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Florida State

A Florida physician and her granddaughter were sentenced to federal prison for charges of conspiracy to distribute drugs. In July 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration restricted Janet Pettyjohn, DO, from prescribing opioids due to complaints about the manner in which she prescribed controlled substances, according to an Aug. 1 release from the Justice Department. Despite this, she continued to prescribe opioids in violation of the order until the restrictions were lifted in March 2021.

Physician, granddaughter sentenced for unlawful opioid distribution

Sandusky, OH

NewsNation

Dr. Gregory Gerber, MD violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA).

Court orders physician prescribing opioids to pay $4.7 million

Mont Belvieu, TX

A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black Texas high school student who alleged that school officials had violated his civil rights by insisting he cut his hair to fit school policy. Darryl George’s battle with Barbers Hill High School in Mont...

Judge rules against majority of claims in Black student's hair discrimination case

Black Enterprise

 New research shows that a much larger percentage of Black Americans, particularly women in that group, now make less money than their peers nationwide.
While 23% of all U.S. workers are bagging low wages as defined in a report under $17 an hour, the proportions are much higher when broken down by race and gender.
Some 32% of Black workers earn less than $17 an hour, versus 21% of white workers, based on a fresh analysis by Oxfam, which describes itself a global organization fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. And 35% of Black women earn low wages, compared to 29%...

Report: Black Americans, Particularly Black Women, Among Those Hit Hardest By Wage Disparities

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. On July 26, 2024, authorities in Prentiss County took into custody 49-year-old Jimmy Brian Wallis and 43-year-old Katie May Bishop, both residents of Booneville. They were taking into custody after one of their children tested positive for a controlled substance.

Booneville Couple Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges

Clarksville, TN

28-year-old Sherry Morales was involved in a domestic altercation with her boyfriend of two years, Raul Colon, at a Harvest Ridge residence on July 20th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Colon, who informed them that he had an altercation with Morales. Colon told officers that Morales had woken him up about trust issues regarding messages from another woman on his phone.

Sherry Morales slaps & scratches boyfriend after finding messages from another woman

Afrotech

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology contains so many different levels and nuances, and licensed attorney Jarell Oshodi implores people to consider how it affects us daily. Generative AI impacts many people, but its effects on the Black community in recent years have sparked concerns. In January 2024, as AFROTECH™ previously reported, “a complaint was filed against… Continue reading Jarell Oshodi, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer For The CDC, Advocates For Addressing AI Bias Impacting Black Communities

Jarell Oshodi, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer For The CDC, Advocates For Addressing AI Bias Impacting Black Communities

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Mississippi State

The Associated Press

PATTISON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 6, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce that an Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant has been awarded in U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson’s district that will enable the Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI to rehabilitate a vacant property into a vibrant affordable housing community. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240806349551/en/ Congressman Bennie Thompson (Photo: Business Wire)

$850K Affordable Housing Program Grant Awarded in Congressman Bennie Thompson’s District

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Kemah, TX

Judge Jeffery Brown of the U.S. Southern District of Texas has denied a business owner’s request to block the City of Kemah’s action to restrict access to a popular entertainment district street, which business owners say will decimate their businesses and take away property rights. In denying an...

Federal Judge Declines to Halt Kemah’s 6th Street Closure in Property Rights Lawsuit

Morgan Freeman's views on racism are complex and have evolved over time. He has consistently argued that racism, while a significant issue, should be addressed through understanding and unity rather than division. Freeman’s perspective is often characterized by a call for personal responsibility and a focus on moving beyond racial barriers.

Morgan Freeman's Profound Thoughts On Racism

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Court TV

Sarah Boone, who is now representing herself, filed two hand-written motions asking for help and money for her case. (8/2/24)
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Sarah Boone Files Hand-Written Motion for Funding

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

NewsBreak

BTH: DA Agee on Bail, Crime, TN Legislation, More

A long held misperception is that defendants pay bail bondsman at least 10% of their bail to be released. The Republican District Attorney for Crockett, Gibson...

BTH: DA Agee on Bail, Crime, TN Legislation, More

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