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This nearly two-year community impact investigation has resulted in more than 75 defendants having been charged in federal and state court on drug trafficking and/or firearms charges. To date, 48 defendants have been convicted in the United States District Court for Eastern District of Virginia. Of the 48 convictions, 38 defendants have already been sentenced to over 300 years in prison, with an average sentence of over 100 months. Eighteen of those 38 defendants received sentences in excess of 10 years, including one life sentence. In addition, 19 individuals have been charged on state narcotics or firearms charges associated with this investigation, eight of which have been convicted.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- PRNewswire -- USDA's investigation into the 81 cows that came from Canada continues. Three animals have been located at a facility in Tenino, Washington and one additional animal has been located in Connell. The State has placed a hold on the Tenino facility in order to facilitate the investigation. In total, 23 of the 81 cows that came from Canada have been located:
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SEATTLE, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro has begun an investigation concerning actions by Merck MRK and Schering-Plough SGP, manufacturers of Zetia and Vytorin. The investigation is looking into charges of whether Merck and Schering-Plough violated state consumer protection laws arising from the sale and marketing of Zetia and Vytorin.
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The SEC announced settlements in connection with its restatement investigation with four former SmartForce employees and Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants. The SEC's findings in connection with the settlements relate solely to the financial statements of SmartForce prior to the merger with SkillSoft.
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