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Cedar Rapids man sentenced for attempted sex trafficking and evidence destruction

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 27, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison for attempted sex trafficking of a child and destruction of evidence.

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Newark man faces charges for firearm possession and intent to distribute fentanyl

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 25, 2025

A Newark resident has been charged with firearm and narcotics offenses, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.

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Trump leads US back into Geneva Consensus Declaration

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 25, 2025

Valerie Huber, President and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Health, expressed support for former President Donald J. Trump's decision to rejoin the United States to the Geneva Consensus Declaration (GCD).

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NFIB opposes unemployment benefits for striking workers

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 25, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently presented its stance on several legislative issues in Washington State.

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Missouri man sentenced for firearm theft from store

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 25, 2025

A man from St. Francois County has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for stealing firearms and other items from a farm and home store in Potosi, Missouri. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down the sentence to Gregory Snyder, 46, who...

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Bridgeport man faces federal charges for alleged narcotics distribution

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 24, 2025

A Bridgeport man has been charged with narcotics distribution offenses, according to an announcement by Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Robert Fuller, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven...

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Lawsuit alleges CBS discriminated against Navy veteran due to race and sex

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 24, 2025

America First Legal (AFL) has initiated legal proceedings against CBS Broadcasting Inc. and its parent company, Paramount Global.

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First case of bird flu detected in Washington state's commercial flock

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 24, 2025

Washington state has confirmed its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) for 2025 in a commercial flock.

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Anderson man sentenced for illegal firearm possession following drunk driving incident

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 24, 2025

Jonathon Jerald Ashley Jr., a 30-year-old resident of Anderson, Indiana, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

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Bartlesville man receives 35-year sentence for murdering Dewey couple

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 24, 2025

A Bartlesville man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of a couple from Dewey. U.S. District Judge John D. Russell handed down the sentence to Lucas Anthony Walker, aged 22, who was convicted on two counts of second-degree...

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Man indicted for woman's death on Bois Forte Reservation

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 22, 2025

A man has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter following the death of a woman on the Bois Forte Reservation.

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Wall Street Exchange settles bank fraud probe for over $9 million

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 22, 2025

Dubai-based Wall Street Exchange (WSE) has agreed to a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) and will pay over $9 million to settle a bank fraud investigation.

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Colombian national faces U.S. charges for illegal re-entry after deportation

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 22, 2025

A Colombian citizen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to illegal re-entry into the United States, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

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Pittsburgh felon pleads guilty to illegal possession of firearm

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

A Pittsburgh resident, Kenneth Gaines, has admitted guilt in federal court for possessing a firearm and ammunition despite being a convicted felon.

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Tara M. Lyons assumes role of acting U.S. attorney for Southern District of Georgia

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

As of January 18, 2025, Tara M. Lyons has been appointed as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia under the Vacancies Reform Act.

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Washington State Legislature begins session; NFIB tracks key small business legislation

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 18, 2025

The 2025 session of the 69th Washington State Legislature began on January 13, 2025.

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Cedar Rapids man sentenced for distributing over 900 fentanyl pills

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

A Cedar Rapids resident, Brogan Eugene McCartney, aged 22, has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison.

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Biden-Harris administration reverses firearm license policy following lawsuit

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

Last week, a significant legal development unfolded as America First Legal (AFL) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) achieved a victory against the Biden-Harris Administration.

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San Francisco man faces charges for alleged involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

A San Francisco resident has been taken into custody for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers and committing other offenses during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

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Business group urges opposition against proposed minimum wage hike

By Evergreen Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

House Bill 1181 proposes to increase the state minimum wage to $17.50 per hour in 2026, with an annual increment of $1.50 until it reaches $25 per hour.