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US Sen. Jon Husted set to testify remotely in ex-FirstEnergy executives' corruption trial U.S. Sen. Jon Husted is scheduled to testify remotely in Akron in the high-profile corruption trial of two former FirstEnergy Corp. executives.

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) is set to testify remotely in federal corruption trial of 2 former FirstEnergy executives accused of #Bribing #Ohio’s top utility regulator in $60M scheme tied to 1B nuclear bailout. Husted isn’t accused of wrongdoing but was mentioned in meetings.

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Police: Do you recognize this woman? State police are asking the public for help with identifying an alleged shoplifter.

New York State is seeking help identifying a woman accused of #Shoplifting from the #Walmart in #Watertown. Investigators say surveillance video shows her leaving without paying for merchandise last Thursday. Tips can be reported referencing case NY2600196391.

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Prosecutors Plan to Drop Some Charges Against Alexander Brothers

Prosecutors in the federal #sex-trafficking trial of real-estate brothers Tal, Oren & Alon Alexander moved to drop 2 charges after key #witnesses didn’t testify. They still face 10 counts for using wealth & status to lure, drug & assault women.

#WitnessIntimidation

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DC accuses landlord of running “criminal enterprise” The attorney general alleges Ali “Sam” Razjooyan and two associates committed a yearslong fraud scheme across a portfolio spanning more than 600 units in the district.

#D.C. AG Brian Schwalb sued #Landlord Ali "Sam" Razjooyan & associates, alleging a decade-long scheme #Defrauding lenders, mismanaging 600+ units & racking up 4,000+ code violations. Lawsuit seeks to bar them from renting, recover $16M in subsidies & impose penalties.

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Green Bay landlord charged with sexual extortion; police seek more victims Green Bay Police say Michael Zolper solicited sexual acts from tenants in exchange for avoiding eviction or bypassing background checks.

#GreenBay #Landlord Michael Zolper, 61, is charged with sexual #Extortion for allegedly demanding sexual acts from tenants in exchange for avoiding eviction or passing background checks. Authorities say investigation is ongoing & urge other victims to come forward.

#Wisconsin

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Doug Waterbury, 65, an Oswego #Landlord who previously paid $850K to settle lawsuits for coercing #Tenants into sex, now faces 4th-degree #Stalking charges. Security camera shows he followed a woman from Walgreens to a gas station violating restrictions from prior settlements.

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East Cleveland landlord facing 50 criminal charges to face judge

East #Cleveland #Landlord Gualter Amarelo Jr. faces 50 criminal charges after #Tenants endured weeks without heat & water. City cited his building building for multiple code violations and will continue inspections; next court date is March 23.

#HousingCrisis

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Former Lawrence landlord accused of sexually abusing kids faces new charges of interference and witness intimidation A 74-year-old man accused of numerous sex crimes involving children is now facing charges of intimidating the victims in the case, who are now adults, and attempting to interfere with the judicial pro...

A 74-year-old former Lawrence #Landlord already accused of multiple child sex crimes, now faces new charges of intimidating his alleged victims and interfering with the court case. New charges stem from actions in late 2025; preliminary hearing set for April.

#CSA #Kansas

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An unbelievable 2 year long crime spree spearheaded and maintained by Crunch Fitness Carmel Valley, the Essex Property Trust Carmel Valley Location, and currently by the apartment complex 51 Baltimore at the Crossroads is culminated by this deplorable character being a 24 / 7 stalker and thug. (1/3)

Village of Swanton responds to concerns of an ordinance against feeding feral cats and wildlife YouTube video by WTVG 13abc Action News | Toledo, OH

A Swanton, #Ohio man was cited after feeding feral cats during a winter cold snap, sparking a local debate. Officials say feeding strays fuels overpopulation and sanitation complaints, while supporters argue the cats would otherwise starve or freeze.

#FeralCats

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The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index | CNN Business The United States has fallen to its worst-ever position in a leading global index that measures views of corruption in the public sector among independent experts and businesspeople.

The U.S. fell to its worst-ever ranking in Transparency International’s #Corruption Perceptions Index, dropping to 29th out of 182 countries with a score of 64. Experts warn a decade-long decline in perceived public-sector corruption control could continue.

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Swanton man cited for feeding stray cats during winter cold snap YouTube video by WTVG 13abc Action News | Toledo, OH

A Swanton property owner was cited under a village ordinance after feeding and sheltering feral cats during a harsh winter. He says he was trying to keep them from starving or freezing, but feeding the cats is prohibited.

#Swanton #FeralCats #Ohio

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Investigator in prosecutor’s office pleads not guilty in witness intimidation case Christopher Moon posted $150,000 bail after pleading not guilty to seven counts, including abuse, obstruction of justice, witness intimidation and tampering.

#Honolulu prosecutor’s office investigator Christopher Moon, 51, pleaded not guilty to 7 charges including #DomesticAbuse, #Obstruction & #WitnessIntimidation for abusing a woman, sending fake texts threatening her child to block the case. Bail $150K, down from $250K.

#Hawaii

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Jack from Crunch Hauppauge shows us how to throw a left hook 🥊 TikTok video by Crunch Fitness

Cowardly #ICE supporting Crunch Fitness sends veiled threats to members and disgruntled staff who dare expose them. Continues to delete all critical comments.

#CrunchFitness #CommunictySafety #Cowards #Scumbags

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2.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Westchester County, N.Y., USGS says An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.

A minor 2.3-magnitude earthquake shook Sleepy Hollow, NY, around 10:17 a.m. 25 miles north of NYC. Many reported loud bangs and brief shaking, but no damage occurred. Officials say quakes this size are minor and typically harmless.

#Earthquake #NY #SleepyHollow

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Perry police: Village man waged harassment campaign against neighbors PERRY — A village man is facing harassment and stalking charges after a nearly two-month campaign to disturb his neighbors, Perry police said.

A Perry Village man faces #Stalking & #Harassment charges after waging a 2-month stalking & harassment campaign against neighbors who complained about his flashing Christmas lights. The dispute escalated into repeated disturbances.

#NewYork

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Dalaeno Moorman #SanDiego 35, was arrested for #Kidnapping and sexually #Assaulting a 12-year-old girl in #BayTerraces. He drove her for hours before dropping her near home. Moorman pleaded not guilty, is held on $2M bail, and will appear in court March 16.

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Defense contractor sentenced to 4 years in prison in Navy bribery scheme Philip Flores admitted to providing gifts like expensive meals and tickets to major sporting events to a Naval Information Warfare Center employee.

Former defense contractor CEO Philip Flores, 54, was sentenced to 4 years for bribing Navy civilian James Soriano with $18K in tickets & meals to secure $16M+ in contracts. Flores admitted guilt; prosecutors said scheme netted $550K–$1.5M profit. Restitution $80K.

#Bribery

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Fostoria gym closing doors weeks after owner arrested on drug charges Power Up Fostoria announced the closure on Facebook. The author of the post said the gym will be back once they find a new location.

A Fostoria, Ohio gym is closing after owner Epolito Rodriguez, 33, was arrested for possession and intent to distribute cocaine. The gym will operate only through pre-scheduled classes, with plans to reopen at a new location.

#GymClosure #PowerUpGym #Ohio #DrugDistribution

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Former Decatur town supervisor arrested for misappropriation of town funds On Feb. 26, Kersman was taken into custody, processed and then released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Decatur Court at a later date.

Former #Decatur, #NY town Supervisor Johnathan D. Kersman, 37, was arrested for paying himself over $2,000 from town funds without board approval. He faces grand larceny, official misconduct charges & was released w court appearance scheduled.

#Misappropriation #Funds

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Kristi Noem Survived Many Crises. Then She Crossed a Trump Red Line.

#DHS Secretary #KristiNoem was fired after a $220M taxpayer-funded ad campaign that awarded $143M to a politically connected company without competitive bidding was exposed.

The removal considered linked to optics due to her congressional comments implying #Trump's approval.

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Virginia Giuffre’s ‘invisible ghostwriter’ on the Epstein survivor’s legacy: ‘She wanted to name all of them. They deserve to be named’ Amy Wallace spent years helping Giuffre write her life story. Now she reflects on what the survivor would have thought of the release of the Epstein files

Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl chronicles her survival of #Epstein global #SexTrafficking network. Since Giuffre’s 2025 suicide at 41, the book has sold millions, highlighted institutional failures & spurred ongoing #Investigations into her abusers.

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#NY Gov. Kathy Hochul signed law letting dental hygienists clean teeth without direct #Dentist supervision to address statewide dental care shortages, expanding access while maintaining standards. 2026 #Budget also offers #TuitionFree programs for high-demand degrees.

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What they don't want you to know. TikTok video by raisingup

This anyone you know? Matches your style.

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They cut Meals on Wheels for seniors, doctors for the VA, and food for American children - but send billions of taxpayer dollars to the Middle East for an unnecessary war of choice.

Caught on Camera: Omaha thieves steal motorcycle with truck, ramp A motorcycle theft in Omaha was captured on a neighbor's Ring camera, and police are seeking information to identify the suspects.

Omaha police are seeking suspects after a Ring camera captured two people using a ramp to load a black Honda VT 600 #Motorcycle into a white 2010s Nissan Frontier near 42nd & J streets on Jan. 6. The bike, valued at $3,000, was stolen. Tips: 402-444-STOP.

#GrandTheft #Omaha

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SB 221: Crimes: stalking. | Digital Democracy Digital Democracy overview of bill SB 221: Crimes: stalking.

#SB221 stalking would expand #California #Stalking law to count credible threats against someone’s #Pet #ServiceAnimal #EmotionalSupportAnimal, #Horse treating those threats like threats to a person. Creates state-mandated local program, doesn’t specify state reimbursement.

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Lancaster man arrested for stalking allegedly called victim over 100 times: police A Lancaster man is behind bars for stalking and robbery after allegedly breaking into the victim's place of work and grabbing them by the hair.

Lancaster County, PA: Jayson Velez-Irizarry, 36, held $100K bail for breaking into workplace, grabbing victim by hair, trying to take phone. 100+ threatening calls & violated bail. Charged w #Burglary, #Robbery, #Stalking, #TerroristicThreats, #WitnessIntimidation, #Harassment.

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#Alabama House advances SB 273 to make 2nd & subsequent #Stalking convictions a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in #Prison. Current law treats first offense as a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months). Bill, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, now heads to full House.

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