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Published on Sep 12, 2026

Oklahoma native and former NFL player sentenced to prison on dog fighting-related charges

WASHINGTON — An Oklahoma native and former NFL player was sentenced to prison after being convicted of six dog fighting-related charges. LeShon Jackson was convicted at trial to 5 years in prison, three years of supervised released and faces a $30,000 fine …

Source: KTUL - Oklahoma - Center-right
Published on Sep 12, 2026

Student-Visa Gold Courier Gets 30 Months for Targeting Oklahoma Veteran

A 37-year-old Indian citizen living in the United States on a student visa was sentenced Thursday to 30 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded an elderly Vietnam veteran in Delaware County, Oklahoma, out of nearly $100,000 in gold …

Source: Hoodline - California - Center-left
Published on Sep 12, 2026

Poteau, Okla., woman pleads not guilty in shooting death of husband who sought protection order

POTEAU, Okla. -- A Poteau woman has pleaded not guilty in the wake of her husband's shooting death and remains jailed with no bail allowed. Mollie M. Plepla, 46, of Poteau was formally charged Aug. 31 with first-degree murder involving malice …

Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Neutral
Published on Sep 12, 2026

Oklahoma’s connections to 9/11 hijackers detailed in FBI records

Oklahoma’s connections to 9/11 hijackers detailed in FBI records FBI records reveal ties between Oklahoma and three 9/11 hijackers, including visits to a Norman flight school and a hotel stay, as the nation marks 25 years since the attacks. Twenty- …

Source: KOCO 5 - Oklahoma - Neutral
Published on Sep 12, 2026

Former Packers player sentenced for operating dog fighting operation in Oklahoma

(WLUK) -- A former Green Bay Packers running back was sentenced to five years in prison for operating a large-scale dog fighting venture in Oklahoma. LeShon Johnson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release and a $ …

Source: Fox11 News - Wisconsin - Center-right
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Appellate court clears way for Oklahoma divisive concepts law

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld an Oklahoma curriculum restriction law, saying that nothing in the language prohibits educators from discussing race-related, sexist or oppressive concepts “in the abstract or in connection with …

Source: K-12 Dive - Neutral
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Ex-NFL RB LeShon Johnson gets 5 years in prison for dogfighting ring

NEW YORK — Former Giants running back LeShon Johnson was sentenced to a five-year prison sentence for operating an illegal dogfighting ring. The 55-year-old who rushed for two touchdowns during his 1999 season with Big Blue was convicted on six felony …

Source: The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Sep 11, 2026

The Killer Was A Cop; They Sent A Psychiatric Patient To Prison For 43 Years — And 10 More Wrongful Conviction Stories ...

In August 2024, the city of Edmond agreed to pay Simmons $7.15 million to settle his civil rights claims against the city and the estate of an Edmond detective. Oklahoma itself paid him $175,000 — the maximum allowed under state law. Simmons said, "I…

Source: Buzzfeed - Left-wing
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Afghan woman with links to Oklahoma terror plot has been deported, officials say

Afghan woman with links to Oklahoma terror plot has been deported, officials say An Afghan woman who was accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot in the United States and whose case was the first for an obscure and long-dormant court has been …

Source: KOCO 5 - Oklahoma - Neutral
Published on Sep 11, 2026

11-Year-old Girl Arrested For Fatally Shooting 15-Year-Old Brother in Oklahoma

An 11-year-old girl in Oklahoma is under arrest for allegedly shooting and killing her 15-year-old brother. Police say the fatal shooting went down Wednesday at a residence in Edmond, where the siblings were home alone. Cops were called to the home at 4 PM …

Source: WFVX - Maine - Pending
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Former NFL player LeShon Johnson sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for running dogfighting operation

Running back LeShon Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the ball during a 31-21 loss to the New York Jets at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. (Stephen Dunn/AllSport/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) — Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson was …

Source: KXEL News - Iowa - Neutral
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Oklahoma girl, 11, accused of fatally shooting 15-year-old brother

EDMOND, Okla. — An 11-year-old Oklahoma girl is accused of fatally shooting her 15-year-old brother on Wednesday, authorities said. According to a news release from the Edmond Police Department, the girl, whose name has not been released, was arrested …

Source: KIRO 7 - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Sep 12, 2026

Girl, 2, eaten alive by starving pit bull after 'being locked in room by parents'

17:54 ET, 11 Sep 2026Updated 12:13 ET, 12 Sep 2026 Locklynn Rose McGuire died after being mauled by a pitbull in a locked bedroom(Image: GoFundMe) A 2 year old Oklahoma girl was fatally mauled by a pit bull after her parents allegedly confined her in a …

Source: The Mirror US - Left-wing
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Ex-NFL Player Gets 5 Years In Federal Prison For Running Major Dogfighting Ring

Former NFL player LeShon Johnson has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison following his conviction on six charges related to an illegal dogfighting operation. A federal judge ordered the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, resident to serve five years behind …

Source: The Free Press - Tampa - Florida - Neutral
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Ex-Giant LeShon Johnson gets 5 years in prison for dogfighting ring

Former Giants running back LeShon Johnson was sentenced to a five-year prison sentence for operating an illegal dogfighting ring. The 55-year-old who rushed for two touchdowns during his 1999 season with Big Blue was convicted on six felony counts …

Source: New York Daily News - Neutral
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Operating Large-Scale Dogfighting Ring

An ex-NFL running back received a sentence of five years in federal prison Thursday for running a large-scale dogfighting ring that “resulted in death and serious bodily injury” to hundreds of pit bulls, according to a release from the Department of …

Source: The Daily Caller - Right-wing
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Who is Venkateswara Chagamreddy? Indian student visa holder in US sentenced to prison fo 30 months in fraud case

The US has sentenced Indian citizen Venkateswara Chagamreddy, who was living in the country on a student visa, to 30 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud an elderly Vietnam veteran, the US Justice Department said. Indian student visa holder …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 11, 2026

An Oklahoma Scholarship Program Has Oversight Gaps; Now It’s the Model for a Federal Program

Most public school leaders want nothing to do with vouchers. Some organizations are working hard to convince them to participate in a new federal tax credit program or risk being left behind. It works like this: taxpayers donate to specific organizations …

Source: Oklahoma Watch - Left-wing
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Ex-NFL Running Back Gets Five-Year Prison Sentence, $30,000 Fine for Involvement in Illegal Dog Fighting

Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for operating a large-scale dogfighting and trafficking operation in Oklahoma, the US Department of Justice said. Johnson, 55, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral

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Published on September 10, 2026 - 16:34 GMT

BALKAN ROUTE: NGO exposes violence in detention centre in Bulgaria ― ‘Crisis’ measures set to continue for another ...

An NGO has accused police of committing acts of violence against detainees at a centre in Bulgaria. The Hungarian government has announced another extension of “crisis” migration measures. A new NGO report has highlighted deaths and disappearances of …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 16:21 GMT

Three New Wardens Named at Eastern North Carolina State Prisons

Timothy Maulin Timothy Maulin is the new warden at Carteret Correctional Center in Newport. Maulin recently served as the associate warden at the same facility. Maulin has provided leadership in a minimum-custody work release and reentry environment, …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 13:26 GMT

SLED Charges Former Private Contract Employee at Spartanburg County Detention Center with Financial Fraud

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Cassidy Taylor Steiner, 31, with Financial Transaction Card Fraud – Value $500 or Less in a six-month period, and Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent – Value $10,000 or More on Monday, September …

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Published on September 10, 2026 - 18:20 GMT

Virginia Beach cocaine dealer sentenced to eight years in prison

Andre Lawrence Shorts, 35, of Virginia Beach, was sentenced to 8 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

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Published on September 10, 2026 - 21:31 GMT

Bat Appreciation Day to Be Held at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine on Sept. 19

Press Releases 09/10/2026 Celebrate History and Bats at a Fun-filled Event for All Ages (HARTFORD)—Join the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division and the Department of Economic and Community …

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Published on September 10, 2026 - 18:49 GMT

Army sergeant caught in undercover operation sentenced to four years in prison for attempted sexual assault of a child

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii – An Army sergeant caught in a multi-agency law enforcement Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force operation pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault of a child during his court-martial Aug. 20 at the Wheeler Army …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 22:26 GMT

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for $14.25 Million Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

DES MOINES, Iowa — Stanley Pophal, 64, of Wausau, Wisconsin, was sentenced last week in U.S. District Court by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 96 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering. The sentence follows a comprehensive, …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 15:16 GMT

Fort Bragg sergeant sentenced to prison for domestic violence

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – An Army sergeant who pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife was sentenced by the military judge to five months in prison and a bad conduct discharge during his trial Aug. 26 at the Fort Bragg courtroom. Sgt. Francisco Zarate, 29, a motor …

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Published on September 12, 2026 - 14:26 GMT

Mobile Billboard Global Hired to Drive $MEME Coin Campaign to the Front Door of AMC Theatres Nationwide

Digital LED billboard trucks take crypto's most talked-about meme coin off the timeline and onto the street in eight major U.S. markets. PLANTATION , FL, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobile Billboard Global (MBG …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Law ...
Published on September 12, 2026 - 04:00 GMT

New Digital Prayer Initiatives Connect Individuals Seeking Spiritual Support

Faith-based digital networks offer 24/7 prayer request submission and intercessory support, connecting individuals globally. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As digital connectivity continues to shape modern life …

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Published on September 12, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

Landlords Still Have to Piece Together Tenant Data From Four Disconnected Sources as Application Fraud Climbs

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A rental applicant's background may look like a single report, but behind it sit four separate data systems. In practice, no single system holds all four. To evaluate one …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

Vietnam Joins Hague Apostille Convention, Making Document Authentication Faster and More Affordable

Vietnam Joins Hague Apostille Convention, Making Document Authentication Faster and More Affordable CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam has officially become a party to the Hague Convention Abolishing …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 19:24 GMT

RIA Compliance Technology Releases Guidance on Exam-Ready Recordkeeping

New guidance explains how complete, searchable records can help RIAs respond more efficiently to SEC and state examination requests. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RIA Compliance Technology has released new guidance …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

Moermond & Mulligan Client Found Not Guilty in Clark County Case

A Clark County, Ohio judge finds a Moermond & Mulligan, LLC client not guilty of domestic violence and assault after a bench trial. DAYTON, OH, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A client of Moermond & Mulligan, LLC …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 17:58 GMT

Mariano Rivera Save 653 Invitational Names Gorayeb & Associates As Title Sponsor

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Construction injury law firm commits significant support to foundation serving thousands of children in underserved communities across the United States. According to …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 16:34 GMT

BFG Law redefine el sector inmobiliario: Una sola comisión. Todo incluido.

BFG Law lanza un modelo inmobiliario que integra servicios legales, corretaje, títulos, planificación patrimonial y creación de empresas en la comisión. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bianchi Fasani Green Law …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

México fortaleció su reputación global durante el Mundial 2026, concluyen diplomáticos, organizadores y periodistas

El análisis destacó la proyección internacional del país, la capacidad de las ciudades anfitrionas y el legado que el torneo deja para futuros eventos globales. PUEBLA, MEXICO, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tras la conclusión de la …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 15:11 GMT

Jim Parrish’s Law Firm Welcomes Grupo Frontera Giveaway Winners in Manassas

The Parrish Law Firm, founded by Jim Parrish, celebrated its first giveaway for Northern Virginia’s Latino community with a winners’ visit in Manassas. MANASSAS, VA, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Parrish Car Accident …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 14:43 GMT

TWO HILL FARRER & BURRILL PARTNERS NAMED TO LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 2026 LEADING EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS LIST

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners E. Sean McLoughlin and Erika Silverman have been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its 2026 …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

TWO ERVIN COHEN & JESSUP PARTNERS NAMED TO LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 2026 LEADING EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS LIST

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced today that Partners Jared Slater and Catherine Veeneman have been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its 2026 Leaders of …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

BRP Family Law Supports Manna Food Center's 2026 Heroes Against Hunger Reception

Sept. 24 event at The Music Center at Strathmore honors community leaders fighting hunger throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet, Chtd. (BRP …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Bailey & Galyen Features Personal Trainer Corey Walker on The Legal Hour

Michael Galyen speaks with personal trainer Corey Walker about rebuilding strength after an accident and overcoming concerns about returning to the gym. DFW, TX, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bailey & Galyen has released a …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 13:24 GMT

Survivors of Trafficking Need More Than Rescue. A New Tennessee Nonprofit Is Raising Funds to Give Them a Home

Funds of Freedom hosts its inaugural gala Sept. 10 at The Barn at Sycamore Farms to fund safe housing for women and children ARRINGTON, TN, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a woman or child is rescued from sex …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 13:18 GMT

Courtroom Ready: Elena Fast Honored as One of NYC’s Best Dressed Lawyers

Business Insider recognized the firm founder for her approach to professional style, shaped by preparation, restraint, and purpose. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Criminal defense attorney Elena Fast is …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 13:18 GMT

KlaymanToskes Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of September 11

Reflecting on New York, the Resilience of America’s Financial Markets, and a Nation Forever Changed NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 22:14 GMT

Oregon Law Announces New Endowed Titles for Several Faculty Members

Honoring their significant contributions as educators, scholars, and leaders, Oregon Law awarded endowed positions to four members of the faculty at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The work of these professors is wide-ranging, from shaping …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

ChIPs Opens New Chapter in Utah

The chapter will focus on connecting women in tech, law and policy across the Mountain West region SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ChIPs Network, the global community advancing women in tech, law, and …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 07:38 GMT

Giving With Gopin Brings Community Support to El Paso Texas

The Law Offices of Michael Gopin, PLLC highlights its Pay It Forward program and long-standing commitment to giving back to the El Paso community. EL PASO TEXAS, TX, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law Offices of …

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