A federal judge has authorized Derek Chauvin’s defense team to analyze tissue and fluid samples from George Floyd as a crucial step in their efforts to appeal his conviction on federal civil rights charges related to Floyd’s demise in 2020. U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson granted the defense’s request on Monday, permitting the examination of … Read more
Certain consumers in Arizona may be at risk of experiencing a “serious” health issue due to the recall of various popular snacks. Cal Yee Farm LLC has recalled several products as they may contain undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6, and almonds. This poses a potential risk for individuals with allergies or severe sensitivities, … Read more
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced his support for President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport millions of immigrants when he assumes office in January 2025. To carry out this plan, Governor Lee plans to utilize state personnel, including National Guard troops and highway patrol officers. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, … Read more
Under the new government spending bill, there are plans to extend the timeframe for individuals who have been harmed by COVID-19 “countermeasures,” including vaccines, to file a claim for compensation. The bill allows for the refiling of certain claims that were previously denied, and it spans over 1,500 pages. People who have filed claims under … Read more
Rayful Edmond III, a prominent drug kingpin in D.C. during the 1980s, died on Tuesday, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. According to the Washington Post, Edmond, 60, died unexpectedly in a halfway house in Florida. Edmond, known as the “king of cocaine,” had a “army of dealers and a mountain of profits,” making … Read more
Former Republican Representative David Rivera of Florida is facing charges for allegedly violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act and engaging in money laundering. The Justice Department has accused him of attempting to conceal and promote his criminal activities. According to the indictment, Rivera stands accused of functioning as an agent for Raul GorrÃn Belisario, a … Read more
According to reports, a DEA operation in Tucson on Tuesday, Dec. 17 led to the detention of at least 20 individuals. Multiple locations were targeted by DEA agents who served warrants and successfully seized drugs and firearms, as confirmed by a spokeswoman for the agency. 13 News has confirmed that there were at least two … Read more
Arizona will be implementing a series of important laws from January 1, 2025, that will have a direct impact on wages, taxation, and housing regulations. These new regulations are part of ongoing initiatives aimed at addressing economic challenges and enhancing the quality of life for Arizona residents. Minimum Wage Increase Arizona’s minimum wage is set … Read more
Gilberto Javier Apraez-Munoz, a 55-year-old resident of Puerto Milan Caquetá, Colombia, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison by the U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. His conviction stems from his involvement in a sophisticated drug trafficking network. Apraez-Munoz used drug facilities located in the Colombian jungle to manufacture and distribute substantial quantities of … Read more
A man from Maryland has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison and has been ordered to reimburse $180,000 for his involvement in a romance fraud scheme that specifically targeted an elderly woman residing in North Dakota. Chinedu Nwafor, aged 42 and residing in Bowie, received his sentencing after admitting guilt to conspiracy … Read more