Yuma News

Antitrust Division Observes National Whistleblower Appreciation Day

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 01 August 2021 01 August 2021

Washington, DC - The Antitrust Division Friday commemorates National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, which celebrates individuals who act with courage to speak out and report crimes, including antitrust violations like price-fixing, bid rigging and market allocation conspiracies. Collusion among competitors undermines fair competition and harm consumers, and individuals who step forward to shine a light on illegal practices deserve recognition. This year marks the 243rd anniversary of the United States’ first whistleblower law and also the first year for the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act (CAARA), signed into law on Dec. 23, 2020.

Yuma Arizona Weather Forecast July 30th - August 5th, 2021

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 01 August 2021 01 August 2021

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Man Sentenced for $24 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme

Details: Written by Justice Department Justice Department; Published: 01 August 2021 01 August 2021

Dallas, Texas - A Texas man was sentenced Wednesday to more than 11 years in prison for wire-fraud and money-laundering offenses in connection with his fraudulent scheme to obtain approximately $24.8 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

Justice Department Issues Guidance on Federal Statutes Regarding Voting Methods and Post-Election "Audits"

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 01 August 2021 01 August 2021

Washington, DC - Wednesday the U.S. Department of Justice announced the release of two guidance documents to ensure states fully comply with federal laws regarding elections, specifically federal statutes affecting methods of voting and federal constraints related to post-election “audits.”

Nine MS-13 Gang Members Indicted in Racketeering and Violent Crime Conspiracy

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 31 July 2021 31 July 2021

Nashville, Tennessee - A federal grand jury in Nashville, Tennessee, has returned a 60-count indictment charging nine members of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) with a racketeering conspiracy spanning more than seven years.

Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Excessive Force Charge

Details: Written by Justice Department Justice Department; Published: 31 July 2021 31 July 2021

Jackson, Mississippi - The Justice Department announced Tuesday that a former officer with the Meridian, Mississippi Police Department pleaded guilty to using excessive force against a man during a vehicle stop and arrest.

Yuma County Library Happenings with Sarah Wisdom July 25th, 2021

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 26 July 2021 26 July 2021