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Dallas Men Charged with Hate Crimes, Kidnapping, and Conspiracy after Targeting Gay Men for Violent Crimes
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- Written by DOJ DOJ
- Published: 02 June 2019 02 June 2019
Washington, DC - Daniel Jenkins, 20, and Daryl Henry, 22, were charged by a federal grand jury in a superseding indictment unsealed yesterday with conspiracy to commit hate crimes, kidnapping, and carjacking, announced Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox for the Northern District of Texas, and FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew DeSarno of the Dallas Division.
Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff Following Virginia Beach Shooting
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 02 June 2019 02 June 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey today ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in honor of the victims of the Virginia Beach shooting.
Moving Scams During Peak Moving Season
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 02 June 2019 02 June 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - More than 35 million Americans move each year. Moving can be a stressful and expensive experience, and it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you become the victim of an unscrupulous moving company. Moving scams can result in lost or damaged possessions, hundreds or even thousands of dollars in “extra” fees, and hours/days of wasted time.
Arizona Strengthens Protections For Victims Of Child Sexual Abuse
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 02 June 2019 02 June 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Tuesday joined survivors of child sexual abuse, victim advocates and Arizona State Senators Paul Boyer and Heather Carter for a ceremonial signing of H.B. 2466. The bill, which passed unanimously in the Arizona State Legislature, strengthens protections for victims of child sexual abuse by extending the amount of time victims have to pursue civil action against perpetrators.
Business Executive Pleads Guilty to Foreign Bribery Charges in Connection with Venezuela Bribery Scheme
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- Written by Justice Department Justice Department
- Published: 01 June 2019 01 June 2019
Houston, Texas - A dual U.S.-Venezuelan citizen who controlled multiple U.S.-based companies pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in the Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) foreign bribery scheme. The case involves bribes paid to PDVSA officials - Venezuela’s state-owned and state-controlled energy company - and its Houston, Texas-based subsidiary Citgo Petroleum Corporation (Citgo), to corruptly secure and retain energy and logistics contracts.