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Former DEA agent sentenced to 5 years in prison for using badge to protect drug trafficking buddies

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Former DEA agent sentenced to 5 years in prison for using badge to protect drug trafficking buddies

BUFFALO, NY (AP) — In two decades of doorknocking for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Joseph Bongiovanni often took the risks of being “the lead breach,” meaning he was the first person in the room. On Wednesday, he felt a familiar uncertainty awaiting sentencing for using his DEA badge to protect childhood friends who became … Read more

Texas couple falsely labeled ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines’ admit to $5M dream home renovation scam

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Texas couple falsely labeled ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines’ admit to M dream home renovation scam

A Texas couple has pleaded guilty to federal charges after prosecutors revealed they used social media to defraud dozens of homeowners out of nearly $5 million under the guise of custom homes and renovations. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas Christopher and Raquelle Judge, a married couple from … Read more