Former DOE official accused of stealing luggage arrested as ‘fugitive from justice’
Sam Brinton, the former Department of Energy official who was accused of stealing a Tanzanian fashion designer’s dresses from her airport luggage, has been arrested as a “fugitive from justice” by Maryland police. Brinton was reportedly taken into custody in Rockville, Maryland by police on Wednesday, according to police records. The specific reason for Brinton’s arrest was not immediately available. They previously oversaw nuclear waste policy at the DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy, but more recently has been battling charges related to luggage theft in both Nevada and Minnesota. Brinton was charged in October for allegedly stealing a traveler’s bags worth a total of $2,325 from the Minneapolis-St Paul Airport on 16 September. They were charged again in early December by Las Vegas prosecutors with grand larceny of an item with a value between $1,200 and $5,000.
2023-05-19 01:57
UN official hopes for breakthrough on Russian food, fertilizer shipments
A top U.N. official says he hopes for a breakthrough soon after months of efforts to ensure that Russian food and fertilizer can be shipped to developing countries struggling with high prices
2023-05-19 01:56
AC Milan progressing with talks to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea
AC Milan are progressing in talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The 27-year-old is heading into the final 12 months of his contract at Stamford Bridge and could be one of a number of players to leave this summer.
2023-05-19 01:56
Jimmy Butler and the Heat continue to defy the odds
Jimmy Butler and the Heat continue to defy the odds
2023-05-19 01:53
Homebuilding company executive carried a noose and warned employees 'not to hang themselves' in meeting, lawsuit says
Three Black former employees of the homebuilding company PulteGroup are suing the company for allegedly violating their civil rights, citing several incidents that include a White executive bringing a noose to a meeting with employees.
2023-05-19 01:52
Accused killer of tech exec Bob Lee pleads not guilty to murder charge at arraignment
The man accused of fatally stabbing the tech executive Bob Lee last month pleaded not guilty to murder in a San Francisco court Thursday.
2023-05-19 01:52
Judge rejects lawsuit by Nantucket residents to block wind turbines, protect right whales
A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit brought by Nantucket residents who argue that the planned construction of dozens of wind turbines off the affluent resort island would threaten the survival of endangered Northern Atlantic right whales
2023-05-19 01:49
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT App to iPhone; Android Launch Coming Later
OpenAI Inc. is bringing its ChatGPT generative AI tool to smartphones for the first time, releasing an iPhone
2023-05-19 01:29
NATO's Stoltenberg expects new 2% defence investment pledge at Vilnius summit
By Sergio Goncalves and David Latona LISBON (Reuters) -NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said he expected members to
2023-05-19 01:29
5 other Premier League managers banned like Jurgen Klopp for referee comments
Jurgen Klopp has followed in the footsteps of Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho & Arsene Wenger by getting a ban for talking about referees.
2023-05-19 01:25
Contentious Flag March attracts thousands of Israelis to Jerusalem's Old City
Thousands of Israelis waving Star of David flags streamed into the Old City of Jerusalem Thursday, as part of a contentious march taking place at a time of high tensions in the region.
2023-05-19 01:24
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rings the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell to Kick off Launch Weekend
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2023--
2023-05-19 01:23