Caesarean Section Statistics Show Major Changes
Atlanta, GA—A new report by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta shows that pregnant women in the United States no longer face an increasing rate of caesarean section in United States hospitals. For many [...]... Read More
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Joplin Receives $2.4M for Contaminated Soil Projects
On October 4, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was providing the city of Joplin, Missouri with $2.4 million to sample and clean up contaminated soils that were displaced in May of 2011 when an EF-5 tornado tore through the city. The contaminated soil contains lead and cadmium.
On ...
NM Corrections Officer Violated Civil Rights
On October 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that a former corrections officer, Demetrio Juan Gonzales, at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of a person in his custody. Gonzales pleaded to sticking then choking a victim in the shower room and ...
Latin King Member Guilty for Racketeering Enterprise
On October 3, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that Wesley Anderson Williams, “King Bam,” pleaded guilty for “racketeering-related” charges. He is a member of the North Carolina Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings). The announcement was made by Assistant Attorney General ...
Massachusetts Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
On October 3, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced that Steven Saunders, a former resident of Groton, pled guilty to child pornography charges. Saunders was currently living in Chula Vista, California.
Because of the grotesque nature of the charges, the government asked ...
Officials Exploited Program that Gave the Homeless Housing
On October 3, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan announced that three people were found guilty of bribery and fraud in a Department of Housing and Urban Development conspiracy. United States Attorney Barbara McQuade made the announcement.
The defendants named ...
Alabama Police Officer Accused of Excessive Force
On October 3, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama announced that Corey L. Hooper, a Birmingham police officer, was convicted by a federal jury after he used excessive force on a handcuffed defendant in 2007. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Acting ...
Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Dog Treats
On October 2, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Kasel Associated Industries issued a voluntary recall of it Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats. The company reports that the dog treats may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The FDA reports that Salmonella can make animals sick. Humans ...
Man Receives 41 Months for Threatening Pro-Life Supporters
On October 3, 2012, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York stated that Theodore Shulman, a pro-choice supporter, was sentenced in a Manhattan federal court to 41 months in prison after he threatened to kill to pro-life supporters. The announcement was made by Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney ...
Haier America Issues Recall of 42-inch LED-TVs
On October 2, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Haier America was issuing a voluntary recall for televisions sold between September 2011 and March 2012. The name of the product is Haier® 42-inch LED TV.
The CPSC reports that a total of 184 reports have been received so ...
FDA Cracks Down on Illegal Internet Pharmacies
On October 4, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it took action against over 4,100 internet pharmacies that are illegally selling dangerous or unapproved drugs this week. The FDA partnered with numerous law enforcement and international regulatory agencies.
The FDA reports that this ...
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