Advertisement FOLLOW ON The average Canadian family will pay up to an extra $ 487 on feeding themselves next year , according to an annual food price report that highlights climate change as a major culprit for rising food prices , especially in the produce department . Unexpected snowstorms , droughts and other weather events have impacted crops and food prices in the past , said Simon Somogyi , lead researcher from the University of Guelph . But for 2020 , he and others behind the report highlight climate change as the cause . `` We 're deliberately pointing out that , you know : climate change is causing the droughts , is causing the bad snowstorms that 's impacting prices , '' he said . The report calls the impact of changing weather patterns on our food systems through droughts , forest fires , heavy precipitation , reduced freshwater access and rising sea levels `` the elephant in the room '' for 2020 . `` Canadian farmers will face challenges in the future dealing with unpredictable crop yields , heat-wave livestock threats , pasture availability , and pest and disease outbreaks , '' reads the report from researchers at Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph . That link between climate change and food prices comes along with a forecast that the average Canadian family will spend $ 12,667 on food at grocery stores and restaurants in 2020 . That 's two to four per cent more than in 2019 -- thought the researchers expect it to be closer to the top end of that range . It 's the second-highest prediction since 2013 . It 's outdone only by an anticipated three to five per cent , or $ 420 , rise for the year 2017 . The algorithm provides a two-per cent range for the national forecast . The expected rise in food prices comes as Canadians face relatively steady inflation . The consumer price index rose 1.9 per cent year-over-year in October , according to Statistics Canada -- the same increase as the previous two months . Increases have remained below 2.5 per cent since Sept. 2018 . Next year , researchers expect price increases in all eight food categories they track with the biggest jump -- four to six per cent -- in meat . Pork prices will likely lead that ascent due to the African Swine Fever outbreak in China roiling pork markets . Food sold at restaurants , as well as seafood and vegetables , will likely see the next biggest price increases in 2020 . The report estimates a jump of two to four per cent in those three categories . The estimated rise in vegetable prices comes after a staggering 12 per cent increase for the 12 months ended Sept. 2019 . Much of that double-digit jump Somogyi attributes to climate change . Storms and other weather events wreak havoc on logistics , he said . They can slow down transportation , for example , and create a shortage that results in higher prices . A hotter climate is one factor behind an increase in bacterial outbreaks such as E. coli , Somogyi said , as hotter temperatures and unpredictable heat waves increase bacterial growth . In recent years , multiple E. coli outbreaks prompted grocers to pull romaine lettuce off their shelves and restaurants to stop serving the leafy green . That tends to drive up prices for alternatives , like spinach . Produce prices also trend up because Canada imports vast amounts of its food as the colder weather in the country limits what can be grown . Imported goods can fluctuate in price due to trade issues creating slowdowns at borders or weather events impacting delivery logistics . Food trends can also prompt big swings . This year , celery costs skyrocketed partly due to a fad diet based on purported health benefits of celery juice . In May , one major Canadian grocer advertised celery stalks for $ 5.99 online -- compared to a more typical , roughly $ 3 per kilogram cost for much of the years prior to April 2018 , when Statistics Canada stopped tracking the vegetable . It 's difficult to put a number on how much of the anticipated 2020 food price increase comes from climate change , said Somogyi , but it is responsible for `` the bulk '' of last year 's vegetable sticker shock . In the case of the catapulting celery costs , months of unseasonably cold weather and heavy rainfall in California created supply issues . But the stability of food supply is n't climate change 's sole casualty , as it sparks changes to demand too , said Sylvain Charlebois , lead author from Dalhousie University . `` People , when they think about food , they see the planet on their dinner plates much more so than ever before , '' he said . Younger generations especially decide what to eat in part by looking at the environmental impact of their meals , said Charlebois , and turn more toward full or partial plant-based diets . Fast-food chains and manufacturers raced to stock and create products to feed this demographic with Beyond Meat and Lightlife alternatives now ubiquitous at restaurants across Canada . Somogyi anticipates climate change will continue to boost food prices , particularly in categories where Canada relies heavily on imports , unless big changes occur . In particular , he 'd like to see a national food policy that focuses on producing more high-cost items , like many vegetables , in Canada through vertical and indoor farming . That would reduce time to market , costs and risks of bacterial outbreaks , he said . `` If we maintain our current food , Canadian food distribution structure , I can see that happening each year -- four per cent , 10 per cent , 15 per cent , '' he said . The federal government released a long-awaited food policy in June 2019 -- the first in Canada -- after starting public consultations in 2017 . It addressed four significant areas for short- and long-term action to support the policy 's goals . These include boosting community access to healthy food , making Canadian food a top choice domestically and internationally , supporting food security in Northern and Indigenous communities and reducing food waste . Certain initiatives announced as part of the food policy could support vertical or indoor farming , said Agriculture Canada spokesman James Watson in an email . The department is also exploring vertical and container agriculture beyond the food policy , he said , pointing to a Aug. 2017 workshop it held where experts identified research and development needs in this area . `` Vertical and greenhouse production show potential for increasing food security ( particularly in remote areas of Canada ) , decreasing transportation costs and increased health for Canadians . '' Agriculture Canada is working with others to optimize these farming systems so they can complement traditional ones , he said . This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 4 2019 .

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But instead they compromised to allow fired workers to collect unemployment benefits , retroactive to the last nine months . - A South Carolina inmate set to die either by a firing squad or in the electric chair later this month is asking the state Supreme Court to halt his execution . Lawyers for 57-year-old Richard Moore say he should n't face execution until judges can determine if either method is cruel and unusual punishment . Moore is set to die on April 29 unless a court steps in . He has until next Friday to choose between the South Carolina 's electric chair , which has been used twice in the past 30 years , or being shot by three volunteers who are prison workers in rules the state finalized last month . - Inspired by the Charleston-area legend of early 19th-century convicts John and Lavinia Fisher , Jeremy Turner 's Six-Mile House premieres in Beaufort on Sunday , April 10th , with a second performance in Columbia on April 12th . Open Space Institute works in concert with others to protect South Carolina 's scenic , natural , and historic landscapes The Open Space Institute ’ s mission is to protect scenic , natural , and historic landscapes to provide public enjoyment , conserve habitat and working lands , and sustain communities . Over the past 40 years , the institute has saved 2,285,092 acres of land through direct acquisition , grants , and loans . Having begun by focusing on land in New York State , they have in recent years saved significant , complex , and large-scale tracts in South Carolina , Florida , and New Jersey through direct acquisitions . In December 2022 , the Open Space Institute ( OSI ) and The Nature Conservancy ( TNC ) announced the purchase of three properties along the Santee River in South Carolina , expanding the largest contiguous block of protected coastal lands in the state . OSI ’ s Vice-President and Director of the Southeast , Maria Whitehead , joins Walter Edgar to talk about the acquisition and about the Institute ’ s plans for land protection in the state . In December 2022 , the Open Space Institute ( OSI ) and The Nature Conservancy ( TNC ) announced the purchase of three properties along the Santee River in South Carolina , expanding the largest contiguous block of protected coastal lands in the state . OSI ’ s Vice-President and Director of the Southeast , Maria Whitehead , joins Walter Edgar to talk about the acquisition and about the Institute ’ s plans for land protection in the state . 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'' - As lawmakers push forward with efforts to curb the rights of queer and trans youth , authors who 've written about gender expansive and trans identities say storytelling is crucial . - Chris Rock 's recent wisecrack at the Oscars about Jada Pinkett Smith 's shaved head has brought renewed attention to the long history of jokes about Black hair . - Experts say it 's a strategy to ban the teaching of critical race theory and could have widespread consequences . - The plan would involve releasing a total of 180 million barrels of oil over several months — the largest amount ever drawn from the reserve . - In a small village in western Ukraine , family and friends recently buried a 29-year-old MIG fighter pilot who was killed in combat over his homeland . - Some 72 % of Americans have confidence in the Ukrainian president 's handling of world affairs , a Pew Research Center survey finds . Meanwhile , just 48 % say the same about U.S. President Biden . - U.S. intelligence officials believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by advisers about the poor performance of his military in Ukraine . - Moscow says it will scale back its offensive in Ukraine , but the United States and its allies are skeptical it will follow through . - Gas prices have been soaring . President Biden is announcing he will release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve . Rapp on Jazz highlights the Palmetto State 's connection to the history of jazz music and the current jazz scene . Join Mark Rapp , executive director of the ColaJazz Foundation and host of SC Public Radio ’ s ColaJazz Presents , for these 60-second segments covering everything from famous South Carolinians like Dizzy Gillespie and Eartha Kitt to the “ Big Apple ” dance craze of the 1930s to the best clubs to experience jazz in the state . South Carolina Public Radio News Updates - Wednesday , Apr 20 Walter Edgar 's Journal delves into the arts , culture , history of South Carolina and the American South . News and Music Stations : Fridays at 12 pm ; Saturdays at 7 am News & Talk Stations : Fridays at 12 pm ; Sundays at 4 pm News and Music Stations : Fridays at 12 pm ; Saturdays at 7 am News & Talk Stations : Fridays at 12 pm ; Sundays at 4 pm Get weekly program highlights via e-mail . News from South Carolina 's business community with interviews of many small business owners , business leaders from around the state , and South Carolina 's nonprofits . Mon - Fri 7:51 a.m. Mon - Fri 7:51 a.m .

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Justice News Justice News December 23 , 2020 December 21 , 2020 Press Release Two Owners of New York Pharmacies Charged in a $ 30 Million COVID-19 Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Case December 17 , 2020 December 16 , 2020 Press Release Owner of Texas Chain of Hospice Companies Sentenced for $ 150 Million Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme Press Release Northern Alabama Doctor and Practice Manager Convicted for Conspiring to Unlawfully Distribute Opioids Press Release Former Venezuelan National Treasurer and Her Spouse Charged in Connection with International Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme December 10 , 2020 Press Release Texas Clinic Owner and Clinic Employee Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Unlawfully Prescribe Hundreds of Thousands of Opioids Press Release December 7 , 2020 December 3 , 2020 Press Release Maryland Lawyer Charged with Defrauding Financial Institutions and Other Entities to Obtain Control over $ 12.5 Million of Somali Sovereign Assets Press Release November 30 , 2020 November 25 , 2020 Press Release Venezuelan Business Executive Charged in Connection with International Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme November 18 , 2020 November 17 , 2020 Press Release Press Release Seven Charged in Connection with a COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme Involving more than 80 Fraudulent Loan Applications Worth Approximately $ 16 Million Press Release November 12 , 2020 Press Release Tennessee Emergency Medical Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Unlawfully Distributing Controlled Substances November 5 , 2020 Press Release

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Suzuki ’ s bird of prey , the 2022 Hayabusa , has finally arrived More evolution than revolution , the latest iteration of the iconic bike is an electronic wonder Article content It ’ s been a gestation period worthy of an elephant , a new version of Suzuki ’ s iconic Hayabusa rumoured , teased and , for fans of the world ’ s fastest motorcycle , anticipated for at least five years now . Advertisement 2 Article content So many leaked patents , mock-ups , and spy shots have made the rounds of the motorcycling press that a cottage industry sprung up just to manage the latest sighting of the dive-bombing — Hayabusa is the Japanese name for a peregrine falcon , which can hit up to 325 kilometres an hour in a vertical hunting dive — GSX1300R . tap here to see other videos from our team . Suzuki ’ s bird of prey , the 2022 Hayabusa , has finally arrived Back to video The biggest surprise is that the big Gixxer ’ s engine remains largely unchanged , the 1,340-cc inline-four sharing the previous model ’ s basic bore , stroke , and compression ratio stats , the rumours of a 1,440-cc version or even a supercharger variant proving as false as a trumped-up election . There ’ s still a whopping 187 horsepower available , even if that ’ s a little down on the previous generation ’ s 194 ponies , mainly — as we ’ ve all been warned — because the new bike needed to meet Europe ’ s new , more-stringent Euro5 emissions standards . Advertisement 3 Article content The 2022 version ’ s 110 pound-feet of torque is also down a smidge , but Suzuki does promise there ’ s a wider powerband , though for the life of me , I never ever heard anyone complain about the big ‘ Busa ’ s paucity of mid-range grunt . Suzuki still lists the top speed as 299 kilometres per hour , but as anyone who ’ s ever ridden a Hayabusa in anger knows , that has more to do with calming regulators ’ nerves than actually limiting speed . The same familiarity applies to the basic chassis , which , though somewhat lightened , remains the familiar twin-spar aluminum jobbie of the original . Oh , the front brakes are a little larger , the rotors now measuring 320 millimetres in diameter — and the calipers some stylish and powerful Brembo Stylemas . But other than the details — the rear subframe is a little lighter — it ’ s all familiar territory . One minor detail that aging Suzuki fans of speed might appreciate , however , is that the handlebars are now some 12-mm closer to the rider ; no more hunching over back-breaking clip-ons . Yeah ! Advertisement 4 Article content What is all-new is the electronics package , now the most comprehensive in Suzuki ’ s lineup . Dubbed the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System , it includes an Inertial Measurement Unit powering a 10-stage traction control system ; a wheelie control system with a similar number of settings ( one presumes for different stages of crazed mono-wheeling ) ; six different power modes ( three preset and three customizable ) ; a two-stage up and down quick shifter ; three-stage engine brake control ; three-stage launch control ; cornering ABS ; cruise control ; hill-hold control ; and even slope descent control to prevent the rear wheel lifting under heavy braking when traveling down a hill . Phew ! Perhaps most interesting is an active speed limit control — not a governor ! — which lets the rider set a personalized top speed , lest the Hayabusa ’ s famous facility for exceeding speed limits not be in the spirit of stunting laws . One thing we ’ re glad Suzuki didn ’ t futz with is the big bird ’ s styling . Immediately familiar , there have been some aerodynamic changes — again , think of a Japanese falcon diving at 200 miles per hour — that include an even slipperier front fairing and rear tail unit . But , other than some pretty snazzy paint jobs and even larger twin exhausts , Hayabusa enthusiasts will not feel slighted . So , if you ’ ve got $ 22,399 , drag racing ’ s favourite son has returned and will be in Suzuki dealerships across the country soon .

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Threat of Russian invasion in Canada 's North 'very low ' but that could change : Defence chief Canada ’ s chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre says while the threat of a Russian invasion in Canada ’ s North is “ very low ” that might change in the decades to come . Speaking at a defence conference in Ottawa , Eyre was asked about the likelihood of “ little green men ” showing up on a northern island , planting a flag , and claiming the territory as their own , as Russia did in Crimea . “ Let me start off by saying the threat of that right now is very low . That ’ s not to say it wouldn ’ t change in the decades in [ to ] the future . We don ’ t know , ” he said . Pressure is mounting on the federal government to formulate an Arctic strategy and make building up military force in the North a priority , since Russia ’ s unprovoked incursion of Ukraine . It ’ s a key objective of Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly ’ s mandate letter , set out by the prime minister , to work with the minister of defence and the minister of northern affairs to “ defend Arctic sovereignty. ” The Arctic has become the site of geopolitical competition between the countries that form the Arctic Council , which outside of Canada and Russia , includes the U.S. , Norway , Denmark , Sweden , Finland , and Iceland . Global warming has made the region more accessible , raising interest in the regions natural resources , its boundaries , and strategic position . The prime minister ’ s national security and intelligence adviser raised this concern earlier in the day at the same conference . “ As the Arctic continue continues to open due to climate change , Canada will face challenges to our sovereignty and amplify concerns related to our continental defense and our ability to effectively operate and compete in this environment , ” Jody Thomas said . Due to this , Thomas added that NORAD activities are critical . Last week , the Arctic Council – absent Russia – released a statement condemning the attacks in Ukraine and announcing a pause in participation of all meetings . Eyre said as a form of deterrence , Canada must “ project force ” throughout its far-reaching land . “ One of the expressions of sovereignty is being able to project force to the extremities of your country . So if we have the ability to project force , to the extremities of our country – demonstrable capability – and exercise that on a regular basis , that has deterrence of its own and it changes the decision calculus of anyone who may try to put ‘ little green men ’ on one of our islands up there , ” he said . The defence chief said equally as important is ensuring that Canada ’ s military is prepared to operate tactically there , survive and sustain itself , and “ address ” Russian personnel if need be . With a file from AFP . MORE POLITICS NEWS IN DEPTH Liberals ' deal with NDP will keep Trudeau minority in power for 3 more years The federal Liberals and New Democrats have finalized an agreement that , if maintained , would keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 's government in power until June 2025 , in exchange for progress on longstanding NDP priorities . Trudeau announced Tuesday morning that the confidence-and-supply agreement has been brokered , and is effective immediately . Who 's in , who 's out and who else may enter Conservative party leadership race With Sept. 10 picked as the date for when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader , time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place . Those running have until April 19 to throw their hat into the ring and until June 3 to sell memberships . 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Trudeau makes history , invokes Emergencies Act to address trucker protests For the first time in Canadian history , the federal government is enacting the Emergencies Act to bring the ongoing trucker convoy protests and blockades to an end . Opinion OPINION | Don Martin : In the heart of Liberal-owned Toronto , an unlikely Conservative rock star takes the stage Conservative leadership frontrunner Pierre Poilievre is attracting big crowds to large halls in unlikely locations . And if his early romp lasts , he 'll be impossible to beat , writes Don Martin in an exclusive opinion column for CTVNews.ca . 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The not-quite-a-coalition deal is , first and foremost , a smart power preservation move by Prime Minister Trudeau , Don Martin writes in an exclusive column for CTVNews.ca . OPINION | Don Martin : The tragic , but necessary , rejection of Zelensky 's big ask from Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau , who was banned from entering Russia by its foreign office even while he glowingly introduced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky , must now find ways to act on what will become an even louder crescendo from Canadians demanding he deliver more help on the ground , if not the air , Don Martin writes in an exclusive column for CTVNews.ca . ANALYSIS & INSIGHTS CTVNews.ca Top Stories Canada easing some COVID-19 border rules for children and those fully vaccinated Starting Monday , some of Canada 's pandemic border restrictions are being eased for those who are fully vaccinated and for children regardless of their vaccination status . 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Calgary police help confirm identity of 'Happy Face Killer ' murder victim The victim of a grisly murder in the United States nearly 30 years ago has now been identified thanks in part to advancements in DNA technology and Calgary Police Service members . Ontario reports another 27 COVID-19 deaths as ICU admissions continue to rise Another 27 deaths due to COVID-19 have been logged in Ontario as the number of patients in intensive care with the disease continues to rise . Dogs , dive team join search for Saskatchewan boy missing since Tuesday Police dogs and an underwater search team joined the ongoing hunt Thursday for a five-year-old boy in northern Saskatchewan who has n't been seen in three days . Canadian non-profit offering support , healing for conversion therapy survivors While conversion therapy is now banned in Canada , a Canadian non-profit is working to help support and offer healing for survivors of the practice . 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Montana Men Receive Prison Sentences for Meth Offenses MISSOULA - Hugh Shawgo , a 45-year-old resident of Libby , and Michael Norton , a 42-year-old resident of Kalispell were sentenced today to 156 and 78 months in prison respectively to be followed by 5 years of supervised release . Both pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and Shawgo pleaded guilty to the additional charge of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking . United States District Judge Donald W. Molloy handed down the sentences . Beginning in August of 2017 and continuing through September 13 , 2017 , Shawgo and Norton would fly via Norton ’ s private plane to Spokane , Washington to pick up methamphetamine , which was later to be redistributed in Northwestern Montana . Members of law enforcement recovered 426 grams of methamphetamine and a .40 caliber handgun from Shawgo ’ s bag on Norton ’ s plane . The methamphetamine recovered from Shawgo was more than 98 % pure and contained 3408 doses which were headed for users in Montana . The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tara Elliott and investigated by the Northwest Drug Task Force . The U.S. Attorney ’ s Office is partnering with federal , state , local and tribal law enforcement to identify those responsible for significant violent crime in Montana . A centerpiece of this effort is Project Safe Neighborhoods , a recently reinvigorated Department of Justice program that has proven to be successful in reducing violent crime . Today ’ s sentencing is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program .

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Baltimore Business Owner Indicted on Federal Charges for a Conspiracy to Set Fire to His Business In Order to Obtain Insurance Proceeds Baltimore , Maryland – A federal grand jury has indicted Demetrios Stavrakis , a/k/a Jimmy , age 53 , of Lutherville-Timonium , Maryland , for an arson conspiracy to allegedly damage his business by setting it on fire in order to obtain insurance proceeds . The indictment was returned on March 28 , 2019 and unsealed today . Stavrakis was arrested and had his initial appearance today in U.S. District Court in Baltimore . Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner ordered Stavrakis to be released under the supervision of U.S. Pretrial Services pending trial . The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur ; Special Agent in Charge Rob Cekada of the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives ( ATF ) Baltimore Field Division ; Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci ; and Commissioner Michael Harrison of the Baltimore Police Department . The four-count indictment alleges that beginning in July 2015 , Stavrakis engaged in a conspiracy to set fire to commercial property he owned in the 200 block of Haven Street in Baltimore , in order to collect insurance proceeds on the property . According to the indictment , on July 28 , 2015 , just before 6 p.m. , Stavrakis used adhesive tape to defeat one of the security features on the front door of the building so that the person or persons setting the fire could enter the building . According to the indictment , very early the next morning , someone disarmed the alarms inside the building by entering the four-digit codes for the alarms . Between 12:25 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. , the office area of the warehouse was set on fire by using Methyl Ethyl Ketone , a flammable liquid used as a cleaning agent . The fire destroyed the office area and damaged a portion of the ceiling directly above the area . Later on July 29 , 2015 , Stavrakis contacted a public adjuster firm that his company had previously retained to notify them of the fire and to request their assistance in filing claims with the insurance company . From July 29 , 2015 through August 5 , 2016 , the adjusters , acting on behalf of Stavrakis and his companies , submitted false insurance claims totaling over $ 21 million . The insurance company paid a total of approximately $ 15,081,435 . Of that amount , the indictment alleges that approximately $ 8,762,037 was used to purchase new machinery , purchase parts inventory , restore the building , and for other business expenses . In addition , insurance proceeds were allegedly transferred or used for other expenses , including , $ 600,000 which was transferred to an account in the name of Stavrakis ’ s wife , after which additional monthly payments of approximately $ 6,000 followed ; approximately $ 98,499.20 used to purchase a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL 550 , titled and registered to Stavrakis ; and approximately $ 25,500 used to purchase a 2016 Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle . If convicted , Stavrakis faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 20 years in prison for the arson conspiracy and for malicious destruction of property by fire ; a mandatory 10 years in prison , consecutive to any other sentence imposed , for use of fire to commit a federal felony ; and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for wire fraud . An indictment is not a finding of guilt . An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceedings . United States Attorney Robert K. Hur commended the ATF , the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal , and the Baltimore Police Department for their work in the investigation . Mr. Hur thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Judson T. Mihok , who is prosecuting the case . # # #

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Senate President , Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has asked the operatives of the Department of State Services , DSS to properly investigate the allegations against one of his aides , Ugochinyere Ikenga and if he is found to have acted against the law , then the law should take its natural course . Saraki , in a statement by Yusuph Olaniyonu , his Special Adviser ( Media and Publicity ) , though the DSS has not officially informed the Senate President of the allegations against Ikenga but having read the statement now circulating online will want to make it clear that he will never condone any action by any of his aides which threatens the peace of the country or is against the provisions of the law . “ Dr . Saraki hereby calls on the DSS to properly investigate the allegations against Mr. Ikenga and if he is found to have acted against the law , then the law should take its natural course. ” Recalled that the DSS had on Thursday in a statement by Tony Opuiyo , accused Ikenga , of aiding a destabilisation plot of Rivers State Governor , Nyeson Wike , by acting as mobiliser of a planned violent protests across the Federal Capital . The aim of the plot , according to the DSS , is to cause mayhem , a complete breakdown of law and order and cast the security agencies and the Federal Government in bad light . DSS also said the action intended to divert public and international attention from the ongoing Police investigation into the unwholesome role played by the Governor and some of his cronies in the violence that trailed the re-run election in Rivers State which resulted in the gruesome murder of civilians including the beheading of DSP Mohammed Alkali and some of his colleagues as well as the brutalization of INEC staff who failed to do the bidding of the Governor . Follow Us

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KINGSPORT — They were putting pen to paper this afternoon at Dobyns-Bennett high school . Indians first baseman Ivan Phillips who batted .276 with 6 home runs , 29 rbi ’ s will play the next 2 seasons with Walters State . Joining him on the Senators baseball team will be his teammate Daniel Starnes . The Indians pitcher who was the 2017 player of the year was 4-2 on the mound while batting 373 with 16 doubles , 7 homeruns and 51 rbi ’ s . And teammate Chaz Kimbril also put his name on the dotted line when he signed with covenant college . Last season Kimbril had a 295 batting average with 29 runs scored . Three Dobyns-Bennett baseball players sign National Letters of Intent KINGSPORT — They were putting pen to paper this afternoon at Dobyns-Bennett high school .

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WASHINGTON – Former Overton County , Tenn. , sheriff ’ s deputy Gary Grigg and Lt. Johnny Gann were sentenced late yesterday for their roles in violating the civil rights of an inmate detained in the Overton County Jail , the Justice Department announced . Two other co-defendants , Overton County Sheriff ’ s Jail Administrator Michael Gilpatrick and Lieutenant James Loftis , still await sentencing . Four Overton County law enforcement officers have either been convicted or pleaded guilty in this matter . For his role the crime , Grigg received 41 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release . Grigg is report to begin his sentence on Jan. 19 , 2007 . Gann who was placed on probation for two years with a special condition that he spend six months in home detention . Grigg previously pleaded guilty to conspiring with Gilpatrick and Loftis to have the victim assaulted , and co-defendant Gann previously pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators during the investigation of this incident . In October , Gilpatrick was found guilty of orchestrating the beating of an inmate at the request of Grigg , who was trying to find someone who would beat the inmate . Gann pleaded guilty for his role in covering up the episode . “ These law enforcement officers pledged to protect and serve , not to victimize and lie , ” said Wan J. Kim , Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division . “ The criminal behavior of these aberrant officers seriously undermines the dedicated efforts of the vast majority of law enforcement officers who serve honorably. ” The Civil Rights Division is committed to the vigorous enforcement of every federal criminal civil rights statute , such as laws that prohibit the willful use of excessive force or other acts of misconduct by law enforcement officials . In fiscal year 2006 , nearly 50 percent of the cases brought by the Criminal Section of the Civil Rights Division involved such prosecutions . Since fiscal year 2001 , the Division has convicted 50 percent more defendants for excessive force and official misconduct than in the preceding six years . Assistant U.S. Attorney William Cohen for the Middle District of Tennessee and Civil Rights Division attorneys Gerry Hogan and Jim Felte prosecuted this case for the government . # # # 06-850

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AUSTIN , Texas — The Austin Police Department is seeking to identify more potential victims after arresting a local day care worker under charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child . Police said 20-year-old Steven Ahlberg , an employee of Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy on McCarty Lane , was apprehended on Friday morning without incident at his home in Kyle , Texas , and was taken to the Hays County Jail . The U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted with the arrest . Police began investigating after an 8-year-old child on Nov. 19 , 2020 , told her grandmother that she had been sexually abused at her day care by `` Mr. Steven '' after seeing a similar scene on TV . She said it happened on multiple occasions at the academy . Police said the abuse happened between November 2017 and October 2018 when she was five years old . According to an affidavit , the victim said that `` Mr. Steven '' told her to keep quiet about the abuse . Officials said that multiple sources confirmed the only person that could have been known as `` Mr. Steven '' during that time frame would have been Ahlberg . In a press conference Friday afternoon , Detective Darrel Lambert said Ahlberg started at the day care as a volunteer in 2016 and eventually moved on to a role as a relief teacher . His roles included most tasks at the day care , such as preparing meals and watching children when needed . Ahlberg 's parents own the day care and Det . Lambert said they have been cooperative with the investigation . At this time , there are no indications of wrongdoing on their side , he said . Lambert said Ahlberg did admit to sexual contact with this victim , apparently not expressing any sense of remorse . He did not admit to any other sexual contacts involving other children . The Department of Family Protective Services , Child Care Investigations , banned Ahlberg from having any access to the school or its children starting on Dec. 4 , 2020 . Police said he agreed to a plan that prohibited him from having contact with and caring for children who attend or have attended the academy . It also prohibited him from entering the school 's premises . At this time , police said no other potential victims have come forward . However , the APD provided the following tips to help guardians discuss the subject with their children : `` APD understands that some parents will want to start conversations with their children as a result of this information . If parents decide to start those conversations , APD recommends that they start as broad conversations about body safety . A parent might ask , for example , 'Do you know what parts of your body should stay private ? If anybody ever did something that made you worried about those parts , you could talk to me . You wouldn ’ t be in any trouble . ' It would not be appropriate to single out Steven Ahlberg or any other employee of the school in a direct question to a child . If the child brings a specific person up of their own accord , then the parent could follow up on that . '' Police are asking any adults who had children enrolled at the academy from October 2016 to December 2020 to contact them if they have any information regarding suspected child abuse . The APD 's Child Abuse Unit can be reached at 512-974-6880 , and a Victim Services counselor can be reached at 512-974-5037 . The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services lists 20 deficiency citations at the day care within the last five years . Seven were considered `` high '' and 10 were `` medium-high . '' According to property tax records , the day care may have previously been known as `` Kids Campus Learning Center . '' PEOPLE ARE ALSO READING :

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High Level International Drug Trafficker , Efrain Urbina Grimaldo , Convicted On Violation Of The Federal Controlled Substances Act EFRAIN URBINA GRIMALDO aged 33 , a citizen of Mexico , was convicted today on conspiracy to possess and distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine before U.S. District Court Judge Sarah S. Vance . GRIMALDO ’ s organization distributed hundreds of kilograms of cocaine throughout United States , to include Jackson , Mississippi , Pensacola , Florida , New York City , New York , and Houma , Louisiana . According to court documents , in September 2009 , Drug Enforcement Administration Agents seized cocaine hydrochloride in Houma , Louisiana and April of 2010 , the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted a controlled purchase of cocaine hydrochloride from the defendant in Beaumont , Texas . GRIMALDO was arrested in July 2012 , based on a warrant from the Eastern District of Louisiana in Houston , Texas . At the time of arrest , GRIMALDO was found in possession of false identification documents out of Louisiana , and had surgically altered his fingerprints , in what appeared to be an effort to conceal his identity from law enforcement . The defendant faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and a fine of up to $ 10 million . Sentencing is scheduled for June 11 , 2014 . The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration New Orleans Office , DEA Houston HIDTA Task Force , Terrebonne Parish Sheriff ’ s Office , Louisiana State Police Troop C , Houma Police Department and Lafourche Parish Sheriff ’ s Office.This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S . Attorneys John F. Murphy and Theodore Carter .

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