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Costa Rica Authorities Catch Cat Smuggling Drugs Into Prison

COSTA RICA – Officers at a Costa Rican prison say they caught a cat smuggling drugs. The feline now nicknamed “Narcomichi” online, was spotted roaming the Pococí Penitentiary with packages strapped to its body. Inside: over 230 grams of marijuana, nearly …

Cat used to smuggle drugs into Costa Rican prison, video shows

Authorities in Costa Rica say a cat with packages of drugs taped to its body was intercepted on suspicion of being used to smuggle illicit goods into a prison. Authorities in Costa Rica said a cat was used to smuggle drugs into a prison in Pococi earlier …

Drug-Smuggling Cat Caught Trying to Break Into Costa Rican Prison

Prison officials in Costa Rica caught an unlikely suspect attempting to smuggle drugs behind bars last week. The Costa Rican Ministry of Justice said in a social media post that guards at the Pococi Penitentiary captured a cat climbing over its fence last …

Lawyer for Venezuelans deported to El Salvador prison arrested

The head lawyer of a human rights group representing the families of Venezuelan migrants imprisoned in El Salvador after being deported from the United States has been arrested. Ruth López, an outspoken critic of President Nayib Bukele, was detained late …

Cat caught smuggling drugs into prison in Costa Rica

Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison

Officers at Pococi Penitentiary in Costa Rica have caught a cat carrying two packages of drugs attached to its body. According to a statement on Facebook from the country's Ministry of Justice, guards spotted the animal in a green area of the prison on …

At least 50 Venezuelans sent to El Salvador prison entered US legally, report finds – as it happened

At least 50 migrants sent to El Salvador prison entered US legally, report findsAt least 50 Venezuelan men sent by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador had entered the United States legally, according to a review by the Cato Institute, a …

Judge orders Trump administration to allow attorneys access to Venezuelan man in Salvadoran prison

A federal judge in Texas ordered the Trump administration Monday to facilitate contact between a Venezuelan man deported to El Salvador and his lawyers, giving the federal government until Wednesday afternoon.  It’s the first such order in the mounting …

Report: Venezuela Using ‘Forced Disappearances’ to Jail Dozens of Foreign Political Prisoners

The regime of socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela is imprisoning at least 31 unjustly detained foreign nationals under conditions of forced disappearance, the Argentine outlet Infobae reported on Sunday. As of last week, statistical information …

Joe Exotic's Husband Jorge Marquez Flores Deported to Mexico Shortly After His Release from Prison

NEED TO KNOW Joe Exotic's husband, 33-year-old Jorge Marquez Flores, has been deported to Mexico from the U.S. just hours after he was released from a Texas prison The couple met and got married while in a Texas prison The Tiger King star is currently …

Mexican Teen Battles Police Misstep Threatening American Dream

A minor traffic stop in Georgia escalated into a life-altering ordeal for a 19-year-old Mexican student. Now, despite a dropped charge and an admitted police error, she remains detained and faces possible deportation, exposing gaps in America’s immigration …

The not-so-purrrr-fect crime: Cat with crack cocaine and marijuana strapped to it is caught smuggling drugs into prison

By SABRINA PENTY Published: 10:31 EDT, 19 May 2025 | Updated: 10:34 EDT, 19 May 2025 Prison guards have discovered a 'narco cat' roaming around a Costa Rican jail with marijuana and crack strapped to its body. According to a statement on Facebook  …

‘Tiger King’ Star Joe Exotic’s Husband Deported to Mexico

Netflix’s Tiger King star Joe Exotic’s new husband — and fellow prison inmate — was reportedly deported to Mexico. Jorge Marquez Flores — who has been incarcerated for immigration-related offenses, including transporting illegal migrants into the U.S. — …

Pickup truck kills woman on a mobility scooter in downtown Panama City 

An elderly woman riding a power scooter was killed after being hit by a pickup truck in downtown Panama City. The driver, Clynton Ray Davis, 54, was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter. The accident occurred at the intersection of East Beach Drive …

US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) — The United States on Monday sent 68 immigrants from Honduras and Colombia back to their countries, the first government-funded flight of what the Trump administration is calling voluntary deportations. U.S. President Donald …

New Mexico man acquitted in self-defense case after 2 years in jail

A New Mexico District Court jury found Francisco Javier Grado-Flores not guilty of murder in the death of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend, bringing an end to a case that kept him behind bars for two years. The verdict on May 13 answered the question of …

France’s plan to build a maximum security prison wing in French Guiana angers local officials

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — France plans to build a maximum-security prison wing for drug traffickers and Islamic militants near a former penal colony in French Guiana, sparking an outcry among residents and local officials. The wing would form part of a …

Man from Mexico sentenced for role in labor trafficking scheme in Hartford

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man prosecutors said smuggled illegal immigrants into the U.S. and forced them to work in Hartford was sentenced to 40 months in prison. Apolinar Francisco Paredes Espinoza, 58, a citizen of Mexico, learned his fate on Monday. …

Two adults arrested for theft during Mexico High School graduation ceremony

Two people were taken into custody after a reported theft at a high school in Audrain County. The Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) was notified on Friday about a theft that occurred during Mexico High School's graduation ceremony. Surveillance …

Castle Rock Welcomes Birch Grove Immigration, Founded by Attorney Jared White

“Visas para Abuelitas” Helps Mexican Grandparents Reunite with Grandchildren in the U.S. CASTLE ROCK, CO, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birch Grove Immigration, a new and community-focused immigration law firm, is proud to …

SideBar on the Legal Talk Network Welcomes Erica Pinheiro of Al Otro Lado

Destigmatizing deportation and creating spaces where deportees, returnees, and families can share their stories and transform their shame into empowerment. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar podcast on …

70%+ Small Businesses Sites Fail SEO Audits: Web Pulse SEO Shows Costly Errors

New diagnostic audit service from Web Pulse SEO exposes common ranking issues holding small businesses back from online growth. COVENTRY, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 1. The Digital Visibility Crisis Facing Small …

National Bar Association Extends Prayers and Support to President Joe Biden Following Cancer Diagnosis

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Wiley Adams released the following statement today: The National Bar Association (NBA) is deeply saddened to learn of the recent announcement that former U.S. …

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia-Havertown Hit with Bedsore Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Kindred Hospital care under review after patient with Stage IV bedsore was discharged without surgical treatment considered standard for potential recovery SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Our client suffered …

GGL Backs NJ Fighter and Marine Corps Veteran Eric ‘Nighttime’ Nolan Ahead of May 24 MMA Bout

Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq Injury Lawyers sponsors Edison native and rising star for Cage Fury 142 at Hard Rock Atlantic City EDISON, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C., a New Jersey- …

SAF Lawsuit Challenges Under 21 Handgun Ban in Connecticut

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a lawsuit (No. 3:25-cv-250) in federal court challenging Connecticut’s ban on adults under the age of 21 from …

American College of Tax Counsel Elects New Fellows

ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a meeting held on May 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C., the Board of Regents of the American College of Tax Counsel (the “College”) elected the following seven new Fellows into its …

FRANDZEL NAMED 'TOP LAW FIRM' BY LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that it has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its “Top Law Firms List” for 2025 in a special section. …

HILL FARRER NAMED 'TOP LAW FIRM' BY LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that it has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its “Top Law Firms List” for 2025 in a special section. The …

MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT NAMED “TOP LAW FIRM” BY LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that it has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its “Top Law Firms List” for 2025 in a special section. The …

DOLL AMIR & ELEY NAMED 'TOP LAW FIRM' BY LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Doll Amir & Eley LLP (DAE) announced today that it has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its “Top Law Firms List” for 2025 in a special section. The …

Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) Unveils First Full 4K AV System Installation in Kaua‘i County Council Chambers

KAUA'I, HI, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Justice AV Solutions (JAVS), a leading innovator in digital audio-visual recording and automation systems for courtrooms and government agencies, has successfully completed its …

DVS: Governor Hochul Delivered Historic Wins in the 2025-26 State Budget for New York’s Veterans & Military Families

State Budget Expands Support for Gold Star Families, Enhances Veteran Suicide Prevention Initiatives, and Increases Assistance for Military Families ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Department of …

Angel Armor Welcomes Shield616’s Statewide Bike Ride Finale to Raise Support for First Responder Protection

Shield6161 is riding across Colorado to raise awareness & funds to equip first responders & law enforcement nationwide with Angel Armor rifle-rated protection. FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As National …

Artificio Launches AI-Powered Automation Tool to Instantly Create Income Summary Sheets for Mortgage Underwriting

Artificio launches AI-powered tool to auto-generate income summary sheets, streamlining mortgage workflows and reducing loan approval application time by 70% IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificio, a leader in …

Abrams Justice Raises Alarm Over Widespread Elevator Safety Issues in Miami’s Brickell Neighborhood

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Abrams Justice, a prominent Miami-based personal injury law firm, is sounding the alarm over widespread elevator safety concerns affecting residential and commercial buildings in the …

Shaun Capps Selected to Appear on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX Network Affiliates Nationwide as Guest on Times Square Today

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shaun Capps, founding principal of Shaun Capps Injury Law and nationally recognized personal injury attorney, has been selected to appear on the highly regarded program Times Square …

Can Legal AI Keep Secrets? MiAI Law’s CEO Laina Chan Discusses Confidentiality and Innovation in Legal Research

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a compelling interview hosted by Xraised, Laina Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of MiAI Law, delves into how legal AI research can uphold the same rigorous standards of confidentiality and ethics …

KRISPY KREME ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Krispy ...

NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Krispy Kreme, Inc. (“Krispy Kreme” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DNUT …