ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Two brothers of the Venezuelan man who killed Georgia nursing student Laken Riley will be deported along with their former roommate after they pleaded guilty to possessing fake green cards, federal authorities say. Jose Ibarra, 27, was convicted in November of murder and other crimes in Riley’s killing and was sentenced to life in prison without the … [Read more...] about Brothers and roommate of Laken Riley’s killer to be deported after fake green card convictions
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Guilty verdict in Feeding Our Future founder’s fraud trial
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country. … [Read more...] about Guilty verdict in Feeding Our Future founder’s fraud trial
Povich makes case for 5th starter in Orioles’ 8-2 win over Blue Jays; Hyde on Mayo’s demotion
SARASOTA–What’s happening? The Orioles optioned first baseman/third baseman Coby Mayo to minor league camp. They also reassigned their other top prospect, catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo, to minor league camp along with right-handers Corbin Martin, Levi Stoudt and Thaddeus Ward, infielder Nick Gordon and outfielder Daz Cameron. Manager Brandon Hyde said with a deep Orioles … [Read more...] about Povich makes case for 5th starter in Orioles’ 8-2 win over Blue Jays; Hyde on Mayo’s demotion
The Real Steve Dalkowski: Orioles’ hardest thrower lived a hard-luck life
In the chapter on Steve Dalkowski in my 2001 book on Orioles history, I quoted numerous people who’d played with or seen the legendary fireballer. Boog Powell, Steve Barber, Milt Pappas, Barry Shetrone, Earl Weaver, Walter Youse, Harry Dalton and others eagerly recalled him and told stories. Their memories of Dalkowski still burned bright. But one voice was absent from the … [Read more...] about The Real Steve Dalkowski: Orioles’ hardest thrower lived a hard-luck life
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Coby Mayo is not happy about his demotion
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Spring training is winding down, demotions are happening, and Povich is making his case. Good morning Birdland, Opening Day is right around the corner, which means the Orioles’ roster is beginning to take shape. That continued on Tuesday, when the O’s “cut” more players, including top prospects Samuel Basallo and Coby Mayo. These … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Coby Mayo is not happy about his demotion