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Published on 19:28 GMT

‘I ask for everyone’s patience’: Salt Lake County D.A. gets jail extension in ‘No Kings’ shooting as prosecutors weigh ...

(Bethany Baker | Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill speaks during a 2023 news conference. He announced Thursday that his office will soon decide whether to file charges in fatal "No Kings" protest shooting. The rifle- …

Source: The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah - Pending
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Samoa police probe voter fraud ahead of August polls

The Office of the Electoral Commission conducting voter registrations in Auala, Vaisala, Fagasa, and Sataua in June. Photo: Office of the Electoral Commission - Samoa Samoa police are investigating multiple cases of voter fraud, the Samoa Observer reports. …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Man killed at ‘No Kings’ protest in Salt Lake City remembered as an acclaimed Polynesian designer

Officials said that two men who were part of the event’s “peacekeeping team” were detained Saturday after one of the “peacekeepers” allegedly fired the shot that fatally injured Ah Loo. Arturo Gamboa, 24, was also arrested and booked into the Salt Lake …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Death of Samoan fashion designer Arthur ‘Afa’ Ah Loo at protest against Trump: GofundMe raises more than $400k

Ah Loo was fatally shot last weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, while attending a demonstration against United States President Donald Trump. Moana actor Auli’i Cravalho is among the 5600 people who have donated to the fundraiser so far. Ah Loo created …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Samoan fashion designer killed during “No Kings” protest

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A renowned Samoan fashion designer has been confirmed dead after he was shot at the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday night. The 39-year-old, Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a Utah resident, was shot at the …

Source: Samoa News - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Utah-based Samoan Designer Tragically Killed in Crossfire of Protest March Gone Wrong

Utah-based Samoan designer Afa Ah Loo tragically died on Saturday night after being shot during Salt Lake City’s “No Kings” protest where a crowd of about 10,000 people marched, the Salt Lake City Police Department have confirmed. Arthur Folasa “Afa” Ah …

Source: Samoa Global News - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Samoan fashion designer shot dead at Salt Lake City protest

Source: RNZ Pacific A renowned Samoan fashion designer was fatally shot at the “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has confirmed. Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known as Afa Ah Loo, an “innocent bystander” …

Source: Talamua - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Man gets six-year jail term for raping wife

[file photo] A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to six years for raping his wife. The incident took place in Vanua Levu, and the sentence was handed down by the Labasa High Court. The father of three committed the crime in July last year after returning …

Source: FBC News - Pending
Published on Jun 15, 2025

Prominent Samoan fashion designer shot and killed at protest in Utah

A prominent Samoan fashion designer who was shot at a protest against US President Donald Trump in Utah’s capital has died. Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd confirmed Arthur “Afa” Folasa Ah Loo, 39, was shot at the Salt Lake City “No Kings” protest …

Source: Newstalk ZB - Center-right
Published on Jun 15, 2025

OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Peter To Rot, the “mission boy” will be proclaimed a saint

Sunday, 15 June 2025 by Javier Trapero Port Moresby (Agenzia Fides) – Blessed Martyr Peter To Rot will be canonised on October 19, 2025. His sainthood is the fruit of close cooperation between priests and laity in the evangelising task of mission, …

Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 15, 2025

Send them to jail, says Sugar Minister

Minister for Sugar - Charan Jeath Singh [ Source: Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs & Sugar Industry-Fiji / Facebook] Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh wants those responsible for setting cane farms alight to be given jail time and all cases to …

Source: FBC News - Pending
Published on Jun 15, 2025

OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - PMS Director: “The canonization of To Rot demonstrates that the sacrifice of missionaries ...

Saturday, 14 June 2025 Port Moresby (Agenzia Fides) – The canonization of Peter To Rot, the first Saint of Papua New Guinea, represents “a moment of joy and pride for all missionaries” in Oceania, as it confirms that “their sacrifice, commitment, and …

Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Police arrest older youth and high school students for underage drinking

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 11, 2025, school administrators contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported high school students consuming alcoholic beverages with older kids. All nine suspects were apprehended and the older suspects were …

Source: Samoa News - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Woman facing a charge of “Pedestrian Under the Influence”

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 11, 2025, police officers responded to a call and observed an individual dancing and yelling out profanities in the middle of the public road. She was apprehended and charged with Count 1: Pedestrian Under the Influence …

Source: Samoa News - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Man who asked her to ‘stop talking’ charged with assault

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 24, 2025, a woman walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) claiming that she was assaulted by her husband, allegedly in the presence of their young children. The defendant was apprehended and later charged with: …

Source: Samoa News - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Parent’s disagreement over daughter escalates

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 19, 2025, a victim of an alleged domestic dispute walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance to remove her partner from their home. The defendant was later arrested and charged with: Count 1: …

Source: Samoa News - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Underworld figure the target of 'brazen' Sydney shooting

Three people have been injured in a shooting in Sydney's west on Monday afternoon, following what police believe is the third attempt to kill an underworld figure. Police arrived on the scene at South Parade in Auburn after reports of shots being fired …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Daughter arrested after allegedly causing a family disturbance

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 21, 2025, a concerned mother called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) to report that her daughter was allegedly causing a disturbance in their home. The suspect was later apprehended and was charged with Count 1: …

Source: Samoa News - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Woman reports her vehicle ‘stolen’ after leaving it running in front of her store

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 21, 2025, a business woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that her vehicle was stolen. The suspect police found driving the vehicle was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Tampering in the …

Source: Samoa News - Indeterminate

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 17:38 GMT

Fire result in death of four prisoners in Uruguay's largest prison

(MENAFN) A fire that broke out Monday at Uruguay’s main correctional facility led to the deaths of four prisoners, according to statements from the Interior Ministry. The incident occurred in a cell block at Santiago Vázquez Prison, also known as Comcar. …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 11:27 GMT

Former Navalny aide receives 18-year jail sentence

(MENAFN) A Russian court has sentenced Leonid Volkov, a former close aide to the late opposition leader Alexey Navalny, to 18 years in prison in absentia. Volkov faces charges including creating an extremist organization, rehabilitating Nazism, and …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 03:05 GMT

Chicago Lab Owner Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison in Connection with $14M COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

The owner of a Chicago laboratory has been sentenced today to seven years in prison for his role in a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme. According to court documents, Zishan Alvi, 46, of Inverness, Ill., owned and operated a laboratory in Chicago that …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on June 19, 2025 - 03:05 GMT

Maryland Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor on Snapchat

Jason Hanif Rehman, 40, of Rockville, MD, was sentenced today to 14 years in prison on one count of coercion and enticement after he used the Snapchat application to coerce a minor victim into sending him sexually explicit images of herself over the …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on June 18, 2025 - 08:26 GMT

Ukraine sentences banished Zelensky critic to 15 years in prison

(MENAFN) A Ukrainian court has sentenced journalist and political commentator Anatoly Shariy to 15 years in prison in absentia, accusing him of treason. Shariy, who lives in Spain and was granted political asylum in the EU in 2012, rejected the verdict as …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 00:15 GMT

Former Fulton County Jail Sergeant Charged with Federal Civil Rights Violations and Falsifying Reports

A six-count indictment was unsealed today in the Northern District of Georgia charging former Fulton County Jail Sergeant, Khadijah Solomon, 47, with using excessive force by repeatedly deploying tasers against compliant, non-resisting pretrial detainees …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on June 17, 2025 - 07:19 GMT

Fire Erupts at Uruguay’s Largest Prison, Kills Four Prisoners

(MENAFN) A fire that erupted Monday inside Uruguay's largest correctional facility claimed the lives of four inmates, the country’s Interior Ministry confirmed. According to the National Rehabilitation Institute (INR), which operates under the ministry …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 07:37 GMT

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant, DLS, Violation of Conditions of Release

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25A2004219 TROOPER: Adam Martin STATION: St Albans Barracks CONTACT#: 802-524-5993 DATE/TIME: 06/ …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 21:32 GMT

Valerie Roehrs to Officially Launch Campaign for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 4

DENTON COUNTY, TX, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Valerie Roehrs, a second-generation Texan, lifelong rancher, and successful small business owner, will officially launch her campaign for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 4 …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 18:32 GMT

Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP Offers Legal Perspective After Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-45 in Houston

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the aftermath of a serious five-vehicle crash that shut down the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway at Bay Area Boulevard, Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP, a Houston-based …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 17:16 GMT

Hemmat Law Shortlisted for Global Legal Impact Award for Groundbreaking Work on Domestic Violence Access Tool

The Hemmat Law Group Shortlisted for a Globally Recognized Reisman Award for Their Impactful, Pioneering Work on Domestic Violence Legal Access Tool SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hemmat Law, a family law firm …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Law ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 16:43 GMT

Startup Haven Partners With The Sponsorship Guy To Unlock Strategic Sponsorship Opportunities Nationwide

A strategic partnership brings unique sponsorship opportunities to engage directly with 2,400+ vetted startup founders and investors nationwide. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Startup Haven, the nation’s leading …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

Wheaton, IL Family Law Firm Awards $1,500 Resilient Student Scholarship

WHEATON, IL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At Mirabella, Kincaid Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, we have built up a longstanding reputation as devoted advocates for families going through the trials and tribulations of …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Education ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

ReVia: A Renewed Vision for Governance, Compliance, and Partner-Driven Innovation in LegalTech

ReVia is at the center of delivering modern, AI-augmented frameworks that empower firms to take control of their data environments with confidence & precision. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ReVia is proud …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, IT Industry ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 12:36 GMT

DEV Launches LLM.co, Pioneering Private AI Deployments for Regulated Industries

Built for compliance-heavy industries, LLM.co delivers custom AI solutions with a focus on security, data sovereignty, and enterprise customization. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DEV, a custom software …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 11:37 GMT

Supreme Court Limits Family Rights

The Stonewall Democratic Club condemns SCOTUS for denying families the right to provide lifesaving care for transgender children. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2025 Contact: press …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 22:07 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Fortrea Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Fortrea Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTRE) between July 3, 2023 and February 28, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 21:59 GMT

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) between February 27, …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 21:24 GMT

ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Elevance Health, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) between April 18, 2024 and October 16, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 21:22 GMT

ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DV) between November 10, 2023 and February 27, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “ …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 21:03 GMT

TechTarget, Inc. Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTGT), You Are Encouraged to ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTGT) resulting from allegations that …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 20:38 GMT

VRA Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRA), You Are Encouraged to Contact The ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRA) resulting from allegations that Vera …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

SMLR Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Semler Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMLR), You Are Encouraged to Contact ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Semler Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMLR) resulting from allegations that …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on June 19, 2025 - 20:30 GMT

EGBN Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGBN), You Are Encouraged to Contact The ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGBN) resulting from allegations that …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 20:28 GMT

GoHealth, Inc. Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in GoHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO), You Are Encouraged to ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of GoHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO) resulting from allegations that GoHealth may …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Data Breach Alert Issued By Wolf Haldenstein

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION NEW YORK and CHICAGO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP (“Wolf Haldenstein”), a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, is investigating claims on …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 20:02 GMT

Backblaze Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Backblaze, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLZE), You Are Encouraged to Contact ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Backblaze, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLZE) resulting from allegations that …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

Investors who lost money on Open Lending Corporation(LPRO) should contact Levi & Korsinsky about pending Class Action - ...

NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Open Lending Corporation ("Open Lending Corporation" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LPRO) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: …

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