Day: March 21, 2014

U.S. State Dept. Updates Mali Travel Warning, March 21, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to Mali, given continuing aspirations of terrorists to conduct attacks.  We strongly warn against travel to the northern parts of the country and along the border with Mauritania, particularly in areas[Read More…]

Attorney General Eric Holder Announces Findings from Expansive Survey of Student Discipline Practices at America’s Public Schools

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. Thank you, Secretary [Arne] Duncan, for that introduction – and for your outstanding leadership of the Department of Education.  It’s a pleasure to join you and Assistant Secretary [Catherine] Lhamon here at J.O. Wilson Elementary School – as we discuss the challenges facing America’s young people,[Read More…]

Florida Resident Sentenced in Connection with Fraudulent International Lottery Scheme

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2014. Angela Althea Peart was sentenced in connection with her role in a fraudulent international lottery scheme that targeted U.S. citizens, the Justice Department announced today.  Peart was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge K. Michael Moore for the Southern District of Florida in Miami to serve[Read More…]

Massapequa, N.Y., Man Pleads Guilty to Rolling Back Odometers in Scheme That Defrauded Dozens of Car Buyers

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2014. A Massapequa, N.Y., man pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Allentown, Pa., to conspiracy to commit odometer tampering, the Department of Justice announced.  The defendant, Edward Capicchioni, 53, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to tamper with odometers and make false odometer certifications. [Read More…]

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