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Dark Web Drug Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl-Laced Pills Operation Resulting in Fatal Overdoses

Westminster, Orange County – A man from Orange County, California, and another from Houston, Texas, have been handed down federal prison sentences for their involvement in a dark web operation selling fentanyl-laced pills, resulting in multiple fatal overdoses. Michael Ta, 25, of Westminster, CA, and Rajiv Srinivasan, 37, of Houston, TX, were recently sentenced following their illicit online drug dealings that caused harm to numerous individuals across the United States. Operating under the alias “redlightlabs” …

Federal Judge Orders Pennsylvania Utility Regulators to Release Records in Fatal Chocolate Factory Explosion Probe

WEST READING, PENNSYLVANIA – Pennsylvania utility regulators have been ordered by a federal judge to release inspection records to the National Transportation Safety Board as part of the investigation into a deadly explosion at a chocolate factory. The ruling by US District Judge Christopher C. Conner comes after a dispute with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, which initially refused to provide the reports for UGI Utilities Inc. UGI Utilities Inc, a natural gas utility, is …

Witness Recounts Heartbreaking Testimony in Federal Racketeering Trial Involving Fatal Crash and Alleged Revenge Killing

Honolulu, Hawaii – Ashley Wong emotionally recounted the tragic events of a 2015 crash that left Johnathan Fraser severely injured and ultimately led to the death of Michael Miske’s son. Miske stands accused of orchestrating Fraser’s abduction and murder months after the devastating accident. On November 17, 2015, Wong witnessed Fraser and his best friend, Caleb Miske, drive off in a black Honda hatchback only to be met with a horrifying crash moments later. The …

Explosion Reported at Federal Building in Dallas, No Injuries Reported

Dallas, Texas – A potential danger arose at the Federal Building on 525 S. Griffin St. in Dallas Tuesday afternoon, prompting a response from Dallas Fire-Rescue. Reports of an explosion near the area triggered the dispatch of emergency units at 2:35 p.m. Upon arrival, responders noted smoke emanating from a manhole across the street from the Federal Building, with the manhole cover visibly blown off. Fortunately, there was no active fire when emergency personnel arrived, …

Minnesota Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Violent Casino Attack

Minneapolis, MN – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to federal prison for a violent attack that took place at a state casino, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota on Tuesday. The incident occurred last Spring and involved Shawn Rene Lussier, a 55-year-old individual from Red Lake. Court documents revealed that Lussier repeatedly punched and kicked a person in a hotel room, leading to severe injuries such as a one-inch laceration to …

Alabama Man Arrested for Detonating Explosive Outside Attorney General’s Office, Faces Federal Charges

Montgomery, Alabama – A 26-year-old man, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, is facing federal charges after allegedly detonating an explosive device outside the office of Alabama’s attorney general. The incident took place on February 24, with no reported injuries or damage to nearby buildings. According to Doug Howard, the law enforcement coordinator and public information officer for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Alabama, Calvert was arrested recently and appeared in court for …

ATF Closes Investigation into Louisville’s Old National Bank Shooting, No Federal Charges Filed

Louisville, Kentucky – The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has concluded its investigation into the tragic mass shooting that occurred at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, in April 2023. The shooting, which took place on April 10, resulted in the deaths of five individuals and the shooter, with eight others sustaining injuries. Among those killed in the shooting were Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; Deana Eckert, 57; Tommy Elliott, …

Study Shows Many COVID-19 Deaths Were Missed, Revealing Undercount in Official Federal Counts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Nearly 1.2 million deaths in the United States have been attributed to COVID-19, but recent studies suggest that the actual numbers may be significantly higher. Excess mortality data indicates that many deaths possibly linked to the virus were not officially counted. While it remains uncertain whether these excess deaths were directly caused by COVID-19 or by other factors like disruptions in healthcare or socioeconomic challenges, new research sheds light on the extent …

federal judge’s ruling ignites potential for NIL explosion in USC football

Los Angeles, CA – A recent federal judge’s ruling in California has opened the door for college athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL), potentially revolutionizing the landscape of college sports. The injunction against the NCAA comes amidst a nationwide debate on the rights of student athletes and the fairness of the collegiate athletic system. US District Judge Claudia Wilken’s decision highlighted the changing views on amateurism in college sports, allowing players …

Tanker Truck Crash in Illinois Kills Five, Possible Cause Revealed by Federal Transportation Official

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A fatal tanker truck crash in central Illinois that claimed five lives was believed to have been caused by another vehicle attempting to pass the chemical-laden truck, a federal transportation official said Sunday. The tanker truck was transporting caustic anhydrous ammonia when it jackknifed on Friday night, hitting a utility trailer parked just off the highway, according to Tom Chapman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. The collision punctured …