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Woman receives 7.5-year prison sentence for coronavirus pandemic program fraud | Colorado
SUMMARY: Shambrica Washington, 39, from Parker, Texas, was sentenced to 90 months in prison and three years of supervised release for committing various white-collar crimes related to COVID-19 relief funds. A federal jury found her guilty on 31 counts, including wire fraud and bank fraud. Washington fraudulently obtained over $485,000 through loans for her fake business, misrepresenting its employee numbers and financials. She used the funds to buy a car, a custom house, and fund personal expenses. She must also pay $542,924.45 in restitution, as authorities emphasize accountability for those abusing pandemic relief programs.
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Record challenging warmth ends, slight chance of rain
SUMMARY: Today, we recorded a high temperature of 97, tying a record. Tomorrow, expect a slight drop to 93-94 degrees, still above average for this time of year, with a low of 68 at sunrise and upper 80s by noon. This pattern will continue through the week. Over the weekend, cloud cover may lower temperatures further to around 94, with a slight 20% chance of isolated showers due to increased humidity and a weak upper disturbance. This forecast may change, so stay tuned for updates.
Warm and above average, but not record challenging
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Victim's sister will witness Texas execution of Garcia White
SUMMARY: Garcia Glenn White, sentenced to death for the murders of 16-year-old twin sisters Annette and Bernett Edwards in 1989, is scheduled for execution soon. He is also linked to the murder of Greta Williams, whose sister, Dant Washington, plans to witness the execution after waiting nearly 35 years for justice. Washington shared memories of her sister, who was tragically killed shortly after moving to Houston. White, now 61, was not convicted for Williams’ murder but for the twins and their mother. Washington intends to spread Greta’s ashes in Chicago after White’s execution.
Garcia Glen White, 61, was convicted of killing twin 16-year-old sisters in 1989. He’s also blamed for 3 other deaths, including Dewante Washington’s sister.
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Tropical tracker: Storms expected in October
SUMMARY: Activity in the Atlantic remains high as we move into October, though we typically see a tapering off as November approaches. The Western Caribbean often experiences development, posing a greater risk to Florida. Currently, tropical storm Kirk, with winds of 70 mph, is expected to strengthen into a significant hurricane but poses no threat to the U.S. Another disturbance in the Caribbean might develop by the weekend and could impact Florida rather than Texas. The next storm names on the list are Leslie and Milton, and meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation.
FOX 4 meteorologist Dylan Federico takes a closer look at the storms brewing in the Atlantic, including newly-formed Tropical …
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