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Steven Seagal's sexual assault case dropped by prosecutors

Steven Seagal's sexual assault case dropped by prosecutorsLos Angeles prosecutors have dismissed the criminal case against Hollywood actor Steven Seagal, 66, stemming from an allegation that he sexually assaulted a 17-year old girl in 2002.The decision to dismiss the case was made known on Friday.A woman whose name has not been released by prosecutors reported to Los Angeles police that Seagal sexually assaulted her in 2002 when she was a minor, the District Attorney’s Office said in a document released on Friday.The alleged assault was said to have taken place during what was an audition in the W Hotel in Beverly Hills.She claims Seagal slipped his hand underneath her clothing, fondled her breasts and groped her crotch.Prosecutors said the investigation found insufficient corroborating evidence for a sexual assault allegation dating back that far in time.“Therefore, the case is declined due to the expiration of the statute of limitations,” it said.Prosecutors did not give details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.
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Caption this photo of President Buhari during his budget presentation at the National Assembly

Caption this photo of President Buhari during his budget presentation at the National AssemblyGuess the president was telling the legislators that he'll do two terms in office when he gestured with his fingers 4+4. Lol
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Husband bags 25-years jail term for locking wife in a basement and charging men N2,000 to rape her

Husband bags 25-yers jail term for locking wife in a basement andchargingmen N2,000 to rape herA man identified as Mariusz Sz has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for imprisoning his wife in a dark basement where she was raped by him and his brothers for a fee. The shocking incident took place in the small village of Parszczyce in Pomeranian, Poland. The victim, who has not been named in reports, was beaten, starved and repeatedly raped by her husband and allegedly by his two brothers and a friend. A judge, Marta Urbanska, said that the victim was imprisoned in a cold, dark cellar, in which she was deprived the possibility of taking care of her personal hygiene and the possibility of dealing with her physiological needs under dignified conditions. Urbanska added, “She was starved, forced to eat meals with her bound hands in a kneeling position. Meals were prepared in a manner that denied her dignity.” The husband’s two brothers Andrzej and Marian and their friend, Tadeus, have now been charged with raping the victim whilst she was imprisoned and face a minimum of three years and a maximum of 15 years in prison if found guilty, according to Daily Mail UK.   The husband was said to have ‘rented’ his wife out for £4.20 (about N2,000), putting a bag over her head and letting men, who could pay rape her.  It is not known how many men raped the victim in total and police are still investigating.
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2019: Oshiomhole an undertaker sent by PDP to destroy our party – APC Chairman, Adebiyi

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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ogun State, Chief Derin Adebiyi, has described the party’s National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as an undertaker planted by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to destroy the ruling party.
The Oshiomhole led National Working Committee of APC had three days ago announced the dissolution of state and local executive committees in both Ogun and Imo states.
Adebiyi told Sun that the dissolution was an exercise in futility, adding that if not for President Muhammadu Buhari, the APC would ceased to exist because of Oshiomhole’s actions.
He continued, “My stand remains unchanged. The dissolution is of no consequence, patently illegal and of course, I would call it executive rascality.
“Between me and you, Oshiomhole was only using the name of the NWC to perpetrate illegality, he is the only person that doesn’t want to see us because of his penchant for illegalities.
“How would you explain in an election year a national chairman behaving that way? All over Nigeria people are not happy with him in APC.
“I believe people are maintaining graveyard silence because they don’t want to rock the boat of the party because of election.
“If not for the interest people have in President Muhammadu Buhari, I can tell you as at today, there will be no APC again because of the actions of Oshiomhole.
“The man is behaving like an undertaker. And I have strong feelings that Oshiomhole is an agent of opposition.
“He was planted by the PDP to destroy APC because in my 44 years in politics, I have not seen anybody at the helm of party affairs behave that way, and yet, you want that party to win.
“It is not done! I have said it severally and I will repeat it, Oshiomhole is behaving as a trade unionist.
“You know that he used to be a professional agitator, he has forgotten that as at now that he is in executive position, he needs to exhibit characters of a good leader.
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Notorious Cultists Caught With Pistols And Charms In Lagos Hotel (Photo)

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Cultists arrested in Lagos
Operatives of the Zonal Intervention Squad (ZIS), Police Command, Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos State, have arrested seven suspected cultists alleged to be terrorising residents of Onigbedu, Itori, in Ewekoro area of Ogun State.
The Assistant-Inspector General (AIG), Lawal Shehu, in charge of Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, explained that on December 9, 2018, his men got an intelligence report, that cult groups were terrorizing residents of Onigbedu.
He quickly deployed operatives, leading to the arrest of seven young men identified as Odugbemi Abayomi (28), Lukman Isiaka Olawale (28), Kasali Azeez (27), Olanite Olamide (25), Edunjobi Adedayo (33), Yekini Kazeem (28) and Yekini Musedeen (22).
The AIG claimed that the suspects had confessed to the crime. He said that a locally made pistol and some charms were recovered from the suspects.
Shehu said: “The cultists were becoming a nuisance in the society. They are irritating and people were complaining. Thus on my arrival, I said to myself that I was not going to allow cultists to sleep, and fortunately, we arrested some of them. This is not the end, but the beginning. The arrest we made now is just the beginning. We want to assure everybody, both in Lagos and Ogun commands, that we are ready to fight crime and criminals. However, I will also like to reemphasize that we need cooperation and information from members of the public.
“Everyone is a stakeholder in the war against crime and criminals. When you want to go to bed, please make sure you lock everywhere. Ensure you are security conscious. The police are ready to assist the society, by ensuring that these criminals, who move during the day and night are stopped!”
One of the cult members, Adedayo, who introduced himself as a caterer, said: “I had a disagreement with my apprentice. We quarreled and I left in anger. I headed to my father’s house, who is a goldsmith. I went to his house and took a faulty gun. I wanted to scare my friend (apprentice) with the gun . Unfortunately, I was at a hotel, having fun with my friends when the police burst into the place and arrested me.”
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Mobile Court convicts 93 traffic offenders in Edo

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A Mobile Court of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Edo Command has convicted 93 persons for various road traffic offences.
The Edo Sector Commander of the Corps, Mr Anthony Oko, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin.
Oko disclosed that 117 road traffic offenders were prosecuted and 24 of them discharged at the two mobile sittings done on Wednesday and Thursday.
He said that setting up the mobile court was part of the measures taken to enforce “Operation Zero Tolerance” to ensure safety on the roads in the state during the Yuletide.
The sector commander told NAN that Chief Magistrate, Evelyn Edokpayi, presided over the proceedings.
He said that the command planned to have 12 mobile court sittings between Dec. 19 and Jan. 15, 2019.
He disclosed that the prevailing offences from the records of the court sittings held so far were tyre violation, speed limiting device violation and use of mobile phones while driving, among others.
The sector commander also told NAN that the command had deployed 416 personnel for special patrol before, during and after the Yuletide with 21 patrol vehicles also deployed.
He further said that two towing trucks, one tow van and two ambulances had been deployed, adding that the command had discovered 29 flash points within the 26 routes in the state.
Oko further disclosed that since the commencement of the operation, there had been six road crashes with two deaths recorded while 30 persons sustained injuries.
The sector commander added that two of the crashes were fatal, while three were serious.
He said the command was poised to ensuring safety on the road before, during and after Christmas.
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Presidency: Nobody Can Stop Me From Contesting In 2023 – Okorocha

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The governor described himself as the rallying point for all Ndigbo and the only one who can bridge unity, understanding and togetherness in order to realize Igbo presidency in 2023.
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has said that his mind is fixed on becoming the first elected civilian president of Igbo extraction in 2023.
The governor made the remark when he hosted members of the Orlu Zone Congress of Journalists (OZCOJ) in his office.
He said that all the campaigns of calumny against him was because his detractors have realised that he is the most eligible and most detribalised Igbo man.
The governor described himself as the rallying point for all Ndigbo and the only one who can bridge unity, understanding and togetherness in order to realize Igbo presidency in 2023.
Speaking earlier, the Coordinator of OZCOJ, Ambassador Ikenna Onuoha, said that Orlu people were happy that one of their sons represented them very well as governor of Imo, and by being a worthy ambassador of the zone.
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Shun criminals masquerading as politicians, Dickson tells youths

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…Tasks Politicians on Peaceful Campaigns
…Says NDDC dong nothing about Niger Delta devt
By Samuel Oyadongha
BAYELSA State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson, has called on the youths not to be misled by criminals and cultists masquerading as politicians in the state.
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Dickson said that the sole motivation of such unscrupulous characters was to destabilize and subvert the achievements of his administration in the past seven years.
Dickson made the comment during a live radio media chat in Yenagoa, on Thursday night.
The governor advised politicians not to overheat the polity, as they go about their campaigns insisting that people should be free to campaign and vote candidates of their choice.
He said Bayelsa was one of the safest and most stable in the country as a result of the huge investments his administration made in the security sector of the state.
He also appealed to parents and guardians to be more committed to monitoring and observing the behaviour and activities of their wards as the government intensified the campaign against the scourge of cultism and drug abuse.
The governor who commended the security services for their determination and commitment to the safety and well-being of the citizenry, called on leaders at all levels to promote peaceful coexistence.
He ascribed the frequent change of Police Commissioners in the state to a sinister plot by the leadership of the opposition party in the state who want someone who will protect them and cover up their activities.
Dickson stressed that while it was not within his constitutional powers to determine who get posted to his state, it was his responsibility to ensure that things were done properly to secure the state.
The governor said the recent signing of the law, amending the Community Safety and Vigilante Corps would create increased opportunity for the citizens to participate more effectively in the security of their state.
He equally noted that, his administration had taken deliberate steps to stabilize the state through infrastructure and human capacity development in the past seven years.
His words: “Bayelsa remains one of the safest and most stable states in this region and in Nigeria. This is as a result of a lot of factors and measures put in place by this administration. The leadership of this state has shown maturity in how we have been managing things, even matters that are provocative.
“I want to commend the people of Bayelsa for their peaceful disposition and commitment to peace and order.
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Businessman Mompha buys himself a 2019 GWagon BiTurbo Edition 1 worth N102m

Businessman, Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha just got himself a 2019 #GWagon BiTurbo Edition 1 worth 102million which he paid in cash. He took delivery of the wonder wheel yesterday and shared photos and videos online. ''Mercedes G Wagon Biturbo Edition 1 2019 Zero Kilometer Wow 2018 was a great Year Congrats to Me Billie u do this one 102million naira ko di kobo      View this post on Instagram         #Businessman #Mompha buys himself a 2019 #GWagon BiTurbo Edition 1 worth 102million Naira which he paid in cash.
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Nigerians congratulate Funke Akindele as she welcomes twin boys

Nigerians congratulate Funke Akindele as she welcomes a set of twin boys in USNIgerians on social media are sending love and congratulatory messages to actress Funke Akindele Bello and her hubby, Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, who recently welcomed their first children together. I'm hearing that Funke Akindele Bello welcomes 1st child with husband JJC Skillz. This is like the best news of 2018 for me. I'm so happy for Funke Akindele.— AJALA (@UNCLE_AJALA) December 22, 2018Let’s help give Funke Akindele baby boy a nameMine-: Emmanuel (because he was born durring Christmas season)What’s yours pic.twitter.com/XltWpQKPmO— ThePSYCHOLOGIST (@yemitwist) December 22, 2018Congratulations to one of my Fav, Funke Akindele Bello and JJC Skillz as they welcome their first child in USA.God bless you more & more. pic.twitter.com/Uplz9v3DUH— Gbemi Dennis™ (@GbemiDennis) December 22, 2018First it was Toolz, now Funke Akindele. God is not finished with you, all you need to do is keep believing.Congrats to Funke Akindele on the birth of her Baby.— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR) (@Rouvafe) December 22, 2018This is one of the greatest news have heard in 2018 about somebody else Funke Akindele just became a mother today.— Small Boy Big Mummy (@Enigma_walexy) December 22, 2018I have been suspecting Funke akindele being preggy... cos the way she just disappeared on Sm eehhhn!Kaii...I’m soo happy for her — IamSomina (@suzzypelly) December 22, 2018I for don announce this better good news here but was waiting for all of una to wake before I share am.Hanty Jenifa, Funke Akindele is now a mother. She yaff delivered a bouncing baby for America.Congrats to the family— OGA SMART (@Smartnoys) December 22, 2018I love this woman, I have never met her but I know anyone around her would be grateful to have her.Super hilariousNever in the news for wrong reasonsWould never argue over bum bumI am so happy God blessed Funke Akindele with a gift of a new baby.I also call her Funkie pic.twitter.com/krlei0JdPc— Daddy Chula (@OffficialZoba) December 22, 2018Funke Akindele has given birth. Such beautiful news.— Isima Odeh (@IsimaOdeh) December 22, 2018I'm so happy for Funke Akindele— Mimitracy (@T_oluwani) December 22, 2018Funke akindele is now a mother we thank God for that.Her Christmas came early. Me I want odd to book please someone — Nosa (@triplenosa) December 22, 2018Aww Funke Akindele gave birth, I'm so glad. Congrats to them.— Vivian (@vspring20) December 22, 2018Gabriel union, then toolz now Funke akindele!!! Yay God is great. Christmas babies omg sooooo happy. Wow thank you jesus. Yours will come God is never late— ZYCH. (@zichi93) December 22, 2018
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Nicki Minaj's new man killed a man in cold blood. He walked up to his victim on a street corner and shot him dead

At least that's what TMZ is claiming. Read their report below...Nicki Minaj's new boyfriend wasn't just convicted of attempted rape -- he also went to prison for killing a guy ... and now we know the story behind his manslaughter conviction. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Nicki's new man, Kenneth Petty, rolled up on Lamont Robinson one early morning in April 2002 and opened fire on him on a street corner in Queens, NY.We're told Petty drove to the crime scene with a group of cohorts, hopped out of the car, walked across the street where Robinson was hanging out, pulled out a gun ... and shot him in the stomach 3 times. Our sources say he then fled in the vehicle with the group. We're told police who investigated the crime at the time did not believe robbery was a motive -- they suspected it to be a targeted hit over a gang beef. One investigator who was on the OG case told us he could only recall the shooting was over some "bulls***."According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Lamont -- who only survived for a short time -- ID'd Kenneth in a photo lineup when police went to question him in the hospital. The docs say he nodded his head to confirm Kenneth had shot him, as he couldn't speak. He died soon afterward.Kenneth was initially charged with 2nd-degree murder, but pled guilty to a lesser charge of 1st-degree manslaughter. He served 7 years in prison, and got released in 2013.
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Nigerian author says the men who filmed that video of a transgender woman committed an offence

Remember that video of Igbo men expressing shock after they took a woman to their hotel room only to discover that she's a man? Nigerian author, Elnathan John has called them out for filming the video. He said they should have verified her gender before taking her to their room. Read his tweets below. 
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Actress Funke Akindele Bello and hubby welcome their first child

Actress Funke Akindele Bello and her hubby, Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, have welcomed their first child. There are reports it's twin boys, while others say it's a girl. Funke welcomed her bundle of joy in a US hospital. The couple had a private wedding in the UK in 2016.Massive congrats to them!
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See how this lady reminds her husband that she's borrowing him money not 'dashing' him

For all those partners who borrow and never pay back. Lol
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Rapper Drake called out for associating with known sex trafficker

Rapper Drake was called out on social media for associating with known sex trafficker, Travis 'Baka Not Nice' Savoury... 
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While ritualists steal female pants in Nigeria, this UK model sells her own worn pants and makes N28m a year

While ritualist steal female pants in Nigeria, this UK model sells her own wornpants andmakes N28m a yearA woman identified as Raven Nix, 33, from Bristol has revealed how she earns £60,000 a year selling her worn underwear and socks and uses the money to look after stray cats who visit her home.   According to a report by DailyMail, she sells worn knickers for £20 a time and also cashes in by selling pots of urine and raunchy videos to strangers online. She also makes cash from 'money slaves', who deposit cash in her account for no reason and enjoy the humiliation of being ignored by her.   The animal lover, who once sold two thongs for £250, said that rather than splashing out on a lavish lifestyle she uses the money to pay for vet's bills and pet food as she can't resist helping stray cats.Raven said: 'before I did this if there was an animal that needed me I'd have to think about whether I could afford it then I found out I could sell my underwear. I've got four cats that live in my house, another that lives outside and there are feral ones that come round so I can feed them. There are 11 in total that come to get fed. I've also got a bunny.  'I just take them in. I live on my own and I love them. I'm a real cat lady. I can't resist helping an animal if I see that it's in need.My wages from my job go on my rent and a lot of the money I make doing this goes towards my cats.  'I'd done some modelling before and had 94,000 likes on my fan page and people started inboxing me with requests.That was four or five years ago.'  And her family and partner aren't bothered about it either,' My aunty thinks it's a brilliant way to make money and my fella is fine with it. He says if someone wanted to pay for his boxers he'd definitely do it.'  Explaining how she got started with her enterprise, she said: 'Someone messaged me asking if they could buy a pair of knickers. I thought 'that's disgusting' but then I spoke to a friend who said there was a market for it. I thought this could be something I could do. 'It went from there. I sold a dirty thong for £20 and lots more inboxed me with requests. I bulk buy them from supermarkets, £8 for five pairs, and wear them. Some people have particular requests. I once sold two thongs for £250. He wanted me to wear them for a week. I showered but would put them on for an hour here and there. It makes you wonder what they do with them.'After more requests Raven started selling her dirty socks setting up a social media account dedicated to her feet.
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These pictures allegedly show footballers in Nigeria's local league performing their medicals

These pictures allegedly show footballers in Nigeria's local league performing their medicalsAccording to sports journalist, Kelechi Nkoro, these pictures show footballers in Nigeria's local league performing their medicals. See his Tweets below. 
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Trina Braxton's Ex-husband Gabe Solis dies at 43 from cancer

Trina Braxton's Ex-husband Gabe Solis dies at 43 from cancer Trina Braxton's ex-husband, Gabe Solis, has died after a battle with cancer. According to reports, Solis died on Thursday Dec. 20th in Texas, where he hails from, and he was surrounded by friends and family.  Trina and Gabe got married in 2003 but divorced in 2015, and their on-again, off-again relationship was a frequent topic on the family's reality show "Braxton Family Values" even after they divorced.   The former couple also appeared on an episode of "Iyanla: Fix My Life" earlier this year more than 2 years after their split to hash out their issues and work on a plan to finally move on.
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US Department of Justice arrests Kwams son, 8 others over $2m fraud in Chicago

US Department of Justice arrestsKwam1s son, 8 others over $2m fraud in ChicagoSultan Anifowose, the son of veteran Fuji musician, Kwam 1, has been arrested in the U.S along with 8 others as part of an international investigation into online “romance scams” and “mystery shopper” schemes that made victims lose at least $2 million over the past two years. Below is how the US Department of Justice reported the arrest on its official website: Seven Chicago-area residents are among nine individuals arrested in the United States and Nigeria as part of an international investigation into online “romance scams” and “mystery shopper” schemes.During the Chicago-based investigation, dubbed “Operation Gold Phish,” law enforcement identified a variety of cyber-enabled fraud schemes allegedly carried out by conspirators in the U.S. and Nigeria.  One of the alleged schemes involved “romance scams,” in which a conspirator builds trust with a victim through a purported online romance before convincing the victim to send money to a predetermined recipient.  The conspirators initially contacted victims online via applications and websites, including Match.com, Facebook, and Instagram, the complaint states.  Another alleged cyber-enabled fraud involved a “mystery shopper” scheme, in which conspirators fraudulently offered victims opportunities to work as a mystery shopper and receive commissions for evaluating retailers.  The victim received a check through the U.S. mail with instructions to deposit it in a personal bank account, withdraw the money in cash, and wire it to a third party.  The check turned out to be fake, and the victims were defrauded of the wired money, the charges allege.A criminal complaint filed Dec. 4, 2018, in U.S. District Court in Chicago charged nine defendants with conspiracy to commit wire fraud.  Arrests were recently carried out in Illinois, Texas, and Nigeria, and all of the defendants are now in law enforcement custody.  The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is conducting a related investigation of other individuals in Nigeria.The U.S. charges were announced by John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Jeffrey S. Sallet, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Craig Goldberg, Inspector-in-Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in Chicago.  Valuable assistance was provided by the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Peter S. Salib and Charles W. Mulaney represent the government.Arrested on the U.S. charges in Illinois were DANIEL SAMUEL ETA, also known as “Captain” and “Etaoko,” 35, of Skokie; BABATUNDE LADEHINDE LABIYI, also known as “Junior,” 20, of Chicago; BARNABAS OGHENERUKEVWE EDJIEH, 29, of Chicago; SULTAN OMOGBADEBO ANIFOWOSHE, also known as “Ayinde,” 26, of Chicago; BABATUNDE IBRAHEEM AKARIGIDI, also known as “AK,” 39, of Chicago; MIRACLE AYOKUNLE OKUNOLA, 21, of Chicago; and OLUROTIMI AKITUNDE IDOWU, also known as “Idol,” 55, of Chicago.  Arrested in Texas was ADEWALE ANTHONY ADEWUMI, 27, of Richardson, Texas.  Arrested in Nigeria was OLANIYI ADELEYE OGUNGBAIYE, also known as “DonChiChi,” 26, of Lagos, Nigeria.In addition to the romance and mystery shopper schemes, the complaint accuses the conspirators of engaging in various other cyber-enabled scams, including investment and employment frauds.  The conspirators also defrauded victims by targeting corporate email accounts, the complaint states.  In the email scam, known as a business email compromise, the conspirators fraudulently obtained usernames and passwords or sent “spoofing” email messages that claimed to be from a company employee, instructing the victim to change the wire instructions for bank payments.  Per the instructions given in the fraudulent emails, the victims unknowingly wired funds to bank accounts controlled by the conspirators that had been opened in fictitious names utilizing fake passports, the complaint states.The charge in the complaint carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.  If convicted, the Court must impose reasonable sentences under federal sentencing statutes and the advisory U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. The public is reminded that charges contain only accusations and are not evidence of guilt.  The defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Outrage as white referee forces black wrestler to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit the match (Video)

Outrage as white referee forces black wrestler to cut his dreadlocks or by forced to forfeit match(Video)There's an outrage online after a young black wrestler was forced to cut his dreadlocks before competing in a match in an incident that has raised questions about whether race was involved in the controversial decision. According to SNJ Today, Buena High School wrestler Andrew Johnson, who is black, was told by a white referee that he would have to cut off his dreadlocks or forfeit his Wednesday's match with his opponent from Oakcrest High School.  The publication reported that Johnson and his coaches initially protested the decision before the wrestler ultimately agreed to the quick haircut in a video posted by SNJ which has gone viral. According to the report, Johnson had intended to cover his dreadlocks with a hair cap, as is permitted by national and state rules, but was not allowed to do so.The referee has been identified as the same person who in 2016 offered to go through sensitivity training and an alcohol awareness program after he reportedly used the N-word toward another official, according to the Cherry Hill (N.J.) Courier-Post. In a statement released by Larry White, the executive director of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, he said the association will recommend that the "referee in question not be assigned to any event until this matter has been reviewed more thoroughly in order to avoid potential distractions for the competing wrestlers."Watch the video below.Epitome of a team player A referee wouldn't allow Andrew Johnson of Buena @brhschiefs to wrestle with a cover over his dreadlocks. It was either an impromptu haircut, or a forfeit. Johnson chose the haircut, then won by sudden victory in OT to help spark Buena to a win. pic.twitter.com/f6JidKNKoI— Mike Frankel (@MikeFrankelSNJ) December 20, 2018
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