Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) Secretary Meeting with Quartet Representative Blair Senator Mitchell Meetings in Cairo, Then on to Brussels and Paris Secretary Clinton Meeting with Secretary Salazar Deputy Secretary Steinberg and Delegation Meetings in Beijing Cuba: U.S. Congratulates Mr. Guillermo Farinas on[Read More…]
Day: December 16, 2010
Holy Land Foundation Representative Sentenced
Michigan–(ENEWSPF)– United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced today that Mohamad Mustapha Ali Masfaka, a 47-year-old native of Syria, was sentenced today in federal court in Detroit to 12 months and a day in prison, following his guilty plea on October 14, 2010 to Making False Statements Under Oath in[Read More…]
Former Paint Manufacturing Chemist Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Stealing Trade Secrets Valued up to $20 Million
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A former chemist for a northwest suburban paint manufacturing company was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for stealing trade secrets involving numerous formulas and other proprietary information valued up to $20 million as he prepared to go to work for an overseas competitor. David Yen Lee,[Read More…]
Former Hoffman Estates Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Producing, Transporting, and Possessing Child Pornography
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–A former Hoffman Estates man was sentenced yesterday to 27 years in federal prison for manufacturing, transporting, and possessing child pornography, the FBI reports. The defendant, Donald R. Peppers, 36, pled guilty in August, admitting that he had produced a video of himself sexually molesting a 1-year-old minor knowing[Read More…]
Residential Property Development Company Owner Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Defrauding Bank of Over $5 Million
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Chicago-based residential property development company owner, Seth Harris, was sentenced Tuesday to 60 months in federal prison for defrauding the State Bank of Countryside in connection with loans for the development of property in the West Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago, the FBI reports. Harris, 38, of[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Issues Statement Re: Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Ban On Drop-Side Cribs
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan released the following statement today: “Today’s action by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban these deadly cribs will provide greater protection for infants and toddlers,” Attorney General Lisa Madigan said. “Too many children have been injured and killed by drop-side cribs. Manufacturers[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the House Passage of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. I applaud the House for passing, with bipartisan support, the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010. Legislative repeal is supported by the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The process contained in this legislation allows for a smooth[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, December 15, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Jose A. Hernandez, 19, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Dec. 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th[Read More…]
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell on House Vote to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell made the following statement after a House vote on Dec. 15. “Secretary Gates is pleased that the House of Representatives has voted to repeal the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law. He encourages the Senate to pass the legislation this session, enabling[Read More…]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Inductees for 2011
New York–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced the Alice Cooper Band, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Darlene Love and Tom Waits as its 2011 performer inductees. Also being inducted this year as individual recipients of the Ahmet Ertegun Award are Jac Holzman and Art Rupe. [Read More…]
