breaking911--2020-12-10--Federal Agents Seize Shipment Of 100,000 Counterfeit N95 Masks Intended For Hospital Workers

EL PASO , Texas — More than 100,000 counterfeit 3M N95 surgical masks destined to be used by hospital workers were seized Dec. 7 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ’ s ( ICE ) Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) .
On Dec. 3 , CBP officers at the Ysleta Cargo Facility initially intercepted the shipment of 100,080 3M N95 surgical masks with an MSRP of $ 600,480 .
The masks were in-transit at an El Paso bonded warehouse destined to a hospital on the East Coast .
ICE HSI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after working with the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and 3M Company .
“ The seizure of these counterfeit surgical masks not only ensures the health and safety of our frontline health care workers by preventing them from receiving inferior personal protective equipment , it also protects the integrity of the American economy .
We will continue to aggressively investigate , arrest and prosecute criminal counterfeiters who show a total disregard for human life and take advantage of a relentless world pandemic for economic gain.
” said Erik P. Breitzke , acting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ El Paso .
“ HSI and CBP will continue to collaborate to prevent unauthorized and counterfeit products from getting to U.S. consumers to protect the health and safety of the American public and the American economy , ” said Ysleta Port Director Arnoldo Gomez .
“ This large seizure of counterfeit surgical masks , destined for frontline medical workers , demonstrates the great collaborative effort between CBP and HSI .
Counterfeit surgical masks pose a great risk to our medical community , and any individual who may use them.
” This shipment is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Contrary to Law ( 19 U.S.C .
1595a ( c ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ) and the Federal Food , Drug and Cosmetic Act .
ICE HSI El Paso is investigating the seizure with assistance from CBP.EL PASO , Texas — More than 100,000 counterfeit 3M N95 surgical masks destined to be used by hospital workers were seized Dec. 7 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ’ s ( ICE ) Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) .
On Dec. 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facility initially intercepted the shipment of 100,080 3M N95 surgical masks with an MSRP of $ 600,480 .
The masks were in-transit at an El Paso bonded warehouse destined to a hospital on the East Coast .
ICE HSI special agents determined the masks were counterfeit after working with the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and 3M Company .
“ The seizure of these counterfeit surgical masks not only ensures the health and safety of our frontline health care workers by preventing them from receiving inferior personal protective equipment , it also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We will continue to aggressively investigate , arrest and prosecute criminal counterfeiters who show a total disregard for human life and take advantage of a relentless world pandemic for economic gain.
” said Erik P. Breitzke , acting special agent in charge of ICE HSI El Paso .
“ HSI and CBP will continue to collaborate to prevent unauthorized and counterfeit products from getting to U.S. consumers to protect the health and safety of the American public and the American economy , ” said Ysleta Port Director Arnoldo Gomez .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destined for frontline medical workers , demonstrates the great collaborative effort between CBP and HSI .
Counterfeit surgical masks pose a great risk to our medical community , and any individual who may use them.
” This shipment is in violation of Importation , Removal and Contrary to Law ( 19 U.S.C .
1595a ( c ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ) and the Federal Food , Drug and Cosmetic Act .
ICE HSI El Paso is investigating the seizure with assistance from CBP .

EL PASO, Texas — More than 100,000 counterfeit 3M N95 surgical masks destined to be used by hospital workers were seized Dec. 7 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
On Dec. 3, CBP officers at the Ysleta Cargo Facility initially intercepted the shipment of 100,080 3M N95 surgical masks with an MSRP of $600,480. The masks were in-transit at an El Paso bonded warehouse destined to a hospital on the East Coast.
ICE HSI special agents determined the masks were counterfeit after working with the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and 3M Company.
“The seizure of these counterfeit surgical masks not only ensures the health and safety of our frontline health care workers by preventing them from receiving inferior personal protective equipment, it also protects the integrity of the American economy. We will continue to aggressively investigate, arrest and prosecute criminal counterfeiters who show a total disregard for human life and take advantage of a relentless world pandemic for economic gain.” said Erik P. Breitzke, acting special agent in charge of ICE HSI El Paso.
“HSI and CBP will continue to collaborate to prevent unauthorized and counterfeit products from getting to U.S. consumers to protect the health and safety of the American public and the American economy,” said Ysleta Port Director Arnoldo Gomez. “This large seizure of counterfeit surgical masks, destined for frontline medical workers, demonstrates the great collaborative effort between CBP and HSI. Counterfeit surgical masks pose a great risk to our medical community, and any individual who may use them.”
This shipment is in violation of Importation, Removal and Contrary to Law (19 U.S.C. 1595a(c)(2)(A)) and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. ICE HSI El Paso is investigating the seizure with assistance from CBP.EL PASO, Texas — More than 100,000 counterfeit 3M N95 surgical masks destined to be used by hospital workers were seized Dec. 7 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
On Dec. 3, CBP officers at the Ysleta Cargo Facility initially intercepted the shipment of 100,080 3M N95 surgical masks with an MSRP of $600,480. The masks were in-transit at an El Paso bonded warehouse destined to a hospital on the East Coast.
ICE HSI special agents determined the masks were counterfeit after working with the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and 3M Company.
“The seizure of these counterfeit surgical masks not only ensures the health and safety of our frontline health care workers by preventing them from receiving inferior personal protective equipment, it also protects the integrity of the American economy. We will continue to aggressively investigate, arrest and prosecute criminal counterfeiters who show a total disregard for human life and take advantage of a relentless world pandemic for economic gain.” said Erik P. Breitzke, acting special agent in charge of ICE HSI El Paso.
“HSI and CBP will continue to collaborate to prevent unauthorized and counterfeit products from getting to U.S. consumers to protect the health and safety of the American public and the American economy,” said Ysleta Port Director Arnoldo Gomez. “This large seizure of counterfeit surgical masks, destined for frontline medical workers, demonstrates the great collaborative effort between CBP and HSI. Counterfeit surgical masks pose a great risk to our medical community, and any individual who may use them.”
This shipment is in violation of Importation, Removal and Contrary to Law (19 U.S.C. 1595a(c)(2)(A)) and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. ICE HSI El Paso is investigating the seizure with assistance from CBP.
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breaking911--2020-12-11--Brandon Bernard Put To Death By The Federal Government

INDIANA — The United States federal government executed its ninth federal inmate of 2020 Thursday night in Indiana , it is the first execution during a presidential lame-duck period in 130 years , according to the Associated Press .
40-year-old Brandon Bernard was pronounced dead by lethal injection at 9:27 p.m. local time .
Bernard and his accomplices brutally murdered two youth ministers , Todd and Stacie Bagley , on a military reservation in 1999 .
Bernard was 18-years-old at the time of the murders .
After Todd Bagley agreed to give a ride to several of Bernard ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , forced him and Stacie into the trunk of their car , and drove the couple around for hours while attempting to steal their money and pawn Stacie ’ s wedding ring .
While locked in the trunk , the couple spoke with their abductors about God and pleaded for their lives .
The abductors eventually parked on the Fort Hood military reservation , where Bernard and another accomplice doused the car with lighter fluid as the couple , still locked in the trunk , sang and prayed .
After Stacie said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and “ Jesus , take care of us , ” one of the accomplices shot both Todd and Stacie in the head—killing Todd and knocking Stacie unconscious .
Bernard then lit the car on fire , killing Stacie through smoke inhalation .
In June 2000 , a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas found Bernard guilty of , among other offenses , two counts of murder within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States , and unanimously recommended a death sentence .
His conviction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his request for collateral relief was rejected by every court that considered it .
Bernard is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on December 10 , 2020 , at U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute , Indiana .
One of his accomplices , Christopher Vialva , was executed for his role in the Bagleys ’ murder on September 22 , 2020 .
“ Tonight , those of us who love Brandon Bernard — and we are many — are full of righteous anger and deep sadness at the actions of the federal government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Owen , one of Bernard ’ s lawyers , said .
“ Brandon ’ s life mattered .
To us , his legal team ; to his two beautiful and talented daughters ; to his mother , brother , and sister ; and to the countless people around the country who came to know him and his story in recent weeks .
”

INDIANA — The United States federal government executed its ninth federal inmate of 2020 Thursday night in Indiana, it is the first execution during a presidential lame-duck period in 130 years, according to the Associated Press.
40-year-old Brandon Bernard was pronounced dead by lethal injection at 9:27 p.m. local time.
Bernard and his accomplices brutally murdered two youth ministers, Todd and Stacie Bagley, on a military reservation in 1999. Bernard was 18-years-old at the time of the murders.
After Todd Bagley agreed to give a ride to several of Bernard’s accomplices, they pointed a gun at him, forced him and Stacie into the trunk of their car, and drove the couple around for hours while attempting to steal their money and pawn Stacie’s wedding ring.
While locked in the trunk, the couple spoke with their abductors about God and pleaded for their lives. The abductors eventually parked on the Fort Hood military reservation, where Bernard and another accomplice doused the car with lighter fluid as the couple, still locked in the trunk, sang and prayed. After Stacie said, “Jesus loves you,” and “Jesus, take care of us,” one of the accomplices shot both Todd and Stacie in the head—killing Todd and knocking Stacie unconscious. Bernard then lit the car on fire, killing Stacie through smoke inhalation.
In June 2000, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas found Bernard guilty of, among other offenses, two counts of murder within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, and unanimously recommended a death sentence. His conviction and sentence were affirmed on appeal, and his request for collateral relief was rejected by every court that considered it. Bernard is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on December 10, 2020, at U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute, Indiana. One of his accomplices, Christopher Vialva, was executed for his role in the Bagleys’ murder on September 22, 2020.
“Tonight, those of us who love Brandon Bernard — and we are many — are full of righteous anger and deep sadness at the actions of the federal government in taking his life,” Robert Owen, one of Bernard’s lawyers, said. “Brandon’s life mattered. To us, his legal team; to his two beautiful and talented daughters; to his mother, brother, and sister; and to the countless people around the country who came to know him and his story in recent weeks.”
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breaking911--2020-12-12--Suspect Arrested In ‘Senseless’ Killing Of Nashville Nurse Caitlyn Kaufman Had Violent History

NASHVILLE — Metro Nashville SWAT officers Friday morning arrested Devaunte L. Hill , 21 , for the December 3 murder of Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman as she drove to work on I-440 .
Hill was taken into custody at his apartment in the Berkshire Place complex on Porter Road in East Nashville .
Hill was brought to MNPD headquarters where he was interviewed by Homicide Unit Detectives Chris Dickerson and Jefferson Hughes .
Hill implicated himself in the case .
The two did not know each other .
Additional arrests are possible .
“ Detectives from our Homicide Unit have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 50 Crime Stoppers tips and other leads in this case , ” Chief John Drake said .
“ They were joined by scientists at our Crime Laboratory , MNPD electronics experts , and our partners at the FBI , ATF and TBI .
On behalf of Nashville , I am grateful to all of these men and women.
” The major break in the case came within an hour of the announcement that an anonymous group of Nashville business owners and entrepreneurs increased the reward for information by $ 50,000 .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified Hill as a suspect .
The concerned citizen also provided information as to the whereabouts of the 9 millimeter pistol that was used in the murder .
Detectives located the gun Thursday night .
Crime lab scientists were called in during the night to do an immediate analysis of the pistol .
The gun was test fired at the lab , and scientists reported a 100 % match to the three 9 millimeter shell casings that were recovered on the shoulder of I-440 the night Caitlyn was killed .
In addition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hill ’ s cell phone number and provider .
They determined that Hill ’ s phone was in the vicinity on the night Caitlyn was killed .
“ While it was a relief to be able to sign the arrest warrant naming Hill at 3:37 this morning , it was an exceptional relief to be able to call Caitlyn ’ s mother , Diane , in Pennsylvania this morning to tell her that an arrest had been made , ” lead Detective Chris Dickerson said .
“ Throughout this investigation , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the strong support of the Kaufman family.
” In a press conference , police did not indicate a possible motive for the killing .
Diane Kaufman returned from Nashville to her home in Pennsylvania Thursday to prepare for Caitlyn ’ s funeral tomorrow .
Hill has been booked into the Downtown Detention Center on a charge of criminal Homicide .
He is being held without bond pending a hearing .
WTVF reported : In March 2016 , Hill — then 16 — was arrested on four counts of attempted homicide after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members , records show .
Hill used a handgun to shoot his grandmother , 12-year-old sister and 6-year-old nephew .
At the time , investigators said that Hill was angry that his grandmother was making him go to school .
Juvenile Court records show Hill pleaded guilty to reduced charges of aggravated assault and was placed in the custody of the Department of Children ’ s Services .
DCS released him on a trial home visit in April 2017 .
Two months later , just a week from turning 18 , Hill was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he and another person robbed a neighbor .
He pleaded guilty to the juvenile charge and was returned back to DCS custody until his 19th birthday .

NASHVILLE — Metro Nashville SWAT officers Friday morning arrested Devaunte L. Hill, 21, for the December 3 murder of Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman as she drove to work on I-440. Hill was taken into custody at his apartment in the Berkshire Place complex on Porter Road in East Nashville.
Hill was brought to MNPD headquarters where he was interviewed by Homicide Unit Detectives Chris Dickerson and Jefferson Hughes. Hill implicated himself in the case. The two did not know each other. Additional arrests are possible.
“Detectives from our Homicide Unit have worked around the clock pursuing the more than 50 Crime Stoppers tips and other leads in this case,” Chief John Drake said. “They were joined by scientists at our Crime Laboratory, MNPD electronics experts, and our partners at the FBI, ATF and TBI. On behalf of Nashville, I am grateful to all of these men and women.”
BREAKING: A Nashville nurse has been killed by shots fired into her gray Mazda SUV as she traveled on I-440 west btwn the Hillsboro Rd & West End exits. The SUV was found stopped on the shoulder at 8:52 p.m. Anyone traveling on I-440 around then with info, pls call 615-742-7463. pic.twitter.com/pMreuZABkg — Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 4, 2020
The major break in the case came within an hour of the announcement that an anonymous group of Nashville business owners and entrepreneurs increased the reward for information by $50,000. A concerned citizen came forward Thursday afternoon and identified Hill as a suspect. The concerned citizen also provided information as to the whereabouts of the 9 millimeter pistol that was used in the murder. Detectives located the gun Thursday night. Crime lab scientists were called in during the night to do an immediate analysis of the pistol. The gun was test fired at the lab, and scientists reported a 100% match to the three 9 millimeter shell casings that were recovered on the shoulder of I-440 the night Caitlyn was killed. In addition, MNPD electronics experts were able to identify Hill’s cell phone number and provider. They determined that Hill’s phone was in the vicinity on the night Caitlyn was killed.
BREAKING: Devaunte L. Hill, 21, is in custody for the murder of Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman. MNPD SWAT members arrested him at 6:15 a.m. at his East Nashville apartment. He is being charged with criminal homicide. pic.twitter.com/lJ6LMHy8v7 — Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 11, 2020
“While it was a relief to be able to sign the arrest warrant naming Hill at 3:37 this morning, it was an exceptional relief to be able to call Caitlyn’s mother, Diane, in Pennsylvania this morning to tell her that an arrest had been made,” lead Detective Chris Dickerson said. “Throughout this investigation, we have felt the support of all of Nashville, and the strong support of the Kaufman family.”
In a press conference, police did not indicate a possible motive for the killing.
Diane Kaufman returned from Nashville to her home in Pennsylvania Thursday to prepare for Caitlyn’s funeral tomorrow.
Hill has been booked into the Downtown Detention Center on a charge of criminal Homicide. He is being held without bond pending a hearing.
WTVF reported: In March 2016, Hill — then 16 — was arrested on four counts of attempted homicide after a domestic shooting spree involving four family members, records show. Hill used a handgun to shoot his grandmother, 12-year-old sister and 6-year-old nephew.
At the time, investigators said that Hill was angry that his grandmother was making him go to school.
Juvenile Court records show Hill pleaded guilty to reduced charges of aggravated assault and was placed in the custody of the Department of Children’s Services. DCS released him on a trial home visit in April 2017.
Two months later, just a week from turning 18, Hill was again arrested on aggravated robbery charge after he and another person robbed a neighbor. He pleaded guilty to the juvenile charge and was returned back to DCS custody until his 19th birthday.
A coalition of Nashville business owners and entrepreneurs who wish to remain anonymous just posted a $50,000 reward for info leading to the arrest & prosecution of the person(s) responsible for Caitlyn Kaufman's murder. The reward total is now $65,000+. Have info? 615-742-7463. pic.twitter.com/9VEaIFVaQ4 — Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 10, 2020
The investigation remains ongoing.
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breaking911--2020-12-14--NJ Suspends Liquor Licenses Of 10 Bars For Alleged Coronavirus Violations

TRENTON – ( NJ Attorney General / NEWS RELEASE ) — Ramping up enforcement of COVID-19 orders as the virus surges in New Jersey , Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control ( “ ABC ” ) today announced they are seeking to suspend the liquor licenses of 10 New Jersey bars and restaurants accused of violating the heightened restrictions placed on eating and drinking establishments by Governor Murphy last month .
The announcement of charges comes amid a statewide ABC enforcement campaign to ensure its licensees are complying with the Governor ’ s Executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( “ EO 194 ” ) , which , among other things , imposes a cessation of indoor food and beverage services between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. , and prohibits patrons from being seated at an indoor bar at all times .
The restrictions were imposed by Governor Murphy in an effort to reduce the sustained close contact that results from patrons seated at indoor bar areas .
Since EO 194 took effect on November 12 , 2020 , teams of investigators from ABC , the Division of Criminal Justice , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out inspection sweeps of bars and restaurants statewide to enforce compliance and protect public health .
The charges announced today , which carry a minimum 10-day suspension for each licensee , represent the first enforcement actions issued in the statewide compliance campaign .
More charges are expected .
“ It gives us no pleasure to take these actions , but we ’ re in the midst of a pandemic and we need everyone in this state to do their part , ” said Attorney General Grewal .
“ Results of our enforcement sweeps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ licensees are following the Governor ’ s orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19 .
Those who flout curfews , seating restrictions , face covering mandates , and other mitigation measures will face consequences.
” ABC has led investigations resulting in nearly 500 random inspections of bars and restaurants to ensure compliance with the restrictions imposed under EO 194 , and with other COVID-19 protocols required under prior Executive Orders .
Nearly 90 percent of the establishments inspected were found to be in compliance .
The COVID-19-related charges announced today stem from violations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seating patrons at indoor bars ; cease serving food and alcohol indoors at 10 p.m. ; limit the number of patrons allowed in indoor areas to 25 percent of the establishment ’ s indoor capacity ; enforce face covering requirements for patrons and employees ; prohibit the consumption of food and alcohol by patrons who are not seated at a table ; maintain a six-foot minimum distance between dining tables ; and enforce social distancing among employees and patrons .
Charges have been issued against the entities holding liquor licenses for the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Liquors , Bayonne .
Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar and for failing to enforce face covering requirements .
Penalty sought : 15-day suspension .
• Wicked Wolf , Hoboken .
Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar .
Penalty sought : 10-day suspension .
• Reilly ’ s Bar & Grill , Kearny .
Cited for violating 10 p.m. curfew , allowing patrons to consume food/drink while not seated , and exceeding occupancy limits .
Penalty sought : 30-day suspension .
• Graystone Inn , Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit at the bar , and exceeding occupancy limits on two separate occasions .
Penalty sought : 40-day suspension .
• George Street Ale House , New Brunswick .
Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar , and failing to enforce social distancing and face covering requirements .
Penalty sought : 25-day suspension .
• Black Betty ’ s Saloon , Sayreville .
Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar , and failing to enforce social distancing and face covering requirements .
Also cited for allowing lewd activity on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Jalapenos Bar and Grill , Gloucester City .
Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar , and failing to enforce face covering requirements ( second offense ) .
Penalty sought : 20-day suspension .
• 814 South Pub & Kitchen , Somerdale .
Cited for violating 10 p.m. curfew , failing to maintain a six-foot distance between tables , and failing to enforce face covering requirements .
Penalty sought : 25-day suspension .
• B & B Saloon , Atlantic City .
Cited for allowing patrons to sit at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and failing to enforce social distancing and face covering requirements .
Also cited for allowing alcohol to be consumed beyond the licensed premises , hindering an inspection , employing a criminally disqualified individual , and violating conditions imposed on the license after a shooting left two people dead last month .
Penalty sought : 115-day suspension .
“ ABC will continue to crisscross the state doing surprise inspections of bars and restaurants to identify and hold accountable those operating in violation of the restrictions in place to protect public health and safety , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control .
“ The majority of our licensees are complying with these commonsense measures .
We will not allow our law-abiding licensees to be put at an economic disadvantage by a rogue few who think they are above ABC regulations and the laws of our State.
” Since March , ABC has taken enforcement action more than 200 times in response to COVID-19-related violations by licensees .
Those actions have delivered warnings , and sought fines , license suspensions , and license revocations .

TRENTON – (NJ Attorney General / NEWS RELEASE) — Ramping up enforcement of COVID-19 orders as the virus surges in New Jersey, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) today announced they are seeking to suspend the liquor licenses of 10 New Jersey bars and restaurants accused of violating the heightened restrictions placed on eating and drinking establishments by Governor Murphy last month.
The announcement of charges comes amid a statewide ABC enforcement campaign to ensure its licensees are complying with the Governor’s Executive Order No. 194 (2020) (“EO 194”), which, among other things, imposes a cessation of indoor food and beverage services between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., and prohibits patrons from being seated at an indoor bar at all times. The restrictions were imposed by Governor Murphy in an effort to reduce the sustained close contact that results from patrons seated at indoor bar areas.
Since EO 194 took effect on November 12, 2020, teams of investigators from ABC, the Division of Criminal Justice, and local law enforcement agencies have been carrying out inspection sweeps of bars and restaurants statewide to enforce compliance and protect public health. The charges announced today, which carry a minimum 10-day suspension for each licensee, represent the first enforcement actions issued in the statewide compliance campaign. More charges are expected.
“It gives us no pleasure to take these actions, but we’re in the midst of a pandemic and we need everyone in this state to do their part,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Results of our enforcement sweeps thus far demonstrate that the majority of licensees are following the Governor’s orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Those who flout curfews, seating restrictions, face covering mandates, and other mitigation measures will face consequences.”
ABC has led investigations resulting in nearly 500 random inspections of bars and restaurants to ensure compliance with the restrictions imposed under EO 194, and with other COVID-19 protocols required under prior Executive Orders.
Nearly 90 percent of the establishments inspected were found to be in compliance.
The COVID-19-related charges announced today stem from violations of Executive Orders requiring establishments to prohibit seating patrons at indoor bars; cease serving food and alcohol indoors at 10 p.m.; limit the number of patrons allowed in indoor areas to 25 percent of the establishment’s indoor capacity; enforce face covering requirements for patrons and employees; prohibit the consumption of food and alcohol by patrons who are not seated at a table; maintain a six-foot minimum distance between dining tables; and enforce social distancing among employees and patrons.
Charges have been issued against the entities holding liquor licenses for the following establishments:
Eddy’s Bar & Liquors, Bayonne. Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar and for failing to enforce face covering requirements. Penalty sought: 15-day suspension.
Wicked Wolf, Hoboken. Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar. Penalty sought: 10-day suspension.
Reilly’s Bar & Grill, Kearny. Cited for violating 10 p.m. curfew, allowing patrons to consume food/drink while not seated, and exceeding occupancy limits. Penalty sought: 30-day suspension.
Graystone Inn, Little Falls. Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar, and exceeding occupancy limits on two separate occasions. Penalty sought: 40-day suspension.
George Street Ale House, New Brunswick. Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar, and failing to enforce social distancing and face covering requirements. Penalty sought: 25-day suspension.
Black Betty’s Saloon, Sayreville. Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar, and failing to enforce social distancing and face covering requirements. Also cited for allowing lewd activity on premises. Penalty sought: 70-day suspension.
30 Strikes, Cited for violating 10 p.m. curfew. Penalty sought: 10-day suspension.
Jalapenos Bar and Grill, Gloucester City. Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar, and failing to enforce face covering requirements (second offense). Penalty sought: 20-day suspension.
814 South Pub & Kitchen, Somerdale. Cited for violating 10 p.m. curfew, failing to maintain a six-foot distance between tables, and failing to enforce face covering requirements. Penalty sought: 25-day suspension.
B&B Saloon, Atlantic City. Cited for allowing patrons to sit at the bar, exceeding occupancy limits, and failing to enforce social distancing and face covering requirements. Also cited for allowing alcohol to be consumed beyond the licensed premises, hindering an inspection, employing a criminally disqualified individual, and violating conditions imposed on the license after a shooting left two people dead last month. Penalty sought: 115-day suspension.
“ABC will continue to crisscross the state doing surprise inspections of bars and restaurants to identify and hold accountable those operating in violation of the restrictions in place to protect public health and safety,” said James B. Graziano, Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. “The majority of our licensees are complying with these commonsense measures. We will not allow our law-abiding licensees to be put at an economic disadvantage by a rogue few who think they are above ABC regulations and the laws of our State.”
Since March, ABC has taken enforcement action more than 200 times in response to COVID-19-related violations by licensees. Those actions have delivered warnings, and sought fines, license suspensions, and license revocations.
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breaking911--2020-12-14--More Than a Dozen Arrests In Human Trafficking Operation In Tenn.

CHATTANOOGA , Tennessee – A two-day undercover operation by Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit and Task Force , the Chattanooga Police Department , and Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of 14 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors .
Over a two-day period beginning December 9th , as part of an undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in East Tennessee , authorities placed several decoy advertisements on websites known to be linked to prostitution and commercial sex cases .
The focus of the operation was to identify individuals seeking to engage in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result of the operation , detectives and agents arrested 14 men and booked them into the Hamilton County Jail : *Thomas Cochran ( DOB 4/27/78 ) , Carrollton , GA : Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act , Possession of Meth , Possession of Drug Paraphernalia *Nicholas Underwood ( DOB 9/9/99 ) , Cohutta , GA : Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act , Possession of a Firearm While in Commission of a Felony *Qu ’ darius Smith ( DOB 12/10/97 ) , Chattanooga : Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act , Possession of Meth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operation also focused on identifying potential victims of trafficking .
One adult woman was offered services such as housing and counseling through Grow Free Tennessee , a program of the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking , and Willowbend Farms .
Those participating in the operation included the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation , the Chattanooga Police Department , Homeland Security Investigations , the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking , and Willowbend Farms .

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – A two-day undercover operation by Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit and Task Force, the Chattanooga Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of 14 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors.
Over a two-day period beginning December 9th, as part of an undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in East Tennessee, authorities placed several decoy advertisements on websites known to be linked to prostitution and commercial sex cases. The focus of the operation was to identify individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts with minors. As a result of the operation, detectives and agents arrested 14 men and booked them into the Hamilton County Jail:
*Gregory Joiner (DOB 7/12/60), Chattanooga: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act
*Thomas Baggenstoss (DOB 3/6/77), Knoxville: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act
*Rubelino Velasquez Salas (DOB 1/6/89), Chattanooga: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act
*William Fugate (DOB 8/18/76), Riceville: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act
*Jerome Stewart (DOB 10/17/95) Chattanooga: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act, Possession of Marijuana
*Michael Scarlett (DOB 3/3/98), Houston, TX: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act
*Khadim Gueye (DOB 9/26/87), Chattanooga, TN: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act
*Sibley Evans (DOB 7/10/77), Lupton City: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act
*Aurelio Hernandez (DOB 9/25/88), Roanoke, VA: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act
*Thomas Cochran (DOB 4/27/78), Carrollton, GA: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act, Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
*Nicholas Underwood (DOB 9/9/99), Cohutta, GA: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act, Possession of a Firearm While in Commission of a Felony
*Bersain Velasquez (DOB 5/24/79), Chattanooga: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act
*Qu’darius Smith (DOB 12/10/97), Chattanooga: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act, Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana
*Nelvin Cruz-Cruz (DOB 2/17/72), Lilburn, GA: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act
Part of the operation also focused on identifying potential victims of trafficking. One adult woman was offered services such as housing and counseling through Grow Free Tennessee, a program of the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking, and Willowbend Farms.
Those participating in the operation included the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Chattanooga Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking, and Willowbend Farms.
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breaking911--2020-12-13--Police Fatally Shoot Man Who Opened Fire Near Crowd at Manhattan Cathedral

A man armed with two handguns was shot dead by police after shots rang out at the end of a @ @ @ @ @ steps of a Manhattan cathedral Sunday .
The incident occurred at the Cathedral Church of @ @ @ @ @ “ It was just beautiful , and then at the end this person started shooting @ @ @ @ @ , ” a cathedral spokeswoman , Lisa Schubert , told The New York Times .
@ @ @ @ @ killed a lot of people .
There were hundreds of people here and he shot @ @ @ @ @ The shooter has not been identified .
No other injuries were reported .

A man armed with two handguns was shot dead by police after shots rang out at the end of a Christmas choral concert on the steps of a Manhattan cathedral Sunday.
The incident occurred at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine.
“It was just beautiful, and then at the end this person started shooting. Everybody is in shock,” a cathedral spokeswoman, Lisa Schubert, told The New York Times. “The shooter could have killed a lot of people. There were hundreds of people here and he shot at least 20 times.”
The shooter has not been identified. No other injuries were reported.
Watch as @NYPDShea updates the media on a police involved shooting that took place earlier today at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine. pic.twitter.com/8JMgP3WoBk — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 13, 2020
ADVISORY: Please avoid the area of West 112 Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan due to a police involved shooting. Expect a large police presence and traffic delays in the area. pic.twitter.com/7qGqv3iDEr — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 13, 2020
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breaking911--2020-12-13--WATCH: Trump Slams Attorney General Bill Barr

President Trump discusses the coronavirus vaccine and shares his thoughts on how the Hunter Biden probe should ’ ve been @ @ @ @ @ Barr .

President Trump discusses the coronavirus vaccine and shares his thoughts on how the Hunter Biden probe should’ve been handled by Attorney General Bill Barr.
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breaking911--2020-12-13--‘Foreign Government’ Hacks Treasury, Commerce Department: Report

WASHINGTON — A foreign entity has reportedly breached the Treasury and Commerce Department of the United States .
A Commerce @ @ @ @ @ , “ We can confirm there has been a breach in one of our bureaus @ @ @ @ @ and the FBI to investigate , and we can not comment further at this time.
@ @ @ @ @ national political reporter for NBC wrote on Twitter Sunday , “ The National Security Council @ @ @ @ @ working to identify and remedy potential issues after a reported foreign government-linked hack of Treasury @ @ @ @ @ ’ s email systems .
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WASHINGTON — A foreign entity has reportedly breached the Treasury and Commerce Department of the United States.
A Commerce Department spokesperson told NBC News, “We can confirm there has been a breach in one of our bureaus. We have asked CISA and the FBI to investigate, and we cannot comment further at this time.”
Josh Lederman, a national political reporter for NBC wrote on Twitter Sunday, “The National Security Council also confirms that it is working to identify and remedy potential issues after a reported foreign government-linked hack of Treasury and a Commerce Department unit’s email systems.”
The National Security Council also confirms that it is working to identify and remedy potential issues after a reported foreign government-linked hack of Treasury and a Commerce Department unit’s email systems — Josh Lederman (@JoshNBCNews) December 13, 2020
Reminder that Trump fired the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency last month — Josh Lederman (@JoshNBCNews) December 13, 2020
DEVELOPING STORY
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breaking911--2020-12-13--WATCH: Arlington, VA Skyline Changes In Seconds During Hotel Implosion

VIRGINIA — A Holiday Inn in Arlington was demolished Sunday morning to clear the land for a new development .

VIRGINIA — A Holiday Inn in Arlington was demolished Sunday morning to clear the land for a new development.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX-FPGPa27g
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breaking911--2020-12-13--DEVELOPING: Deputies Responding To ‘Multiple Murders’ In West Virginia

The scene was centered near the 1300 block of Cemetery Hill Dr. in the city of Elkview .
According to @ @ @ @ @ at least ‘ four bodies and called police from a neighbor ’ s house.
’ @ @ @ @ @ and woman , and two children , ages approximately 12 and 3 years old .
@ @ @ @ @ .

ELKVIEW, WV — Law enforcement officials reported ‘multiple murders’ in southern West Virginia Sunday afternoon.
The scene was centered near the 1300 block of Cemetery Hill Dr. in the city of Elkview.
According to WSAZ, a relative found at least ‘four bodies and called police from a neighbor’s house.’ The victims are a man and woman, and two children, ages approximately 12 and 3 years old.
No further details were available.
BREAKING: “Several” bodies have been found in a home in the Pinch area on Cemetery Hill Drive. — Leslie Rubin (@LeslieRubinWCHS) December 13, 2020
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breaking911--2020-12-13--Former Cuomo Aide Lindsey Boylan Alleges Governor Sexually Harassed Her For Years

On Sunday , an ex-adviser to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo claimed he “ sexually harassed ” her for “ years.
” Lindsey Boylan , a Democrat who is running for Manhattan borough president , wrote on Twitter , My first experience of workplace sexual harassment was when my mom got her first real office job after graduating from college when I was in high school .
She was so excited to be taken “ seriously.
” Her bossed isolated her and kissed her .
She never had that type of job again .
It was then how I learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How hard this world can be for us when we are trying to be taken seriously and help our community .
How easily jerks can destroy the lives of women .
And I promised myself I would never let those kind of guys win .
I would work hard my whole life to put myself in positions of power to change things .
To end the violence & corruption .
Give voice to the voiceless .
I am not stopping .
I refuse .
I will never give up .
Yes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Many saw it , and watched .
I could never anticipate what to expect : would I be grilled on my work ( which was very good ) or harassed about my looks .
Or would it be both in the same conversation ?
This was the way for years .
Not knowing what to expect what ’ s the most upsetting part aside from knowing that no one would do a damn thing even when they saw it .
And I *know* I am not the only woman .
I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all .
That because I am a woman , I can work hard my whole life to better myself and help others and yet still fall victim as countless women over generations have .
Mostly silently .
I hate that some men , like @ NYGovCuomo abuse their power .
Boylan did not respond to a request for comment , writing , I have no interest in talking to journalists .
I am about validating the experience of countless women and making sure abuse stops .
My worst fear is that this @ @

On Sunday, an ex-adviser to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo claimed he “sexually harassed” her for “years.”
Lindsey Boylan, a Democrat who is running for Manhattan borough president, wrote on Twitter, My first experience of workplace sexual harassment was when my mom got her first real office job after graduating from college when I was in high school.
She was so excited to be taken “seriously.” Her bossed isolated her and kissed her. She never had that type of job again.
It was then how I learned how hard it is for women. How hard this world can be for us when we are trying to be taken seriously and help our community. How easily jerks can destroy the lives of women.
And I promised myself I would never let those kind of guys win. I would work hard my whole life to put myself in positions of power to change things. To end the violence & corruption. Give voice to the voiceless.
I am not stopping. I refuse. I will never give up.
Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched.
I could never anticipate what to expect: would I be grilled on my work (which was very good) or harassed about my looks. Or would it be both in the same conversation? This was the way for years.
Not knowing what to expect what’s the most upsetting part aside from knowing that no one would do a damn thing even when they saw it.
No one.
And I *know* I am not the only woman.
I’m angry to be put in this situation at all. That because I am a woman, I can work hard my whole life to better myself and help others and yet still fall victim as countless women over generations have. Mostly silently.
I hate that some men, like @NYGovCuomo abuse their power.
Boylan did not respond to a request for comment, writing, I have no interest in talking to journalists. I am about validating the experience of countless women and making sure abuse stops. My worst fear is that this continues.
I’m running for Manhattan Borough President to create a more equitable, sustainable, and livable city. Although we have many challenges ahead, I know that we can meet those challenges together and create lasting change for our city. Join me on this journey! pic.twitter.com/8Ju22lb25k — Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) November 23, 2020
There are fewer things more scary than giving this man, who exists without ethics, even more control. I saw how he wielded power for years. He takes advantage of people, including me. I hope @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris don’t do this. https://t.co/cXxHuN8qNa — Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) December 12, 2020
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breaking911--2020-12-15--LIVE: Joe Biden To Address the Nation After Electoral Victory

The speech is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m .
ET .
Watch his remarks live here .

The speech is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. Watch his remarks live here.
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breaking911--2020-12-14--US formally blames 2 Iranian officers for abduction, likely death of retired FBI agent Robert Levins

US formally blames 2 Iranian officers for abduction, likely death of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson

WASHINGTON – Today , the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated two senior officials of Iran ’ s Ministry of Intelligence and Security ( MOIS ) , who were involved in the abduction of Robert A .
“ Bob ” Levinson on Iran ’ s Kish Island on or about March 9 , 2007 .
For 13 years , the Iranian government , which continues to take foreigners and dual-nationals hostage as political leverage , has denied knowledge of Levinson ’ s whereabouts or condition .
However , senior Iranian officials authorized Levinson ’ s abduction and detention and launched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Iranian regime .
The individuals designated today , Mohammad Baseri and Ahmad Khazai , acted in their capacity as MOIS officers in the abduction , detention , and probable death of Levinson .
“ The abduction of Mr. Levinson in Iran is an outrageous example of the Iranian regime ’ s willingness to commit unjust acts , ” said Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin .
“ The United States will always prioritize the safety and security of the American people and will continue to aggressively pursue those who played a role in Mr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ The government of Iran pledged to provide assistance in bringing Bob Levinson home , but it has never followed through .
The truth is that Iranian intelligence officers —with the approval of senior Iranian officials — were involved in Bob ’ s abduction and detention , ” said FBI Director Christopher Wray .
“ While no one should be as cruelly treated as Bob was , this situation is personal because Bob served as a special agent for 22 years and will always be a part of the FBI family .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find out more about Bob ’ s long captivity , to give the Levinson family the answers they deserve , and to finally bring Bob home.
” The MOIS has been designated pursuant to Executive Order ( E.O . )
13553 for being complicit in the commission of serious human rights abuses against the Iranian people since June 12 , 2009 , as well as previously designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist pursuant to E.O .
13224 .
Mohammad Baseri is a high-ranking MOIS officer involved in counterespionage activities in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in sensitive investigations related to Iranian national security issues .
Baseri has worked directly with intelligence officials from other countries in order to harm U.S. interests .
Ahmad Khazai is a high-ranking member of the MOIS who , in his role as a senior official of the MOIS , has led MOIS delegations to other countries to assess the security situation .
Mohammad Baseri and Ahmad Khazai , acting in their capacity as MOIS officers , were involved in the abduction , detention , and probable death of Mr. Levinson .
OFAC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ E.O .
13553 for acting for or on behalf of , directly or indirectly , Iran ’ s MOIS .
All property and interests in property of these persons that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons must be blocked and reported to OFAC .
OFAC ’ s regulations generally prohibit all dealings by U.S. persons or within ( or transiting ) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of blocked or designated persons .
In addition , non-U.S. persons that engage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today may themselves be exposed to designation .
Furthermore , any foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates a significant transaction for or on behalf of the persons designated today could be subject to U.S. correspondent or payable-through account sanctions .

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated two senior officials of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), who were involved in the abduction of Robert A. “Bob” Levinson on Iran’s Kish Island on or about March 9, 2007. For 13 years, the Iranian government, which continues to take foreigners and dual-nationals hostage as political leverage, has denied knowledge of Levinson’s whereabouts or condition. However, senior Iranian officials authorized Levinson’s abduction and detention and launched a disinformation campaign to deflect blame from the Iranian regime. The individuals designated today, Mohammad Baseri and Ahmad Khazai, acted in their capacity as MOIS officers in the abduction, detention, and probable death of Levinson.
“The abduction of Mr. Levinson in Iran is an outrageous example of the Iranian regime’s willingness to commit unjust acts,” said Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin. “The United States will always prioritize the safety and security of the American people and will continue to aggressively pursue those who played a role in Mr. Levinson’s detention and probable death.”
“The government of Iran pledged to provide assistance in bringing Bob Levinson home, but it has never followed through. The truth is that Iranian intelligence officers —with the approval of senior Iranian officials — were involved in Bob’s abduction and detention,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “While no one should be as cruelly treated as Bob was, this situation is personal because Bob served as a special agent for 22 years and will always be a part of the FBI family. We will never waver from our commitment to find out more about Bob’s long captivity, to give the Levinson family the answers they deserve, and to finally bring Bob home.”
The MOIS has been designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13553 for being complicit in the commission of serious human rights abuses against the Iranian people since June 12, 2009, as well as previously designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist pursuant to E.O. 13224.
Mohammad Baseri and Ahmad Khazai
Mohammad Baseri is a high-ranking MOIS officer involved in counterespionage activities in and outside of Iran, who has been involved in sensitive investigations related to Iranian national security issues. Baseri has worked directly with intelligence officials from other countries in order to harm U.S. interests. Ahmad Khazai is a high-ranking member of the MOIS who, in his role as a senior official of the MOIS, has led MOIS delegations to other countries to assess the security situation.
Mohammad Baseri and Ahmad Khazai, acting in their capacity as MOIS officers, were involved in the abduction, detention, and probable death of Mr. Levinson.
OFAC is designating Baseri and Khazai pursuant to E.O. 13553 for acting for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Iran’s MOIS.
Sanctions Implications
All property and interests in property of these persons that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons must be blocked and reported to OFAC. OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all dealings by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of blocked or designated persons.
In addition, non-U.S. persons that engage in certain transactions with the persons designated today may themselves be exposed to designation. Furthermore, any foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates a significant transaction for or on behalf of the persons designated today could be subject to U.S. correspondent or payable-through account sanctions.
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breaking911--2020-12-14--GOP Congressman: I’m Leaving The Republican Party

GOP Rep. Paul Mitchell , R-Mich. , who voted for Donald Trump , says he is quitting the Republican Party to become an Independent .
Washington , DC 20003 — Mr. Kevin McCarthy Republican Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Capitol Washington , DC 20515 The weeks since the 2020 General Election have been traumatic for many in our nation , both voters and those of us who took an oath to serve this nation .
As you well know , my voting record in Congress over the past two terms has been in line with President Trump and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent of the time .
Further , I voted for President Trump in the 2020 General Election despite some reservations about four more years under his leadership .
I felt that many policies achieved during the Trump administration had been positive for our nation , whereas the policies espoused by the Democratic Party were too radical and did not reflect my principles .
I have also worked hard to support each of you and your efforts .
Ronna , you may recall that I spoke with you several times as you considered undertaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was my strong belief that you could help lead our party and support its core principles , and I encouraged you to undertake the position .
Kevin , I worked diligently with you as part of the Republican Leadership Team for both the 115th and 116th Congresses .
I fervently whipped votes for our policies during both terms on some tough issues .
As an active supporter of the national GOP , the state GOP , the NRCC and individual candidates , I raised almost $ 800k in just 2 1/2 years for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by leadership .
I have contributed personal funds , not simply PAC funds , to innumerable candidates at the Federal and state levels .
I agree that there have been some disconcerting aspects to this election .
With more than 155 million people voting , both administrative errors and even some fraudulent voting likely occurred .
Steps must be taken , by each state , to audit election results , validate ballots and process and report findings to ensure that every legal vote counts .
Michigan clearly needs to do that , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president and his legal team have failed to provide substantive evidence of fraud or administrative failure on a scale large enough to impact the outcome of the election .
Ronna , you know Michigan politics well .
President Trump did not lose Michigan because of Wayne County , but rather he lost because of dwindling support in areas including Kent and Oakland County , both previous Republican strongholds .
In the 2020 election , President Trump lost Michigan by 154,000 votes , compared to 2016 when his margin of victory was slightly more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publicly numerous times that when entering the political arena , a person must be willing to accept winning and losing with grace and maturity .
Having personally experienced both winning and losing , the latter can be brutal .
Any candidate , including the president , is entitled to request recounts and pursue legal challenges they believe are appropriate if they possess evidence of wrongdoing .
President Trump has undertaken or supported both of these options .
Recounts have failed to significantly alter the vote outcome in any state and dozens of court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state and Federal courts across our nation .
It is unacceptable for political candidates to treat our election system as though we are a third- world nation and incite distrust of something so basic as the sanctity of our vote .
Further , it is unacceptable for the president to attack the Supreme Court of the United States because its judges , both liberal and conservative , did not rule with his side or that “ the Court failed him.
” It was our Founding Fathers ’ objective to insulate the Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican leaders collectively sit back and tolerate unfounded conspiracy theories and “ stop the steal ” rallies without speaking out for our electoral process , which the Department of Homeland Security said was “ the most secure in American history , ” our nation will be damaged .
I have spoken out clearly and forcefully in opposition to these messages .
However , with the leadership of the Republican Party and our Republican Conference in the House actively participating in at least some of those efforts , I fear long-term harm to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our democracy has been an ongoing concern for me .
I expressed strong concerns about the president ’ s response to Charlottesville , the anti-immigrant “ send them back ” rhetoric , and even the racist comments of my own colleagues in the House .
I believe that raw political considerations , not constitutional or voting integrity concerns , motivate many in party leadership to support the “ stop the steal ” efforts , which is extremely disappointing to me .
As elected members of Congress , we take an oath to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States , ” not to preserve and protect the political interests of any individual , be it the president or anyone else , to the detriment of our cherished nation .
As a result , I am writing to advise you both that I am withdrawing from my engagement and association with the Republican Party at both the national and state level .
I will support , contribute to , and fundraise for individual candidates who reflect the principles I hold dear .
Further , by copy of this letter I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Michigan GOP of this decision .
I am also requesting that the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives change my party affiliation to Independent for the remainder of my term in office .
While admittedly symbolic , we all know that symbols matter .

GOP Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Mich., who voted for Donald Trump, says he is quitting the Republican Party to become an Independent.
Mitchell made the announcement on CNN.
Read his letter below.
December 14, 2020
Ms. Ronna McDaniel
Chair
Republican National Committee
310 First St, SE
Washington, DC 20003
—
Mr. Kevin McCarthy
Republican Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Chairwoman McDaniel and Leader McCarthy:
The weeks since the 2020 General Election have been traumatic for many in our nation, both voters and those of us who took an oath to serve this nation.
As you well know, my voting record in Congress over the past two terms has been in line with President Trump and the administration’s policies more than 95 percent of the time. Further, I voted for President Trump in the 2020 General Election despite some reservations about four more years under his leadership. I felt that many policies achieved during the Trump administration had been positive for our nation, whereas the policies espoused by the Democratic Party were too radical and did not reflect my principles.
I have also worked hard to support each of you and your efforts. Ronna, you may recall that I spoke with you several times as you considered undertaking the role of RNC Chair. It was my strong belief that you could help lead our party and support its core principles, and I encouraged you to undertake the position. Kevin, I worked diligently with you as part of the Republican Leadership Team for both the 115th and 116th Congresses. I fervently whipped votes for our policies during both terms on some tough issues.
As an active supporter of the national GOP, the state GOP, the NRCC and individual candidates, I raised almost $800k in just 2 1/2 years for the NRCC to support Republican candidates supported by leadership. I have contributed personal funds, not simply PAC funds, to innumerable candidates at the Federal and state levels.
I agree that there have been some disconcerting aspects to this election. With more than 155 million people voting, both administrative errors and even some fraudulent voting likely occurred. Steps must be taken, by each state, to audit election results, validate ballots and process and report findings to ensure that every legal vote counts. Michigan clearly needs to do that, not just Wayne County. However, the president and his legal team have failed to provide substantive evidence of fraud or administrative failure on a scale large enough to impact the outcome of the election.
Ronna, you know Michigan politics well. President Trump did not lose Michigan because of Wayne County, but rather he lost because of dwindling support in areas including Kent and Oakland County, both previous Republican strongholds. In the 2020 election, President Trump lost Michigan by 154,000 votes, compared to 2016 when his margin of victory was slightly more than 10,700 votes.
I have stated publicly numerous times that when entering the political arena, a person must be willing to accept winning and losing with grace and maturity. Having personally experienced both winning and losing, the latter can be brutal.
Any candidate, including the president, is entitled to request recounts and pursue legal challenges they believe are appropriate if they possess evidence of wrongdoing. President Trump has undertaken or supported both of these options. Recounts have failed to significantly alter the vote outcome in any state and dozens of court cases have been summarily dismissed in both state and Federal courts across our nation.
It is unacceptable for political candidates to treat our election system as though we are a third- world nation and incite distrust of something so basic as the sanctity of our vote. Further, it is unacceptable for the president to attack the Supreme Court of the United States because its judges, both liberal and conservative, did not rule with his side or that “the Court failed him.” It was our Founding Fathers’ objective to insulate the Supreme Court from such blatant political motivations.
If Republican leaders collectively sit back and tolerate unfounded conspiracy theories and “stop the steal” rallies without speaking out for our electoral process, which the Department of Homeland Security said was “the most secure in American history,” our nation will be damaged. I have spoken out clearly and forcefully in opposition to these messages. However, with the leadership of the Republican Party and our Republican Conference in the House actively participating in at least some of those efforts, I fear long-term harm to our democracy.
The stability and strength of our democracy has been an ongoing concern for me. I expressed strong concerns about the president’s response to Charlottesville, the anti-immigrant “send them back” rhetoric, and even the racist comments of my own colleagues in the House.
I believe that raw political considerations, not constitutional or voting integrity concerns, motivate many in party leadership to support the “stop the steal” efforts, which is extremely disappointing to me. As elected members of Congress, we take an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States,” not to preserve and protect the political interests of any individual, be it the president or anyone else, to the detriment of our cherished nation.
As a result, I am writing to advise you both that I am withdrawing from my engagement and association with the Republican Party at both the national and state level. I will support, contribute to, and fundraise for individual candidates who reflect the principles I hold dear. Further, by copy of this letter I am also advising Ms. Laura Cox, Chair of the Michigan GOP of this decision.
I am also requesting that the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives change my party affiliation to Independent for the remainder of my term in office. While admittedly symbolic, we all know that symbols matter.
Sincerely,
Paul Mitchell
Member of Congress
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breaking911--2020-12-14--K9 Sniffs Out $1 Million in U.S. Cash Bound for Mexico

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $ 1 million in unreported currency being smuggled @ @ @ @ @ Ysidro Port of Entry .
“ CBP officers and a canine team successfully stopped the @ @ @ @ @ outbound inspections ” said Anne Maricich , Acting Director of Field Operations for CBP in @ @ @ @ @ is a demonstration of great police work and dedication to the CBP mission by our @ @ @ @ @ stopping the illicit movement of currency through the border.
” On Dec. 9 , CBP @ @ @ @ @ the course of their outbound inspection on the Interstate 5 southbound lanes and subsequently referred @ @ @ @ @ CBP canine team assisted during the inspection and the detector dog alerted to the driver @ @ @ @ @ of the vehicle .
Further inspection of the vehicle , by CBP officers , resulted @ @ @ @ @ wrapped packages containing undeclared U.S. currency in the quarter panels , under the third row @ @ @ @ @ of the vehicle .

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in unreported currency being smuggled into Mexico at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
“CBP officers and a canine team successfully stopped the smuggling of the currency during outbound inspections” said Anne Maricich, Acting Director of Field Operations for CBP in San Diego. “This is a demonstration of great police work and dedication to the CBP mission by our officers with the goal of stopping the illicit movement of currency through the border.”
On Dec. 9, CBP officers stopped a vehicle during the course of their outbound inspection on the Interstate 5 southbound lanes and subsequently referred it for inspection. A CBP canine team assisted during the inspection and the detector dog alerted to the driver’s side quarter panel of the vehicle.
Further inspection of the vehicle, by CBP officers, resulted in the discovery of numerous wrapped packages containing undeclared U.S. currency in the quarter panels, under the third row seats and the cargo area of the vehicle.
CBP seized the unreported U.S. currency.
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breaking911--2020-12-14--SEE IT! NC Murder Suspect Arrested In FL, BodyCam Shows Cops Identifying Him By Google Search

DELAND , Florida — Volusia sheriff ’ s deputies arrested a North Carolina homicide suspect Saturday in DeLand and recovered suspected heroin and ammunition during his arrest .
Lloyd Carvon Gillis , 29 , was wanted on a warrant for first-degree murder out of Alamance County , N.C. , where he is charged in the fatal Aug. 16 shooting of a 24-year-old man in Green Level , N.C. On Saturday afternoon , members of the Sheriff ’ s Office District 2 Crime Suppression Team ( CST ) received word Gillis was inside a home on South Adelle Avenue .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the occupants .
Gillis initially identified himself as Cory Gillis – but a fingerprint scan indicated 91 % probability he was Lloyd Gillis .
When the CST sergeant Googled Lloyd Gillis ’ name , he found news coverage of the murder case , along with a mugshot and a $ 3,500 reward for information .
Gillis was also positively identified by the tattoos on his chest , and admitted to deputies that Cory was his cousin ’ s name .
After he was taken into custody , deputies recovered about 29 grams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of MDMA , a gun box , 37 rounds of .380 ammunition and one empty magazine .
In addition to his North Carolina warrants for murder , possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and violation of parole , Gillis was charged with giving a false name upon being detained , resisting without violence and possession of MDMA .
The suspected heroin was submitted for testing .

DELAND, Florida — Volusia sheriff’s deputies arrested a North Carolina homicide suspect Saturday in DeLand and recovered suspected heroin and ammunition during his arrest.
Lloyd Carvon Gillis, 29, was wanted on a warrant for first-degree murder out of Alamance County, N.C., where he is charged in the fatal Aug. 16 shooting of a 24-year-old man in Green Level, N.C.
On Saturday afternoon, members of the Sheriff’s Office District 2 Crime Suppression Team (CST) received word Gillis was inside a home on South Adelle Avenue. The deputies surrounded the house and made contact with the occupants. Gillis initially identified himself as Cory Gillis – but a fingerprint scan indicated 91% probability he was Lloyd Gillis. When the CST sergeant Googled Lloyd Gillis’ name, he found news coverage of the murder case, along with a mugshot and a $3,500 reward for information. Gillis was also positively identified by the tattoos on his chest, and admitted to deputies that Cory was his cousin’s name.
After he was taken into custody, deputies recovered about 29 grams of suspected heroin, a small amount of MDMA, a gun box, 37 rounds of .380 ammunition and one empty magazine. In addition to his North Carolina warrants for murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and violation of parole, Gillis was charged with giving a false name upon being detained, resisting without violence and possession of MDMA. The suspected heroin was submitted for testing.
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breaking911--2020-12-14--‘PLEASE HELP THEM!’ Dramatic Video Shows Heroes Rescue Family From Submerged Vehicle

Body camera video shows a 12-year-old boy sobbing and begging for Orlando Police Department officers to save his father and @ @ @ @ @ inside a submerged vehicle .

Body camera video shows a 12-year-old boy sobbing and begging for Orlando Police Department officers to save his father and young brother who were trapped inside a submerged vehicle.
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breaking911--2020-12-14--Pro-Biden Union Settles Corruption Probe

DETROIT – United States Attorney Matthew Schneider announced that an agreement has been reached with the United Auto Workers Union ( UAW ) to resolve the office ’ s findings of fraud and corruption within the UAW .
Schneider was joined in the announcement by UAW International President Rory Gamble .
Today , the United States filed an anti-corruption and anti-fraud civil lawsuit against the UAW in federal district court seeking equitable relief to bring about reform and oversight of the union .
Also today , the parties jointly filed a proposed Consent Order setting forth the terms of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terms of the proposed settlement , the Court would appoint an Independent Monitor who would have the authority to exercise disciplinary powers within the UAW , to investigate possible fraud or corruption within the union , and to seek discipline against UAW officers and members before a UAW Trial Committee , or before an Independent Adjudications Officer also appointed by the Court .
The Monitor ’ s oversight of the union would last for six years , with a possible early termination if the Monitor were to find that his or her work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs the Monitor ’ s services , or extension if the Monitor or the parties feel that a longer period is appropriate .
Besides the Monitor , the UAW will conduct a binding and secret-ballot referendum of its membership , overseen by the Monitor and the Department of Labor , to determine whether to change the UAW ’ s election method from the current delegate system to a direct election model , where the entire UAW membership could vote for the UAW President and the other members of the UAW ’ s International @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members would decide whether the UAW ’ s constitution would be changed to provide for a direct election system in the union , sometimes referred to as “ one member , one vote , ” starting in the 2022 election cycle .
The parties have jointly proposed the referendum so that all of the men and women of the UAW—and not the government—can decide the method to elect the union ’ s leaders .
The costs associated with the Monitor would be borne by the UAW .
The Monitor ’ s duties would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bargaining process or the day-to-day administration of those contracts , absent any indication of corruption or fraud .
The UAW ’ s board would continue to oversee collective bargaining negotiations and enforcement going forward .
The proposed settlement fully and finally resolves the criminal and civil investigation of the UAW as an entity .
The UAW also agrees to resolve a tax investigation by making a payment of $ 1.5 million to the Internal Revenue Service in connection with administrative fees that the union received from the three joint training centers that were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In addition , the UAW has already paid back over $ 15 million to the training centers for improper chargebacks that the union received from two of the training centers .
This money will be used by joint programs for the health and safety of auto workers .
The civil complaint filed today in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan was brought pursuant to the federal civil anti-corruption and anti-fraud statute ( 18 U.S.C .
§ 1345 ) , which was designed by Congress to empower courts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to eliminate fraud in order to serve the public interest .
The civil lawsuit was not filed pursuant to the federal anti-racketeering RICO law because the investigation by the United States did not uncover any involvement by organized crime or the mafia in the operations of the UAW .
Instead , the civil complaint sets forth in detail a series of corrupt and fraudulent acts by former officers and board members of the UAW , as well as executives of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles .
The criminal investigation by the United States revealed an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UAW presidents and their underlings to embezzle over $ 1.5 million in UAW money for their personal benefit through a series of fraud schemes .
The investigation also uncovered a scheme by one former UAW vice president and two other high-level UAW officers to demand and accept over $ 2 million in kickbacks from contractors to the joint UAW-GM training center involving multi-million dollar contracts for watches , backpacks , and jackets .
The civil complaint alleges that high-level Fiat Chrysler executives paid bribes to , and engaged in embezzlement with , two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials amounting to over $ 3.5 million .
In total , fifteen UAW officials and Fiat Chrysler executives have been convicted thus far during the criminal investigation .
United States Attorney Schneider said , “ The men and women of the UAW deserve honest and faithful leaders dedicated to serving the best interests of the membership .
Today ’ s settlement provides independent oversight to investigate and eliminate corruption within the union .
It also brings real democratic change to the union by giving the membership the opportunity to decide for themselves whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am truly thankful to President Rory Gamble for his good faith willingness to press for real reform within the union.
” UAW President Rory Gamble said , “ Today ’ s agreement builds upon the many reforms that the UAW has initiated and put in place ourselves over the past 13 months .
This civil resolution brings to a close the government ’ s investigation and is testament to the hard work that has been done to make the necessary structural and cultural changes .
Under our current leadership , the UAW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their personal benefit over our members ’ interests and who abused their positions of trust to defraud our Union and our membership .
Those individuals have been charged internally and permanently expelled from the Union .
Over the past year , the UAW ’ s International Executive Board has also devoted an extraordinary amount of time , attention , and resources to significantly overhauling and strengthening both our financial and ethical controls – all to ensure that no one in our Union will have the ability to repeat these misdeeds of the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embraces the involvement of a Monitor for a period of time who will provide an extra and independent set of eyes on our Union ’ s financial and disciplinary processes , and provide complete assurance to our members that the reforms we have initiated take permanent root .
We are committed to making the Monitor ’ s job a boring one , by doing everything we can to make sure there are no financial or ethical misconduct issues to monitor .
As I said upon taking office , my overriding goal is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ union to my successor .
Today ’ s collaborative agreement with the government ensures that we are well on our way toward achieving that goal.
“ “ Today ’ s settlement affirms the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General ’ s commitment to protect union workers and the financial integrity of labor organizations .
We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to root out systemic corruption and fraud involving unions , ” said Irene Lindow , Special Agent-in-Charge , Chicago Region , U.S. Department of Labor Office of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be effective , members must trust their leadership to do what is best for the entire union and not just for themselves .
The 15 convictions obtained during this years-long investigation make it clear UAW leadership has been unworthy of its members ’ trust for some time , ” said Timothy Waters , Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Michigan .
“ This agreement is a result of the hard work done by the FBI , IRS , Department of Labor , and the US Attorney ’ s Office to investigate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in corruption at the UAW .
We remain proud of that work and hope the steps announced today will create a union worthy of the hard working men and women of the UAW.
” “ Today marks a new beginning for the UAW and its members , ” said Sarah Kull , Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation ’ s Detroit Field Office .
“ The UAW ’ s willingness to accept oversight confirms its commitment to eliminate systemic corruption within the union and regain the trust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widespread corruption among the labor movement led to multiple Congressional investigations , numerous indictments and convictions , and strict new federal laws , have there been so many indications of widespread embezzlement , kickbacks , extortion , and graft .
I am pleased that the Office of Labor-Management Standards was able to help bring an end to this exploitation of hardworking union members , ” said Thomas Murray , District Director , U.S. Department of Labor , Office of Labor-Management Standards .
“ The Office of Labor-Management Standards stands ready to assist the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out their duties and to help usher the UAW forward into this new chapter.
” The fifteen individuals convicted of fraud and corruption crimes include former UAW Vice President Joseph Ashton ( 30 months in prison ) former FCA Vice President for Employee Relations Alphons Iacobelli ( 66 months in prison ) , former FCA Financial Analyst Jerome Durden ( 15 months in prison ) , former Director of FCA ’ s Employee Relations Department Michael Brown ( 12 months in prison ) , former senior UAW officials Virdell King ( 60 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 months in prison ) , Nancy A. Johnson ( 12 months in prison ) , Monica Morgan , the widow of UAW Vice President General Holiefield ( 18 months in prison ) , former UAW Vice President Norwood Jewell ( 15 months in prison ) , and former senior UAW official Michael Grimes ( 28 months ) .
In addition , the following UAW officials have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing : former UAW President Gary Jones , former senior UAW official Jeffrey Pietrzyk , former UAW Region 5 Director and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UAW Midwest CAP President Edward “ Nick ” Robinson , and former UAW President Dennis Williams .
U.S. Attorney Schneider commended the outstanding work of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations , the U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Labor-Management Standards and Office of Inspector General , and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in conducting a comprehensive criminal investigation into labor corruption activities involving a vital sector of the local and national economy .

DETROIT – United States Attorney Matthew Schneider announced that an agreement has been reached with the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) to resolve the office’s findings of fraud and corruption within the UAW.
Schneider was joined in the announcement by UAW International President Rory Gamble.
Today, the United States filed an anti-corruption and anti-fraud civil lawsuit against the UAW in federal district court seeking equitable relief to bring about reform and oversight of the union. Also today, the parties jointly filed a proposed Consent Order setting forth the terms of a settlement of the lawsuit. Under the terms of the proposed settlement, the Court would appoint an Independent Monitor who would have the authority to exercise disciplinary powers within the UAW, to investigate possible fraud or corruption within the union, and to seek discipline against UAW officers and members before a UAW Trial Committee, or before an Independent Adjudications Officer also appointed by the Court. The Monitor’s oversight of the union would last for six years, with a possible early termination if the Monitor were to find that his or her work is complete and the UAW no longer needs the Monitor’s services, or extension if the Monitor or the parties feel that a longer period is appropriate. Besides the Monitor, the UAW will conduct a binding and secret-ballot referendum of its membership, overseen by the Monitor and the Department of Labor, to determine whether to change the UAW’s election method from the current delegate system to a direct election model, where the entire UAW membership could vote for the UAW President and the other members of the UAW’s International Executive Board. Through the referendum, members would decide whether the UAW’s constitution would be changed to provide for a direct election system in the union, sometimes referred to as “one member, one vote,” starting in the 2022 election cycle. The parties have jointly proposed the referendum so that all of the men and women of the UAW—and not the government—can decide the method to elect the union’s leaders. The costs associated with the Monitor would be borne by the UAW. The Monitor’s duties would not include any involvement in the collective bargaining process or the day-to-day administration of those contracts, absent any indication of corruption or fraud. The UAW’s board would continue to oversee collective bargaining negotiations and enforcement going forward.
The proposed settlement fully and finally resolves the criminal and civil investigation of the UAW as an entity. The UAW also agrees to resolve a tax investigation by making a payment of $1.5 million to the Internal Revenue Service in connection with administrative fees that the union received from the three joint training centers that were operated with the three car manufacturers. In addition, the UAW has already paid back over $15 million to the training centers for improper chargebacks that the union received from two of the training centers. This money will be used by joint programs for the health and safety of auto workers.
The civil complaint filed today in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan was brought pursuant to the federal civil anti-corruption and anti-fraud statute (18 U.S.C. § 1345), which was designed by Congress to empower courts to intervene and provide injunctive and equitable relief to eliminate fraud in order to serve the public interest. The civil lawsuit was not filed pursuant to the federal anti-racketeering RICO law because the investigation by the United States did not uncover any involvement by organized crime or the mafia in the operations of the UAW. Instead, the civil complaint sets forth in detail a series of corrupt and fraudulent acts by former officers and board members of the UAW, as well as executives of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The criminal investigation by the United States revealed an extensive and long-lasting effort by two former UAW presidents and their underlings to embezzle over $1.5 million in UAW money for their personal benefit through a series of fraud schemes. The investigation also uncovered a scheme by one former UAW vice president and two other high-level UAW officers to demand and accept over $2 million in kickbacks from contractors to the joint UAW-GM training center involving multi-million dollar contracts for watches, backpacks, and jackets. The civil complaint alleges that high-level Fiat Chrysler executives paid bribes to, and engaged in embezzlement with, two former UAW vice presidents and other UAW officials amounting to over $3.5 million. In total, fifteen UAW officials and Fiat Chrysler executives have been convicted thus far during the criminal investigation.
United States Attorney Schneider said, “The men and women of the UAW deserve honest and faithful leaders dedicated to serving the best interests of the membership. Today’s settlement provides independent oversight to investigate and eliminate corruption within the union. It also brings real democratic change to the union by giving the membership the opportunity to decide for themselves whether to institute a direct election system. I am truly thankful to President Rory Gamble for his good faith willingness to press for real reform within the union.”
UAW President Rory Gamble said, “Today’s agreement builds upon the many reforms that the UAW has initiated and put in place ourselves over the past 13 months. This civil resolution brings to a close the government’s investigation and is testament to the hard work that has been done to make the necessary structural and cultural changes.
Under our current leadership, the UAW has proactively weeded out individuals who put their personal benefit over our members’ interests and who abused their positions of trust to defraud our Union and our membership. Those individuals have been charged internally and permanently expelled from the Union.
Over the past year, the UAW’s International Executive Board has also devoted an extraordinary amount of time, attention, and resources to significantly overhauling and strengthening both our financial and ethical controls – all to ensure that no one in our Union will have the ability to repeat these misdeeds of the past.
The entire leadership of the UAW embraces the involvement of a Monitor for a period of time who will provide an extra and independent set of eyes on our Union’s financial and disciplinary processes, and provide complete assurance to our members that the reforms we have initiated take permanent root. We are committed to making the Monitor’s job a boring one, by doing everything we can to make sure there are no financial or ethical misconduct issues to monitor.
As I said upon taking office, my overriding goal is to deliver a clean, reformed and ethical union to my successor. Today’s collaborative agreement with the government ensures that we are well on our way toward achieving that goal.“
“Today’s settlement affirms the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General’s commitment to protect union workers and the financial integrity of labor organizations. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to root out systemic corruption and fraud involving unions,” said Irene Lindow, Special Agent-in-Charge, Chicago Region, U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General.
“For unions to be effective, members must trust their leadership to do what is best for the entire union and not just for themselves. The 15 convictions obtained during this years-long investigation make it clear UAW leadership has been unworthy of its members’ trust for some time,” said Timothy Waters, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Michigan. “This agreement is a result of the hard work done by the FBI, IRS, Department of Labor, and the US Attorney’s Office to investigate and prosecute the leaders who were engaged in corruption at the UAW. We remain proud of that work and hope the steps announced today will create a union worthy of the hard working men and women of the UAW.”
“Today marks a new beginning for the UAW and its members,” said Sarah Kull, Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation’s Detroit Field Office. “The UAW’s willingness to accept oversight confirms its commitment to eliminate systemic corruption within the union and regain the trust of its members.”
“Rarely since widespread corruption among the labor movement led to multiple Congressional investigations, numerous indictments and convictions, and strict new federal laws, have there been so many indications of widespread embezzlement, kickbacks, extortion, and graft. I am pleased that the Office of Labor-Management Standards was able to help bring an end to this exploitation of hardworking union members,” said Thomas Murray, District Director, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards. “The Office of Labor-Management Standards stands ready to assist the Monitor and the Adjudications Officer in carrying out their duties and to help usher the UAW forward into this new chapter.”
The fifteen individuals convicted of fraud and corruption crimes include former UAW Vice President Joseph Ashton (30 months in prison) former FCA Vice President for Employee Relations Alphons Iacobelli (66 months in prison), former FCA Financial Analyst Jerome Durden (15 months in prison), former Director of FCA’s Employee Relations Department Michael Brown (12 months in prison), former senior UAW officials Virdell King (60 days in prison), Keith Mickens (12 months in prison), Nancy A. Johnson (12 months in prison), Monica Morgan, the widow of UAW Vice President General Holiefield (18 months in prison), former UAW Vice President Norwood Jewell (15 months in prison), and former senior UAW official Michael Grimes (28 months). In addition, the following UAW officials have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing: former UAW President Gary Jones, former senior UAW official Jeffrey Pietrzyk, former UAW Region 5 Director and UAW Board member Vance Pearson, former UAW Midwest CAP President Edward “Nick” Robinson, and former UAW President Dennis Williams.
U.S. Attorney Schneider commended the outstanding work of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations, the U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Labor-Management Standards and Office of Inspector General, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in conducting a comprehensive criminal investigation into labor corruption activities involving a vital sector of the local and national economy.
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breaking911--2020-12-14--Finger-Flipping Florida Woman Crashes Into Tesla During High-Speed Chase

A 36-year-old Miami Beach , Florida motorist was arrested Thursday night after fleeing from Deputies and crashing into another car .
Christine Eliza Dayoub was charged with aggravated flee and eluding with injuries or damage , fleeing and eluding , hit and run and possession of synthetic marijuana .
The incident began at approximately 7:40 p.m. when Deputy Corbin Hradecky was passed by a speeding Mercedes sedan on the 3300 block of U.S. 1 in Marathon .
Both vehicles were southbound when the Mercedes recklessly swerved around Deputy Hradecky , causing Deputy Hradecky to slam on his brakes .
Radar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a 35 mph zone .
Deputy Hradecky turned on his lights and siren and attempted to make a traffic stop .
The driver , later identified as Dayoub , began waving her middle finger out the window and accelerating .
Dayoub then began recklessly passing other vehicles , driving on the shoulder and into oncoming traffic while reaching speeds of 90 mph .
Dayoub displayed both middle fingers from the sunroof upon reaching the Seven Mile Bridge .
At that point , speeds reached 120 mph and Deputy Hradecky ceased the pursuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Dayoub began tailgating a Tesla and then intentionally crashed into the rear of the Tesla .
The Tesla fishtailed , however the driver was able to keep control the car .
Deputy Hradecky once again attempted a traffic stop , but Dayoub did not stop .
Deputy Hradecky again turned off his lights and siren .
Lower Keys Deputies prepared tire spikes at Mile Marker 35 after Dayoub exited the Seven Mile Bridge .
Dayoub , however , pulled over on her own accord at Mile Marker 36 on the Bahia Honda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his service weapon drawn .
Dayoub followed instructions and exited the car .
She was laughing .
Dayoub said she wished to go to jail , adding she had no reason for driving the way she was driving .
Two synthetic marijuana vape pens were found in the Mercedes .
Dayoub was taken to jail .

A 36-year-old Miami Beach, Florida motorist was arrested Thursday night after fleeing from Deputies and crashing into another car.
Christine Eliza Dayoub was charged with aggravated flee and eluding with injuries or damage, fleeing and eluding, hit and run and possession of synthetic marijuana.
The incident began at approximately 7:40 p.m. when Deputy Corbin Hradecky was passed by a speeding Mercedes sedan on the 3300 block of U.S. 1 in Marathon. Both vehicles were southbound when the Mercedes recklessly swerved around Deputy Hradecky, causing Deputy Hradecky to slam on his brakes. Radar indicated the Mercedes was traveling 56 mph in a 35 mph zone. Deputy Hradecky turned on his lights and siren and attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver, later identified as Dayoub, began waving her middle finger out the window and accelerating.
Dayoub then began recklessly passing other vehicles, driving on the shoulder and into oncoming traffic while reaching speeds of 90 mph. Dayoub displayed both middle fingers from the sunroof upon reaching the Seven Mile Bridge. At that point, speeds reached 120 mph and Deputy Hradecky ceased the pursuit for safety reasons. Deputy Hradecky watched as Dayoub began tailgating a Tesla and then intentionally crashed into the rear of the Tesla. The Tesla fishtailed, however the driver was able to keep control the car.
Deputy Hradecky once again attempted a traffic stop, but Dayoub did not stop. Deputy Hradecky again turned off his lights and siren.
Lower Keys Deputies prepared tire spikes at Mile Marker 35 after Dayoub exited the Seven Mile Bridge. Dayoub, however, pulled over on her own accord at Mile Marker 36 on the Bahia Honda Bridge.
Deputy Hradecky approached the Mercedes with his service weapon drawn. Dayoub followed instructions and exited the car. She was laughing. Dayoub said she wished to go to jail, adding she had no reason for driving the way she was driving.
Two synthetic marijuana vape pens were found in the Mercedes.
Dayoub was taken to jail.
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breaking911--2020-12-14--HORRIBLE: Mom, Step-Dad Arrested For Abusing 4 Kids After Boy Escaped And Went Looking For Help

SPRING , Texas — On Friday , deputies with Constable Mark Herman ’ s Office responded to the 1000 block of Imperial Lake Drive in reference to a welfare check .
The witness advised that while she was in her garage , a 8 year old boy approached her and stated that he needed help and if he could stay with her .
Upon deputies arriving , the boy was observed with a bloody nose , a busted lip and without a shirt or shoes .
The boy advised he was living under a bridge and did not know where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed additional unexplained injuries to the boy and he appeared to be malnourished .
During the investigation , the mother , identified as Mercy Amador and step father , William Garcia were located along with three other children ages 6 , 9 and 12 years old .
The 9 and 12 year old appeared to have the same injuries and also appeared to be malnourished .
Constable Deputies interviewed Mercy and she confessed to abusing the children .
Child Protective Services was notified and took possession of the children .
They were arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , charged with Injury to a Child .
Mercy Amador was charged with two counts and her bond was set at $ 15,000.00 out of the 232nd District Court .
William Garcia ’ s bond was set at $ 10,000.00 out of the 182nd District Court .

SPRING, Texas — On Friday, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to the 1000 block of Imperial Lake Drive in reference to a welfare check. The witness advised that while she was in her garage, a 8 year old boy approached her and stated that he needed help and if he could stay with her.
Upon deputies arriving, the boy was observed with a bloody nose, a busted lip and without a shirt or shoes. The boy advised he was living under a bridge and did not know where his parents were. Constable Deputies also noticed additional unexplained injuries to the boy and he appeared to be malnourished.
During the investigation, the mother, identified as Mercy Amador and step father, William Garcia were located along with three other children ages 6, 9 and 12 years old. The 9 and 12 year old appeared to have the same injuries and also appeared to be malnourished.
Constable Deputies interviewed Mercy and she confessed to abusing the children. Child Protective Services was notified and took possession of the children.
They were arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Injury to a Child. Mercy Amador was charged with two counts and her bond was set at $15,000.00 out of the 232nd District Court. William Garcia’s bond was set at $10,000.00 out of the 182nd District Court.
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breaking911--2020-12-14--LIVE: Nevada GOP Makes ‘Major Announcement’ on 2020 Election

December 14 , 2020 : Watch LIVE as the Nevada GOP make a special announcement from Carson City regarding the @ @

December 14, 2020: Watch LIVE as the Nevada GOP make a special announcement from Carson City regarding the 2020 election
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