The Trump administration is ramping up it crackdown on crime. The Department of Justice has issued a memo directing United States attorneys to “prioritize and maximally pursue denaturalization proceedings.” That could mean stripping naturalized Americans of their citizenship when charged with crimes. The memo was sent by Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate. “Individuals … [Read more...] about Trump administration targets naturalized citizens in new crackdown on crime policy
Biden administration accomplished a lot | READER COMMENTARY
I have to object to the letter writer lauding President Donald Trump for “being in charge” — which seems to mean being an attention hog — and the myopic claim that Joe Biden didn’t accomplish anything (“At least with Trump, we know who’s in charge,” July 1). Remember the ongoing joke about Trump’s “Infrastructure Week,” which was just a photo-op to massage his ego? And how … [Read more...] about Biden administration accomplished a lot | READER COMMENTARY
Crofton woman accused of stealing nearly $200K from employer
A Crofton woman was indicted on two separate felony theft schemes that the Maryland Office of the Attorney General says involved her employers. According to a news release from the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, Carolyn Rae Aldridge, 55, was handed down two indictments by a grand jury Monday for allegedly stealing checks from her workplaces. The first indictment … [Read more...] about Crofton woman accused of stealing nearly $200K from employer
Jury begins deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER EW YORK (AP) — Jurors started deliberating Monday in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking case, weighing charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life. After receiving legal instructions from federal Judge Arun Subramanian for more than 2 hours, the jury of eight men and four women headed behind closed doors to deliberate. … [Read more...] about Jury begins deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Survivor of Israel’s attack on Iran’s Evin prison describes a ‘slow death’ after 12-day war
By SARAH EL DEEB BEIRUT (AP) — Sayeh Seydal, a jailed Iranian dissident, narrowly escaped death when Israeli missiles struck Tehran’s Evin Prison, where she was held. She had just stepped out of the prison’s clinic moments before it was destroyed. The June 23 strikes on Iran’s most notorious prison for political dissidents killed at least 71 people, including staff, soldiers, … [Read more...] about Survivor of Israel’s attack on Iran’s Evin prison describes a ‘slow death’ after 12-day war