Convenience

Omaha Convenience Store Owner Dodges Prison Time After Drug-Related Charges

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OMAHA, Neb. — The owner of a local convenience store has been placed on probation following a plea related to the sale of illegal drugs. Yaser Shohatee, who owns Goodies Convenience Store located near 90th and Maple, received a 24-month probation sentence after pleading no contest to attempted possession with intent to distribute earlier this year. The case came to light after a police investigation that led to a search warrant executed last year at Shohatee’s store. During the operation, officers discovered a variety of illegal substances, including THC products, fentanyl pills, and mushroom bars. … Read more

Users Unknowingly Trade Privacy for Convenience: The Hidden Cost of Clicking ‘I Agree’

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In Washington, D.C., the convenience of clicking “I agree” has significant implications for internet users, often leading to a landscape where personal data is easily accessible and legal protections are compromised. This digital age choice frequently results in users agreeing to terms that compromise their privacy without fully understanding the ramifications. Many individuals remain largely unaware that accepting online agreements can expose a wealth of personal information. Despite the growing concern about data privacy, the complexity of these online contracts often discourages thorough examination. Many users click through long pages of legal jargon without considering … Read more

Orlando Man Convicted of Armed Robbery Spree Faces Life in Prison After Daring Convenience Store Heists

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Orlando, Florida — A federal jury has found 23-year-old Nijah Jahni Mitchell guilty of multiple charges stemming from a series of armed robberies that terrorized Central Florida convenience stores this past spring. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the verdict, which included counts of Hobbs Act robbery conspiracy, four counts of Hobbs Act robbery, four counts of brandishing a firearm during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. The jury heard evidence detailing how Mitchell, along with co-defendant Dany Telfort, engaged in a string of nine armed robberies between March … Read more

Florida Cannabis Company Seeks Court Appeal After Plans for Dispensaries Near Convenience Stores Denied

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Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida-based Green Thumb Industries is gearing up for another legal battle, continuing its push to set up marijuana dispensaries next to Circle K convenience stores across the state, despite a recent legal setback. The cannabis company, known as GTI, operates Rise dispensaries in Florida and has indicated plans to pursue an appeal with the 1st District Court of Appeal following a decision that went against them earlier this month. In a defiant move, GTI filed their notice of appeal last Thursday, challenging the ruling issued by Administrative Law Judge Joshua Pratt on … Read more