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I-Team: Man accused of squatting convicted of trafficking
SUMMARY: A man, Raymond Fueres III, accused of squatting, was arrested in Tucker while Federal Marshals were pursuing him for child sex trafficking. While filming a story about the squatter, the Fox 5 team witnessed law enforcement use a battering ram to enter the property. Fueres, a convicted felon, had failed to register as a sex offender after serving time for prostituting a minor. Following a trial, he was sentenced to five years in federal prison. Since the incident, Georgia has revamped its squatter laws, classifying unlawful occupancy as a crime and expediting cases in the superior court system for quicker resolutions.
by Dana Fowle
Aired August 30, 2024
A man accused of squatting and arrested for sex trafficking of minors has now been sentenced to prison. This is an update on an ITeam story from last year.
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RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is canceling 22 mRNA vaccine development projects totaling $500 million. These include vaccines targeting COVID-19, the flu, and other respiratory viruses. Kennedy criticized mRNA vaccines on social media, favoring traditional whole-virus vaccines and novel platforms less affected by viral mutations. Experts warn this move is risky, citing mRNA’s proven safety and role in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential for rapid vaccine production during future outbreaks. HHS plans to prioritize developing a “universal vaccine” mimicking natural immunity, targeting multiple viruses including coronaviruses and flu.
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House GOP subpoenas DOJ, Clintons in Epstein probe
SUMMARY: House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has issued subpoenas to the DOJ and 10 high-profile former officials—including former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and former Attorneys General Barr, Lynch, Holder, Garland, Sessions, and Gonzales—demanding documents and depositions related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. This follows a bipartisan subcommittee vote seeking unredacted Epstein files and probes into federal handling of sex trafficking cases. Comer set specific deposition dates from August to October but agreed to delay Maxwell’s deposition until after her Supreme Court petition is resolved. The investigation aims to inform legislative reforms on sex trafficking enforcement and plea agreements.
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Parents hit back-to-school shopping with eye on Trump tariffs
SUMMARY: Parents are shopping earlier this year for back-to-school supplies due to fears of rising prices caused by tariffs linked to President Trump’s trade wars. A National Retail Foundation survey found 67% of shoppers started buying before mid-July, citing tariff-driven price concerns. Inflation rose 2.7% in June, partly due to tariffs increasing costs across Federal Reserve regions. Many families face tighter budgets, with increased demand for assistance from organizations like the Salvation Army. Experts warn prices will keep rising later in the school year and holiday season, while tariff uncertainty affects business investments and consumer behavior.
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