Jurors in Dallas Monday convicted Lorna Moseti of Clayton of conspiring with others to claim tax refunds to which she and her accomplices weren't entitled between 2007 and last year, using prison inmates' Social Security numbers and various spellings of the inmates' names.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
TX Jury Convicts DE Woman Of $3M Worth Of Tax Fraud
A federal jury in Texas has convicted a Delaware woman of bilking the federal government out of more than 3 million dollars over 3 years.
Jurors in Dallas Monday convicted Lorna Moseti of Clayton of conspiring with others to claim tax refunds to which she and her accomplices weren't entitled between 2007 and last year, using prison inmates' Social Security numbers and various spellings of the inmates' names.
Jurors in Dallas Monday convicted Lorna Moseti of Clayton of conspiring with others to claim tax refunds to which she and her accomplices weren't entitled between 2007 and last year, using prison inmates' Social Security numbers and various spellings of the inmates' names.
Home Invasion Robbery
On October 24, 2011 at approximately 8:20 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the seventeen hundred (1700) block of Emerson Avenue for the report of a home invasion robbery. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult male and female and their three (3) children that had been in the residence when the incident occurred. The adult male had sustained a puncture injury to his back area and was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment. The officers were advised that the suspects had knocked at the door and then forced their way into the residence when the door was answered. Three (3) of the suspects were described as African American males and one (1) suspect was described as a Hispanic female. The males were in possession of handguns and the female was in possession of a knife. Once inside of the residence, the suspects took property and fled from the area on foot. Salisbury Police K-9 Miso conducted a track of the suspects and ultimately led to a parking area in the Northwood Industrial Park. During the track, additional evidence was recovered for processing by Salisbury Detectives.
The injury to the adult male was non life-threatening. The suspects were described as:
African American male, early 20’s, thin build, wearing a bandanna facial mask.
African American male, early 20’s, thin build, wearing a bandanna facial mask and a baseball hat.
African American male, early 20’s, thin build, wearing a bandanna facial mask and a toboggan type hat over dread lock hair.
Hispanic female, early 20’s, approximately 5’6", with a medium build
If anyone has any information concerning this incident they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police at 410-548-3165 or Crime Solvers of Delmarva at 410-548-1776. All information is beneficial and information may be left at both locations anonymously.
The injury to the adult male was non life-threatening. The suspects were described as:
African American male, early 20’s, thin build, wearing a bandanna facial mask.
African American male, early 20’s, thin build, wearing a bandanna facial mask and a baseball hat.
African American male, early 20’s, thin build, wearing a bandanna facial mask and a toboggan type hat over dread lock hair.
Hispanic female, early 20’s, approximately 5’6", with a medium build
If anyone has any information concerning this incident they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police at 410-548-3165 or Crime Solvers of Delmarva at 410-548-1776. All information is beneficial and information may be left at both locations anonymously.
Today's Survey Question 10-25-11
Do you read all the fine print when signing contracts?
Example, wireless phone, legal, credit card, etc. contracts.
Mating Season Leads To Rise In Vehicle Crashes
Autumn marks falling leaves, brisk air and deer-mating season, already in full swing.
All year long, deer will generally cross certain roadways at certain locations, but from early October through December, the wild animals are more likely to be seen grazing in more populated areas, including high-speed roads.
The season is keeping Frederick Auto Body owner Kevin Loewenstein busy. His shop recently finished repairing three vehicles involved in deer collisions.
While a deer can leave less damage than hitting a stationary tree, pole or vehicle, Loewenstein said the cars he works on have more damage than most would expect.
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All year long, deer will generally cross certain roadways at certain locations, but from early October through December, the wild animals are more likely to be seen grazing in more populated areas, including high-speed roads.
The season is keeping Frederick Auto Body owner Kevin Loewenstein busy. His shop recently finished repairing three vehicles involved in deer collisions.
While a deer can leave less damage than hitting a stationary tree, pole or vehicle, Loewenstein said the cars he works on have more damage than most would expect.
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WE NEED PERP WALKS
The message is enforcing the rule of law. Fraud on a massive scale was committed by Wall Street banks and no one has gone to jail. The Federal Reserve has broken the law in funneling taxpayer funds to these criminal banks. No one has gone to jail. Until criminals are treated like criminals, the population will get angrier and more resistant to the government.
SCRANTON, Pa. (MarketWatch) — The Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York City and now in countless other cities and on numerous campuses as well have it right: the current architecture of our political economy is not sustainable, going forward.
The vast economic inequities promoted by Wall Street and the corporate world are immensely harmful to countless millions of people, and to the well-being of our country itself. The financiers whose massively fraudulent activities played a key role in taking our economy over the side of a cliff have not been held accountable for their crimes.
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Occupy Wall Street does have a clear message
Commentary: A call to recognize the crimes of High Finance
By David O. Friedrichs
SCRANTON, Pa. (MarketWatch) — The Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York City and now in countless other cities and on numerous campuses as well have it right: the current architecture of our political economy is not sustainable, going forward.
The vast economic inequities promoted by Wall Street and the corporate world are immensely harmful to countless millions of people, and to the well-being of our country itself. The financiers whose massively fraudulent activities played a key role in taking our economy over the side of a cliff have not been held accountable for their crimes.
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Delmar Holds Historic Meeting
When I had learned that the Bank of Delmar was going to sell their office in Downtown Delmar, I wanted it and I wanted it bad. You know, a Bank of my own.
When I sat down with Carl Anderton and mentioned I wanted to buy it, Carl looked at me and said, Joe, the Town is actually thinking of buying it for a Town Hall.
I had no idea someone would actually be interested in it but it made perfect sense, so I backed away from making an offer and let me tell you, I'm very glad I did.
Folks, this turned out to be one hell of a beautiful building. Whomever did the construction, well, my hat is tipped to them as they seem to be perfectionists. Mind you, I'm sure they were paid a good penny but it looks fantastic.
Its such a pleasure going to meetings OUTSIDE of Salisbury. No Police Officers assigned to protect the Council. No audience bickering. No Mayors throwing digs at Council Members. Yes, going to places like Ocean City, Delmar and Fruitland are truly a pleasurable experience.
The citizens offer well thought out suggestions without being attacked back. Its just a whole new world.
I did learn that the Christmas Parade in Delmar will be held at 2 PM on the 10th of December and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Town Hall will be on the same date at noon. Note that the Parade date has in fact changed.
A representative from the Wood Creek Development was there to ask for relief from the Town's billing to cut their lawns. It seems they received a bill for more than $30,000.00 to cut around 150 lots over time. They agreed that they had failed to cut the properties and they didn't deny Delmar arranged to have a company cut the lawns but felt each cutting should have been around $650.00 and not around $10,000.00.
Carl Anderton quickly explained how this would have been the same rate for an individual lot or two lots side by side. They are not in the business of cutting lawns and they charge these rates to discourage taxpayers from forcing the Town to have to do so. The Council, (as a whole) stated they would discuss it and get back to the Wood Creek representative.
At that point things were going so smooth I felt lost and disoriented. I thought, Joe Albero just doesn't belong here any more, there's NO BEEF! LOL
Seriously though, good work Delmar. You should be VERY proud and I truly hope you enjoy your new facility for many years to come in good health.
Toddler Given Methadone For Pain
PHOENIX - Police say a 2-year-old boy found not breathing at a Phoenix motel Sunday had methadone in his system.
Phoenix police Sgt. Steve Martos said officers responded to a call of a child not breathing at a Motel 6 at Northern Avenue and Interstate 17 Sunday morning.
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Alcohol Tax Money Goes To Districts That Supported It
It took some Annapolis deal making in order to get the new 3% alcohol tax passed at the tail end of this year’s legislative session, and charges are being levied that politics are being played with where those proceeds are being spent.
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Soft Drinks Don’t Make Hardened Criminals, Experts Say
In 1979, lawyers for Dan White, on trial for the assassination of Harvey Milk, a San Francisco city district supervisor, and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone, argued that White’s diet of junk food and sugar contributed to a depressed mood and altered state of mind that led to the killings.
White was convicted of manslaughter, not murder, and the “Twinkie defense” was born.
More than 30 years later, scientists say they may have found a connection between soda consumption and violence in teenagers. But not everyone buys the latest version of the “Twinkie defense.”
More than 30 years later, scientists say they may have found a connection between soda consumption and violence in teenagers. But not everyone buys the latest version of the “Twinkie defense.”
Clients Are Up, Funding Is Down For Free Legal Aid
As the economy has slowed, the demand for free civil legal services has risen, but funding for those services has not increased.
“The situation is dire,” said Sharon Goldsmith, executive director of the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland. “The programs are feeling stretched beyond their limits. The funding is not there.”
The center — the pro bono arm of the Maryland Bar Association serving as a clearinghouse for lawyers’ volunteer services — is a statewide nonprofit entity. Nowadays, Goldsmith said, center volunteers are seeing “a lot” of formerly middle-income people who would not have qualified for free legal help before. This is “a whole new group of people” asking for help, she said, in addition to the low-income people already being served.
Gold Alert Leilani Martin
Location Last Seen:
Camp Arrowhead Road, Lewes, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Monday, October 24, 2011 at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Gold Alert Subject:
Leilani Martin, 43, Bristol, PA
White female, 5’6” tall, heavy set, curly black and grey hair, and hazel eyes.
Last seen wearing blue jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt
Resume:
Lewes, DE- The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Leilani Martin of Bristol, PA.
Martin is a white female, 5’6” tall and is described as being heavyset. She has curly black and grey hair and hazel eyes. Martin was last seen walking along Camp Arrowhead Road in Lewes, DE on Monday, October 24, at approximately 9:00 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since.
Leilani Martin’s medical condition is such that there is a real concern for her safety.
A photograph of Leilani Martin is not available at this time.
Troopers are asking anyone who may know the location of Leilani Martin to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at http://www.tipsubmit.com/
Camp Arrowhead Road, Lewes, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Monday, October 24, 2011 at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Gold Alert Subject:
Leilani Martin, 43, Bristol, PA
White female, 5’6” tall, heavy set, curly black and grey hair, and hazel eyes.
Last seen wearing blue jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt
Resume:
Lewes, DE- The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Leilani Martin of Bristol, PA.
Martin is a white female, 5’6” tall and is described as being heavyset. She has curly black and grey hair and hazel eyes. Martin was last seen walking along Camp Arrowhead Road in Lewes, DE on Monday, October 24, at approximately 9:00 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since.
Leilani Martin’s medical condition is such that there is a real concern for her safety.
A photograph of Leilani Martin is not available at this time.
Troopers are asking anyone who may know the location of Leilani Martin to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at http://www.tipsubmit.com/
Judge Blocks Fla.'s Drug Testing Law
(ORLANDO, Fla.) — A federal judge temporarily blocked Florida's new law that requires welfare applicants to pass a drug test before receiving benefits on Monday, saying it may violate the Constitution's ban on unreasonable searches and seizures.
Judge Mary Scriven ruled in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of a 35-year-old Navy veteran and single father who sought the benefits while finishing his college degree, but refused to take the test. The judge said there was a good chance plaintiff Luis Lebron would succeed in his challenge to the law based on the Fourth Amendment, which protects individuals from being unfairly searched.
Md. Court Strikes Down Landlord Protection In Lead Paint Law
Maryland's highest court struck down Monday a key provision of state law that shielded owners of older rental housing from civil lawsuits — and potentially costly payments to victims — if they took precautions to protect children in their units from lead-paint poisoning.
In a unanimous 7-0 ruling, the Court of Appeals declared that the 1994 lead-poisoning law violated the state's Constitution by denying a day in court to victims of the once-widespread environmental health scourge. In doing so, the court struck down what was considered a historic legislative compromise.
OCCUPY BOSTON CLUED IN TO BOA SCAM
Occupy Boston learned this week that Bank of America’s holding company (BAC) has moved troubled derivatives from its subsidiary, Merrill Lynch, to Bank of America, which is insured by the FDIC and, ultimately, the US Treasury. Bloomberg News reports that BAC moved the troubled derivatives after having its credit rating downgraded last month. This downgrade was due to its relentless acquisition of failing companies like Countrywide Financial and Merrill Lynch, both of which have massive, hidden losses that will now to be borne by the 99%.
This means that Bank of America’s exposure to the ongoing European debt crisis is now insured by US taxpayers. This direct transfer of risk was completed without approval by regulators and, needless to say, without public input. It was done over the opposition of the FDIC, which objected because it put the insurance fund at risk. It was done with the support of the Federal Reserve, which, now more than ever, clearly represents the interests of the 1%. Bloomberg also reported that other investment banks’ derivatives positions have been placed in insured banks so that taxpayers will bear the risk of those losses as well. Collectively, the insured banks’ derivatives exposure is well over $100 trillion—far larger than the world’s GDP.
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This means that Bank of America’s exposure to the ongoing European debt crisis is now insured by US taxpayers. This direct transfer of risk was completed without approval by regulators and, needless to say, without public input. It was done over the opposition of the FDIC, which objected because it put the insurance fund at risk. It was done with the support of the Federal Reserve, which, now more than ever, clearly represents the interests of the 1%. Bloomberg also reported that other investment banks’ derivatives positions have been placed in insured banks so that taxpayers will bear the risk of those losses as well. Collectively, the insured banks’ derivatives exposure is well over $100 trillion—far larger than the world’s GDP.
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