WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2012.  Louis Fazzini, 45, of Caldwell, N.J., pleaded guilty today to participating in a racketeering conspiracy involving illegal gambling and theft from an employee benefit plan, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger of the Eastern District[Read More…]

Website Agrees to Pay $1 Million to Settle Charges That Company Collected Information From Children Under 13 Without Parental Consent Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2012.  The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a consent decree between the United States and a company that operates fan club[Read More…]

Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Joseph H. Hogsett, the United States Attorney, announced Monday that Jamel H. Brown, age 35, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 400 months (33 years, 4 months) in prison by U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker. Brown had been charged with multiple counts in connection with two local[Read More…]

San Diego, California–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012. Thank you, Chief McNeil, for those kind words; and for the example of service – and outstanding leadership – that you are providing as President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.   It’s a privilege to stand with you this morning – and[Read More…]

Federal Regulators Fine American Express an Additional $27.5 Million WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced an enforcement action with orders requiring three American Express subsidiaries to refund an estimated $85 million to approximately 250,000 customers for illegal card practices. This action is the result[Read More…]

(Photo: iStockphoto.com) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you know what time it is? Do you know where your children are? If you live in Park Forest, Mom, Dad, or other Legal Guardian, the law now holds you responsible for the behavior of your children, and you could face a $250 fine[Read More…]

Commander Chris Mannino took this photo of another officer in Washington, D.C. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police[Read More…]

Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- Two leaders of separate drug trafficking organizations that operated independently while sometimes supplying each other with multiple kilograms of cocaine were arrested and are among 39 defendants who are facing federal drug charges, federal and local law enforcement officials announced today. The charges contained in a criminal complaint stem[Read More…]

DNA and Other Evidence Proves ACLU Client Damon Thibodeaux Was Wrongly Convicted Based Upon a False Confession NEW ORLEANS –(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012.  Damon A. Thibodeaux, who has been on death row in Louisiana since 1997, was exonerated today of the murder and rape of a young relative, after DNA and[Read More…]

Bonita Springs, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Thank you, Sam [Cabral], for inviting me to speak to your convention. I’m honored to be here. You’re a strong and important leader, Sam. I salute your vision and integrity. I’m honored to be here with you all. I don’t know that there are many[Read More…]