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Maryland correctional officer pleads guilty to cover-up of excessive force incident

A Maryland correctional officer pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice and destruction of records related to cover-up of excessive force incident acco ....

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Ohio man pleads guilty to multiple federal charges, including FACE Act violation for threatening reproductive health services clinic

An Ohio man pleaded guilty this month to a misdemeanor charge under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which prohibits a person from intentionally interfering with or intimidating any person because that person is providing reproductive health services. Mohamed Waes, 33, of Columbus, also pleaded guilty to felony charges of communicating interstate threats and conspiracy to commit money laundering. ....

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Ohio man sentenced to 18 years in prison for firebombing a church that planned to host drag show events

An Ohio man was sentenced recently to 216 months (18 years) in prison followed by three years of supervised release for attempting to burn down a church because of its support for the LGBTQ+ community. ....

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