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Former Rhode Island correctional officer sentenced for smuggling contraband

A former correctional officer at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility has been sentenced to federal prison for smuggling controlled substances into the facility.

By Providence Reporter | Nov 19, 2024

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Justice Department reaches settlement with Providence schools over immigrant student rights

The United States Department of Justice has finalized a settlement with the Providence Public School District following an investigation into its services for immigrant English learner students, known as "newcomers."

By Providence Reporter | Nov 13, 2024

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East Providence Boys & Girls Club settles disability discrimination allegations

By Providence Reporter | Nov 5, 2024

Zachary A. Cunha, United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, announced a resolution with the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, Inc. (EPBGC) over allegations of disability discrimination.

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Justice Department monitors voting law compliance in three Rhode Island cities

By Providence Reporter | Nov 2, 2024

United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha has announced that the Justice Department will oversee the adherence to federal voting rights laws in Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket during the upcoming general election on November 5.

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Cranston man admits to robbing same Rhode Island bank twice

By Providence Reporter | Oct 31, 2024

A Cranston man has admitted to robbing a bank in East Providence on New Year's Eve in 2019, a location he had previously targeted during a series of robberies in 2012.

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Justice Department prepares for upcoming elections with dedicated oversight team

By Providence Reporter | Oct 23, 2024

United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha has announced that Assistant United States Attorney Amy R. Romero will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s Election Day Program for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024. Romero has been appointed as the District Election Officer for Rhode Island and will oversee complaints related to voting rights concerns, threats to election officials, and election fraud.

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Four charged for multi-state high-end vehicle theft ring

By Providence Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

Four Rhode Island men have been charged for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to steal high-end vehicles from dealerships across multiple states, according to court documents unsealed today in U.S. District Court in Providence, R.I. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

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Six men charged over alleged cockfighting operation

By Providence Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

Six men were arrested and had their initial court appearances yesterday in federal court in Providence after being charged in a five-count indictment with violating the Animal Welfare Act in connection with a cockfighting operation. A federal grand jury sitting in Providence returned the indictment last week.

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U.S. attorney launches fifth year of Circles & Silence program in Rhode Island schools

By Providence Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced today that his office is set to launch Circles and Silence programs in Rhode Island schools statewide for a fifth consecutive school year. Additionally, U.S. Attorney Cunha launched an Internet Safety resource page on the Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s Office website, providing families with important information to help protect children while on the internet.

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Massachusetts attorney among four charged for smuggling contraband into detention center

By Providence Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – As reflected in court documents unsealed in federal court in Providence today, a Massachusetts attorney, two individuals detained in the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, and a Connecticut woman have been charged by way of federal criminal complaints for their alleged participation in a scheme to smuggle contraband into the Wyatt Detention Facility, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

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U.S. Rep. Amo votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Providence Report | Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Providence man sentenced for drug trafficking offenses

By Providence Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

A Providence man who admitted to a federal judge that he made multiple purchases of cocaine, which he later transformed into crack and sold, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

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Warwick man pleads guilty to traveling for illicit sexual conduct

By Providence Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – A Warwick man admitted to a federal judge today that he traveled to a local hotel via a commercial rideshare provider with the intent of having illicit sex with a person he thought to be 13 years old, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

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Foreign nationals charged in multi-state ATM skimming conspiracy to appear before judge

By Providence Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – Four of six foreign nationals charged in federal court for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to install skimming devices on bank Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and retail store checkout units across at least six states, including Rhode Island and Massachusetts, are scheduled to appear before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Rhode Island on Tuesday. This announcement was made by United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

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Two indicted for alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting prosecutors and witness

By Providence Reporter | Jun 27, 2024

A federal grand jury in Rhode Island has returned a five-count indictment, charging two individuals with allegedly participating in a conspiracy to murder two federal prosecutors and a witness associated with a criminal matter now pending before the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

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Co-owners charged with defrauding healthcare insurance providers out of nearly $1.9 million

By Providence Reporter | Jun 19, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – The co-owners of a Warwick-based holistic health care center have been charged in federal court with allegedly defrauding federal and private health care insurance providers out of nearly $1.9 million by submitting fraudulent claims for reimbursement for services that were not provided, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

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U.S Attorney's Office recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Providence Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha joins national, state, local, and Tribal leaders in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Since 2006, WEAAD has been commemorated to promote awareness and increase understanding of the many forms of elder abuse and elder fraud, as well as the resources available to those at risk.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Providence County rise or fall in 2021?

By Providence Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Providence County received $358,909 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Providence County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Providence Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Providence County received $251,955 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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City rolls out ARPA program to take action against inequality

By Providence Reporter Report | Jul 14, 2023

The City of East Providence has rolled out its third of multiple (American Rescue Plan Act) ARPA programs. The City has announced its Action Against Inequality grant and has set a total allotment of $50,000 in ARPA funds for the program.