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District of Rhode Island | Massachusetts Attorney, Three Others Charged in Scheme to Smuggle Contraband Into the Wyatt Detention Center

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PROVIDENCE, RI – As reflected in court documents unsealed in federal court in Providence today, a Massachusetts attorney, two individuals detained in the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, and a Connecticut woman have been charged by way of federal criminal complaints for their alleged participation in a scheme to smuggle contraband into the Wyatt Detention … Read more

Students, district reach settlement over 360 High School closure

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Nearly three months after families filed a federal lawsuit over the controversial closure of 360 High School, a settlement has been reached between the families, school district and education department. Families and staff at 360 High School and Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex learned in February state education leaders planned to close 360 High School … Read more

District of Rhode Island | North Smithfield Resident Indicted and Arraigned on Charge of International Parental Kidnapping

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PROVIDENCE, RI – A North Smithfield woman who allegedly abruptly and without permission removed her five minor children from the United States has been released on unsecured bond and GPS monitoring following her arraignment in federal court on Friday, charged by way of indictment with international parental kidnapping, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. … Read more

District of Rhode Island | Warwick Man Admits to Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

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PROVIDENCE, RI – A Warwick man admitted to a federal judge today that he traveled to a local hotel via a commercial rideshare provider with the intent of having illicit sex with a person he thought to be 13 years old, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Zachary Q. Baker pleaded guilty to a … Read more