Sentenced for 20 False Emergency Calls in Swatting Case

The 21-year-old has been sentenced for four federal felonies stemming from what the DOJ said was ‘extensive illegal harassing activity.’ A Washington man has been sentenced to three years in prison after making 20 false emergency reports to police, including some claiming that explosive devices had been planted in various places across the United States and

Washington Man Sentenced Over False Emergency Calls in Swatting Case

The 21-year-old has been sentenced for four federal felonies stemming from what the DOJ said was ‘extensive illegal harassing activity.’ A Washington man has been sentenced to three years in prison after making 20 false emergency reports to police, including some claiming that explosive devices had been planted in various places across the United States and

Ex-CFO of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Charged With Embezzling $40 Million

The former chief financial officer of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (DRFC) who was fired last month has been charged with bank fraud and wire fraud, according to a newly unsealed criminal complaint. William A. Smith—who served as the nonprofit’s CFO from 2011 until his ousting at the end of May—allegedly took part in a years-long

Congressional Democrats Propose June as Black Music Month

‘Black music is the soundtrack of our struggle and joy,’ says Rep. Shontel Brown. A group of more than forty Democrats have signed onto a proposed resolution to designate the month of June as Black Music Month while inviting Americans to participate, according to a June 5 announcement. Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) introduced the resolution

Texas Launches Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List

Announcing the new list, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said: ‘We have seen record high levels of illegal immigration, including dangerous criminals and terrorists.’ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the launch of the state’s “10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants” list, aiming to bolster law enforcement efforts to capture repeat offenders who entered the United

Conservatives Mull Congressional Response to Trump Verdict

For many Republicans, words aren’t enough to deal with what they see as a threat to Americans’ fundamental freedoms and the judicial system—they want action. WASHINGTON—With the initial shock of former President Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts in New York City wearing down, some conservatives in Congress are looking ahead for ways they