Imperial Valley News Center
Autopsies reveal how meth hurts the heart
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- Written by Cathy Lewis
Boston, Massachusets - Use of the illegal stimulant methamphetamine causes build-up of tough protein fibers in heart muscle, which may help explain the development of enlarged hearts and heart failure in users, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2019 Scientific Sessions.
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of El Paso Shooting Victims
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- Written by IVN
Austin, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives in the shooting in El Paso on Saturday, August 3, 2019.
Physician Indicted for Alleged Role in $12.7 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
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Washington, DC - A physician with a practice in the District of Columbia was charged in an indictment unsealed Friday for his role in an alleged $12.7 million health care fraud scheme to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare for complicated medical procedures he never provided.
Afghanistan National and Former U.S. Military Interpreter Charged for Role in Human Smuggling Conspiracy
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Newark, New Jersey - An Afghanistan citizen and United States Lawful Permanent Resident was indicted Friday for his role in a scheme to smuggle undocumented aliens from Afghanistan to the United States.
Former Sheriff of Philadelphia Sentenced to Prison
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- Written by Department of Justice
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The former Sheriff of Philadelphia John Green, 72, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced Thursday to serve five years in prison followed by one year of supervised release, and ordered to forfeit $76,581 by U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Justice Department Reaches $3 Million Settlement with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation for Violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
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Washington, DC - The Department of Justice announced Thursday that Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (Nissan MAC) has agreed to pay $3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The suit alleges that Nissan MAC repossessed 113 vehicles owned by SCRA-protected servicemembers without first obtaining the required court orders, and failed to refund up-front capitalized cost reduction (CCR) amounts to servicemembers who lawfully terminated their motor vehicle leases early after receiving military orders.
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