Kansas court fights seizure of 166000 in marijuana proceeds
A WicHite cash management firm seeks return of about 166000 seized in Dickinson County Kansas tied to sales at Missouri medical marijuana stores. Empyreal Logistics driver stopped May 17 on I 70 near Abilene said she was transporting cash from dispensaries to Kansas City Missouri. Federal prosecutors seek forfeiture arguing illicit drug proceeds while Empyreal claims funds stem from legal trades. Hearing set January 4.
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Deputy who ran over Black man now works at prison
A Kiowa County Sheriff deputy accused in a dashcam incident that injured Lionel Womack in 2020 now works at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility while under criminal investigation. The attorney for Womack urges review by state officials as the department weighs its position.
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William Townsley
Associated Press
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Hutchinson
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Eight charged in child labor abuse case tied to Kansas City group
Eight members of a Kansas City religious organization linked to the former United Nation of Islam and the Value Creators were charged in an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Prosecutors say the group conspired to supply unpaid child labor across the country and abused children for years, including beatings and harsh dietary restrictions forcing children as young as eight to work without pay.
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Five family members sickened by carbon monoxide in Dodge City
Five men in Dodge City are in critical condition after CO gas from a vehicle running in a closed garage filled their home. Four brothers and the adult son of one of them were among those injured. Police say the poisoning appears accidental and began when a vehicle was left running. A family friend alerted authorities.
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