Ptech struggles after terrorism probes and raid impact
Quincy based Ptech Inc faces a sharp slowdown after a federal raid. Seventeen of twenty seven workers laid off as bank accounts were frozen amid heightened scrutiny of Middle Eastern ties. CEO Oussama Ziade recalls a quiet, dreamless period while Ptech cooperates with authorities and debates past investors including Yaqub Mirza and Yasin al Qadi’s associates.
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Court blocks registry plan with photos and addresses
A court prohibits a sex offender registry that would include photos and addresses, ruling on the chance to show reform. Carter notes studies finding convicted sex offenders have a 15 to 80 percent likelihood of reoffending, highlighting reform concerns.
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Sharpton Plans 2004 Presidential Committee Formation
Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton vows to form a 2004 presidential committee to elevate issues affecting most Americans to the forefront. He toured the country last year giving speeches and authored a book titled Al on America, released during that period.
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Chicago police find four dead in home on New Year’s Eve
Chicago police report four people found dead in a home in a middle-class neighborhood on New Year’s Eve. A 2-year-old and a woman linked to the house are mentioned by a witness, with unclear details on victims’ identities or causes.
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