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Lehigh University Professor Ran $2M Wire Fraud Scheme — Fourth International Crime At College Lehigh University Professor Ran $2M Wire Fraud Scheme — Fourth International Crime At College
Lehigh University Professor Ran $2M Wire Fraud Scheme — Fourth International Crime At College A now-former Lehigh University professor has admitted to running a wire fraud scheme that stole nearly $2 million from victims, according to court documents, federal prosecutors, and a statement from the University shared with DailyVoice on Thursday, Dec. 4.  Chinedu Ekuma, 45, of Catasauqua, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge John M. Gallagher to two counts of wire fraud after acknowledging he carried out the scheme from August 2020 through March 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. According to prosecutors, Ekuma used…
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is off the market. The New Jersey Democrat, 56, who grew up in Harrington Park, announced on social media Tuesday, Sept. 2, that he’s engaged to Alexis Lewis, vice president of investments at the real estate firm Brasa Capital Management. Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis Cory Booker Facebook “She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love,” Booker wrote in a series of photos showing the two in Hawaii, where the Dem got down on one knee and popped the question. “I’m thr…
The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments
Caught In Providence Judge Frank Caprio Dies Judge Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence, RI, judge whose acts of compassion in the courtroom inspired millions around the world, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his official Facebook page announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Judge Frank Caprio (@therealfrankcaprio) “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond,” the statement reads. “His warmth,…
Park Ridge BOE Member Robert Fisher Could Be Ousted: Recall Effort Moves Toward Ballot Park Ridge BOE Member Robert Fisher Could Be Ousted: Recall Effort Moves Toward Ballot
Park Ridge BOE Member Robert Fisher Could Be Ousted: Recall Effort Moves Toward Ballot New Jersey’s youngest school board member could lose his seat less than two years after making history. Robert Fisher Jr. became one of the state’s youngest-ever elected officials when he joined the Park Ridge Board of Education in January 2023, just months after graduating from Park Ridge High School at 18 years old.  He has since moved about 900 miles away to Nashville, TN, to study at Vanderbilt University. A recall petition submitted Monday, Aug. 11 has surpassed the number of signatures needed to move forward, Bergen County Clerk Sabrina H. Taranto confirmed. The petition co…
Update: Officer, Active Shooting Suspect Dead Near CDC Entrance, Emory University Update: Officer, Active Shooting Suspect Dead Near CDC Entrance, Emory University
Update: Officer, Active Shooting Suspect Dead Near CDC Entrance, Emory University A suspect in an active shooting incident at Emory University in Atlanta was found dead and a police officer was killed near the entrance to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, authorities said. Latest Update: New Details Emerge On Deadly CDC Campus Attack After Gunman Opens Fire On 4 Atlanta Buildings The chain of events unfolded late Friday afternoon, Aug. 8. "We at CDC are heartbroken by today’s attack on our Roybal Campus, which remains on lockdown as authorities investigate the shooting,"  Director Susan Monarez said in a statement. "A courageous …
UVA President From Bergen County Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure: 'I Can't Fight The Government' UVA President From Bergen County Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure: 'I Can't Fight The Government'
UVA President From Bergen County Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure: 'I Can't Fight The Government' The University of Virginia President James "Jim" Ryan announced his resignation on Friday amid pressure from the Justice Department, according to multiple reports. For months, the university has been under investigation by President Donald Trump's administration regarding its handling of the dissolution of DEI programs.  The New York Times reported on Thursday that the Justice Department was demanding Ryan step down, which he did on Friday, June 27. Ten days earlier, the Justice Department reportedly issued a stern warning to the board overseeing the University of Virginia that the sc…
VIDEO: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase VIDEO: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase
Video: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase A University at Buffalo graduate turned his commencement into a viral family affair. Jean-Paul Al-Arab made headlines when he sprinted across the stage while carrying his infant son–and while being chased by campus police–at UB’s College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Al-Arab, who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon in 2022, earned his bachelor or arts degree in criminology all while working overnight restaurant shifts and being the primary caretaker for his son during the day while his wife worked, he told NPR. “I promised myself and I promised him …
Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students
Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students The Department of Homeland Security has taken away Harvard University's ability to host international students in President Donald Trump's latest political attack on the Ivy League college. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revoked Harvard's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), the department announced on Thursday, May 22. The Trump administration has accused the Cambridge, Massachusetts, university of allowing "anti-American, pro-terrorist" foreign students to disrupt campus life. The decision puts the legal status in doubt for Harvard's nearly 6,80…
Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart
Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart Millions of Americans may soon have their wages garnished as the Trump administration resumes student loan collections paused since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 5.3 million borrowers are set to receive wage garnishment notices in the summer of 2025, according to the Department of Education. The federal government officially restarted student loan debt collections on Monday, May 5. Nearly 195,000 borrowers began receiving 30-day warning letters from the Treasury Department. Their Social Security or other federal benefits will be seized through the Treasury Offset …
Shooting Rampage At Small North Carolina College Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured Shooting Rampage At Small North Carolina College Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured
Shooting Rampage At Small North Carolina College Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured The campus of a small college in North Carolina was shaken by a shooting incident that occurred shortly after a popular event on campus. 
The incident took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 27, at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) at the conclusion of Yard Fest, part of the university’s Viking Fest celebrations.  The identity of the deceased, a 24-year-old man not affiliated with ECSU, has not yet been released. Six individuals were injured, with four sustaining gunshot wounds, including three ECSU students, while additional injuries were reported among …
150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education 150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education
150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education More than 150 college leaders issued a scathing letter criticizing the Trump administration's escalating threats against universities. The American Association of Colleges and Universities released the public letter on Tuesday, April 22. The group of university presidents accused President Donald Trump of "unprecedented government overreach," warning that the crackdown could harm students and democracy. Trump has demanded that colleges eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, along with other orders aimed at limiting campus activism. The Trump administration has paused…
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns 'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns Millions are expected to protest in another nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and his administration, with deportations and a lack of due process as top concerns for attendees. The "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, April 19. The date was chosen in part because it's the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord – the first military conflict of the American Revolution. A map from the grassroots organization 50501 shows hundreds of planned peaceful protests. The events range from major cities like Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, to…
Villanova Student Removed From Campus After Assault Outcry, Won’t Walk At Graduation Villanova Student Removed From Campus After Assault Outcry, Won’t Walk At Graduation
Villanova Student Removed From Campus After Assault Outcry, Won’t Walk At Graduation A Villanova University student who recorded another student’s sexual assault will not walk at the school’s graduation ceremony following intense backlash, the victim's attorney told Daily Voice on Wednesday, April 9. Juan Eguiguren, a Villanova senior, was present during the assault of a female classmate, according to a lawsuit and campus petition. Rather than intervening, Eguiguren allegedly took photos of the incident and later slept in the same room, organizers of the campaign allege. In the underlying case, Elijah Joseph Katzenell, 22, of Camp Hill, PA (according to the Pennsylvania S…
Former Rutgers Assistant Dean Found Dead In PA State Gamelands: Coroner Former Rutgers Assistant Dean Found Dead In PA State Gamelands: Coroner
Former Rutgers Assistant Dean Found Dead In PA State Gamelands: Coroner A UPenn PhD candidate and accomplished lawyer who once served as an assistant dean at Rutgers University was found dead in Pennsylvania State Game Lands, the Lancaster County Coroner's office and his family announced on Monday, Sept. 23.  UPDATE: Grieving Family Of Attorney Bill Zee Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money William "Bill" J. Zee, 50, on Front Street in Lititz was found dead in the PA Game Land located near US 322 and Pumping Station Road in Elizabeth Township, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:38 …
Bergen County District Suddenly Terminates Super, Hires New One With Double Doctorates Bergen County District Suddenly Terminates Super, Hires New One With Double Doctorates
Bergen County District Suddenly Terminates Super, Hires New One With Double Doctorates Ramapo-lndian Hills Regional High School has hired a new superintendent. In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, May 28, the RIH Board of Education voted 9-0 in favor of approving Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi's contract, which goes into effect July 1. The board also voted 7-0 with two abstentions to terminate the contract of interim superintendent Dr. James Baker. When asked about the sudden termination of Baker's contract, the BOE declined to comment on personnel matters. The board also voted 5-4 in favor of appointing Dr. Melissa Quackenbush, the district's director of curriculum, to acting su…
Linebacker From NJ Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say Linebacker From NJ Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say
Linebacker From NJ Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say Two 20-year-old football players from St. Francis University sexually assaulted and raped a woman who had never had sex before in a Pennsylvania basement, authorities detail in court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Marcel Mami, of Fredrick, MD, and Daunte White, of Wharton, NJ, have been arrested following a nearly six-month-long investigation on Tuesday, January 24, Loretto Borough police say. The unnamed Cambria County woman came forward during the summer following the assault during a house party in the borough on February 4, 2022, according to the affidavit of probable cause. The men…
NJ College Dropout Pitches Dinner Time Invention On 'Shark Tank' NJ College Dropout Pitches Dinner Time Invention On 'Shark Tank'
NJ College Dropout Pitches Dinner Time Invention On 'Shark Tank' Tog Samphel always had a knack for design, and he didn't need a college degree to do it. In 2004, the Clifton resident dropped out of Montclair State University because he was offered a job with AOL. And for the duration of his 15-year career, Samphel never needed nor wanted to complete his college degree. There was one thing he wanted to do, though, and that was invent something. Well, since 2020, Clifton's Samphel did both: He invented a product called "Anytongs" and finished his degree at Montclair State University. Later this month, he's making his pitch and telling his story on "Shar…
Settlement Provides $1.85 Billion In Nationwide Relief To Students Who Got Loans From Navient Settlement Provides $1.85 Billion In Nationwide Relief To Students Who Got Loans From Navient
Settlement Provides $1.85 Billion In Nationwide Relief To Students Who Got Loans From Navient One of the nation’s largest student loan servicers has agreed to relieve $1.85 billion in loan debt to help settle a blockbuster lawsuit filed by 38 states and the District of Columbia, authorities announced Thursday. Under the terms of the settlement, Navient Corp and its subsidiary Navient Solutions LLC will make restitution payments of roughly $260 each to 350,000 borrowers, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said. It will also cancel more than $1.7 billion in subprime private student loans owed by 66,000 or so borrowers nationwide, he said. The settlement includes appro…
NJ Education Officials To Release Guidelines On Welcoming College Students Back To Campus NJ Education Officials To Release Guidelines On Welcoming College Students Back To Campus
NJ Education Officials To Release Guidelines On Welcoming College Students Back To Campus New Jersey education officials on Wednesday is expected to release guidelines for the state's colleges and universities bringing students back on campus for upcoming summer and fall semesters. No hard date was set, rather, institutions were told they can provide individual plans to The NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education at least 14 days before the date they want to reopen for review by the state's health department. The plans must consider 10 key areas: Instruction, housing, computer labs, libraries, research and labs, student services, transportation, dining, study ab…