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This City Employee Hired a Repeat Child Sex Offender Because of Its Background Check Policy
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Irish Mirror
· Jul 1, 2026
Two PSNI officers sacked after touching buttocks of female colleagues
In one incident, an officer had been convicted of two counts of sexual assault against a female colleague
Knewz
· Jul 9, 2026
Former Maryland official, 67, pleads guilty to child s*x abuse after agents nab him using fake chats
A high-ranking ex-state official from Maryland, who thought he was arranging a sexual encounter with a minor, pleaded guilty after he found out it was actually a law enforcement officer. 67-year-old Luis Esteban Borunda, who was the deputy secretary of state under Governor Larry Hogan, was charged with sexual exploitation of a child, coercion and...
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Sexual assault, child protection cases reopened amid senior police officer concerns
Sexual assault, child protection cases reopened amid senior police officer concerns
Wirepoints
· Jul 6, 2026
Gov. Pritzker puts signature on Senate Bill 315, one of toughest AI laws in country – WGNTV (Chicago)
If a company breaks the rules, the attorney general can fine them up to 1 million for a first offense and up to 3 million for repeat violations. However, people still cannot sue under the new law. The law also makes this the state’s call only, so Chicago or any other Illinois city cannot pass its own separate AI safety rules.
The Hill
· Jul 2, 2026
Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officers
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the city of Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal officers wearing masks while on duty, among other regulations. The Justice Department (DOJ) sued the city in mid-June, arguing the ordinance was a “blatantly unconstitutional” attempt to regulate the conduct of federal agents and would “endanger officers and reduce operational effectiveness.” Judge...
We The Media
· Jul 10, 2026
[Photo] Secretary of State Marco Rubio says an illegal immigrant convicted of raping a 10-year [...]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says an illegal immigrant convicted of raping a 10-year-old girl has been deported after receiving a pardon from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.Just weeks ago, a foreign child rapist was freed to once again endanger America's children after receiving a pardon from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Rubio said.Tue Lue Vang was convicted in 2006 of repeatedly sexually assaulting the girl between 2002 and 2004. He was scheduled to be deported, but was granted clemency just days before his removal.Rubio said he revoked Vang's legal status to ensure DHS could deport him, adding that Vang will never pose a threat to any American ever again.https://x.com/foxnews/status/2075591169795571940?s=46
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Related coverage for "This City Employee Hired a Repeat Child Sex Offender Because of Its Background Check Policy": Irish Mirror — Two PSNI officers sacked after touching buttocks of female colleagues. Knewz — Former Maryland official, 67, pleads guilty to child s*x abuse after agents nab him using fake chats. The New Zealand Herald — Sexual assault, child protection cases reopened amid senior police officer concerns. Wirepoints — Gov. Pritzker puts signature on Senate Bill 315, one of toughest AI laws in country – WGNTV (Chicago). The Hill — Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officers. We The Media — [Photo] Secretary of State Marco Rubio says an illegal immigrant convicted of raping a 10-year [...]