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Revere man admits guilt for illegal ammunition possession linked to Everett shooting

A Revere resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for illegally possessing ammunition linked to a shooting incident that occurred in January 2022.

By Bean Town Times | Dec 13, 2024

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Rhode Island man receives decade-long sentence for role in nationwide fentanyl operation

A Rhode Island man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation.

By Bean Town Times | Dec 13, 2024

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Corrections officers charged with defrauding COVID relief programs

By Bean Town Times | Dec 13, 2024

Two corrections officers from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department have been arrested for allegedly submitting fraudulent information to obtain loans through CARES Act programs, including the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program and...

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Ayanna Pressley's stance on federal death penalty and USPS reliability

By Bean Town Times | Dec 12, 2024

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley addressed significant issues via Twitter in December 2024.

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Ayanna Pressley urges President Biden for clemency actions on death row

By Bean Town Times | Dec 10, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 9-10, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley called upon President Biden to utilize his clemency powers effectively.

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Ayanna Pressley's recent calls for clemency powers highlight key issues

By Bean Town Times | Dec 9, 2024

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley's recent tweets focus on urging the President to use clemency powers to aid various groups and honoring Representative Barbara Lee's contributions to Congress.

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Ayanna Pressley's recent statements on healthcare reforms and congressional leadership

By Bean Town Times | Dec 7, 2024

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley recently expressed gratitude for federal actions reducing prescription drug costs for seniors in Massachusetts' 7th district.

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Ayanna Pressley's tweets address public health investment and equality issues

By Bean Town Times | Dec 5, 2024

In a series of tweets dated December 4-5, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley addressed key issues including investments in public health within Massachusetts' 7th District, opposition to Tennessee's new law affecting LGBTQ+ rights, and the need for...

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Brockton man arrested for alleged fentanyl sale; firearms recovered during search

By Bean Town Times | Dec 4, 2024

A Brockton man, Joshua Tavares, has been arrested for allegedly selling over 100 grams of a fentanyl analogue.

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Ayanna Pressley addresses FEMA integrity and calls for clemency action

By Bean Town Times | Dec 3, 2024

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley's recent tweets highlight concerns over political interference with FEMA workers' integrity and call for action against mass incarceration in the United States.

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Ayanna Pressley's recent tweets highlight community engagement and social issues

By Bean Town Times | Nov 26, 2024

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley shared insights into her recent engagements via Twitter on November 25-26, 2024.

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Worcester man faces federal charges for alleged sexual exploitation of minors

By Bean Town Times | Nov 26, 2024

A Worcester man faces charges related to the alleged sexual exploitation of two minors.

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Ayanna Pressley's tweets address arms sales, clemency powers, and anti-DEI legislation

By Bean Town Times | Nov 22, 2024

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley's recent tweets tackle significant issues including halting arms sales to Israel and advocating for presidential clemency in the U.S., while also criticizing Republican-led legislation.

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Ayanna Pressley criticizes GOP stunts; urges action on women's rights and clemency

By Bean Town Times | Nov 20, 2024

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley's recent tweets address key issues including political conduct by Republicans, women's rights regarding sexual assault, and a call for presidential action on the clemency backlog before President Biden's term ends.

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Orleans man pleads guilty to federal child pornography charges

By Bean Town Times | Nov 19, 2024

An Orleans man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for child pornography offenses.

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Ayanna Pressley's tweets highlight support for transgender awareness and local businesses

By Bean Town Times | Nov 18, 2024

In recent social media posts dated from November 16-18, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley voiced support for transgender individuals during Transgender Awareness Week and celebrated an award recognizing her office's dedication to equity and...

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Massachusetts man pleads guilty to obstructing hate crime investigation

By Bean Town Times | Nov 18, 2024

A Massachusetts man has admitted to obstructing a federal investigation into fires at Jewish institutions in Arlington, Needham, and Chelsea, Massachusetts, in May 2019.

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Lenox man receives sentence for child exploitation charges

By Bean Town Times | Nov 18, 2024

A Lenox resident, Paul J. Bruzzi, has been sentenced in federal court for attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor.

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Taunton man receives two-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

By Bean Town Times | Nov 17, 2024

A Taunton man has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegal firearm possession.

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Ayanna Pressley's recent tweets highlight key legislative and humanitarian issues

By Bean Town Times | Nov 15, 2024

In recent tweets dated November 14-15, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley discusses legislation for accessible birth control and calls for U.S. action regarding Haiti's instability while celebrating a legal win against discriminatory lending practices