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sports2 months ago

NBA Investigates Alleged Mob Ties and Player Safety Concerns

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated that the league found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing by Terry Rozier following an investigation into aberrational betting behavior, despite Rozier being cleared by the NBA and later facing federal charges. Silver emphasized the league's cooperation with law enforcement and the importance of protecting players' rights, noting Rozier's cooperation and the ongoing federal case. The situation highlights the complexities of league investigations amid legal proceedings and concerns about potential damage to the sport's integrity.

via NBC Sports|
#federal#gambling#investigation
news6 months ago

Diddy's Mansion Revealed in Trial: Guns, Drugs, and Baby Oil

Photos of guns, ammunition, baby oil, lingerie, and drugs were released during Diddy's ongoing federal trial, which involves charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. The trial experienced delays due to a juror's health and a holiday, with key witnesses including Diddy's former assistant expected to testify. The court also addressed a breach of gag order related to sealed proceedings.

via HotNewHipHop|
#diddy#federal#guns
crime2 years ago

Federal Charges Filed in Bronx Day Care Overdose Tragedy

Two individuals have been charged with federal drug crimes in connection with the overdose death of a 1-year-old boy and the hospitalization of three other children at a day care in the Bronx. The defendants, who were previously charged in state court with murder, now face charges of conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and possession with intent to distribute narcotics resulting in death. The day care owner and operator, Grei Mendez, and her husband's cousin, Carlisto Acevedo Brito, allegedly ran a fentanyl distribution business out of the building. Law enforcement discovered a kilogram of fentanyl at the day care, and Mendez is accused of attempting to remove evidence prior to a search. The incident has shocked the city, and authorities are still searching for Mendez's husband.

via CNN|
#bronx#crime#day-care
federal2 years ago

"Federal Government Announces Rescheduling of Cannabis in June 2023 Newsletter"

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said that his department and the Department of Justice are aiming to complete a review of cannabis’s federal scheduling status by the end of this year. The Senate Intelligence Committee approved legislation to protect applicants at CIA, NSA and other agencies from being denied security clearances solely because of past marijuana use. The House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution expressing “continued support” for U.S. citizen Marc Fogel, who is being detained in Russia under a “politicized, excessive sentence for his alleged offense” of possessing medical cannabis. Wisconsin’s Republican Assembly speaker says lawmakers are crafting a medical cannabis legalization bill that could be filed this summer. The National Institute on Drug Abuse is looking to fund research on the impact of psychedelics legalization and decriminalization in cities and states across the country.

via Marijuana Moment|
#cannabis-rescheduling#federal#medical-cannabis
cryptocurrency-regulation2 years ago

Political Divide Persists in US Congress Over Stablecoin Regulation

The US House Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion heard testimony from five experts as it considered two proposed bills to regulate stablecoins. The biggest point of disagreement was on state-level stablecoin regulation, with the Republican bill allowing stablecoin operators to choose the state they register in, while the Democratic bill preserves access to regulation in federal hands. Witnesses suggested a middle road, with federal regulation offering more uniform, consistent rules, and state regulation promoting more diversity and innovation in regulation and supervision.

via Cointelegraph|
#cryptocurrency-regulation#federal#regulation