Yuma News
Prohibited Possessor Sentenced to Prison for Transporting and Selling Firearms and Ammunition
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- Published: 10 September 2019 10 September 2019
Tucson, Arizona - On August 27, 2019, Joshua Pratchard, 38, of San Diego, California, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Judge Cindy K. Jorgenson to seventy-five months imprisonment, to be followed by a term of five years of probation and two years of supervised release, to be served concurrently.
Man Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Child Kidnapping
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- Published: 10 September 2019 10 September 2019
Dallas, Texas - A Texas man was sentenced Friday to 33 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for child kidnapping.
Bloods Gang Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Murders
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- Published: 10 September 2019 10 September 2019
Charlotte, North Carolina - Two North Carolina members of the United Blood Nation (UBN or Bloods) street gang have pleaded guilty to Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy involving multiple murders.
Defense Contractor Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Defraud U.S. Department of Defense
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- Published: 10 September 2019 10 September 2019
Camden, New Jersey - The owner of two defense contracting firms was sentenced to 36 months in prison for providing non-conforming parts for military equipment, illegally sharing sensitive technical information and evading income taxes Assistant Attorney General John Demers and U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced Thursday.
Arm cuff blood pressure measurements may fall short for predicting heart disease risk in some people
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- Written by AHA AHA
- Published: 10 September 2019 10 September 2019
New Orleans, Louisiana - A measurement of central blood pressure in people with difficult-to-treat high blood pressure could help reduce risk of heart disease better than traditional arm cuff readings for some patients, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension 2019 Scientific Sessions.
National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims in Yuma County
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- Written by Alicia Franco Alicia Franco
- Published: 10 September 2019 10 September 2019
Yuma, Arizona - September 25, 2019 marks the 12th annual National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. The first National Day of Remembrance took place on September 25, 2007. The purpose was to honor the memories of murder victims across the country and recognize the impact homicide can have on surviving family members, friends and loved ones. This theme holds true today.
FTC to Hold Workshop on Consumer Participation in Class Action Cases
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- Published: 09 September 2019 09 September 2019
Washington, DC - On October 29, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission will hold a public workshop in Washington, DC on improving class action settlement notices for consumers.