Massachusetts Man Convicted of Supporting ISIS and Conspiring to Murder U.S. Citizens
Boston, MA: US DOJ - David Daoud Wright, aka Dawud Sharif Abdul Khaliq, aka Dawud Sharif Abdul Khaliq, 28, of Everett, Massachusetts, was convicted of conspiracy to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization; conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism…
“Boston was understandably looking for a hero to heal their heartbreak, and the media needed a headline. I needed to rest and recover, and before I knew it, I was being wheeled into crowds, waving flags and touting Boston Strong. I wasn’t strong then. Not even close”
by Jeff Bauman. TIME - Last night, I walked into my house Boston Bombing Survivor: How Jake Gyllenhaal and Stronger Helped Jeff Bauman Recover Bauman is a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing; his memoir Stronger is now a major motion picture starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Share More:
Mass Deployment of 10-Person Emergency Management Team to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Response and Recovery
BOSTON, MA: The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that Puerto Rico has accepted an offer from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to mobilize a team of 69 law enforcement officers from across Massachusetts to assist with security duties in Puerto Rico. The request for assistance from Puerto Rico came through…
Chelsea Bomber Ahmad Khan Rahimi Convicted for Executing September 2016 Bombing in New York City
New York City, NY: A jury returned a guilty verdict today against Ahmad Khan Rahimi, aka, “Ahmad Rahami,” 29, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Manhattan federal court on all eight counts of the Indictment, which charged him with offenses related to his execution and attempted execution of bombings in New…
“Taste of the Caribbean” fundraising for Hurricane Maria Survivors
Boston, MA: In collaboration with the city of Boston, the Boston Police Department and the Latino Law Enforcement Group of Boston (LLEGO Boston), are hosting several fundraisers that culminate on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 500 Morton Street in Dorchester. LLEGO will host a “Taste of the Caribbean” lunch and dinner event on…
ATLANTIC STRONG – Puerto Rico – FEMA Delivers Supplies to Hurricane Maria Survivors
ATLANTIC STRONG -Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Omar Alba, rescue swimmer, and Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Shevas Aboubakri, flight mechanic, deliver food and water from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to survivors of Hurricane Maria near San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, Oct. 13, 2017, from a Coast Guard…
INDUSTRIAL OPIOID DISASTER – AG Healey Reaches Agreement With Opioid Maker Over Widespread Marketing Scheme to Increase Fentanyl Sales
Drug Manufacturer Illegally Marketed Powerful Painkiller; Paid and Disguised Kickbacks to Providers BOSTON, MA: – An opioid manufacturer will pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that it engaged in a widespread scheme to unlawfully market its fentanyl spray and paid kickbacks to providers to persuade them to prescribe the product, Attorney…
AG Healey Statement on Las Vegas Attack
BOSTON, MA: – Attorney General Maura Healey today issued the following statement on the tragedy in Las Vegas: “Last night, country music fans gathered for a festival in Las Vegas. Many of them never came home. Others are still fighting for their lives. Families and loved ones across Nevada and…
Atlantic Strong – After the Storm
If you encounter flood waters, remember – turn around, don’t drown. Don’t drive through a flooded area. Avoid debris, downed power lines, and flood water, which may be electrically charged and hide dangerous debris or places where the ground is washed away. Avoid downed power or utility lines as they may be…