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Latvian Broker Arrested for Violating US Export Laws in Connection to Russian Aerospace Equipment Sales: Justice Department Indicts Third Individual in Johnson County Conspiracy

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JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. – A Latvian broker has been arrested for violating U.S. export laws in connection with a Johnson County company. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a citizen of the Republic of Latvia is charged with crimes related to a year-long conspiracy to sell avionics equipment to Russian companies, in violation of U.S. export laws. This arrest is the result of a grand jury’s superseding indictment, which also implicates a Johnson County company and two U.S. nationals. The superseding indictment states that Oleg Chistyakov, also known as Olegs Čitsjakovs, conspired with U.S. … Read more

Trump’s Lawyer Argues that Charges in Fulton County Case Should be Dismissed for Protecting Political Speech under the First Amendment

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ATLANTA, GA – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyer argued on Thursday that the charges against him in the Fulton County election interference case should be dismissed. According to his lawyer, Trump cannot be criminally charged for political speech protected under the First Amendment. Trump’s lead attorney, Steve Sadow, emphasized that all the allegations against the former president involved expressive conduct or speech, which he believes fall within the realm of political discourse. The arguments were presented before Fulton Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, marking a return to the extensive racketeering case against Trump and 14 … Read more

Fulton County D.A. Builds First Amendment Case Against Trump, Citing Precedent from Federal Judge Chutkan’s Rulings

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Atlanta, Georgia – Fulton County prosecutors are leveraging a previous Trump case to bolster their First Amendment arguments in the extensive RICO case against former President Donald Trump and his associates. During a recent hearing, Georgia prosecutors invoked Judge Tanya Chutkan’s rulings, who is overseeing Trump’s other election interference case in federal court, to support their charges against the former president, drawing attention to her evaluation of similar arguments under Supreme Court precedent. The hearing addressed several pretrial motions, including Trump’s attorneys’ assertion that the charges against him criminalize his political speech. The prosecution, however, … Read more

Mahoning County Grand Jury Unveils 42 Shocking Felony Indictments

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Youngstown, Ohio – A grand jury in Mahoning County has returned 42 felony indictments, marking a significant development in ongoing criminal investigations in the area. These indictments cover a wide range of offenses and demonstrate the commitment of local law enforcement to maintaining safety and upholding justice within the community. The charges include offenses such as drug trafficking, assault, theft, and fraud. This diverse array of felonies highlights the comprehensive nature of the investigations and the dedication of the authorities to address various criminal activities. Law enforcement agencies have been collaborating tirelessly to combat crime … Read more