hand, Brouseau charged at the officer and she fired her weapon at him.
The incident was recorded not only on body-worn camera from the officer but also on the cell phones of several witnesses.
Additional officers arrived and were able to handcuff Brouseau and get him medical attention.
Brouseau is expected to survive his injuries and will be charged with aggravated assault. There were no other community members injured.
The officer who fired her weapon is assigned to the Cactus Park Precinct and has 1 year of service.
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breaking911--2020-07-30--RAW: Man ‘Walking Around Scaring People’ With Gun Is Shot After Accidentally Firing Weapon While Fle

RAW: Man ‘Walking Around Scaring People’ With Gun Is Shot After Accidentally Firing Weapon While Fleeing Police

ARIZONA — ( Scroll Down For Video ) — The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing ( CIB ) video that includes audio , visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting that happened on the evening of May 29 , 2020 .
Officers from the Cactus Park Precinct responded to a 911 call at a liquor store near 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road .
The caller indicated a man walked into a liquor store holding a handgun and manipulating the slide .
Surveillance video shows the man outside the store , armed with the weapon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22-year-old Omar Luna .
An officer responded to the location and contacted the 911 caller , learning that Luna was walking around while displaying the handgun and making statements about scaring people .
Two additional officers responded , obtaining Luna ’ s description and last known location .
They began searching the area and quickly located the suspect walking on a nearby residential street .
Body-worn camera footage shows officers attempting to speak with Luna , but he immediately ran from them .
Two officers got out of their vehicle and ran after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one of the officers saw him remove a handgun from his shorts and swing it in the direction of the officer .
Luna continued running and approached the front door of a home , where he fired the weapon as he tried to open the door .
One officer returned fire three times , striking the suspect .
Luna continued into the house as officers tried to contact the others inside to make sure they were safe .
As officers moved residents out of the house , they saw the man sitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had accidentally fired the handgun .
After the last person left the house , officers had Luna crawl outside where he was detained and provided first aid .
The Phoenix Fire Department transported Luna to the hospital where he was treated for his injuries prior to being booked into the Maricopa County Jail .
Luna has been charged with one count of Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer .
There were no other injuries to community members or officers .
The officer who fire his duty weapon is a 23-year-old assigned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 years of service .

ARIZONA — (Scroll Down For Video) — The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting that happened on the evening of May 29, 2020.
Officers from the Cactus Park Precinct responded to a 911 call at a liquor store near 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The caller indicated a man walked into a liquor store holding a handgun and manipulating the slide.
Surveillance video shows the man outside the store, armed with the weapon. The man was later identified as 22-year-old Omar Luna.
An officer responded to the location and contacted the 911 caller, learning that Luna was walking around while displaying the handgun and making statements about scaring people.
Two additional officers responded, obtaining Luna’s description and last known location. They began searching the area and quickly located the suspect walking on a nearby residential street.
Body-worn camera footage shows officers attempting to speak with Luna, but he immediately ran from them.
Two officers got out of their vehicle and ran after him. As Luna was running away, one of the officers saw him remove a handgun from his shorts and swing it in the direction of the officer. Luna continued running and approached the front door of a home, where he fired the weapon as he tried to open the door.
One officer returned fire three times, striking the suspect.
Luna continued into the house as officers tried to contact the others inside to make sure they were safe.
As officers moved residents out of the house, they saw the man sitting on the floor. He told officers he had accidentally fired the handgun.
After the last person left the house, officers had Luna crawl outside where he was detained and provided first aid.
The Phoenix Fire Department transported Luna to the hospital where he was treated for his injuries prior to being booked into the Maricopa County Jail. Luna has been charged with one count of Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer. There were no other injuries to community members or officers.
The officer who fire his duty weapon is a 23-year-old assigned to the Cactus Park Precinct. He has 2 years of service.
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breaking911--2020-07-30--DRAMATIC VIDEO: Hero Cops Save Life of 3-Year-Old Found Floating in Pool

Pensacola , Florida — On June 13 , 2020 , Pensacola police officers received a call that a three year old girl had been found floating in a swimming pool at a residence of the north side of town .
Officer Kyle Skipper was the first to arrive and saw the child ’ s grandmother attempting CPR .
The child was unresponsive and was not breathing .
Officer Skipper picked up the child and held her up off the ground and face down with one hand while using his other hand to firmly strike her back in an attempt to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived to assist , and as they were preparing to use the AED , she took a small breath .
Officer Lindblom located a pulse after giving chest compressions .
The officers laid the child on her side in an attempt to keep her airway clear .
The officers used their fingers to clear vomit from the child ’ s mouth , and the child began breathing better and began to move .
The Pensacola Fire Department arrived along with Escambia County EMS , rushing the child to the hospital where she made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physician advised that the overall outlook would take time to determine , however he stated that without the efforts of the officers at the scene who got the child to start breathing , she would not have survived .

Pensacola, Florida — On June 13, 2020, Pensacola police officers received a call that a three year old girl had been found floating in a swimming pool at a residence of the north side of town. Officer Kyle Skipper was the first to arrive and saw the child’s grandmother attempting CPR. The child was unresponsive and was not breathing. Officer Skipper picked up the child and held her up off the ground and face down with one hand while using his other hand to firmly strike her back in an attempt to clear any obstructions. Officer Robert Lindblom arrived to assist, and as they were preparing to use the AED, she took a small breath.
Officer Lindblom located a pulse after giving chest compressions. The officers laid the child on her side in an attempt to keep her airway clear. The officers used their fingers to clear vomit from the child’s mouth, and the child began breathing better and began to move. The Pensacola Fire Department arrived along with Escambia County EMS, rushing the child to the hospital where she made a full recovery. The attending pediatric physician advised that the overall outlook would take time to determine, however he stated that without the efforts of the officers at the scene who got the child to start breathing, she would not have survived.
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breaking911--2020-07-30--Federal Grand Jury Indicts Tenn. Dem Senator Who Allegedly Stole $600,000 in Federal Grant Money

Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson ( D ) , 39 , has now been indicted for theft and embezzlement involving government programs and wire fraud .
Robinson was previously charged in this matter by a federal criminal complaint that was unsealed on Wednesday , July 29 , 2020 .
On Thursday , July 30 , 2020 , a federal grand jury in Memphis returned a 48-count indictment against Robinson , charging her with 24 counts of theft and embezzlement involving government programs , and 24 counts of wire fraud .
D. Michael Dunavant , U.S. Attorney announced the indictment today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robinson is the Director of The Healthcare Institute ( THI ) , a provider of educational and training programs for jobs in the healthcare field .
She is also a Tennessee State Senator , having been elected to represent the 33rd District in Shelby County in 2018 .
Between 2015 and 2019 , The Healthcare Institute received over $ 2.2 million in federal grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration ( HRSA ) , an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services .
During that same time period , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from THI by compensating herself in excess of what was allowed under the terms of the HRSA grant and by using Institute funds for payments and purchases for her own personal benefit and that of her immediate family .
Payments and purchases included a vehicle for her daughter ; clothing , accessories , and hair and beauty products ; expenses related to her wedding and honeymoon , and later , legal fees for her divorce ; payments on her personal debts , including credit cards , store charge cards , student loans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entertainment for herself and her family ; improvements to her personal residence ; expenses related to a body aesthetics business she owned and a snow cone business operated by her children ; and an event for her State Senate campaign .
If convicted , Robinson faces a possible sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison , 3 years supervised release , and a $ 250,000 fine .
There is no parole in the federal system .
U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant said : “ Protection of the United States Treasury and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , waste , and abuse is a top priority of this office and the Department of Justice .
We commend the FBI and the HHS-OIG for their diligent and thorough investigation in this case.
” “ Anyone who seeks to take advantage of government programs will be vigorously investigated by the FBI , regardless of who they are or any position they hold , ” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Jermicha L. Fomby of the Memphis Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation .
“ The public should know that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our law enforcement partners to identify and investigate those who seek to exploit government programs and line their own pockets .
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Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson (D), 39, has now been indicted for theft and embezzlement involving government programs and wire fraud. Robinson was previously charged in this matter by a federal criminal complaint that was unsealed on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. On Thursday, July 30, 2020, a federal grand jury in Memphis returned a 48-count indictment against Robinson, charging her with 24 counts of theft and embezzlement involving government programs, and 24 counts of wire fraud. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney announced the indictment today. According to the indictment, Katrina Robinson is the Director of The Healthcare Institute (THI), a provider of educational and training programs for jobs in the healthcare field. She is also a Tennessee State Senator, having been elected to represent the 33rd District in Shelby County in 2018.
Between 2015 and 2019, The Healthcare Institute received over $2.2 million in federal grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. During that same time period, Robinson stole in excess of $600,000 from THI by compensating herself in excess of what was allowed under the terms of the HRSA grant and by using Institute funds for payments and purchases for her own personal benefit and that of her immediate family.
Payments and purchases included a vehicle for her daughter; clothing, accessories, and hair and beauty products; expenses related to her wedding and honeymoon, and later, legal fees for her divorce; payments on her personal debts, including credit cards, store charge cards, student loans, and other personal loans; travel and entertainment for herself and her family; improvements to her personal residence; expenses related to a body aesthetics business she owned and a snow cone business operated by her children; and an event for her State Senate campaign.
If convicted, Robinson faces a possible sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison, 3 years supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. There is no parole in the federal system.
U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant said: “Protection of the United States Treasury and federal grant programs against theft, fraud, waste, and abuse is a top priority of this office and the Department of Justice. We commend the FBI and the HHS-OIG for their diligent and thorough investigation in this case.”
“Anyone who seeks to take advantage of government programs will be vigorously investigated by the FBI, regardless of who they are or any position they hold,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Jermicha L. Fomby of the Memphis Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “The public should know that the FBI will continue to work diligently with our law enforcement partners to identify and investigate those who seek to exploit government programs and line their own pockets.”
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breaking911--2020-07-30--LIVE: Trump, Fauci Participate In Roundtable At American Red Cross HQ

LIVE : President Trump participates in a roundtable on donating plasma at the American Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington @ @

LIVE: President Trump participates in a roundtable on donating plasma at the American Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington D.C.
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breaking911--2020-07-30--4 Get Slap on the Wrist For Paying Homeless People To Sign Ballot Petitions And Voter Registration F

4 Get Slap on the Wrist For Paying Homeless People To Sign Ballot Petitions And Voter Registration Forms

LOS ANGELES — Four men have admitted their role in a scheme where money and cigarettes were offered to homeless people on Skid Row in exchange for false and forged signatures on ballot petitions and voter registration forms .
Richard Howard , 64 , and Louis Thomas Wise , 37 , pleaded no contest Friday to one felony count each of subscribing a fictitious name , or the name of another to an initiative petition and registration of a fictitious person .
Christopher Joseph Williams , 41 , and Nickey Demelvin Huntley , 45 , each pleaded no contest to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or petition containing false , forged or fictitious names .
Howard was immediately sentenced to a suspended sentence of three years in state prison and three years of formal probation .
A suspended sentence may be imposed if a defendant violates the terms of his/her probation .
Wise was sentenced to a suspended sentence of 16 months in state prison and three years of formal probation .
Williams and Huntley were sentenced to three years of formal probation .
In February , codefendant Norman Hall , 62 , pleaded guilty to one felony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , forged or fictitious names .
He was immediately sentenced to one year in county jail , placed on formal probation for three years and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service .
The four remaining defendants face various charges including use of false names on a petition and voter fraud .
The group was charged with soliciting hundreds of false and/or forged signatures on state ballot petitions and voter registration forms by offering homeless people $ 1 and/or cigarettes for their participation .
The indictment indicates the crimes occurred during the @ @ @ @ @ @

LOS ANGELES — Four men have admitted their role in a scheme where money and cigarettes were offered to homeless people on Skid Row in exchange for false and forged signatures on ballot petitions and voter registration forms.
Richard Howard, 64, and Louis Thomas Wise, 37, pleaded no contest Friday to one felony count each of subscribing a fictitious name, or the name of another to an initiative petition and registration of a fictitious person. Christopher Joseph Williams, 41, and Nickey Demelvin Huntley, 45, each pleaded no contest to one felony count of circulating an initiative or petition containing false, forged or fictitious names.
Howard was immediately sentenced to a suspended sentence of three years in state prison and three years of formal probation. A suspended sentence may be imposed if a defendant violates the terms of his/her probation.
Wise was sentenced to a suspended sentence of 16 months in state prison and three years of formal probation.
Williams and Huntley were sentenced to three years of formal probation.
In February, codefendant Norman Hall, 62, pleaded guilty to one felony count of circulating a petition with false, forged or fictitious names. He was immediately sentenced to one year in county jail, placed on formal probation for three years and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service.
The four remaining defendants face various charges including use of false names on a petition and voter fraud.
The group was charged with soliciting hundreds of false and/or forged signatures on state ballot petitions and voter registration forms by offering homeless people $1 and/or cigarettes for their participation.
The indictment indicates the crimes occurred during the 2016 and 2018 election cycles.
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breaking911--2020-07-30--Mike Pence’s Motorcade Crashes Twice In One Day, VP Tended To Injured Officers Personally

Two Pittsburgh Police motorcycle officers with the Special Deployment Division were involved in a collision on Route 837 in White @ @ @ @ @ 11:40 a.m .
The officers were part of a security detail protecting Vice-President Mike Pence @ @ @ @ @ Vice-President was visiting the area .
Both officers were treated in the hospital for non-life-threatening @ @ @ @ @ the collision is being investigated .
The crash comes after a separate minor collision involving @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Pittsburgh Public Safety would like to thank Vice-President Pence and members of the @ @ @ @ @ the concern and attention they showed the two injured officers , ” police wrote in @ @ @ @ @ Pence stopped to tend to the officers personally ; a gesture that was greatly appreciated @ @ @ @ @ and by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police .
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Two Pittsburgh Police motorcycle officers with the Special Deployment Division were involved in a collision on Route 837 in White Oak, PA just before 11:40 a.m.
The officers were part of a security detail protecting Vice-President Mike Pence’s motorcade while the Vice-President was visiting the area. Both officers were treated in the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the collision is being investigated. The crash comes after a separate minor collision involving a bus in the motorcade.
VP Mike Pence's motorcade was involved in an accident with a dump truck near Pittsburgh. The Vice President is not injured – WMAL — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 30, 2020
“Pittsburgh Public Safety would like to thank Vice-President Pence and members of the United States Secret Service for the concern and attention they showed the two injured officers,” police wrote in a statement. “Vice-President Pence stopped to tend to the officers personally; a gesture that was greatly appreciated by the officers themselves, and by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.”
Grateful for all of the law enforcement officers who support us and help get us safely to where we are going each day. Thank you for all you do! — Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) July 30, 2020
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breaking911--2020-08-01--DA: Suburban NYC Jail Guards Mistreated Female Inmates

NEW CITY , N.Y. — District Attorney Tom Walsh announced multiple indictments , that were handed down by a grand jury , of two Rockland County Sheriff ’ s Office Corrections Officers .
The officers were indicted on multiple misdemeanors and felonies .
The indictments were a result of an ongoing investigation into sexual mistreatment of female minority inmates .
John Kezek , 35 , of Stony Point , NY , was indicted on 5 counts of Official Misconduct ( misdemeanor ) .
Kezek engaged in a course of sexual harassment of more than one female minority inmate .
Christopher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , NY , was indicted on 21 counts of Official Misconduct ( misdemeanor ) and 2 counts of Promoting Prison Contraband ( felony ) .
Taggart unlawfully introduced dangerous contraband into the Rockland County Jail and he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with female minority inmates .
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh said “ The indictments today bring to light an ongoing issue that arises from time to time of the mishandling of females incarcerated in the corrections systems .
A defense attorney notified my office that her client was a victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harassment which prompted this investigation .
Far too often , female inmates are not considered to have the same rights as those of us who are walking the streets .
We can ’ t allow a systemic issue of female minorities being mistreated in our jails .
My office has worked diligently to ensure that all of our residents , whether incarcerated or not , are treated fairly and have their rights protected .
The courage of these females who came forward to report this sexual harassment can not be understated .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a position of authority and have opened themselves up to further harassment and intimidation .
The Rockland County District Attorney ’ s Office will insure that this will not happen and vigorously prosecute anyone who dares to cross that line.
” No further details were released .

NEW CITY, N.Y. — District Attorney Tom Walsh announced multiple indictments, that were handed down by a grand jury, of two Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officers. The officers were indicted on multiple misdemeanors and felonies. The indictments were a result of an ongoing investigation into sexual mistreatment of female minority inmates.
John Kezek, 35, of Stony Point, NY, was indicted on 5 counts of Official Misconduct (misdemeanor). Kezek engaged in a course of sexual harassment of more than one female minority inmate.
Christopher Taggart, 39, of New City, NY, was indicted on 21 counts of Official Misconduct (misdemeanor) and 2 counts of Promoting Prison Contraband (felony). Taggart unlawfully introduced dangerous contraband into the Rockland County Jail and he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with female minority inmates.
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh said “The indictments today bring to light an ongoing issue that arises from time to time of the mishandling of females incarcerated in the corrections systems. A defense attorney notified my office that her client was a victim of intimidation, misconduct, and sexual harassment which prompted this investigation. Far too often, female inmates are not considered to have the same rights as those of us who are walking the streets. We can’t allow a systemic issue of female minorities being mistreated in our jails. My office has worked diligently to ensure that all of our residents, whether incarcerated or not, are treated fairly and have their rights protected. The courage of these females who came forward to report this sexual harassment cannot be understated. They took a stand against individuals who were in a position of authority and have opened themselves up to further harassment and intimidation. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office will insure that this will not happen and vigorously prosecute anyone who dares to cross that line.”
No further details were released.
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