Former deputy sheriff heads to prison for drug trafficking
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/former-deputy-sheriff-heads-prison-drug-trafficking
Former Alabama Jail Administrator Charged with Federal Civil Rights Violation, Falsifying a Report and Making False Statements to Investigators
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdal/pr/former-alabama-jail-administrator-charged-federal-civil-rights-violation-falsifying
Former Tufts Medical Center Doctor Sentenced to a Decade in Prison for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/former-tufts-medical-center-doctor-sentenced-decade-prison-attempted-sex-trafficking
Serbian government has collapsed
The Serbian government has collapsed following the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic. His resignation came after massive anti-corruption protests sparked by the deadly collapse of a railway station canopy in Novi Sad, which killed 15 people. The government is now a caretaker government until a new prime minister and cabinet are appointed, or a snap election is called. This situation has led to widespread demonstrations and calls for greater oversight of construction projects and accountability from government officials.
The protests began in response to the tragic incident in Novi Sad, where a concrete canopy at the railway station collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 15 people. The incident has been attributed to poor construction practices and alleged corruption within the government. The collapse has become a symbol of the broader issues of corruption and lack of accountability in Serbia.
In the wake of the tragedy, thousands of people, including university students, farmers, and concerned citizens, have taken to the streets to demand justice and accountability. The protests have been marked by daily 15-minute traffic blockades at 11:52 a.m., the exact time the canopy collapsed, to honor the victims. The demonstrations have garnered widespread support from various segments of society, including actors, lawyers, and judges.
Prime Minister Vucevic announced his resignation in an attempt to calm the growing unrest. He expressed regret over the incident and called for a return to dialogue. However, his resignation has not quelled the protests, as demonstrators continue to demand greater transparency and accountability from the government.
The resignation of Vucevic is likely to lead to an early parliamentary election. The Serbian parliament has 30 days to choose a new government or call a snap election. In the meantime, the government will remain in a caretaker capacity. The situation remains tense, with ongoing protests and calls for systemic change.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/serbian-prime-minister-milos-vucevic-resigns-as-unrest-over-rail-station-roof-collapse-escalates/ar-AA1y0eHt
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/serbias-prime-minister-resigns-and-appeals-for-calm-as-anti-corruption-protests-grow/ar-AA1xZr2W
https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/serbia-s-pm-resigns-following-bus-shelter-tragedy-protests-reports/ar-AA1xZ579
https://apnews.com/article/serbia-protests-vucevic-resigns-b71e3a0aacf5d0368b2bd1f4500170f5
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/serbian-prime-minister-resigns-after-weeks-of-anti-corruption-protests
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/serbias-prime-minister-resigns-anti-corruption-protests-grow-118170680
Former Minneapolis Mayoral Aide and Safari Restaurant Co-Owner Both Plead Guilty in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/former-minneapolis-mayoral-aide-and-safari-restaurant-co-owner-both-plead-guilty-250
Elon wants to put a brain chip in everyone and program us to think that we can go to MARS
Israel wins again
US transfers 90 Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine, Axios reports
The United States has transferred around 90 Patriot air defense interceptors from storage in Israel to Poland for delivery to Ukraine, sources familiar with the operation told Axios.
The transfer comes as part of efforts by the Pentagon to bolster Ukraine’s air defense capabilities against Russian attacks on critical infrastructure. This marks the most significant delivery of weapons involving Israel to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion nearly three years ago.
The Patriot air defense system was officially decommissioned by the Israeli Air Force in April 2023, over three decades after it was first provided to Israel during the Gulf War. With Israel now relying on its own advanced air defense technologies, such as the Iron Dome, the Patriot system had been relegated to training or storage.
Following its retirement, Ukrainian officials approached both the U.S. and Israel with a proposal to return the missiles to the U.S. for refurbishment and subsequent delivery to Ukraine, Axios reports.
Despite the plan, Israel initially delayed its decision due to concerns that Russia might retaliate by supplying advanced weaponry to Iran. According to a Ukrainian official, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to engage in discussions about the proposal for weeks. However, Netanyahu reportedly approved the transfer in late September.
The Ukrainian official alleged that Netanyahu sought a concession from President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding an annual pilgrimage of ultra-Orthodox Israelis to Uman, Ukraine, before agreeing to the Patriot deal. Netanyahu’s office has denied any connection between the two issues.
In preparation for the transfer, U.S. Air Force C-17 cargo planes recently transported the interceptors from an air base in southern Israel to Rzeszów, Poland, a key logistics hub for military aid to Ukraine. Along with the interceptors, additional equipment, such as radars, will be sent to the U.S. for refurbishment before final delivery to Ukraine. The interceptors are compatible with the Patriot batteries already operational in Ukraine.
An Israeli official said that Russia was informed in advance of the transfer, emphasizing that Israel was merely returning the Patriots to the U.S. rather than directly supplying weapons to Ukraine. The official compared the move to a prior U.S. decision to transfer artillery shells from storage in Israel to Ukraine. A spokesperson for Netanyahu’s office confirmed that the Patriot system had been returned to the U.S. but said they had no knowledge of whether the interceptors had been sent to Ukraine.
https://kyivindependent.com/us-transfers-90-patriot-missiles-from-israel-to-ukraine-axios-reports/