Washington, D.C
Jury Convicts D.C. Woman for Credit Card Fraud Scheme Involving Hundreds of Victims
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal jury convicted a Washington, D.C. girl at this time on a number of fees of conspiracy to commit financial institution fraud, financial institution fraud, trafficking in unauthorized entry gadgets, aggravated id theft, illegal possession of 15 or extra entry gadgets, and possession of entry device-making gear with intent to defraud.
In accordance with courtroom information and proof introduced at trial, Adiam Berhane, 50, carried out a fraud scheme from no less than 2013 to 2016 within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan space involving stolen bank card data that was used to buy reward playing cards, costly luxurious items, and different gadgets from native retail shops. Berhane labored with a number of co-conspirators, together with Keith Lemons, 55 of Clinton, Maryland; Tiffany Youthful, 50 of Washington, D.C.; and an unindicted co-conspirator (UCC-1), to steal the identities of residents of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan space and elsewhere, inflicting a whole lot of hundreds of {dollars} in losses to space retailers and monetary establishments.
The conspiracy created fraudulent cost playing cards utilizing bank card manufacturing gear that investigators discovered within the condominium that Berhane shared with UCC-1. Berhane would acquire stolen bank card data from the web and supply it to UCC-1, who would then manufacture the playing cards, which Berhane then distributed to co-conspirators to be used at space shops.
Berhane performed a central function within the conspiracy. She purchased the stolen card data. She managed the distribution of the fraudulent cost playing cards. She suggested Lemons and Youthful on tips on how to perform fraud specifically shops and determined how Lemons and Youthful can be compensated. As a part of the scheme, gadgets bought with victims’ bank card data would generally be returned for refunds to financial institution accounts that Berhane managed, together with her private account and the accounts of Caffe Aficionado, a espresso store within the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington that Berhane owned and operated with UCC-1.
Along with fraudulently buying gadgets and receiving fraudulent refund proceeds to her financial institution accounts, Berhane used fraudulent cost playing cards to buy reward playing cards at retail shops which had been then redeemed at her enterprise, Caffe Aficionado. Greater than a 3rd of Caffe Aficionado’s revenue from June 2013 to July 2016 got here from a sample of extremely uncommon redemptions of American Categorical reward playing cards, with the sample starting a number of months earlier than Caffe Aficionado truly opened in roughly October 2013.
Lemons and Youthful beforehand pleaded responsible to conspiracy to commit financial institution fraud and are awaiting sentencing.
Berhane faces a compulsory minimal penalty of two years in jail and a most penalty of 196 years in jail when sentenced on March 15, 2023. Precise sentences for federal crimes are usually lower than the utmost penalties. A federal district courtroom choose will decide any sentence after taking into consideration the U.S. Sentencing Pointers and different statutory components.
Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Lawyer for the Japanese District of Virginia; Wayne A. Jacobs, Particular Agent in Cost of the FBI Washington Subject Workplace Felony Division; and Andy Penn, Arlington County Chief of Police, made the announcement after U.S. District Choose Anthony J. Trenga accepted the decision.
This case was prosecuted with the help of the Montgomery County Police Division, the FBI Cyber Process Power, the U.S. Postal Workplace of the Inspector Normal, the U.S. Secret Service, and the U.S. Capitol Police.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jonathan S. Keim and Bibeane Metsch are prosecuting the case.
A replica of this press launch is situated on the web site of the U.S. Lawyer’s Workplace for the Japanese District of Virginia. Associated courtroom paperwork and knowledge are situated on the web site of the District Court docket for the Japanese District of Virginia or on PACER by looking for Case No. 1:21-cr-27.
Keith Lemons and Tiffany Youthful are being prosecuted in associated circumstances within the Japanese District of Virginia. See United States v. Keith Lemons, 1:22-cr-9-ATJ; United States v. Tiffany Youthful, 1:20-cr-25-AJT.
WASHINGTON – Nearly a quarter million ticketed guests are expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the nation’s capital. The festivities begin over the weekend and continue until the Tuesday following Inauguration Day.
On Monday, the ceremony will take place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Security screening gates are expected to open at 5 a.m. Ticketed guests should arrive by 11:30 a.m.
Here are some key events on the schedule if you are planning to attend:
Timeline:
Saturday, January 18
Trump will attend a reception and fireworks display at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.
Vice President-elect JD Vance will participate in a reception for incoming Cabinet members and host a dinner.
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Sunday, January 19
Trump will take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Trump will hold a MAGA Victory rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., at 3 p.m., with a performance by the Village People.
Trump will host a candlelight dinner with campaign donors.
Monday, January 20 (Inauguration Day)
Trump will attend a worship service at St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown D.C.
Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump will join the Bidens for tea at the White House.
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What we know:
Inaugural Ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol
The ceremonies will take place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
Security screening gates open at 5 a.m., music begins at 9:30 a.m. Ticketed guests should arrive by 11:30 a.m.
The theme, “Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise,” recognizes the Founders’ commitment to preserving democracy.
Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” before Trump takes the oath of office at 12 p.m. Former Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton are expected to attend.
A farewell to former President Biden and Vice President Harris will occur around noon.
Trump will gather with aides and lawmakers for the President’s Signing Room Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol to sign executive orders or memorandums.
The JCCIC Congressional Luncheon will follow, attended by the new president, vice president, Senate leaders, and JCCIC members.
Trump will review military troops at the East Front steps of the U.S. Capitol, followed by a presidential parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
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At the White House, Trump will participate in the traditional Oval Office signing ceremony for executive orders or nominations.
Trump will attend three Inaugural balls: Commander in Chief Ball, Liberty Inaugural Ball, and the Starlight Ball. He is scheduled to speak at all three balls.
- Commander in Chief Ball focused on military service members
- Liberty Inaugural Ball geared toward Trump supporters
- Starlight Ball will focus on high-dollar donors
What’s next:
Tuesday, January 21
Trump will attend the National Prayer Service, an interfaith event at the Washington National Cathedral.
The Source: Information in this article comes from The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, and the Associated Press.
As D.C. prepares for Inauguration Day, tens of thousands of activists are preparing to make their voices heard.
Days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in at the U.S. Capitol again, several grassroots groups will descend on the District Saturday for the People’s March, which has the same organizers behind the 2017 Women’s March.
“Talking about immigration, talking about peace, talking about abortion access, talking about racial justice and reproductive justice,” said Tamika Middleon, the managing director for Women’s March.
Like previous marches, organizers say Saturday’s event is part of a long term resistance strategy to proposed policies of the incoming Trump Administration
“And so we are trying to create opportunities for people to be together, and that’s really our message, is for people to find ways for them to engage with each other,” Middleon said.
Several Metro stations and several streets will be closed Monday for the inauguration, but the 18th will also be a busy day on D.C. roads
People’s March organizers say there will be three meet up locations Saturday before they march to the Lincoln Memorial: Farragut Square, where groups will focus on democracy, immigration, climate and military; Franklin Park, a starting point for gender justice activists, women’s rights and LGBTQ+ groups; and McPherson Square, ground zero for many local grassroots organizations.
“We’re going to be specifically focusing on D.C. issues,” said Megan Salmon with Spaces in Action.
Salmon said they’ve been busy coordinating with local volunteers ahead of Saturday, and even though a lot has changed since Trump took office in 2017, their commitment to the cause hasn’t — and they’re ready for what’s next.
“Organizers have been preparing for a moment like this for way longer than it was talked about, so it wasn’t just since the election, it wasn’t just since the campaign trail,” Salmon said. “I do think that the resistance is strategic, but I do think that’s not just a reflection of the moment we’re in. I think it’s a longer term fight.”
All of those groups are set to meet up at the Lincoln Memorial, and that big rally is scheduled to go from about 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Washington, D.C
SAPD to send 61 officers to Washington DC for Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration
WASHINGTON D.C. – Safety is a priority at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump next week.
San Antonio police is sending 61 officers to Washington, D.C., to assist the Metropolitan Police Department while Trump is sworn into office.
SAPD deployed 45 officers when Trump took office for the first time in 2017.
The increase in officers being sent this time reflects heightened security concerns and a greater emphasis on ensuring the safety of all attendees.
In addition to SAPD’s presence, law enforcement agencies nationwide are also mobilizing to provide support.
As preparations continue, authorities urge attendees to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
The 60th presidential inauguration ceremony will begin at noon EST on Jan. 20.
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