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Published on Mar 25, 2026

Who is Hamdi Lataj, the Balkan ex-bank burglar living large among Canada's A-listers?

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Allegedly tied to mobsters, he lives in a luxury Toronto penthouse, sits courtside at Raptors games and appears in a superstar's rap video Hamdi Lataj, circled, in black jacket and white T-shirt, behind Kyle Lowry as Lowry …

Source: Chatham This Week - Neutral
Published on Mar 25, 2026

The Convicted Kosovar Bank Burglar With a Cameo in a Drake Video

Lataj appears to enjoy the trappings of wealth in Toronto, while also donating to causes back in his native Kosovo. Social media posts and news clippings indicate he has given at least 200,000 euros ($235,000) to community facilities in his homeland. …

Source: OCCRP - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2026

Romanian national gets prison for nationwide retail fraud

A Romanian national has been sentenced in federal court after admitting to a multistate fraud scheme that targeted retail stores across the United States through deceptive cash transactions. U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Monday sentenced Bobi Covaciu …

Source: KTTN - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Mar 4, 2026

Bosnian Man Sentenced to Prison for Receiving Child Pornography in Northeast Iowa

A Bosnian man who received child pornography while living in northeast Iowa has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison. In a plea agreement, 61-year-old Hazim Kapic admitted that he downloaded child pornography from February 2020 until August 2024 …

Source: KCHA News - Iowa - Pending
Published on Mar 18, 2026

New Anti-Trans Developments in West Virginia and Iowa Could Do Far-Reaching Damage

feature image photo by Heather Diehl / Staff via Getty Images Usually on Trans News Tracker, I highlight one major story concerning trans rights alongside a number of positive and negative news for our community. This week, though, there are some …

Source: Autostraddle - Left-wing
Published on Mar 10, 2026

Illegal Alien Sentenced for Role in Snap Benefits Fraud Conspiracy

Baltimore, MD (JK) – A 22-year-illegal alien with dual Romanian and Irish citizenship has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). Fabritio Sardaru …

Source: 930 WFMD Free Talk - Maryland - Pending
Published on Mar 16, 2026

The Gold Coast death wake that led to Mar-a-lago

The Trump administration has arguably been more active on trucking safety and fraud than any in history. Secretary Duffy has been active, not just vocal. FMCSA Administrator Barrs has moved and acted on everything, often visiting and immediately closing …

Source: FreightWaves - Neutral
Published on Mar 9, 2026

Illegal Immigrant Sentenced For SNAP Fraud After Maryland Police Find 353 Cans Of Baby Formula

BALTIMORE, Md. – An illegal alien, who is a citizen of Romania and Ireland, received a federal prison term today for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin sentenced Fabritio Sardaru, 22, to two …

Source: The BayNet - Maryland - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2026

Op-Ed: Trump and Clinton's Similarities are Glaring, Why Do Dems See Them So Differently?

Hardly a day goes by without progressives labeling President Trump a fascist threat to democracy. Viewing his policies and, certainly, his rhetoric as extreme, many liberals refuse his placement on the political spectrum as anything other than a neo-Nazi. …

Source: The Western Journal - Right-wing
Published on Mar 8, 2026

The noxious nine: They broke their oath to the nation with acts such as rape, fraud and war crimes. Now Trump wants to ...

When Senegalese immigrant Ndiaga Diagne raised his right hand and recited the Oath of Allegiance to become a US citizen, he pledged to defend 'the United States of America against all enemies'. But 13 years later, he would become one. The Islamic …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Mar 6, 2026

Federal Court Sentences Illegal Alien to Prison for $343K SNAP Benefits Fraud

An illegal alien, who is a citizen of Romania and Ireland, received a federal prison term today for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin sentenced Fabritio Sardaru, 22, to two years in prison for …

Source: Townhall - Right-wing
Published on Mar 3, 2026

Waterloo resident sentenced to 10 years for child porn crimes

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Waterloo resident has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. Hazim Kapic, 61, originally from Bosnia, pleaded guilty on September 17, 2025, to one count of receipt of child pornography. Kapic …

Source: KWWL - Iowa - Pending
Published on Mar 10, 2026

Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s inner circle — the aides, lawyers and confidantes who ran his world

Jeffrey Epstein liked to run in powerful circles. The trove of emails and documents released by the Justice Department in January show Epstein maintained connections to a wide swath of famous people — from Elon Musk and Bill Gates to Bill Clinton and …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on Feb 26, 2026

Breach Roundup: Finnish Hacker Sentenced to Nearly 7 Years

Also, More ShinyHunters Breaches, North Korea Laptop Farm Operator Sentenced Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • February 26, 2026 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Every week, ISMG rounds up cybersecurity incidents and breaches around the world. This week, …

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Published on March 29, 2026 - 00:50 GMT

Circuit Court Celebrates First Jail Diversion Program Graduates

Posted on Mar 28, 2026 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU – The Oʻahu Post-Booking Jail Diversion Program (OJDP) marked a significant milestone on March 18 with its first Circuit Court graduation ceremony, recognizing seven participants who …

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Published on March 28, 2026 - 20:08 GMT

Circuit Court Celebrates First Jail Diversion Program Graduates

Posted on Mar 28, 2026 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU – The Oʻahu Post-Booking Jail Diversion Program (OJDP) marked a significant milestone on March 18 with its first Circuit Court graduation ceremony, recognizing seven participants who …

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Published on March 28, 2026 - 21:51 GMT

Minister Pieter Groenewald presides over medal ceremony to honour long-serving Eastern Cape Correctional Services ...

The Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, will preside over a medal ceremony to honour long-serving officials of the Department of Correctional Services. The ceremony will take place at St Albans Correctional Facility on Thursday, 26 …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 18:24 GMT

Attorney General Jackley Announces Parkston Man Sentenced to Prison for Third Degree Rape Conviction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 27, 2026 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Parkston man has been sentenced to six years in prison after he was …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 17:56 GMT

Protecting California Children: Attorney General Bonta Secures 8-Year Prison Sentence Against Human Trafficker

SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the sentencing of Kai Jones for the human trafficking and sexual exploitation of two minors. Operating out of Los Angeles, Alameda, Monterey, Contra Costa, and Sacramento counties in 2022, …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 12:40 GMT

Texas Fugitive Apprehended and Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison for $61M Telemarketing Fraud Scheme Targeting ...

A Texas man was sentenced Wednesday to 150 months in prison and two years of supervised release for organizing and leading a $61.5 million health care fraud and wire fraud conspiracy in which thousands of Medicare beneficiaries who were the victims of …

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Published on March 28, 2026 - 17:51 GMT

Tarik Shah documentary wins Audience Choice Award

"Tarik Shah: Don't Play Like Them" has been honored at the Indie Short Film Festival in Charlottesville, Virginia LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The new documentary "Tarik Shah: Don't Play …

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Published on March 26, 2026 - 19:52 GMT

Pole Barn Contractor to Spend 17 Years in Prison for Defrauding Consumers

(DELAWARE, Ohio) — A pole barn contractor who defrauded consumers of more than $400,000 has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison after being convicted of 47 felony counts, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. This month, Marion …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

Rare Repeat Foreclosure Save Encino Homeowner Secures 2% Loan Modification on $4MM Property One Week Before Trustee Sale

ENCINO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nonprofit Alliance of Consumer Advocates, a federally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to Homeownership Preservation and Affordable Housing, announced another high- …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 21:54 GMT

ADAO Commends U.S. Senate For Declaring National Asbestos Awareness Week April 1–7, 2026

Senators Merkley and Daines Press Release Merkley, Daines Pass Bipartisan Resolution to Designate National Asbestos Awareness Week April 1-7 WASHINGTON, CA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Chemical Industry ...
Published on March 27, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp Announces that its Shareholders Have Approved the Business Combination with CoinShares

Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:VCIC) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: VCIC) ("Vine Hill") today announced that its shareholders approved …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 20:22 GMT

16-Year-Old Youngest NCAA Player and Halo Inventor Challenges Iowa Western in Landmark Recruiting and Retaliation Case

Emergency hearing granted; continued to April 7 for counsel. Claims: deceptive recruiting website, coach discretion limits, and Halo retaliation. The Bebop Channel Corporation (OTCMKTS:BBOP) COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨ …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 19:43 GMT

Virginia Business Announces 2026 C-Suite Awards Honorees

Virginia Business has selected Charles Hatley, CEO of Melone Hatley, P.C. as a 2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards recipient. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virginia Business has selected Charles Hatley, CEO of Melone …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

Houston Attorney Colby Lewis Partners with Shriners Children’s to Promote Leah’s Project Burn Prevention Initiative

Initiative encourages home inspectors and real estate professionals to test hot water temperatures to prevent scald injuries in children. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houston attorney Colby Lewis of The Law Offices of …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 19:32 GMT

Vitkac Expands with Christopher Esber, Strengthening Its Contemporary Luxury Designer Offering

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vitkac, one of Europe’s premier luxury e-commerce destinations, today announced the addition of Christopher Esber to its curated portfolio of global designers. This latest …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 19:24 GMT

Kentucky HB 208 Phone Ban Takes Effect — NuKase Lockable Case Provides Schools a Compliant Classroom Solution

New legislation HB 208 mandates phone restrictions in Kentucky schools. NuKase offers a secure, durable solution for “off and out of sight” compliance. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the successful …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 15:58 GMT

SAF Challenges Carry Ban in National Park Facilities

SAF lawsuit challenges the ban on firearms possession in federal facilities operated by the National Park Service. GERMANTOWN, TN, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

George Law Expands Elite Criminal Defense Across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Detroit

Top criminal defense firm expands across South Florida and Detroit handling high-stakes cases, federal matters, and complex litigation MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- George Law Recognized Among the Best Criminal …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 14:21 GMT

Houston Attorney Colby Lewis Supports Cosmetology Students Through Salon & Spa Wholesaler Scholarship Program

Houston Attorney Colby Lewis Visited Salon & Spa Wholesaler to Educate Students on the Importance of Protecting One's Professional Brand & Awarded Scholarships HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houston …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Super Lawyers® Selects 5 Attorneys from Cooney & Conway for 2026

Robert J. Cooney, Matthew J. Adair, Ryan Linsner, Michael D. Mulvihill and Judith Conway Selected by Super Lawyers® CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Personal injury law firm Cooney & Conway is pleased to announce that …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Korn Traduções é eleita a principal empresa de tradução jurídica e financeira do Brasil no ranking Leaders League 2026

Korn Traduções conquista esse reconhecimento pelo quinto ano seguido, superando gigantes globais no mercado brasileiro de traduções jurídicas e financeiras. SAO PAULO, SAO PAULO, BRAZIL, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Korn Traduções, empresa do …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Deborah Ann Mack Expands Custom Bridal Services with Continued Focus on Timeless Design and Client Experience

West Chester designer recognized among top local boutiques as demand grows for custom wedding gowns and heirloom redesign services. WEST CHESTER, PA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- West Chester-based designer Deborah Ann …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Built for Cross-Examination: Captura Cyber Launches Prosecutor-Led Expert Witness Service for High-Stakes Plaintiff

Captura Cyber mitigates 'Technical Failure' risk in cryptocurrency litigation, providing reports stress-tested by former prosecutors from first draft. NORTH SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, March 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Captura Cyber, a …

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Published on March 26, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

Nonprofit Alliance and Consumer Defense Law Group Secure another Investor-Owned Loan Modification Starting at 2%

RAMONA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nonprofit Alliance of Consumer Advocates, a federally recognized nonprofit loss mitigation clinic focused on Homeownership Preservation and Affordable Housing, announced another …

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Published on March 26, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

Florida’s Proposed PIP Repeal (SB 522): What Drivers Need to Know

Cohen and Cohen Law Breaks Down Senate Bill 522, Detailing How the Proposed Repeal of the No-Fault Law Could Impact Drivers and Injury Claims in Florida HOLLYWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introduced in January 2026, …

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Published on March 26, 2026 - 19:28 GMT

How AI Is Changing Lives in the Mission to Find Missing People

IREX is working on scaling successful experience in finding missing people across several continents. The goal is to make AI save real human lives here and now ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IREX is rapidly …

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Published on March 26, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

EPC Group Pioneers Multi-Model AI Architecture for Power BI, Solving What Was Called an Unsolvable Problem

EPC Group’s six-layer AI architecture—fresh off perfect G2 Spring 2026 scores in Business Intelligence Consulting—turns your data into AI-ready intelligence. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EPC Group, the AI and business …

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Published on March 26, 2026 - 17:17 GMT

American Institute of Health Care Professionals Offers Comprehensive Health Care Ethics Consultant Certification Program

Health Care Ethics Consultant Certification Program Offered by the AIHCP, Inc. WARREN, OH, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. has announced the availability of a …

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