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Published on May 8, 2025

‘Act of darkest evil’: Man arrested in connection to explosion inside Pennsylvania church

Kyle Kuczynski, a 32-year-old resident of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, was arrested on May 6, 2025, in connection with an incident at the Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church where an explosive device was reportedly ignited. | Facebook/Mahanoy City …

Source: The Christian Post - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
Published on May 8, 2025

Woman draws decades in prison for lead role in multi-county gun trafficking network

NORRISTOWN — Saying she has a duty to protect the public, a judge ensured that a Philadelphia woman will join her boyfriend in prison for at least two decades for helping him operate a multi-county gun and drug trafficking organization. “The two of you …

Source: Main Line Media News - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on 06:25 GMT

Sex abuse charges add prison time for Upton

A former Youngsville resident already sentenced to state prison on a 2015 child sexual assault conviction will serve an additional 5 ½ to 10 years in state prison. Jonathan Upton had been charged in July 2024 was charged by Youngsville Borough police for …

Source: Times Observer - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on 08:36 GMT

Blair County Prison inmate sentenced for contraband

Dibert HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Blair County Prison inmate who was adamant about wanting to brush his teeth and who pleaded guilty to a charge of contraband possession was sentenced Wednesday to 10 to 23.5 months’ incarceration. William Phoenix Dibert, 28, …

Source: Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Indianapolis man sentenced to 108 years in prison for violent rape in 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis man was sentenced Thursday to 108 years in prison for a violent sexual assault that happened in 2021, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office says. Kevin Bennett was found guilty of three counts of rape, kidnapping, …

Source: WISH 8 - Indiana - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Two Honduran Men Sentenced to Prison for their Roles in International Human Smuggling Conspiracy

Note: See superseding indictment here. Two Honduran men were sentenced today to three years in prison for their roles in a scheme to illegally smuggle Honduran nationals into the United States. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, …

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Published on May 8, 2025

Former Pa. Accountant Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay More Than $8 Million in Restitution for Lengthy ...

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) — A resident of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 27 months in prison and ordered to pay a total of more than $8 million in restitution on his conviction of fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to commit money …

Source: exploreVenango - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

'Jessica's Law' aims to expand charges that qualify for death penalty in Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania Representative announced plans for legislation that would expand the charges that qualify a defendant for the death penalty. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Zachary Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton), was named “ …

Source: WHTM - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Menendez wants to delay prison to attend step-daughter’s wedding

Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez wants to put off prison for an extra eleven days so he can attend the wedding of his step-daughter in the Boston area on June 14. Menendez was convicted last July on sixteen counts of bribery and corruption charges, and was …

Source: New Jersey Globe - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales At State-Run Dispensaries, Sending It To Senate

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has given its final approval to a bill that would legalize marijuana through a system of state-owned dispensaries, sending it to the GOP-controlled Senate. It has been a dizzying legislative process for the …

Source: Marijuana Moment - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Pa. Supreme Court to hear Clearfield County's $3.9M jail construction lawsuit appeal

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently agreed to hear Clearfield County's appeal in a lawsuit concerning a missing "bond beam" at the county jail. The Clearfield commissioners filed the lawsuit, seeking $3.9 …

Source: WJAC - Pennsylvania - Center-right
Published on May 7, 2025

Pennsylvania Democrats ‘Ram’ Partisan Cannabis Legalization Bill Through House

Pennsylvania House Democrats expedited an adult-use cannabis legalization bill through their chamber via a 102-101 vote on May 6 without attracting a single vote from across the aisle. House Bill 1200, sponsored by Reps. Rick Krajewski, D-Philadelphia, and …

Source: Cannabis Business Times - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Pennsylvania’s State-Run Marijuana Model Is Not A True Path To Local Ownership (Op-Ed)

“Selling weed through the same system that sells vodka isn’t going to guarantee Black ownership, community power or justice.” By Krystal Bush, Free My Weedman In Pennsylvania’s billion-dollar cannabis economy, big corporations are raking in $150 million …

Source: Marijuana Moment - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Man sentenced to life in prison for killing Uber driver in US

Listen to article Calvin Crew, the man responsible for the brutal execution of Uber driver and mother-of-four Christina Spicuzza, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The sentence was handed down on Monday, May 5, 2025, …

Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank seeks help after federal program cuts

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has launched a fundraising effort to make up for the loss of $1.8 million over the next 15 months, due to the Trump administration’s cancellation of the Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement …

Source: Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Firearm case yields prison time for Altoona man

HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona man convicted of prohibited possession of a firearm, simple assault and harassment at the end of a trial-by-judge has been sentenced to 6 to 12 years’ incarceration. President Judge Wade A. Kagarise, who presided over the trial …

Source: Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on May 6, 2025

Pennsylvania House Approves Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales Through State-Owned Stores

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has given initial approval to a bill that would legalize marijuana with a novel model of state-run stores. This has been an especially fast-moving legislative process for the measure from Reps. Rick Krajewski (D) …

Source: Marijuana Moment - Neutral
Published on May 6, 2025

Horror: Mother of 4 Uber Driver Begs for Mercy Before Murder — Gunman Gets Life in Prison

The man who murdered a mother of four rideshare driver in Pennsylvania was sentenced to life in prison, with dashcam footage of him holding the woman at gunpoint inside her vehicle going viral. A judge sentenced Calvin Crew, 25, to life in prison, plus an …

Source: InfoWars - Right-wing
Published on May 6, 2025

Man draws prison for using WiFi account of Upper Merion business to obtain child porn

NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man will spend up to eight years behind bars for possessing child pornography after police determined he used the public internet connection of an Upper Merion Township business to download the illegal material. Francis Andrew …

Source: The Reporter - Pennsylvania - Neutral

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

Former Corrections Officer Sentenced to Prison For Federal Civil Rights Crime in Connection with Death of Inmate at West ...

A former corrections officer from the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, was sentenced today for his role in an assault that resulted in the death of an inmate, identified by the initials Q.B., on March 1, 2022. Steven Nicholas Wimmer, 25, of …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

One Former Federal Bureau of Prisons Official Sentenced for Federal Civil Rights Violation for Failing to Obtain Medical ...

Former Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) lieutenant Shronda Covington, 49, was sentenced yesterday to 12 months in prison followed by 12 months of home confinement and three years of supervised release for violating the civil rights of an inmate in her …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

Two Honduran Men Sentenced to Prison for their Roles in International Human Smuggling Conspiracy

Note: See superseding indictment here. Two Honduran men were sentenced today to three years in prison for their roles in a scheme to illegally smuggle Honduran nationals into the United States. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years in Prison for Crypto-Terror Financing Scheme

A Springfield, Virginia, man was sentenced yesterday to 364 months in prison for his efforts to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. According to court records and evidence …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 07:13 GMT

Media Advisory – Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center To Host First Resource Fair For Incarcerated Men and Women

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ‘OIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE HAWAIʻI COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 05:32 GMT

Williston Barracks / Warrant / Eluding

VSP News Release-Incident STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25A1003199 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif STATION: Williston Barracks CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111 …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:33 GMT

Twice GRAMMY-Nominated, Dove Award-Winning Sanctus Real Shares 'The Difference' Message Of Hope With Prison Inmates

Full-Length Concert at Grafton Correctional Facility Sponsored by Send Musicians to Prison; “The Difference” Hits Radio Stations Nationwide June 18 NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, GMA …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 04:01 GMT

Media Advisory – Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center To Host First Resource Fair For Incarcerated Men and Women

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ‘OIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE HAWAIʻI COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 09:08 GMT

Begja Launches Transparent Marketplace Model with Seller-First Fee Policy

Global platform allows sellers to keep 100% of the sale and only pay a separate, refundable fee per successful transaction KEDIRI, EAST JAVA, INDONESIA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global marketplaces grow increasingly complex and …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 21:21 GMT

Berry Law and HeroStock Present a Free Memorial Day Concert Featuring Dave Bray USA at SumTur Amphitheater

Berry Law and HeroStock are hosting a free Memorial Day concert featuring Dave Bray USA, a U.S. Navy Veteran and patriotic rock artist, on Sunday, May 25, 2025. PAPILLION, NE, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Berry Law and …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 20:57 GMT

Jason Eastman Joins CV5 Capital, Strengthening Leadership in Digital Asset Funds and Cybersecurity

Jason Eastman Joins CV5 Capital, Strengthening Leadership in Digital Asset Funds and Cybersecurity GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CV5 Capital, a leading global investment firm with a focus on alternative assets …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 20:26 GMT

Morrow Law Firm Highlights Key Legal Strategies for Maximizing Workplace Injury Settlements in Louisiana

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Morrow Law Firm, LLC is drawing attention to the critical role strategic legal planning plays in maximizing personal injury settlements, particularly in cases involving workplace …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

Army Reserve First Sergeant, Iraq War Vet, and Local Police Officer Settles USERRA Lawsuit Against Rock Valley College

ROCKFORD, IL, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Army Reserve First Sgt. Vincent Lara, a veteran of the Iraq war and former Rock Valley College police officer, has reached a settlement in his federal lawsuit alleging …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 18:02 GMT

Attorney Greg Rizio Named Trial Lawyer of the Year by CAOIE

Acclaimed Inland Empire trial attorney Greg Rizio has once again received the Trial Lawyer of the Year award from the (CAOIE) for the second time. RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed Inland Empire trial attorney …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

Law Students Contribute Millions of Hours in Pro Bono Services

A nationwide survey from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) measured the contribution of law students’ pro bono work for the class of 2024 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A nationwide survey from the …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Guardify Unveils Law Enforcement-Focused Solution to Streamline Digital Evidence

Designed to help law enforcement move faster on digital evidence, reduce administrative tasks, and prioritize real-world impact. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guardify, a leading provider of digital evidence …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

ConvergeHub Launches ConvergeHub 4.0: A Future-Ready CRM Platform Powered by Intelligence, Speed, and Scale

ConvergeHub 4.0 combines innovation, flexibility and ease-of-use. It replaces complexity with clarity - enabling teams to dive in and drive results quickly. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ConvergeHub, the …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

DiscoverMyBusiness Shares Blog Writing Best Practices to Help Law Firms Boost Online Visibility

DiscoverMyBusiness outlines essential blog strategies to help law firms attract clients and strengthen their digital presence. NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DiscoverMyBusiness, a full-service digital marketing agency, has …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Podcast Focuses Legal Insights on NIL and Changing Dynamics of College Sports

To assist student athletes, parents and businesses on how to leverage opportunities and reduce risk, Foster Swift has launched its Sports Talk podcast. LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Past actions concerning Name …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Corbin I. Carpenter, Esq., Esteemed Municipal Bond Attorney, Inducted into Rotary Club of Nashville

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Corbin I. Carpenter, Esq., a legacy corporate entrepreneur, and nationally-recognized municipal bond attorney, was recently inducted into Rotary Club of Nashville during its weekly …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 12:31 GMT

USA Today Features Nation's Leading Timeshare Exit Expert, Gordon Newton - Protecting Consumers in a Dangerous Industry

MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gordon Newton, the nation’s leading authority on timeshare exit and President of Newton Group, was recently profiled in a feature article by USA Today titled, “Trust Is Earned – 20 Years …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 09:45 GMT

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Former Shipyard or Barge Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in ...

NEW ORLEANS , LA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If your loved one is a former shipyard or barge worker anywhere in Louisiana and they now have mesothelioma or lung cancer …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 09:03 GMT

Less than Two Weeks to Go: Life ILS Conference 2025

Join us on 20 May 2025 for the Life ILS Conference at EY London or online—key insights into life risk and longevity markets. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With less than two weeks to go until the Life ILS …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 08:26 GMT

EnGarde® body armor Partners with TacSource to Expand Distribution in Australia and New Zealand

AMSTERDAM, NH, NETHERLANDS, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EnGarde® body armor, a global leader in advanced ballistic protection solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with TacSource Group, a premier tactical gear supplier in …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Investors in Anheuser-Busch InBev Risk Losing Dividend Yield Due to Unclaimed Belgian Tax Refunds

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Euronext: ABI, JSE:ANH; NYSE: BUD) has declared a final dividend of €1.00 per share for the 2024 …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

IBTA INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Ibotta, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses ...

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Ibotta, Inc. (“Ibotta” or “the Company”) ( …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

TFII INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that TFI International Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising-- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against TFI International Inc. (“TFI” or “the Company …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

EU INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that enCore Energy Corp. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against enCore Energy Corp. (“enCore” or “the Company”) …

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