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This Day in Black History: ’The Wire’ debuted 20 years ago

Thursday, June 2 by ABC News

On June 2, 2002, the groundbreaking series The Wire debuted on HBO. Due to its in-depth focus on Baltimore's narcotics scene and its raw portrayal of the city's drug trade, education, government and bureaucracy, the show was highly scrutinized by some. But to many others it is considered one... Read More.

Former Corsica Borough secretary sentenced for wire fraud

Friday, May 13 by Louise Bennett

Pittsburgh – A former borough secretary and treasurer in Jefferson County has been sentenced to 21 months’ imprisonment and three years’ supervised release on her conviction of wire fraud. 49-year-old Tammy Laird of Corsica was sentenced in Federal Court in Pittsburgh. According to court documents, from... Read More.

Lev Parnas, former associate of Rudy Giuliani, pleads guilty to wire fraud

Friday, March 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK ) -- Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani who was previously convicted on campaign finance charges, pleaded guilty Friday to a wire fraud conspiracy charge that resulted from his work at a startup insurance company he co-founded. Federal prosecutors accused 50-year-old... Read More.

Brockport man loses $40,000 to wire transfer fraud

Tuesday, March 15 by wcednews

Horton Township, PA – A Brockport man lost more than $40,000 in a wire transfer fraud. The unnamed 65-year-old man reported the fraud incident of March 13 to State Police in Ridgway. He sent one wire transfer for $8,000 and another wire transfer for $32,655.65. The investigation... Read More.

LA schools mandating non-cloth masks with nose wire, Atlanta district makes masks optional

Monday, January 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Students in Los Angeles public schools must wear a non-cloth mask with a nose wire at all times, including during sports, beginning Monday, the district announced in a letter to families this weekend. Schools will give surgical-style masks to students and employees... Read More.

“Gutted”: Hollywood mourns the death of ‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams

Tuesday, September 7 by ABC News

The death of actor Michael K. Williams has left his fans shook, including those in Hollywood. Moments after the news broke Monday that the 54-year-old The Wire veteran was found dead in his Brooklyn penthouse, celebrities who worked with him, and others who just loved his work, poured their... Read More.

‘The Wire,’ ‘Lovecraft Country’ actor Michael K. Williams dead at 54

Monday, September 6 by ABC News

The Wire and Lovecraft Country actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment Monday, ABC News has confirmed. He was 54. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams," his rep... Read More.

47-year-old Summerville woman loses $8,000 in scam

Thursday, April 22 by wcednews

Summerville, PA – Summerville woman lost more than $8,000 to a scam when she sent the money to someone on the internet who she had never met in person. The unnamed 47-year-old woman sent a total of $8,139.93 in money transfers and gift cards between... Read More.

Clearfield County woman wired $10,000 to scam artist in another country

Sunday, April 18 by wcednews

Morris Township, PA - A Clearfield County woman lost $10,000 to a scam artist from another country over the course of more than a year. State Police in Clearfield say that a 53-year-old Hawk Run woman wired around $10,000 to someone in another country, with... Read More.

Copper wire and brass equipment stolen from construction site in Clarion County

Monday, March 8 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA - Copper wire was stolen, along with brass equipment and other items, from a construction site in Clarion County. In total, the theft is estimated around $4,650. It happened on Feb. 15 at a construction area along Holiday Inn Road in Monroe... Read More.

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