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Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago
Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago

Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago A federal investigation into fentanyl sales in Chicago has resulted in drug or firearm charges against five individuals. An indictment unsealed this week in federal court in Chicago accuses four of the defendants of conspiring to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin in the city…

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Bridgeview police arrest suspect in 2023 and 2024 Jewelry store heists

Posted on September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Bridgeview police arrest suspect in 2023 and 2024 Jewelry store heists
Bridgeview police arrest suspect in 2023 and 2024 Jewelry store heists

Bridgeview police arrest suspect in 2023 and 2024 Jewelry store heists On July 13 2023, the Jawahir Jewelry store (8454 S. Harlem ) was the victim of an armed robbery.  On January 09 2024, the Jerusalem Jewelry store (9070 S. Harlem) was also robbed.  Both of these store suffered substantial losses.  Both of these occurrences…

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U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Jeremy Peña will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA…

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Two Defendants in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy Targeting Elderly Americans

Posted on September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Defendants in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy Targeting Elderly Americans
Two Defendants in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy Targeting Elderly Americans

Two Defendants in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy Targeting Elderly Americans Despicable scammers who targeted seniors are arrested, charged and convicted by U.S. Justice Department. The convicted scammers are Timothy Ingram aka “Bleezy,” 30, of North Hollywood, California; and Joaquin Lopez, 46, of Hollywood, Florida. The criminals were convicted of extortion and fraud,…

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Feds charge Twitter user with misleading voters in 2016 election

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Feds charge Twitter user with misleading voters in 2016 election
Feds charge Twitter user with misleading voters in 2016 election

Feds charge Twitter user with misleading voters in 2016 election Social Media Influencer Charged with Election Interference Stemming from Voter Disinformation Campaign. Defendant Unlawfully Used Social Media to Deprive Individuals of Their Right to Vote A Florida man was arrested this morning on charges of conspiring with others in advance of the 2016 U.S. Presidential…

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“Conspiradentalism” and the murder of John F. Kennedy

Posted on November 26, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Conspiradentalism” and the murder of John F. Kennedy
“Conspiradentalism” and the murder of John F. Kennedy

“Conspiradentalism” and the murder of John F. Kennedy The murder of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963 put a dark cloud over every Thanksgiving celebration since, especially given the failure of the government to convincingly resolve the mystery of who was behind the assassination and the accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. Many political…

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Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property

Posted on November 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property
Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property

Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property Anthony A. Guban, 24, was charged Friday with Felony unlawful use of a weapon in violation of the “Conceal Carry Act,” by bringing weapons onto school property while attending class. A witness notified police on Thursday, Nov. 14 around 3 pm, that weapons were visible…

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Year of JFK Truth, and because lies continue

Posted on November 22, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Year of JFK Truth, and because lies continue
Year of JFK Truth, and because lies continue

Year of JFK Truth, and because lies continue Originally published in the Southwest News-Herald Newspaper on March 22, 2013. Remembering as the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination approached the 50th year mark. All of the theories and conspiracies pushed down by the government, the FBI, the CIA, the Mafia and pro-government Historians who…

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Media bias against President Trump harms this country

Posted on May 26, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media bias against President Trump harms this country

Media bias against President Trump harms this country When President Trump complained that his campaign was being “wiretapped” by the Obama administration and Obama FBI, the mainstream news media howled against him saying that was ridiculous. Now, one year later, we learn that the FBI under Obama inserted an undercover agent into Trump’s campaign. Instead…

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FBI presents 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Awards

Posted on April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on FBI presents 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Awards
FBI presents 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Awards

FBI presents 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Awards In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018, Director Christopher Wray recognized the recipients of the 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The FBI is grateful for the…

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FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19

Posted on March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19
FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19

FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19 Join the FBI Citizens Academy in celebrating the “Community Heroes among us!” Program. The FBICCAAA is honoring five (5) individuals, teams or organizations and one (1) canine as “Community Heroes” for their efforts to combat crime, terrorism, drugs and violence to make our communities stronger,…

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Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Posted on October 17, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony
Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony Prominent Michigan accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz told new U.S. citizens during a federal government swearing-in service held Friday morning in the City of Westland that American citizenship is an important key that can unlock their family dreams. The new citizens received their citizenship oath from…

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