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Senator Menendez’s Close Friendship with U.S. Attorney Disintegrates During Corruption Trial

NEW YORK – U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger of New Jersey recounted an unusual conversation with Senator Bob Menendez during his confirmation process in late 2020, shedding light on their strained relationship as Sellinger testified as a prosecution witness in Menendez’s corruption trial in Manhattan federal court. The two were once close friends, golfing with their sons and sharing dinners with their wives. However, Sellinger’s recusal from a case involving real estate developer Fred Daibes marked …

Menendez’s Controversial Encounters Revealed by Ex-New Jersey Attorney General

TRENTON, N.J. – In a recent development, an ex-New Jersey Attorney General recounts a tense encounter with Senator Menendez. The meeting, described as uneasy, sheds light on the intricate dynamics between politicians and legal officials. This interaction underscores the challenges faced by those in positions of power, as they navigate through complex relationships and responsibilities. The former attorney general’s description of the meeting as “gross” adds a layer of intrigue to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding …

Pension Power Struggle: Ohio Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Remove STRS Board Members Amid Turbulent Financial Climate

Columbus, Ohio – The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio is facing a legal battle as Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a lawsuit aiming to remove two board members for breaching their fiduciary duty. Yost alleges that they failed to act in the best financial interest of the pension fund, which oversees $90 billion on behalf of 500,000 teachers and retirees. The lawsuit comes amidst a period of turbulence for the system, with control …

STRS Pension Fund Scandal Unveiled: Ohio Attorney General Launches Investigation into Allegations of Corruption and Hostile Takeover

Columbus, Ohio – Authorities in Ohio are delving into allegations of misconduct at the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS), a $90 billion pension fund. Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated an investigation following claims of a ‘hostile takeover’ jeopardizing educators’ funds. Over the years, the STRS has faced controversy and financial challenges, leading to concerns among educators like Terry Caskey, a teacher in Parma schools. The fund suffered significant losses in recent years, …

Pension Board Investigation Launched by Ohio Attorney General

COLUMBUS, Ohio – An investigation has been launched by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost regarding potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the state teacher’s pension board. Concerns have been raised about possible susceptibility to a hostile takeover by private interests, prompting Yost to consider actions that may result in the removal of board members. The State Teachers Retirement System, with assets totaling $94 billion, has faced turmoil for years. Recent developments saw a court ruling …

Air Force Airman Shot Dead by Florida Deputy in Wrong Apartment Mix-Up, Attorney Claims

Tampa, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded in Tampa, Florida last week as a Florida deputy fatally shot a Black Air Force airman allegedly after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment. The family’s attorney, in a news release, claimed that the deputy’s actions led to the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, who was alone in his apartment at the time. According to the attorney, a witness who was on FaceTime with Fortson during the …

Healthcare Attorney Melissa Borrelli Provides Innovative Solutions for Health Care Clients

Los Angeles, California – For nearly twenty years, attorney Melissa Borrelli has been a trusted advisor for a wide range of clients in the healthcare industry. Her expertise lies in providing innovative solutions to legal, regulatory, and policy challenges faced by payors, health systems, providers, and various other entities within the healthcare sector, including managed care and health plan industries. Melissa’s clients benefit from her guidance on compliance and regulatory matters, operational assessments, risk management, …

Suspicious Death Near Dunkin’ in Concord Under Investigation by New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office

CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is currently investigating the suspicious death of a man found near a Dunkin’ in Concord on Tuesday night. The authorities have set up police tape around the parking lot of the Dunkin’ at 62 Manchester St. (Route 3), where the incident took place, and law enforcement officers from both Concord and the Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office were observed at the scene. New Hampshire Attorney General John …

Shanahan, Wealthy Attorney and Entrepreneur, to Join RFK Jr.’s Campaign as Vice Presidential Pick

Oakland, California – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce his vice presidential pick on Tuesday. Nicole Shanahan, a prominent attorney and entrepreneur from the San Francisco Bay Area, will join Kennedy’s campaign, according to sources familiar with the plans. Both Kennedy and Shanahan have not previously sought elected office, but Shanahan has shown her support by contributing to Kennedy’s campaign and super PAC. The Kennedy campaign will hold an announcement …

Georgia Former President Trump takes legal action against Georgia District Attorney and special prosecutor over alleged romantic relationship scandal

Atlanta, Georgia – Arguments took center stage in a hearing on Friday concerning former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants’ attempt to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from the Georgia election interference case. The basis of the disqualification request revolves around allegations that Willis engaged in a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The ongoing proceeding before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee follows accusations made by Michael …