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myvalleynews.com > blog > 09/18/2026 > nick-shirley-and-afl-sue-california-for-unlawfully-targeting-journalists

Nick Shirley and AFL sue California for unlawfully targeting journalists | Valley News

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (245+ words) Although the law does not become operative until October 1, 2027, AFL’s complaint alleges that it is already harming Mr. Shirley. AB 2624 creates a special civil protection regime for a favored class of “designated immigration support services” providers, employees, and volunteers. It…...


lilifepolitics.com > news > businesses > patchogue-employer-charged-with-workers-comp-insurance-fraud

Patchogue Employer Charged with Workers??? Comp Insurance Fraud

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (352+ words) A Patchogue man and owner of an asbestos removal company was charged with workers’ compensation insurance fraud for allegedly intentionally misrepresenting his company’s payroll, the number of employees and the work hazards involved to the workers’ compensation insurance company. The…...


patch.com > new-york > sachem > owner-holbrook-asbestos-removal-company-busted-workers-comp-fraud-underpaid-premium

Owner Of Holbrook Asbestos Removal Company Busted In Workers' Comp Fraud Underpaid Premium By $163K: DA

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (478+ words) RIVERSIDE, NY — A Patchogue businessman and his company, VGN Enterprise Corporation, an asbestos mitigator, have been accused of concealing workforce size and safety risks to secure lower insurance rates, charged with fraudulent practices and failure to secure compensation, Suffolk County…...


kpfa.org > episode > law-disorder-september-10-2026

Police Accountability in Senatobia, Mississippi. Then, Medicaid Cuts Will Hit Everyone in California

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (139+ words) On today’s show, guest-host Sara Blanco discusses police accountability in Mississippi with the Senatobia Committee for Accountability and Transparency, a community group demanding reform following local police violence, including the shooting of one-year-old baby Kohen Wiley. Also, while California almost…...


pnj.com > story > news > crime > 09/10/2026 > jesse-lacoste-pensacola-declines-plea-deal-for-contractor-fraud-cases > 91687083007

Jesse LaCoste says no to plea deal, will fight 3 Escambia fraud cases

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (180+ words) Less than two weeks after being sentenced to 30 years in prison for racketeering and organized fraud, Jesse LaCoste's attorney informed a judge that LaCoste would not be accepting a new plea offer from the Office of the State Attorney in…...


longisland.com > news > 09-10-26 > patchogue-employer-charged-with-workers-comp-insurance-fraud.html

Patchogue Employer Charged with Workers’ Comp Insurance Fraud

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (457+ words) Defendant Joseph Arthurs, Owner of an Asbestos Removal Company, Accused of Concealing Workforce Size and Safety Risks to Secure Lower Insurance Rates. “New Yorkers who are hurt on the job deserve a workers’ compensation system they can rely on,” said…...


yahoo.com > news > videos > former-fresno-arts-council-manager-060510564.html

Former Fresno Arts Council manager ordered to pay nearly $1.2M after embezzlement plea

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (27+ words) Yahoo Former Fresno Arts Council manager ordered to pay nearly $1.2M after embezzlement plea...


newsday.com > long-island > crime > us-postal-service-workers-compensation-fraud-fxndtz70

Glen Cove postal worker got $800K for back injury on job but appeared healthy, prosecutors say

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (642+ words) The federal trial of a former postal worker at Kennedy Airport accused of fraudulently collecting more than $800,000 in workers' compensation benefits began Tuesday with opening statements. Credit: Morgan Campbell A postal worker from Glen Cove collected more than $800,000 in workers…...


sfist.com > 09/08/2026 > sf-sees-drop-in-jail-population

Tuesday Morning Topline: SF Sees Drop In Jail Population

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (339+ words) SFist - The Oakland Fire Department rescued one person and three dogs from an RV fire in West Oakland Tuesday morning. The fire, which happened right next to the BART tracks and the West Oakland BART station, sent up a large…...