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Former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University Doctor Larry Nassar Sentenced to 40-175 Years in Prison

Last updated on July 28, 2023Jul 10, 2023: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4088573-larry-nassar-convicted-of-abusing-gymnasts-stabbed-in-prison-report Jun 17, 2022: https://thehill.com/homenews/wire/larry-nassar-loses-last-appeal-in-sexual-assault-scandal Jun 8, 2022: https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/08/us/larry-nassar-fbi-mishandling-claim/index.html https://www.npr.org/2022/06/08/1103659247/simone-biles-gymnastics-fbi-lawsuit https://thehill.com/news/state-watch/3516843-wicker-demands-details-of-nassar-abuse-probe-after-gymnasts-sue-fbi May 26, 2022: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3503410-doj-declines-to-charge-ex-fbi-agents-accused-of-mishandling-larry-nassar-investigation Mar 24, 2022: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/599668-michigan-expands-mandatory-reporting-after-nassar-abuse Dec 13, 2021: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/585569-gymnasts-reach-380-million-settlement-in-larry-nassar-abuse-case Oct 5, 2021: https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/fbi/575382-doj-launches-fresh-inquiry-into-fbi-handling-of-nassar-sex-abuse … Continue reading Former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University Doctor Larry Nassar Sentenced to 40-175 Years in Prison

Mass Shooting at Sutherland Springs Texas Church Leaves 26 Dead and 20 Injured

Last updated on April 6, 2023Apr 5, 2023: Sutherland Springs shooting victims reach tentative $145M agreement with DOJ | USA Today Jul 7, 2021: Judge rules Air Force responsible for 2017 mass shooting at Texas … Continue reading Mass Shooting at Sutherland Springs Texas Church Leaves 26 Dead and 20 Injured

One Person Killed and 19 People Inured at White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville Virginia

Last updated on December 8, 2021Nov 23, 2021: Charlottesville rally organizers found liable by jury | The Hill Nov 19, 2021: Jury finishes deliberations without reaching a verdict in Charlottesville Unite the Right civil trial … Continue reading One Person Killed and 19 People Inured at White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville Virginia

President Donald Trump | The First 100 Days

Last updated on November 26, 2018Note: Because it's such a large topic, information regarding the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is posted here. Apr 30, 2017: On the CBS news program … Continue reading President Donald Trump | The First 100 Days

U.S. Department of Justice to File Criminal Contempt Charge Against Joe Arpaio

Last updated on October 4, 2017Oct 4, 2017: Judge dismisses guilty verdict against Arpaio | The Hill Sep 14, 2017: Judge questions tossing out Arpaio conviction after pardon | The Hill Aug 25, 2017: President … Continue reading U.S. Department of Justice to File Criminal Contempt Charge Against Joe Arpaio

Alton Sterling Shot and Killed by Baton Rouge Police

Last updated on March 31, 2018Mar 30, 2018: Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul announced the firing of officer Salamoni. Officer Lake will be suspended for three days. Police fire Louisiana officer who shot Alton … Continue reading Alton Sterling Shot and Killed by Baton Rouge Police

San Francisco Police Shoot and Kill 26-Year-Old Mario Woods

Jan 31, 2016: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it will conduct a "collaborative review" of the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). A "collaborative review" does not compel the law enforcement agency to act … Continue reading San Francisco Police Shoot and Kill 26-Year-Old Mario Woods

Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Charged with First-Degree Murder in Shooting Death of LaQuan McDonald

Last updated on April 20, 2022Apr 18, 2022 Van Dyke avoids federal charges in Laquan McDonald's death | Associated Press Feb 3, 2022 Former officer Jason Van Dyke, who killed Laquan McDonald, released from prison … Continue reading Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Charged with First-Degree Murder in Shooting Death of LaQuan McDonald

Five Global Banks Will Pay Over $5 Billion in Penalties

May 20, 2015: U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced that five global banks will pay over $5 billion in penalties for working together to manipulate international interest and foreign currency exchange rates. The banks, which … Continue reading Five Global Banks Will Pay Over $5 Billion in Penalties