Imperial Valley News Center
Co-Owner of Puerto Rican Online Aquarium Business Pleads Guilty to Two Lacey Act Felonies
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San Juan, Puerto Rico - A resident of San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty Monday to export smuggling and two felony violations of the Lacey Act for collecting, purchasing, falsely labeling, and shipping protected marine invertebrate species as part of an effort to subvert Puerto Rican law designed to protect corals and other reef species, the Department of Justice announced.
Proclamation on Veterans Day, 2020
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Washington, DC - America’s veterans have fought to defend our country, its values, and its interests since the first days of our founding. They have defeated tyrants, eliminated terrorists, and secured freedom at home and abroad. Their courage and fortitude in the face of adversity serve as an example for all Americans. On Veterans Day, we pause to pay tribute to all who have proudly worn our Nation’s uniform. These Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen selflessly placed lives, well‑being, and security of others before their own. We enjoy the privileges of peace, prosperity, and freedom because of our veterans, and we are forever indebted to them beyond measure.
Administration Issues Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property
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Washington, DC - Monday, the United States Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Vishal Amin, issued the United States Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property (2020-2023). The Joint Strategic Plan (JSP) represents a comprehensive government-wide approach to promoting, protecting, and prioritizing our great competitive advantage –our Nation’s innovative economy.
San Bruno Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Distribution And Receipt Of Child Pornography
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San Francisco, California - James Calvert was sentenced Friday to 12 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for distribution and receipt of child pornography, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig D. Fair. The sentence was handed down by the Honorable Susan Illston, U.S. District Judge.
Ex-Financial Advisor/Lawyer Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison for Defrauding Professional Athlete Clients in Ticket Company Scam
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Santa Ana, California - A former Orange County financial advisor and lawyer was sentenced Friday to 37 months in federal prison for stealing millions of dollars of his pro athlete clients’ money and investing it in a cash-losing ticket company on which he was a board member.
Man Charged by Federal Grand Jury with Cyberstalking in Case that Targeted Women with Death Threats
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Los Angeles, California - A federal grand jury Friday returned an indictment that charges a Chatsworth man with cyberstalking two sisters by sending them text messages that threatened them with rape and murder.
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