BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: The Superintendent of the Chicopee Public Schools pleaded guilty today to making false statements in connection with her sending 99 threatening messages to a candidate for Chicopee Police Chief. Lynn Clark, 53, of Belchertown, pleaded guilty to two counts of making false statements. U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni scheduled sente  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: A Boston man pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with his role in Cameron Street, a violent Boston gang. Paulo Santos, a/k/a "Bucky," 35, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise (commonly referred to as RICO conspiracy), possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and being a felon in po  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 24 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: Attorney General Kris Mayes last week joined a coalition of 26 states in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission emphasizing the potential harm in the use of artificial intelligence by telemarketers and asking the federal government to strongly restrict such usage. "With technology constantly evolving, our regulations must evolve alongside to protect consumers," said Attorney G  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued the following news on Jan. 23, 2024: Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston has been awarded the Bloomberg Philanthropies' What Works Cities Certification at the Gold Level for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate program effectiveness, and engage residents. Strengthened in 2022 to include new equity requirements, the What Works Citi  more

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a bankruptcy court's decision permitting a Texas company to exploit an elaborate, unfair bankruptcy loophole enabling otherwise healthy corporations to avoid financial liability without ever declaring bankruptcy themselves. The brief, filed in Bestwall LLC v. Official Co  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and as part of her ongoing effort to combat human trafficking in Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is sharing materials and resources dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public on how to help identify signs of and report sex and labor trafficking. "I'm grateful to the survivors who have shared t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment charging 11 individuals in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in southern Illinois and across the country. The indictment charges: Rogelio Martinez-Becerra, also known as "Rodrigo" or "Chaparro" (Shorty), 35, and Ri  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: As part of Governor Healey's ongoing commitment to regional and racial equity, the Healey-Driscoll Administration today laid out its plan for Advancing Health Equity in Massachusetts (AHEM), an initiative to eliminate racial, economic, and regional disparities in health outcomes. Led by Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh an  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Today, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission, announced the Commission has selected Vinfen as its clinical partner as it works towards establishing the first law enforcement focused crisis diversion facility in the Commonwealth. With an aim of diverting individuals away from crimin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that it has selected eight Massachusetts schools or school districts to receive funding to support programs aimed at addressing the effects of gun violence, particularly the associated behavioral health impacts that can devastate students, staff, schools, and communities long after a violent incident occurs. Chose  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Today, the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) launched the "Immediate Needs Grant Program," the inaugural program that will provide financial assistance from the state's Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund. The first of its kind in Massachusetts, this new grant program will make financial assistance available for cannabis entrepreneurs from   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: The Healey-Driscoll Administration released the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) inaugural report (https://www.mass.gov/doc/executive-office-of-energy-environmental-affairs-eea-inaugural-report-2023/download) highlighting key milestones and accomplishments by the agency in Governor Maura Healey's first yea  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Stein led a bipartisan group of 24 other attorneys general that filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court asking the court to review a lower court's decision that will affect states' authorities to enforce laws to protect their residents. "Wealthy companies that engage in wrongdoing should not be able to get off the hook by cheating the legal system,"  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that SHAWN CRONIN and PAUL FELDMAN each pled guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn to one count of securities fraud in connection with their participation in an insider trading scheme surrounding the announcement of Alexion Pharmaceutical, Inc.'  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: MINEOLA, N.Y. - Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today that a Nassau County doctor has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for prescription practices that led to the deaths of five patients between 2016 and 2018. George Blatti, 78, pleaded guilty on October 10, 2023, before Judge Fran Ricigliano to five count  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary for Jan. 8-12, 2024: * * * Summarized Board Decisions UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. (32-CA-309933; 373 NLRB No. 12) (https://apps.nlrb.gov/link/document.aspx/09031d4583c0808f) Tracy, CA, January 3, 2024. The Board granted the Respondent's Motion for Reconsideration in part and denied it in part. In the underlying test-of-certification case, the Board granted the General Counsel's Motion for   more

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: * * * Federal Agency Charged That a Transgender Cook at Tonawanda Pizzeria Was Subjected to a Hostile Work Environment Based on Gender Identity * * * T.C. Wheelers, Inc., a restaurant that operates as T.C. Wheelers Bar & Pizzeria in Tonawanda, New York, has agreed to pay $25,000 and provide other relief to settle a sex-based harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal   more