Bloomfield’s $100,000 Grant Disappears Into Controversial Nonprofit Amid Federal Investigation

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — A promised $100,000 grant for a local summer jobs program has vanished, leaving town officials and community leaders shaken. The funds, earmarked for Bloomfield’s successful Summer Bridge Program, were unexpectedly redirected to a newly established nonprofit now under federal scrutiny. The funds were transferred to the Society of Human Engagement and Business Alignment, known as SHEBA, a nonprofit founded by Sonserae Cicero-Hamlin, a close associate of State Senator Douglas McCrory. McCrory plays a vital role in Hartford’s legislative landscape, particularly in the allocation of grants that impact economically disadvantaged areas in north … Read more

U.S. Secretary of State Imposes Visa Sanctions Amid Controversy Surrounding Brazil’s Bolsonaro Investigation

BRASÍLIA, Brazil — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced visa restrictions targeting Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and some of his associates, following judicial actions against former President Jair Bolsonaro. This development comes as Bolsonaro faces increasing legal disputes amid allegations of attempting to undermine Brazil’s current administration. Rubio characterized the legal measures against Bolsonaro as a “political witch hunt,” asserting that these actions not only violate the rights of citizens in Brazil but also have repercussions for Americans. He stated that the U.S. administration is committed to holding accountable individuals … Read more

Courtroom Drama: Daniel and Kristin Muir’s Jury Trial Delayed Amid Ongoing Child Abuse Investigation

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — The jury trial for Daniel Muir, a former player with the Indianapolis Colts, and his wife, Kristin Muir, was recently canceled after the case was reassigned to a special judge in Cass Circuit Court. Special Judge Crystal Kocher was appointed on June 18 following an order from the Indiana Supreme Court. The Muirs were arrested in July 2024 when their son, Bryson Muir, went missing for several days after leaving his grandmother’s home in Ohio. The situation prompted the issuance of an Indiana Silver Alert later that month. Bryson was ultimately located … Read more

Robinson Family Pursues $100 Million Lawsuit Against FBI, Accusing Negligence in Shanquella Robinson Investigation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The family of Shanquella Robinson is holding the FBI accountable in a $100 million lawsuit, claiming negligence in the investigation into her untimely death. Recent court filings have brought new details to light regarding administrative claims made to federal agencies prior to this legal action. Supplemental declarations filed by the FBI reveal that Robinson’s family, specifically her mother, Sallamondra Robinson, submitted several “Notice of Intent to Sue” letters in late 2024. These claims will be central to a court hearing scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday. The FBI’s acknowledgment of two previously undisclosed … Read more