Dutch attorney pleads guilty in Mueller probe case
Dutch son-in-law of Russian billionaire Alex van der Zwaan pleaded guilty in Washington to making a false statement to federal investigators in the Mueller inquiry. He admitted lying about contacts with Rick Gates tied to Manafort. The 33 year old faces zero to six months, sentencing April 3.
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Russia
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Teen smuggling tiger cub faces six month sentence
Luis Eudoro Valencia pleaded guilty to conspiracy to illegally import tigers after being caught with a six week old Bengal cub in a Camaro at the border. Prosecutors say text records show a cross border wildlife operation. Judge Battaglia sentenced him to six months in prison.
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King ties sanctuary cities to opioid crisis in hearing
A House Judiciary subcommittee hearing sparked by Denver police union claims linked sanctuary city policies to the opioid epidemic, but officials and experts dispute the connection. Lawmakers clashed as prosecutors and analysts questioned evidence, with some calling comments insane or ridiculous.
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Denver
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Iowa
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D-Wash
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Rizer
Christopher Wilson
Mexico Institute
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Administration loosens rules for short term health plans
Washington reports the Trump administration moved to permit longer and broader use of short term health plans that lack full essential health benefits. The proposed rules could lower costs for some yet threaten protections for sicker Americans lacking comprehensive coverage. Officials say this expands choices while critics warn it weakens the ACA and raises costs for those needing maternity, prescription, and mental health services.
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Making a Murderer suspect seeks Supreme Court appeal
Brendan Dassey, featured in the Netflix series Making a Murderer, petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn his 2007 murder conviction claiming his confession was coerced. The case hinges on the interrogation of the then 16 year old in the Teresa Halbach killing in Manitowoc County Wisconsin.
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Smiley sues PBS over termination
Ta vis Smiley sues PBS alleging contract breach after the network fired him in December over alleged workplace misconduct. PBS based in Arlington Virginia cited multiple credible allegations but did not disclose names or specifics. Smiley says PBS failed to share accusers or details. Gazette wire services.
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