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Category: Justice

  • MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Fatal crash – Palmerston

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Detectives from Major Crash are continuing to investigate the circumstances around the fatal crash in Palmerston yesterday morning.

    Police will allege that the Nissan X-trail was carrying 2 females, aged 40 and 45, and a male aged 37, when it collided with a Toyota Coupe driven by a 19-year-old male.

    The 45-year-old female was located deceased in the back of the vehicle immediately following the crash. The circumstances of her death are believed to be non-suspicious, and a direct result of the crash.

    Detectives have now confirmed that the Nissan X-trail was a Northern Territory registered hire car that had not been returned after it was hired in November last year. It had since had its number plates switched to a South Australian registration.

    Investigations into the crash remain ongoing and police are currently awaiting toxicology results to determine if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.

    MIL OSI News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Recklessly endanger serious harm – Alice Springs

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Southern Domestic Violence Unit have charged a 50-year-old male in relation to an assault on his ex-partner in Alice Springs on Saturday.

    About 1:20am, police CCTV Operators observed a male repeatedly assaulting a female by punching, kicking and stomping on her at a taxi rank bench on Gregory Terrace. Others who witnessed the assault intervened and the alleged offender fled the scene before police arrival.

    The Southern Domestic Violence Unit took carriage of the investigation and arrested the alleged offender yesterday without incident. He has since been charged with Recklessly endanger serious harm and aggravated assault and was remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.

    Further investigations revealed the male had also allegedly assaulted a family member on 3 April and he will also be charged with an extra count of Aggravated assault.

    Police continue urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage from the area at the time of the incident to make contact on 131 444. You can anonymously report crime on Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

    MIL OSI News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: City puts safety first with new speed reductions

    Source: South Australia Police

    The speed limit along two busy streets in Jindalee and Butler has been reduced from 50km to 40km, in a push to increase safety.

    The City of Wanneroo applied to Main Roads WA for the speed reduction earlier this year, after concerns were raised by the local community about speeding and pedestrian safety along Jindalee Boulevard in Jindalee and Kingsbridge Boulevard in Butler.

    Wanneroo Deputy Mayor James Rowe said he was pleased that Main Roads had approved the City’s application, which was informed by a comprehensive study of traffic in the Butler/Jindalee area.

    “Reducing the speed limit was identified as the most effective intervention for the streets in question, as vehicle speed was a significant contributing factor to road safety in the area,” he said.

    “Studies show that reducing the speed limit from 50km to 40km significantly increases the chance of pedestrian survival if a crash were to occur.

    “The speed reduction will also provide pedestrians, cyclists and other active transport users with an improved sense of safety as they navigate the City’s local road network.”

    The new limits are the latest in a series of successful applications for speed reductions, with similar initiatives recently being implemented in Gnangara, Jandabup, Yanchep and the Wanneroo Town Centre.

    These speed reductions are supported by the City’s Road Safety Management Plan 2024-2030, which demonstrates the City’s ongoing commitment to reducing the risks of accidents and improving road safety for all.

    MIL OSI News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Crapo, Risch Send Letter Backing President Trump’s Call for Full Dismantlement of Iran’s Nuclear Program

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo
    Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in sending a letter to President Donald Trump regarding the Administration’s ongoing negotiations with Iran.  The letter calls on the Trump Administration to secure a deal that results in the full dismantlement of the Iranian nuclear program, including permanently ending the regime’s capacity to enrich uranium.  The letter was signed by 51 Senate Republicans.  The letter states:
    “We write to express our strong support for your efforts to secure a deal with Iran that dismantles its nuclear program, and to reinforce the explicit warnings that you and officials in your Administration have issued that the regime must permanently give up any capacity for enrichment.
    “We cannot afford another agreement that enables Iran to play for time, as the JCPOA did.  The Iranian regime should know that the Administration has Congressional backing to ensure their ability to enrich uranium is permanently eliminated,” the letter continues.  “As always we stand ready to provide you and your Administration whatever resources you need to advance American national security interests.”
    The letter was also signed by U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) Jim Justice (R-West Virginia), Steve Daines (R-Montana), John Curtis (R-Utah), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma), Tim Sheehy (R-Montana), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Jim Banks (R-Indiana), John Hoeven (R-North Dakota), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Jon Husted (R-Ohio), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Shelly Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Ashley Moody (R-Florida), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Dan Sullivan (R-Arkansas), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Todd Young (R-Indiana), John Kennedy (R-Louisiana), Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin), and Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina).
    Read the full letter here or below:
    Dear Mr. Trump:
    We write to express our strong support for your efforts to secure a deal with Iran that dismantles its nuclear program, and to reinforce the explicit warnings that you and officials in your Administration have issued that the regime must permanently give up any capacity for enrichment.
    During your first term you withdrew the United States from the deeply broken Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and imposed maximum pressure on the regime.  As you said then, a fatal flaw of the deal was that it “allowed Iran to continue enriching uranium and, over time, reach the brink of a nuclear breakout.”  The JCPOA allowed Iran to sell oil, provided waivers allowing third countries to help Iran build out its nuclear program and included the termination of United Nations sanctions on the regime.  Despite critics claiming your withdrawal from the deal would allow Iran to advance its nuclear ambitions, the Iranian regime remained deterred from making substantial nuclear progress throughout your term because of your maximum pressure campaign.
    Tragically, the Biden Administration systematically undid that pressure, functionally re-implementing the nuclear deal.  They immediately rescinded your decision to reimpose U.N. sanctions, allowed Iran to sell oil at JCPOA-levels and even re-issued waivers allowing Iran to build out its nuclear program.  As you predicted, those policies indeed allowed Iran to reach the brink of nuclear breakout, which is where they are today.  The Biden Administration made those concessions without any reciprocal concessions from Iran, and Iran even ceased providing international inspectors access to significant parts of its nuclear program in the early days of the Biden Administration.
    The scope and breadth of Iran’s nuclear buildout have made it impossible to verify any new deal that allows Iran to continue enriching uranium.  In its most recent report, published on February 26, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that because of Iran’s activities over the last four years, “the Agency has lost continuity of knowledge in relation to the production and current inventory of centrifuges, rotors and bellows, heavy water and UOC, which it will not be possible to restore.”
    You and your Administration have therefore correctly drawn a redline against any deal that allows Iran to retain any enrichment capability.  Your National Security Presidential Memorandum on Iran stated that “Iran’s nuclear program, including its enrichment- and reprocessing-related capabilities and nuclear-capable missiles, poses an existential danger to the United States and the entire civilized world,” and you recently said that only “full dismantlement” of those capabilities would be acceptable.  Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff has made it clear in that context of negotiation that for any final arrangement to work, “Iran must stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment and weaponization program.”
    We cannot afford another agreement that enables Iran to play for time, as the JCPOA did.  The Iranian regime should know that the Administration has Congressional backing to ensure their ability to enrich uranium is permanently eliminated.
    As always, we stand ready to provide you and your Administration whatever resources you need to advance American national security interests.
    Sincerely,

    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Florida Equipment Manufacturer Sentenced for Tax Evasion

    Source: US State Government of Utah

    A Florida man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for evading nearly $2.4 million in taxes on income he earned from his business.

    The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Roger Whitman manufactured and sold Rife machines, devices that use energy waves to purportedly treat a wide range of medical conditions. Between 2002 and 2018, Whitman generated millions of dollars in gross receipts from the sale of such equipment. Whitman also has a long history of non-compliance with his tax obligations, having not filed an individual income tax return since 1997 and not made any tax payments since 2000.

    In 2012, the IRS assessed nearly $800,0000 in taxes against Whitman for 2002 through 2009 and then began trying to collect these taxes from him. To thwart the IRS’s collection efforts, Whitman formed a trust with his girlfriend serving as the trustee. Whitman then directed his income from the business into the trust’s bank accounts and used the funds from these accounts to pay personal expenses. In approximately July 2019, to further thwart IRS efforts, Whitman formed a new entity to operate his business.

    Through his actions, Whitman caused a tax loss to the IRS of more than $2.4 million.

    In addition to his prison sentence, U.S. District Judge John Antoon II for the Middle District of Florida ordered Whitman to serve one year of supervised release and pay $2,314,220.15 in restitution to the IRS.

    Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Karen E. Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division made the announcement.

    IRS Criminal Investigation investigated the case.

    Trial Attorney Melissa Siskind of the Tax Division prosecuted the case, with assistance and support from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Florida Financial Advisor Sentenced for Promoting Illegal Tax Shelter and Stealing Client Funds

    Source: US State Government of Utah

    A Florida financial advisor was sentenced today to eight years in prison for orchestrating a nearly decade-long scheme to promote an illegal tax shelter and to steal client funds.

    The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Stephen T. Mellinger III, of Delray Beach, was a financial advisor, insurance salesman, and securities broker operating in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, and elsewhere. Beginning in late 2013, Mellinger conspired with others to promote an illegal tax shelter whereby clients would claim false tax deductions for so-called “royalty payments” to fraudulently reduce their taxes. In reality, the “royalty payments” were merely a circular flow of money designed to give the appearance of genuine business expenses. Typically, a client would send money to bank accounts controlled by Mellinger and his co-conspirators, who then sent the money, minus a fee, to a different bank account that the client controlled. Tax shelter participants retained control of the money they transferred, while falsely deducting the transfers as business expenses on their tax returns.

    In total, Mellinger and his co-conspirators helped clients prepare tax returns that claimed over $106 million in false tax deductions, which caused a tax loss to the IRS of approximately $37 million. Mellinger and a co-conspirator, who was a relative, collectively earned approximately $3 million in fees from the scheme.

    In January 2016, Mellinger learned that several of his clients were under investigation and that the United States had started seizing their funds. Mellinger and the relative subsequently stole more than $2.1 million from some of the clients, a portion of which Mellinger used to buy a home in Delray Beach.

    In addition to the prison sentence, U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett for the Southern District of Mississippi ordered Mellinger to serve three years of supervised release and to pay approximately $37 million in restitution to the United States.

    Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Karen E. Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick Lemon for the Southern District of Mississippi, Special Agent in Charge Demetrius Hardeman of IRS Criminal Investigation’s Atlanta Field Office, and Deputy Inspector General for Investigations and Director of DCIS Kelly P. Mayo made the announcement.

    IRS Criminal Investigation and the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) are investigating the case.

    Trial Attorneys Richard J. Hagerman, William Montague and Matthew Hicks of the Tax Division, Trial Attorneys Emily Cohen and Jasmin Salehi Fashami of the Criminal Division’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS), and Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles W. Kirkham for the Southern District of Mississippi are prosecuting the case.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Dedicated decade: more than 370 children removed from harm thanks to tireless work of joint SA child protection taskforce

    Source: New South Wales – News

    During its decade-long efforts to detect and stamp out hideous online child sexual exploitation committed by South Australian offenders, a small and dedicated taskforce of AFP and South Australia Police investigators have protected more than 370 children around the world from further abuse.

    The South Australian Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (SA JACET) was formed in 2015 to provide a more coordinated investigative response and achieve the best possible outcomes for vulnerable young people in Australia and overseas.

    In the decade since SA JACET was established, more than 370 child victims, ranging from toddlers to teenagers, from countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, United States and Southeast Asia, have been identified and removed from further harm.

    During this time, SA JACET received 677 referrals from national and international law enforcement agencies relating to alleged South Australian-based offenders, resulting in the arrest of 654 people locally.

    So far this financial year (2024-25)*, SA JACET investigations have resulted in the removal of 14 children from harm in Australia and overseas, and the charging of 49 men and women in South Australia for their alleged involvement in the online sexual exploitation or abuse of children.

    AFP Detective Acting Sergeant Stephen Hegarty, from SA JACET, said there was no greater reward than being part of a resilient and dedicated team focused on protecting the youngest, and often most vulnerable, members of the community.

    “As an original member of the SA JACET, I can say that repeatedly viewing videos and images of children being exploited, abused or tortured is tough – but it does not compare to the trauma that child victims endure,” a/Sgt Hegarty said.

    “The team’s common goal is to make a difference in children’s lives – ensure victims are identified and removed from further harm and protect other children from having their innocence stolen.

    “Our team can spend weeks, months, or even years investigating just one of these evil and horrendous crimes and sadly, are often investigating several matters at once.

    “Identifying suspects can require extensive intelligence gathering and investigative techniques, including using the execution of search warrants to gather evidence, and forensic examination of equipment and images.

    “It’s also important to remember an investigation does not end with an arrest.

    “Police will continue to review seized images and videos to try to identify child victims, prepare evidence for the judicial process, investigate possible other offending, and provide referrals to other local and international agencies if required.

    “JACET investigators are relentless, and we never give up trying to combat this crime type.”

    Acting Sergeant Hegarty said the co-location of the AFP and South Australian investigators provided significant opportunity to quickly and efficiently share jurisdiction-specific intelligence.

    “JACET teams are in most Australian states and territories, and complement the efforts of the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE),” a/Sgt Hegarty said.

    “With the AFP’s involvement, JACET can also reach into our broad international network.”

    South Australia Police Acting Assistant Commissioner, Crime Service, Catherine Hilliard commended the hard work of SAPOL and AFP investigators over the past 10 years.

    “Child protection will always be a key priority for South Australia Police, and we will continue working with partner agencies to keep children safe and remove them from harm,” she said.

    “We also work with other agencies across the world to identify and bring those involved in child exploitation to justice.

    “Our hardworking investigators often spend their days examining confronting material, but seeing the results over the past 10 years of JACET provides further motivation to overcome obstacles and persist in our quest to detect and apprehend child sex offenders.

    “SA JACET will continue to pursue child sex offenders wherever they may hide.”

    Acting Assistant Commissioner Hilliard urged parents to discuss online safety with their children.

    “As a community it’s important to be aware of the risks and warning signs in children to prevent their exploitation online,” she added.

    “This may include changes in behaviour, secrecy around devices, changing passcodes and isolating themselves in their rooms.

    “Be approachable, have open conversations with your children, and know educational resources are available to assist in these vital conversations.”

    *Figures from the period 1 July, 2024 to 1 May, 2025.

    Significant SA JACET sentencings from the past 12 months

    June 2024

    A South Australian man was sentenced to 23 years’ imprisonment for soliciting sexually explicit material from 10 foreign children (Philippines) via social media platforms.

    The sentencing is the first conviction in South Australia under mandatory minimum sentencing provisions for Commonwealth child sexual abuse offences.

    November 2024

    A South Australian man was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment – with a non-parole period of nine years – for child abuse offences, including the live streaming of young children overseas (Philippines).

    Case studies

    Criminal Asset Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) seizures and forfeiture of homes in South Australia of convicted online child abuse offenders 

    • In November, 2020, the CACT restrained the Adelaide home of a man who was then accused of ordering and instructing live distance child abuse of children overseas, which he watched online from his home. It was the first time the AFP had restrained the home of an alleged child sex offender, who was not accused of profiting from his crimes. The man was later convicted and sentenced to more than 15 years’ imprisonment. A total of 50 per cent of the market value of the property was ultimately confiscated.
    • In December, 2024, the CACT restrained the home of a South Australian man who had been charged with more than 50 offences, largely relating to the alleged transmission and production of child abuse material on social media platforms.

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    Other states (assets restrained/forfeited online child abuse offenders)

    • In October, 2020, a Belgian national living in Sydney was the first person to have assets restrained by the CACT as part of a child protection investigation. He had been selling child abuse material from a website he operated. The CACT restrained the man’s assets, estimated to be worth $30,000, which included funds in two bank accounts, camera equipment, a drone and scuba diving gear. The matter has been finalised, with the Supreme Court of NSW ordering all property be forfeited to the Commonwealth.
    • In March, 2024, the CACT restrained the home of a Northern Territory man who was convicted of online child abuse offences. The home was subsequently forfeited to the Commonwealth in June, 2024.
    • In March, 2025, the CACT restrained the home of a New South Wales man, charged with three offences relating to use of a carriage service to transmit, possess, and access child abuse material.
    • In April, 2025, a Victorian Court made consent orders for a Geelong man, 32, to pay a sum of more than $850,000, being equal to the benefits he derived from the commission of his offences. He was convicted of controlling, producing and possessing child abuse material and dealing with proceeds of crime. The Court also ordered the forfeiture of various other property, including the proceeds of sale of two vehicles, 48 household items, including high-end televisions, audio-visual equipment, furniture and appliances, and more than $30,000 in funds.

    Top tips for parents and carers

    • Supervision is essential. This means knowing what your children are doing online, who they are interacting with and what platforms, apps or games they are using.
    • Have open conversations, often. Talk to your children often about their online activities.
    • Check privacy settings. We recommend parents and carers research and understand app settings, including privacy settings. This could include turning off location settings, setting profiles to private, or turning off chat functions.
    • Encourage your child to recognise safe or unsafe situations and inappropriate contact. This can empower them to make informed decisions, including when they’re unsupervised.
    • Advise children not to share personal information with any ‘friends’ they have only met online.
    • Be approachable if your child needs help. Coming forward isn’t always easy, and children may feel reluctant to tell you about online issues if they believe they will be punished or have their devices taken away.
    • Know how to make a report. It’s important immediate action is taken if your child is in danger of online sexual abuse. If something goes wrong online, it is critical your child is supported. Parents and carers need to know how to act.

    What are the warning signs a child may be groomed online?

    Common online grooming behaviour to look out for includes:

    • Unsolicited friend requests;
    • An online user asking children personal questions;
    • Promising something in exchange for self-generated child abuse material; or
    • Fake social media accounts.

    How can a report be made to the ACCCE or law enforcement?

    • If parents or carers believe a child is being groomed, it is important to collect as much evidence as possible before the content is removed. This will assist police in their investigation.
    • This evidence includes:
    • Screenshots or photos of conversations. However, do not screenshot, save, share or distribute any explicit images of the underage person as this is an offence.
    • Recorded social media details, including account profile and username profiles.
    • Webpage addresses (URLs).
    • Dates and times of when the online grooming occurred.
    • Any other information you have about the interaction or the potential offender.
    • Block or delete. It’s important to capture this information before blocking or deleting the user or you may lose important evidence.
    • Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report through the ACCCE website, https://www.accce.gov.au/report.
    • If you know abuse is happening right now, or a child is at risk, call police immediately on 000.
    • The AFP and its partners are committed to stopping child exploitation and abuse and the ACCCE is driving a collaborative national approach.

    The AFP-led ACCCE is committed to stopping child exploitation and abuse and is at the centre of a collaborative national approach to combatting organised child abuse.

    The Centre brings together specialist expertise and skills in a central hub, supporting investigations into child sexual abuse and developing prevention strategies focused on creating a safer online environment.

    Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.

    You can also make a report online by alerting the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation via the Report Abuse button.

    Note to media:

    Use of term ‘CHILD ABUSE’ MATERIAL NOT ‘CHILD PORNOGRAPHY’

    The correct legal term is Child Abuse Material – the move to this wording was among amendments to Commonwealth legislation in 2019 to more accurately reflect the gravity of the crimes and the harm inflicted on victims.

    Use of the phrase “child pornography” is inaccurate and benefits child sex abusers because it:

    • indicates legitimacy and compliance on the part of the victim and therefore legality on the part of the abuser; and
    • conjures images of children posing in ‘provocative’ positions, rather than suffering horrific abuse.

    Every photograph or video captures an actual situation where a child has been abused.

    MIL OSI News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES DURING POLICE WEEK: “IT’S TIME TO HONOR THOSE HEROIC OFFICERS”

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

    Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor to hold House Republicans accountable for refusing to follow the law and honor the heroes who protected the United States Capitol on January 6.

    JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further consideration of H.Con.Res.33, a bill directing the Architect of the Capitol to install at a permanent location on the Western Front of the United States Capitol building, an honorific plaque listing the names of all of the officers of the United States Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and protective entities who responded to the violence that occurred at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 and ask for its immediate consideration of the House. Mr. Speaker, parliamentary inquiry?

    This is Police Week, pursuant to Public Law 87-726, enacted on October 1 of 1962. Police Week here in the United States Congress, where Congress honors the courage, the bravery, the service, the sacrifice and the heroism of members of law enforcement. Is that correct?

    Do the House rules require compliance with the 2022 Public Law 117-103, signed by the President at the time, that requires a plaque listing the name of all police officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 to be placed on the Western Front of the Capitol building? Do the House rules require compliance with that public law?

    We appear to be in violation of the House rules, given that the law that was passed in 2022 required that a plaque honoring those heroic police officers be placed on the Western Front of the Capitol building no later than March 15, 2023. But 791 days have passed, and this Republican Congress has refused to comply with the law. It’s time to honor those heroic officers. It’s unconscionable, it’s unpatriotic, it’s unfathomable, it’s unacceptable and it’s un-American. And you need to honor those officers and treat them with the dignity and respect that they deserve.

    Full exchange can be watched here.

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Vallejo Man Convicted of Being a Felon in Possession of Ammunition

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    After a two-day trial before U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins, a jury found Jeffrey Caldwell, 36, of Vallejo, guilty of being a felon in possession of ammunition, Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith announced.

    According to evidence presented at trial, law enforcement officers responded to the Super 8 Motel on 2070 Solano Avenue in Vallejo after multiple callers reported hearing gunshots from inside the building. By the time the officers arrived, Caldwell had barricaded himself in his hotel room and refused commands to surrender. A multi-hour standoff ensued, which ended when Caldwell finally left the room and attempted to flee. A subsequent search of the room discovered a privately manufactured firearm containing one round of ammunition. Caldwell is prohibited from possessing ammunition due to more than 10 prior felony convictions in California and Arizona, including for assault, burglary, and stalking.

    This case is the product of an investigation by the Vallejo Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Charles Campbell and Alexander Cárdenas are prosecuting the case.

    Caldwell is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Coggins on Aug. 22, 2025. Caldwell faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables.

    This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

    MIL Security OSI –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Bacon’s Bipartisan Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act (LEOSA) Passes House

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)

    Bacon’s Bipartisan Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act (LEOSA) Passes House

    Offers Real Solutions to Terrorism and Mass Shootings

    Washington – Today, Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) secured House passage of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act (LEOSA), H.R.2243, with a 229-193 vote. The bipartisan legislation includes seventeen Republican members as cosponsors and was co-led by Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28).

    The bipartisan LEOSA Reform Act will improve public safety by allowing qualified law enforcement officers who have committed themselves to our communities the opportunity to continue doing so by extending their concealed carry privileges. The legislation removes existing prohibitions and will allow trained professionals to respond quickly to emergencies, should they happen to be in public places such as shopping malls, school zones, mass transit, etc. During the 118th Congress, the LEOSA Reform Act was passed by the House of Representatives in a 221-185 vote. 

    “I’m pleased today the House passed my bipartisan LEOSA Reform Act, which offers real solutions to address threats such as terrorism and mass shootings by ensuring that our retired and off-duty law enforcement officers can exercise their right to concealed carry – no matter where they live or visit,” said Rep. Bacon. “These measured changes will make existing law stronger and more workable for those who seek its benefits while maintaining the rigorous standards that currently apply. I want to thank Rep. Henry Cuellar for his support of this important legislation. I also want to thank our extensive list of local and national law enforcement organizations supporting the LEOSA Reform Act.” 

    Locally, the sheriffs of the three counties for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District and other law enforcement agencies support the legislation: Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson, Sarpy County Sheriff Greg London, Saunders County Sheriff Chris Lichtenberg, Omaha Police Association President Patrick Dempsey, and Nebraska State FOP President Anthony Connor.  

    The bill also was endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), The Air Marshal Association, the FBI Agents Association (FBIAA), International Union of Police Associations, Major Cities Chiefs Association, National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies, Major County Sheriffs of America, National Narcotics Officers’ Associations’ Coalition, Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI,International Association of Chiefs of Police, Sergeants Benevolent Association NYPD, Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), and National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA).

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Former U.S. Postal Service employee sentenced to 10 years for attempting to coerce a minor

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A former Anchorage U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison and will serve 20 years on supervised release for attempting to entice and coerce a minor.

    On Aug. 22, 2024, William Feltovic, 37, messaged an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a 13-year-old boy on a social media application. The conversation was immediately sexual in nature, and they switched their communication to text messages. Feltovic texted him and continued the conversation, requesting the “boy’s” age and pictures. He told Feltovic he was 13 years old.

    Feltovic then requested to meet with him to engage in sexually explicit conduct. The “boy” said he was at a motel in downtown Anchorage and that his parents were leaving soon. Roughly an hour later, Feltovic arrived at the motel’s parking lot and texted that he was there. Feltovic entered the motel through a backdoor that was propped open and went to the room number sent to him. Law enforcement officers arrested Feltovic as he waited at the doorway and peered into the room.

    Law enforcement searched Feltovic’s cell phone and discovered over 110 images and over 50 videos of child sexual abuse material, some depicting infants, toddlers and prepubescent children.

    “Mr. Feltovic used an online messaging service to groom and prey on what he thought was a 13-year-old boy to fulfill his perverse desire for sexual gratification with a minor,” said U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska. “My office will work with law enforcement to find every perpetrator who exploits – or even attempts to exploit – the most vulnerable among us for sexual purposes.”

    “This sentencing reflects HSI’s commitment, in coordination with our partners, to target and identify those who prey on children,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Seattle Acting Special Agent in Charge Matthew Murphy. “Protecting children from abuse is a responsibility that we share as a community to hold individuals who victimize children accountable for their actions, while also working together to prevent abuse.”

    “The Alaska State Troopers are committed to protecting Alaska’s children from those who seek to exploit them,” said Colonel Maurice Hughes, Director of the Alaska State Troopers. “This case is a stark reminder that predators will go to great lengths to target our vulnerable youth—but we will go farther to stop them. We’re proud to stand with our federal partners to ensure offenders like this are held accountable for their actions.”

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, with assistance from the Alaska State Troopers and USPS Office of Inspector General, investigated the case.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Schroeder prosecuted the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, visit www.justice.gov/psc.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Drive-By Shooters Who Sprayed Bullets Near a Southeast Washington D.C. Elementary School Sentenced to Federal Prison

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    WASHINGTON – Rasheed Mullins, 27, and Josiah Warfield, 24, both of Washington, D.C., were sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 90 months and 100 months in prison, respectively, for participating in an April 2024 daylight drive-by shooting near an elementary school in Southeast D.C.

    The sentencings were announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Washington Field Division, and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

    Mullins and Warfield both pleaded guilty on January 27, 2025, to single counts of assault with intent to kill while armed. In addition to the prison terms, Judge Carl J. Nichols ordered them each to serve five years of supervised release.

    According to court documents, Mullins was at the wheel of a red Kia SUV as it drove near the 2800 block of Bruce Place, SE. Warfield and another male conspirator were passengers in the vehicle. About 11:25 a.m., Mullins began to chase a grey Mercedes. Warfield, armed with a Glock 19, and the other man, wielding a Draco assault rifle, leaned out of the SUVs windows and fired multiple shots at the Mercedes, hitting it three times.

    Mullins continued to chase the Mercedes until losing control of the SUV and crashing it near where two PGPD detectives were standing as they were investigating an unrelated case. The three men bailed out of the SUV and ran into a nearby wooded area where the officers arrested them.

    This case was investigated by the ATF and MPD. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarah Martin and Jared English.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Citizen of India Unlawfully Living in Greenbrier County Pleads Guilty in Marriage Fraud Scheme

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BECKLEY, W.Va. – Aakash Prakash Makwana, 29, a citizen of India unlawfully residing in Ronceverte, pleaded guilty today to aggravated identity theft. Makwana admitted that he committed the offense as part of a scheme to marry a United States citizen to evade U.S. immigration laws.

    According to court documents and statements made in court, on November 23, 2019, Makwana arrived in the United States on a J-1 non-immigrant visit under which he worked in hotel hospitality and culinary service. As part of his guilty plea, Makwana admitted that he knew the J1 visa was valid for one year and that he remained in the United States after the visa was not extended and expired on November 24, 2020.

    In or around August 2021, Makwana conspired with others to marry a U.S. citizen for $10,000 so he could apply for Lawful Permanent Residence status, also known as obtaining a Green Card. Makwana was living in White Sulphur Springs and working at an area convenience store without legal authorization. As part of this scheme, Makwana married the U.S. citizen on September 3, 2021, falsified a residential lease agreement in White Sulphur Springs to make it appear that he and the U.S. citizen lived together, and added the U.S. citizen’s name to his utility bills and bank accounts. Makwana admitted that he committed aggravated identity theft when he included the name and signature of the residential property’s manager on the falsified lease agreement without the property manager’s authorization.

    After learning that the marriage fraud scheme did not work, Makwana filed a Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Makwana admitted that he falsely claimed in the petition that he suffered domestic violence and emotional abuse at the hands of the U.S. citizen he married as part of the fraud scheme. Makwana further admitted that he filed the petition to continue to stay in the United States while his claims were considered and to increase his chances of obtaining a Green Card.

    Makwana is scheduled to be sentenced on September 26, 2025, and faces a mandatory penalty of two years in prison, up to one year of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Makwana is also subject to removal from the United States.

    The U.S. citizen, Kalee Ann Huff, pleaded guilty on February 20, 2025, to marriage fraud and perjury. Huff, 28, now living in Fairbury, Illinois, is scheduled to be sentenced on June 12, 2025. Huff’s brother-in-law, Joseph Sanchez, pleaded guilty on January 29, 2025, to participating in an immigration marriage fraud conspiracy. Sanchez, 33, of Fairbury, Illinois,is scheduled to be sentenced on May 30, 2025.

    “This case reflects another unacceptable attempt to undermine our nation’s immigration laws, and the commitment of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia to enforce those laws to uphold public safety, national security, and the rule of law in our country,” said Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston.

    Johnston made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

    United States Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan T. Storage is prosecuting the case.

    A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:24-cr-190.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Truck driver receives maximum sentence for smuggling 36 illegal aliens in trailer

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 34-year-old Alamo resident has been ordered to prison for smuggling people into the United States from multiple countries, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

    Eusebio Cavazos pleaded guilty Feb. 13.

    U.S. District Judge David Morales has now ordered Cavazos to serve the statutory maximum of 60 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. At the hearing, the court heard additional evidence regarding numerous sentencing enhancements applied in the case. These included transporting over 25 aliens, recklessness for locking the aliens in the back of a cold trailer with no means of escape, transporting a minor and using his skills as a truck driver to commit the crime. In handing down the sentence, Judge Morales noted he would have sentenced Cavazos to a higher sentence if not for the statutory maximum of 60 months.

    On Dec. 13, 2024, Cavazos drove a tractor-trailer into the primary inspection lane at the Border Patrol (BP) checkpoint near Sarita. Upon initial inspection, a K-9 alerted to the possible presence of humans in the trailer.

    Authorities referred him to secondary inspection where they discovered 36 illegal aliens in the back of the trailer and nothing else. It was 54 degrees inside and the doors were locked and sealed with no means of escape.

    A total of 15 were from Guatemala, 10 from Honduras, eight from Mexico and three from El Salvador. All were illegally present in the United States, five of whom had allegedly been previously removed and have pending charges for illegal reentry.

    Cavazos admitted someone had hired him to drive all 36 illegal aliens from a point near Donna to Houston.

    He expected to receive $1,000 per alien he was transporting.

    “Human smuggling is a dangerous, and sometimes deadly, practice, and those that choose to engage in it deserve the maximum punishment available,” said Ganjei. “All it would have taken here is a car accident or a cooling malfunction for these people to have lost their lives.”

    Cavazos has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.

    Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations and BP conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Griffith prosecuted the case.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Project Safe Neighborhood.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Pryor man sentenced to 2 years in prison for strangulation and assault

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BILINGS – A Pryor man who admitted strangling and assaulting his dating partner was sentenced today to two years in prison to be followed by three of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.

    Thomas Larson Medicinehorse III, 19, pleaded guilty in January 2025 to strangulation and assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a dating or intimate partner.

    U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters presided.

    The government alleged in court documents that on February 5, 2024, Medicinehorse and the victim, referred to here as Jane Doe, got into an argument. The altercation turned physical, and Medicinehorse strangled Doe by placing his hands around her throat. Doe’s vision went dark and she could not breathe.

    The next day, February 6, 2024, Medicinehorse and Doe got into another argument. Medicinehorse struck Doe on the face, arms, and legs, causing bruising and swelling to her right eye and various bruises on her arms and legs.

    The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case. The investigation was conducted by the FBI, BIA, and Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office.

    This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit Justice.gov/PSN.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Mexican national sentenced to 70 months for possession of sexually explicit images and videos of children

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 47-year-old Mexican man has been sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

    Felix Raymundo Mora-Gonzalez pleaded guilty Feb. 20.

    U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera has now sentenced Mora-Gonzalez to 70 months in federal prison. He was further ordered to pay $13,000 in restitution to the known victims and will serve 25 years on supervised release following the completion of his prison term. During that time, he will have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the internet. Mora-Gonzalez will also be ordered to register as a sex offender.

    Mora-Gonzalez was arrested Feb. 21, 2023, in connection with his involvement in an alien smuggling investigation. Mora-Gonzalez was originally arrested for harboring illegal aliens. However, the investigation uncovered a cell phone at the stash house that belonged him. A forensic examination of the cell phone revealed Mora-Gonzalez knowingly possessed 29 videos and nine images of CSAM.

    He also pleaded guilty to the alien smuggling charges and was previously sentenced to 15 months.

    Mora-Gonzalez will remain in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.

    Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations and Border Patrol conducted the investigation.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ana C. Cano, Israel Cano and Joe Esquivel prosecuted the case, which was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative the Department of Justice (DOJ) launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section leads PSC, which marshals federal, state and local resources to locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children and identifies and rescues victims. For more information about PSC, please visit DOJ’s PSC page. For more information about internet safety education, please visit the resources tab on that page. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to clamp down on criminal networks in Western Balkans as the Prime Minister travels to Albania

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    UK to clamp down on criminal networks in Western Balkans as the Prime Minister travels to Albania

    The UK will step up efforts to break the crime web fuelling illegal migration across the Western Balkans on a historic visit to the region by the Prime Minister. 

    • Prime Minister visits Albania in historic first official visit, as the two countries step up cooperation on defence and security, organised immigration crime and economic growth  
    • UK to expand Joint Migration Task Force in the Western Balkans to intercept migrants upstream before they reach UK shores  
    • Discussions on illegal migration come after the Prime Minister unveiled the government’s Immigration White Paper, a comprehensive plan to drive down net migration 
    • Prime Minister set to see UK cooperation with Albania in action during visit to Port, as both countries double down on efforts to tackle forged documents, illicit finance and incentives to migration  

    The UK will step up efforts to break the crime web fuelling illegal migration across the Western Balkans on a historic visit to the region by the Prime Minister.  

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer will begin a two-day visit to Tirana today, to step up cooperation on migration and expand successful joint initiatives with Albania to more countries in the region.  

    It comes after the Prime Minister unveiled the government’s Immigration White Paper, a comprehensive plan that will bring net migration to the UK down significantly, earlier this week. 

    During the first ever official visit to Albania by a UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer will visit the Port of Durres to see firsthand how UK cooperation is intercepting people smugglers, deterring would-be migrants and snaring criminals using fake documents.  

    The UK’s cooperation with Albania has underlined how this government’s approach of intercepting and deterring migrants upstream can dramatically cut illegal migration to British shores. 

    There has been a 95% reduction in Albanian small boat arrivals in the last three years, while the number of Albanians returned to the country has also doubled in the past two years, with 5,294 Albanians returned in 2024, more than double the 2,035 Albanian nationals returned two years earlier.  

    But the Prime Minister has been clear that the government cannot be complacent about the success, and while in Albania this week, he is expected to announce the expansion of the Joint Migration Task Force with Albania and Kosovo to include North Macedonia and will further progress positive discussions with Montenegro.

    The task force brings together specialists from the countries involved to design and execute operations to detect, deter and manage illegal migration. It will see the UK share greater intelligence to allow local law enforcement to intercept smuggling gangs and deploy UK funded drones to snare gangsters funnelling migrants through the Western Balkans corridor and on to the UK.  

    The UK will also support both countries to reinforce checks at border crossing points.  

    The expansion of the task force comes ahead of the UK hosted Western Balkans Summit in the Autumn, which is expected to focus on regional security, economic growth and tackling shared challenges such as foreign interference and illegal migration with innovative solutions. 

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:   

    Global challenges need shared solutions, and the work the UK and Albania is doing together is delivering security for working people in both countries.   

    And our joint work to deter, detect and return illegal migrants is further proof that intervening upstream to protect British shores and secure our borders is the right approach.   

    Every step we take to tackle illegal migration overseas, cripple the criminal networks that facilitate it and stem the finance streams that fund it is delivering safer streets in the UK, and reducing the strain on taxpayer funded services.  

    But we cannot take this action alone, through closer partnerships and greater cooperation, we are creating real change with our partners across Europe and delivering on our Plan for Change.

    The UK will also double down on its success with Albania, ensuring the barriers deterring migrants from making the journey from Tirana to British shores remain in place.  

    As part of an enhanced strategic partnership with Albania, the Prime Minister and Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama are expected to agree to go further on clamping down on people smuggling, supporting human trafficking victims and ensuring Albanians deported home do not attempt a second journey.   

    The two countries will also launch a new project to tackle illicit finance and investigate underground finance streams that are laundering money between Albania and the UK.   

    Two forgery detection machines will also be donated to the Albanian State Police to quickly identify discrepancies and confirm document authenticity through regular checks, allowing Albanian law enforcement to track and apprehend individuals trying to illegally enter the UK on stolen or fake passports.  

    And the UK will support Albania tackle what is known as the ‘revolving door effect’ – when a migrant is returned home, only to evade law enforcement and leave the country again –  through a new programme to help young Albanians reintegrate into society and find meaningful employment. The focus of the programme will be in northern Albania, where the majority of migrants who arrive illegally in the UK are traced back to.   

    The leaders are also expected to step up cooperation to counter serious organised crime, including the funding of a new forensic evidence programme to share and track the DNA swabs of criminals in Albania to solve crimes in the UK.   

    The recent roll out of the programme saw more than 55 serious criminals – including murderers, rapists and manslaughter offenders – taken off UK streets thanks to the closer cooperation between the two countries. The project has seen 1000 hits in the past 18 months in UK data bases, resulting in 55 arrests in the UK.  

    The government will invest a further £1 million in the partnership this year to upgrade Albania’s forensics, biometrics and digital capability to detect and detain further criminals and protect UK streets. It will also allow law enforcement in both countries to identify and gather evidence in some of the most serious crimes committed in Albania, the UK and beyond.  

    Later in the day, the Prime Minister will see firsthand the deeper defence and security cooperation between the UK and Albania when he visits troops from both countries working together to train up Ukrainian soldiers under Operation Interflex.  

    Day two of the programme will see the Prime Minister attend the European Political Community summit, where he will convene a roundtable on Defence and Security and continue conversations on innovative solutions to the challenge of illegal migration.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Government meeting (2025, No. 16)

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    1. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 1262 of Part One and Part Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation and Article 3 of the Federal Law “On Amendments to Articles 102 and 1262 of Part One and Part Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation”

    The bill is aimed at motivating employers to participate in the formation of funds under the long-term savings program for the benefit of their employees, as well as encouraging citizens to enter into long-term life insurance contracts.

    2. On amending the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of April 23, 2021 No. 636 (in terms of amending the Regulation on the Federal Customs Service)

    The draft act provides for amendments in terms of granting the Federal Customs Service of Russia the authority to take measures related to counteracting the financing of extremist activities.

    3. On Amendments to the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 16, 2009 No. 228 (regarding amendments to the Regulation on the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media)

    The draft act is aimed at implementing the provisions of the Federal Law of December 26, 2024 No. 479-FZ “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Advertising” and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”.

    4. On the allocation of budgetary appropriations from the reserve fund of the Government of the Russian Federation to the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation in 2025 to provide a subsidy to the joint-stock company DOM.RF in the form of a contribution to property that does not increase its authorized capital

    The draft order is aimed at compensating credit and other organizations for lost income on housing (mortgage) loans (credits) issued to employees of accredited organizations operating in the field of information technology.

    5. On Amendments to Certain Acts of the Government of the Russian Federation (in terms of amendments to the Regulation on the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources)

    The draft act is aimed at bringing the provisions of Government acts into line with the legislative changes introduced by Federal Law No. 460-FZ of December 13, 2024 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”.

    Moscow, May 14, 2025

    The content of the press releases of the Department of Press Service and References is a presentation of materials submitted by federal executive bodies for discussion at a meeting of the Government of the Russian Federation.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI: THE BANCORP 48 HOUR DEADLINE ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against The Bancorp, Inc. – TBBK

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW ORLEANS, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have only until May 16, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against The Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: TBBK), if they purchased the Company’s securities between January 25, 2024 and March 4, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware

    Get Help

    Bancorp investors should visit us at https://www.claimsfiler.com/cases/nasdaq-tbbk-1 or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.

    About the Lawsuit

    The Bancorp and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

    On March 4, 2025, the Company disclosed that it would be unable to file timely its fiscal year 2024 annual report and that its “financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 through 2024 as shown in the Annual Report should no longer be relied upon” because its auditors for those years “did not provide approval to include [the] audit opinion . . . or [the] consent to the incorporation by reference of their audit report in certain registration statements.” Further, the Company revealed it is “working expeditiously to perform and complete additional closing procedures related to accounting for consumer fintech loans in the allowance for credit losses” in order to file an amended annual report, and that it “is evaluating the impact of this non-reliance on its conclusions regarding disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting.”

    On this news, the price of Bancorp’s shares fell $2.34, or 4.38%, to close at $51.25 per share on March 5, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

    The case is Linden v. The Bancorp, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-326.

    About ClaimsFiler

    ClaimsFiler has a single mission: to serve as the information source to help retail investors recover their share of billions of dollars from securities class action settlements. At ClaimsFiler.com, investors can: (1) register for free to gain access to information and settlement websites for various securities class action cases so they can timely submit their own claims; (2) upload their portfolio transactional data to be notified about relevant securities cases in which they may have a financial interest; and (3) submit inquiries to the Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC law firm for free case evaluations.

    To learn more about ClaimsFiler, visit www.claimsfiler.com.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Votes to Extend Concealed Carry for Law Enforcement Officers Beyond Retirement

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act.

    This legislation would allow qualified police and law enforcement officers to retain their concealed carry privileges even after retirement.

    “When police and law enforcement officers retire, they should not lose their right to concealed carry. These privileges help keep our families and communities safe by allowing qualified and trained law enforcement professionals to respond to violent crimes and other threats,” said Rep. Feenstra. “It’s why I voted to preserve concealed carry for police and law enforcement beyond retirement. These men and women are heroes who can continue to protect our communities, and our laws should help them promote public safety and wellbeing.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Lankford Continues Push to Safeguard Conscience Rights of Health Care Workers

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Oklahoma James Lankford

    WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Conscience Protection Act to protect health care providers and insurance plans from government discrimination if they decline to participate in abortions. The Conscience Protection Act provides enforcement for existing conscience laws by providing a private right of action for victims of conscience discrimination. 

    “When conscience protections aren’t enforced, health care workers are forced to decide if they should lose their job or violate their beliefs by performing an abortion. Many health care professionals went into their careers to protect life, not take life. Doctors and nurses should never have to make the choice between their career and their conscience. The Conscience Protection Act defends health care workers and empowers them to stand by convictions as they care for their community,” said Lankford.

    Lankford first introduced the Conscience Protection Act in 2019 and again in 2021 and 2024.  He spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats blocked his bill to protect all Americans’ conscience rights.

    Lankford is joined on the bill by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Jim Risch (R-ID), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Steve Daines (R-MT), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Ted Budd (R-NC), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Todd Young (R-IN), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Mike Lee (R-UT), Jim Banks (R-IN), and Mike Crapo (R-ID). Representative August Plfuger (R-TX) is leading the legislation in the House of Representatives.

    This legislation is also supported by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, Students for Life, American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists Action, Alliance Defending Freedom, Eagle Forum, National Right to Life Committee, First Liberty Institute, CatholicVote, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, and March for Life.

    Background

    Congress has enacted more than 25 laws to protect conscience rights for individuals who have a religious or moral objection to performing certain medical procedures, including abortion. Yet, courts have consistently declined to find that these laws provide a “private right of action” for an individual to commence litigation to defend their right of conscience—thereby leaving victims of conscience discrimination unable to defend their rights in court. Currently, if a health care worker refuses to provide abortions, the only recourse available is to file a complaint with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR). 

    In 2014, California required that health plans must cover abortions, which forced religious employers to offer plans that violate their religious beliefs. In December 2014, under the Obama Administration, HHS opened an investigation. Despite the then-current laws protecting conscience rights, in June 2016, HHS declared that California could force all its health plans to cover elective abortions, which President Biden’s nominee for HHS Secretary has advocated for and enforced as Attorney General of California.

    During the first Trump Administration, several landmark actions were taken to enforce current law and protect conscience: (1) created the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division, (2) partnered with the Department of Justice to notice and enforce conscience violations in Vermont and California, resulting in the disallowance of $200 million per quarter from the state due to former Attorney General Becerra’s refusal to comply with the law, and (3) issued the final rule “Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights In Health Care” to enforce existing statutory protections, which Lankford supported. Unfortunately, a federal court vacated the conscience rule in November 2019. Litigation on the final rule continued at the Second Circuit in New York v. HHS, and seventy-eight Members of Congress filed an amicus brief led by Senator Lankford in the case.

    In response to the Biden Administration’s proposed rule that would insufficiently enforce conscience protections for medical professionals, Lankford led his colleagues in filing a public comment letter demanding greater implementation and enforcement of all of the statutory conscience protections enacted by Congress, as reflected in the previous rule issued under the Trump Administration. 

    This week, President Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it is initiating a compliance review under the Church Amendments, which is central to the legislation. This key development pairs perfectly with the Conscience Protection Act and underscores the need for further action to protect conscience rights.

    You can read the exclusive in the Daily Signal HERE, and can read the full text of the Conscience Protection Act HERE.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior to return for 40th anniversary of French bombing

    By Russel Norman

    The iconic Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior will return to Aotearoa this year to mark the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the original campaign ship at Marsden Wharf in Auckland by French secret agents on 10 July 1985.

    The return to Aotearoa comes at a pivotal moment — when the fight to protect our planet’s fragile life-support systems has never been as urgent, or more critical.

    Here in Aotearoa, the Luxon government is waging an all-out war on nature, and on a planetary scale, climate change, ecosystem collapse, and accelerating species extinction pose an existential threat.

    Greenpeace Aotearoa’s Dr Russel Norman . . . “Our ship was targeted because Greenpeace and the campaign to stop nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific were so effective.” Image: Greenpeace

    As we remember the bombing and the murder of our crew member, Fernando Pereira, it’s important to remember why the French government was compelled to commit such a cowardly act of violence.

    Our ship was targeted because Greenpeace and the campaign to stop nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific were so effective. We posed a very real threat to the French government’s military programme and colonial power.

    It’s also critical to remember that they failed to stop us. They failed to intimidate us, and they failed to silence us. Greenpeace only grew stronger and continued the successful campaign against nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific.

    Forty years later, it’s the oil industry that’s trying to stop us. This time, not with bombs but with a legal attack that threatens the existence of Greenpeace in the US and beyond.

    We will not be intimidated
    But just like in 1985 when the French bombed our ship, now too in 2025, we will not be intimidated, we will not back down, and we will not be silenced.

    We cannot be silenced because we are a movement of people committed to peace and to protecting Earth’s ability to sustain life, protecting the blue oceans, the forests and the life we share this planet with,” says Norman.

    In the 40 years since, the Rainbow Warrior has sailed on the front lines of our campaigns around the world to protect nature and promote peace. In the fight to end oil exploration, turn the tide of plastic production, stop the destruction of ancient forests and protect the ocean, the Rainbow Warrior has been there to this day.

    Right now the Rainbow Warrior is preparing to sail through the Tasman Sea to expose the damage being done to ocean life, continuing a decades-long tradition of defending ocean health.

    This follows the Rainbow Warrior spending six weeks in the Marshall Islands where the original ship carried out Operation Exodus, in which the Greenpeace crew evacuated the people of Rongelap from their home island that had been made uninhabitable by nuclear weapons testing by the US government.

    In Auckland this year, several events will be held on and around the ship to mark the anniversary, including open days with tours of the ship for the public.

    Dr Russel Norman is executive director of Greenpeace Aotearoa.

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Dartmouth — UPDATE: Man wanted on Canada-wide arrest warrant has been arrested

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Richard MacInnis, 44, of Nova Scotia, who was wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested.

    This morning, Lunenburg County District RCMP received information from the public regarding the whereabouts of Richard MacInnis.

    Investigators searched the area and located him attempting to flee in a wooded area near Northfield Rd. in Lower Northfield. Lunenburg County District RCMP contained the area with the assistance of the Bridgewater Police Service, the RCMP Emergency Response Team, RCMP Air Services, an RCMP remotely piloted aircraft, RCMP Police Dog Services and the Department of Natural Resources Air Services.

    At approximately 12:51 p.m., investigators believed MacInnis could be armed and issued an emergency alert to Lunenburg County residents. Officers at the scene had located and seized a machete believe to have been in his possession.

    Shortly before 2:15 p.m., officers located MacInnis in a shed and safely arrested him.

    Over the past week, Lunenburg District RCMP and RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment have received multiple reports of break and enters that coincided with MacInnis’ whereabouts.

    As officers gather evidence, investigators would like to hear from you if you have any information, including video surveillance footage or if you’ve been the victim of a break-in that hasn’t been reported.

    The investigations are ongoing, and charges are anticipated.

    If you have information, please contact police at 902-490-5020 in HRM or at 902-527-5555 in Lunenburg County. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

    MIL Security OSI –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Planning underway for Hahei Beach Walk reroute

    Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house

    Date:  15 May 2025

    The track, which links Hahei to the Mautohe Cathedral Cove Track, has been closed since early 2023 due to landslide risks and land movement following severe weather events including Cyclone Gabrielle.

    “This track has been a priority for DOC since reopening walking access to Cathedral Cove,” says DOC Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly.

    “This area’s incredible nature is at the heart of its tourism economy. We know this link between Hahei and Cathedral Cove is important for the community.

    “Given its cliff-side alignment through high-risk terrain, we weren’t sure a safe and affordable solution would be possible. It’s fantastic to now have a feasible design to progress.

    “The proposed reroute offers greatly improved safety and resilience, avoiding the unstable upper section of the old track altogether. It follows moderate terrain and avoids the need for complex structures like staircases or bridges.

    “Although it will still require some work including tree felling, groundwater management, and the installation of box steps, it’s been designed to keep ongoing maintenance requirements to a minimum.”

    Initial funding will come from the $5M allocated from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy in July 2024. This investment was designed to support restoring and maintaining access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove over the longer-term, says Nick Kelly.

    “Initial estimates put the cost of this work around the design and delivery costs around $140,000 and we’ll carry out more detailed planning to confirm the final budget required.”

    Construction is scheduled to begin in September and be completed by the end of November 2025.

    “As always, we’ll need the community’s patience and support in giving work crews space to get the job done,” says Nick Kelly.

    “We all have a role to play in caring for this place. We urge the community to help keep visitors safe by ensuring people stay off the track and away from the worksite until the reroute is completed.”

    The Hahei reroute will branch off midway along the existing Hahei track and connect with Grange Road near the start of the Mautohe Cathedral Cove track.

    Tourism on public conservation land is estimated to be worth $3.4 billion annually. More than 50% of international visitors and around 80% of New Zealanders visit protected natural areas a year.

    Contact

    For media enquiries contact:

    Email: media@doc.govt.nz

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: DOC ranger snaps rare footage of tuatara and takahē “having a scrap”

    Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house

    Date:  15 May 2025

    Filmed on pest-free Tiritiri Matangi Island, the video shows New Zealand’s unique nature at its quirky best and highlights the value in protecting it.

    It started with the takahē seemingly attacking the tuatara, says DOC Ranger Nick Fisentzidis – who quickly whipped out his phone to record the footage.

    “I saw them having a bit of a nip at each other; the takahē definitely had a go at the tail of the tuatara, and they had a bit of a scrap.

    “I followed them down the hill, and the tuatara got a couple of bites in, so the takahē backed off and snuck back away up the forest,” says Nick.

    Although historically both takahē and tuatara were widespread across New Zealand, they now only co-exist in two locations, Tiritiri Matangi in the Hauraki Gulf and Zealandia in Wellington.

    “It’s a neat snapshot of how these interactions may have gone in the past. It also shows what’s possible in the future if we really start to rally together to bring more of our native wildlife back,” says Nick.

    Tuatara are the last survivors of an order of reptiles known as sphenodontia, that thrived in the age of the dinosaurs, 200 million years ago, but now only survive in places where invasive mammalian predators have been eradicated.

    The endemic, flightless takahē are the world’s largest living rail are a taonga species to Ngāi Tahu. Historically thought to be extinct twice, there are now just over 500 throughout the country, with around half living at sanctuary sites and half in the wild.

    DOC Takahē Recovery Senior Ranger, Glen Greaves says takahē are often thought to be herbivorous (vegetarian), but in reality they are omnivorous.

    “This means they’ll eat almost anything. Although primarily grass feeders, they will often supplement their diet with insects, lizards, and have even been spotted taking ducklings. Protein is obviously an important part of their diet.

    “Like their cousins the pūkeko and weka, takahē can be quite predatory. Although taking on a tuatara hasn’t been seen before that I’m aware of, it is not at all surprising. Just a bit bigger than their usual snack! It’s good to see the tuatara stand up for itself,” says Glen.

    Tiritiri Matangi Island is regarded as one of the most successful community-led conservation projects in the world, where rare native birds and reptiles thrive.

    The island is open to the public and is just a 75-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.

    Before visiting any pest-free island you should check, clean, and seal your gear to ensure you don’t bring pests, soil, and seeds.

    Contact

    For media enquiries contact:

    Email: media@doc.govt.nz

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Brick by brick: Police nab Lego thief

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police have put the pieces together on a Lego theft spree stretching from Northland down to the Waikato in recent months.

    An Auckland man is facing numerous charges after being arrested on Wednesday.

    A case has steadily been built by the Waitematā West Enquiries Team after offending began in January.

    “Retailers have been targeted as far north as Whangārei, across Auckland and as far south as Te Rapa,” Sergeant Julian Conder says.

    “It will be alleged highly valuable Lego items were either stolen, or had barcodes altered in this offending.”

    A search warrant for a Te Atatū South property was put together by Constable Kim from the Enquiries Team.

    Police have since arrested a 39-year-old man at the address, charging him with seven counts of obtains by deception and three counts of theft.

    He is now before the Waitākere District Court.

    Fear not Lego lovers, no bricks were harmed.

    “Pleasingly, the team recovered all of the stolen Lego during the search warrant,” Sergeant Conder says.

    “At the end of the day it will mean that these pieces will be available for those who are willing to pay for their goods.”

    ENDS. 

    Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Calls Out Republicans’ As Trump Administration Slashed Funding For Mental Health Grants, Gun Violence Prevention Efforts That Had Bipartisan Support

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin
    May 14, 2025
    “The next time the President or any of his friends go to Fox News and try to start scapegoating Democrats for the gun violence in Chicago, they should remember that the President and his billionaire cronies eliminated these successful, bipartisan grants,” Durbin said on the Senate floor
    WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke out against the Trump Administration’s cuts to critical mental health programs and gun violence prevention efforts.  Despite strong bipartisan support for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in 2022, congressional Republicans have remained silent about these disastrous funding cuts that erode efforts to mitigate gun violence.
    “Currently, the number one cause of death for American kids and teenagers is gun violence.  Not automobile accidents, not cancer.  We need to treat this crisis like the national emergency that it is,” Durbin began his remarks.  “Common-sense gun safety measures are overwhelmingly popular with the American people, even with gun owners, including banning high-capacity assault weapons meant for the battlefield, as well as universal background checks and requiring safe storage of guns.”
    “But we also know that making communities safer requires addressing the root causes of violence,” Durbin said.
    Durbin continued his remarks, reflecting on the third anniversary of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that resulted in the death of 19 innocent children and two teachers.
    “On what should have been an ordinary school day, 19 innocent children and two teachers were gunned down in their classrooms by a man armed with an AR-15.  After that horrific day, Congress came together on a bipartisan basis, a rare bipartisan basis, to pass the most significant gun safety reform in generations,” Durbin said.  “We recognized that too many parents were losing children, and too many communities have been irreparably scarred.”
    Durbin spoke about key components in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, including provisions that invested in breaking the cycle of violence by addressing mental health.
    “When Congress passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, we agreed we must do more to prevent gun violence from happening in the first place.  One of the most prominent provisions of that legislation was Congress’ decision to invest in using trained neighborhood leaders to break the cycle of violence,” Durbin said.  “With $250 million in funding, we supported community violence interrupters from the South Side of Chicago to… Houston, Texas.”
    Yet, previous bipartisan support did not stop the Trump Administration and unelected billionaire Elon Musk from axing federal funding for these critical programs.  As a result of these cuts, organizations like Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago lost $3.7 million in federal funding.  Prior to being slashed, these funds provided mental health training and job skills to hundreds of individuals who are most likely to perpetrate or be victims of violence.  Because of these initiatives, homicides in the City of Chicago have decreased by 50 percent since 2021.
    “Unfortunately, DOGE had a different idea when it came to preventing violence.  Last month, the Department of Justice cancelled more than $800 million in violence prevention, public safety, and victim service grants.  That includes millions of dollars in community violence intervention funding that was senselessly cut,” Durbin continued.
    “Does Attorney General Bondi really think that eliminating these grants will stop the violence?  Ignoring reality won’t stop the bloodshed that will occur without these funds,” Durbin said.  “Does President Trump really think that cutting this funding makes America safer?”
    “The next time the President or any of his friends go to Fox News and try to start scapegoating Democrats for the gun violence in Chicago, they should remember that the President and his billionaire cronies eliminated these successful, bipartisan grants,” Durbin said.
    Further destroying the gun violence prevention efforts in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the Trump Administration has also rescinded $1 billion in mental health grants from schools that were included in the bill. 
    “After any mass shooting, many are quick to explain away the tragedy as just a ‘mental health’ issue, not the result of the fact that America has far too many deadly weapons,” Durbin said.  “Yet barely 100 days into this Administration, they have dropped any pretense about mental health in dealing with gun violence.  Apparently, preventing gun violence by providing treatment to children is just too much for them to take.”
    Durbin concluded his remarks by pointing to an initiative in Illinois losing its federal funding without a clear justification from the Trump Administration.
    “An initiative in Lake County, Illinois, received nearly $6 million in federal funds to recruit and train mental health providers to work in the schools,” Durbin said.  “In an outrageous and unsubstantiated justification, the Department of Education claimed that these funds ‘violated the letter of purpose or Federal civil rights law’ or ‘undermined the well-being of students these programs are intended to help.’  There is no evidence of that.”
    “Where is the outrage from those who joined in this bipartisan response several years ago?  We took great pride in it.  Democrats and Republicans finally agreed on something.  Mental health counseling of children who are most vulnerable is a way to reduce gun violence.  I still believe that to this day. But the Trump Administration says ‘no, we’re not going to invest in that.’
    “You know what’s going to happen? There will be more gun violence… Innocent kids will die. Innocent people will die.  People will say, ‘well, we just need more mental health counseling.’  Keep in mind, this Administration just eliminated the funds for it. What are they thinking?” Durbin said.
    “Where is the outrage from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle?” Durbin asked.  “That silence is shameful.”
    Video of Durbin’s remarks on the Senate floor is available here.
    Audio of Durbin’s remarks on the Senate floor is available here.
    Footage of Durbin’s remarks on the Senate floor is available here for TV Stations.
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    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper Honors Rev. James Peters, Jr.

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator John Hickenlooper – Colorado
    WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement to honor the passing of longtime civil rights leader, Reverend James Peters, Jr.
    “James was truly one of the greatest men I’ve ever known – standing tall in a room full of giants.
    “I will always remember our trip to Montgomery to visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. His unwavering compassion and leadership helped guide our country – and Denver – toward a brighter future.”
    Hickenlooper with Rev. Peters outside of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery.
    Reverend Peters was a founding member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and worked with Martin Luther King Jr. in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. He served as pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in the Denver metropolitan area for 28 years and previously chaired the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. He passed away on Saturday.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, Kahikatea Drive, Hamilton

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Hamilton this morning, which is blocking the road near Waikato Hospital.

    The two vehicle collision has occurred around the intersection of Ohaupo and Kahikatea Drive in Melville. The road will be blocked for sometime.

    Indications are there are serious injuries. 

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    May 15, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Available to Arkansas Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued May 8, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Arkansas small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes occurring March 14-15.

    The disaster declaration covers the Arkansas counties of Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp, and Stone.

    Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.

    SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries and PNPs impacted by financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. They may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    “One distinct advantage of SBA’s disaster loan program is the opportunity to fund upgrades reducing the risk of future storm damage,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “I encourage businesses and homeowners to work with contractors and mitigation professionals to improve their storm readiness while taking advantage of SBA’s mitigation loans.”

    Interest rates can be as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.62% for PNPs and 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    As soon as Federal-State Disaster Recovery Centers open throughout the affected area, SBA will provide one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants. Additional information and details on the location of disaster recovery centers is available by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 15, 2025
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