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Induced Labor Putting Families First: Senator Heidi Campbell on Reforming Maternal Care

In Tennessee, where maternal and infant health outcomes lag behind much of the nation, State Senator Heidi Campbell is fighting for policies that emphasize dignity and access in women's healthcare.

Induced Labor Empowering Mothers: Rep. Caleb Hemmer on Proactive Maternal Care

In Tennessee, where maternal mortality rates top the nation, State Representative Caleb Hemmer is spearheading initiatives to turn the tide through education and preventive measures.

Induced Labor A Wake-Up Call for Maternal Health: Sen. Carri Hicks on Reforming Birth Practices

In Oklahoma, where maternal and infant health outcomes consistently rank among the nation’s worst, State Senator Carri Hicks sees an urgent need to address systemic barriers and elevate evidence-based care for families.

Induced Labor “God and Nature Know”: Rep. Karilyn Brown Takes a Stand on Birth Timing and Informed Consent

In Arkansas, where maternal and infant mortality rates rank among the nation's highest, Rep. Karilyn Brown has emerged as a key advocate for better birth outcomes. A six-term Republican representing District 67 in Pulaski County, Brown has focused her legislative efforts on protecting mothers and children since her election in 2015.

Induced Labor Building Strong Families Starts Before Birth: Rep. Aaron Pilkington on Reforming Maternal Care

In Arkansas, where maternal and infant health outcomes consistently rank among the nation’s worst, Representative Aaron Pilkington sees an opportunity—not just to save lives, but to strengthen the state’s long-term future.

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Racketeering

‘Crypto Godfather’ Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes, Violating Civil Rights Via Off-Duty Cops

On Jan. 17, a cryptocurrency businessman calling himself “The Godfather” and a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty to federal charges, including extortion, illegal search warrants and civil rights violations, according to a Justice Department press release.

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Racketeering

Multiple People Plead Guilty in Scam to Rig Bids of Commercial Roofing Projects

Four individuals and one company pleaded guilty in a conspiracy to rig commercial roofing bids around central Florida in a scam that prosecutors say undermines fair competition, according to a Jan. 10 Justice Department press release.

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Corporate

Toyota Subsidiary Pleads Guilty and Will Pay $1.6 Billion for Clean Air Act Violations

On Jan. 15, Toyota subsidiary Hino reached a settlement with the federal government and the State of California to resolve allegations they violated the Clean Air Act, according to a DOJ press release.

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Misrepresentation

Government Contractor to Pay $1 Million for Defrauding Contract Process

On Jan. 3, 2025, Johnny Buscema of New Port Richey, Fla., along with his companies, USA Manufacturing and SAFE Structure Designs, reached a settlement with the Justice Department to resolve allegations that he caused another vendor to submit false contracts, according to a press release. Buscema will pay $1 million to avoid further prosecution under […]

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Neo-Nazis Allegedly Targeted Children for Sexploitation and Self-Harm

On Jan. 30, four alleged members of a neo-Nazi group were indicted for their role in an international child exploitation ring that forced minors into producing sadistic and abusive pornography, then blackmailing them if they said no.

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Feds: South Carolina Duo Harassed and Sextorted Family of Intellectually Disabled Man

On Dec. 11, federal authorities charged Trysten Anthony Cullon, 26, and Jade Ashlynn Stone, 25, both from South Carolina, with conspiracy to commit extortion, cyberstalking and wire fraud for a scheme to defraud a vulnerable victim and his family using threatening text messages, which led to a tragic suicide, according to a Department of Justice […]

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