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Defendant in Fort Eisenhower shooting to remain in custody

A defendant charged with the murder of U.S. Army Sgt.

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

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Court denies motion to dismiss AFL lawsuit against surveillance program

Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana ruled against two motions to dismiss a lawsuit filed by America First Legal (AFL) concerning a mass-surveillance and censorship program.

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

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America First Legal challenges CISA's role in monitoring COVID-19 narratives

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has released a document obtained through litigation against the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), revealing insights into CISA's monitoring of social media narratives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Felon convicted for firearm possession and assault in Tulsa

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

A federal jury in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has found Antonio Jerome Colbert guilty of multiple charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm in Indian Country, and...

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Federal search warrants executed across multiple Des Moines locations

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

On December 18, 2024, federal search warrants were executed at multiple locations within the Des Moines metropolitan area.

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Puerto Rico grand jury indicts 34 for prison drug trafficking

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 34 individuals for their involvement in a drug trafficking operation within the island's prison system.

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American Airlines agrees to halt discriminatory hiring after legal challenge

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

The Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has informed America First Legal (AFL) that American Airlines will cease discriminatory employment practices.

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Fargo man convicted for witness tampering linked to murder investigation

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 16, 2024

United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced the conviction of Shaquiel Anthony Mendez, 31, for conspiracy to tamper with a witness.

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Kennedy Street Crew members sentenced for armed drug trafficking operations

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 16, 2024

Angel Enrique Suncar and Tristan Miles Ware, members of the Kennedy Street Crew in Washington D.C., were sentenced for their involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation.

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America First Legal investigates alleged ties between Andy McCabe and controversial AG Garland memo

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has initiated an investigation into the involvement of former FBI Deputy Director Andy McCabe and his wife, Jill McCabe, with Attorney General Merrick Garland's October 4, 2021 memo.

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Mexican felon sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking and firearm charge

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

Sergio Magallan-Tinoco, also known as "John Migo," has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.

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America First Legal releases academic records related to Trump assassination attempt

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has released the academic records of Thomas Matthew Crooks, identified as the shooter in the assassination attempt on President Trump on July 13, 2024.

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Dillon man receives nearly three-year federal sentence for drug and gun offenses

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 12, 2024

Kenyatta Defondrael McLaughlin, a 45-year-old resident of Dillon, South Carolina, has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison.

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Jamaican citizen sentenced for identity theft after pleading guilty

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Alandrae David Brown, a 30-year-old Jamaican citizen, to seven months in federal prison for identity theft.

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U.S. Attorney warns against rising imposter scams targeting seniors

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 11, 2024

Criminal organizations are targeting older Americans in southern Illinois, using imposter scams to deplete their life savings. U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe has issued a warning about the prevalence of these scams in the region. “Unfortunately,...

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America First Legal investigates FEMA over alleged bias in hurricane aid distribution

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 11, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has initiated an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following allegations that the agency withheld disaster relief for Hurricanes Helene and Milton from homeowners displaying Trump signs.

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FOIA Request Sent to Washington State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Washington State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Colorado nurse practitioner settles for $90K over prescription misconduct allegations

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

Monica Preston, a nurse practitioner from Colorado Springs, has agreed to pay $90,000 to resolve allegations related to the improper prescribing of controlled substances.

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St. Louis man sentenced to 19 years for carjacking

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey has sentenced Bradley C. McKinney to 19 years in prison for carjacking and robbery incidents that occurred in St. Louis.

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Waterloo man receives seven-year sentence for pointing ghost gun at officer

By Evergreen Reporter | Dec 9, 2024

A man from Waterloo, Iowa, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pointing a firearm at a police officer shortly after his release from federal custody.