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Immigration law is complicated, and it can be difficult to know what exactly your criminal record means for your application. Understandably, for many individuals, the fear of potentially being denied a green card based on the results of their criminal background check can be overwhelming.
The truth is that having a criminal case on your record can jeopardize your chances of obtaining a U.S. green card. Having said that, you may qualify for a waiver of inadmissibility based on the specifics of your criminal record. If approved, the USCIS will excuse your criminal history.
So let's discuss the categories of crimes, what it means to have a criminal record, and how it can affect your green card application.
How Does The USCIS Access Criminal Records?
The USCIS uses the following sources to verify the criminal history of an individual as part of its evaluation of an immigration application or petition:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check;
- State criminal record repositories;
- Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies;
- Court records.
The USCIS may also take into account non-conviction information, such as charges and arrests, in determining an individual's eligibility for immigration benefits.
Additionally, the immigration agency has also the ability to obtain information from foreign governments and law enforcement agencies through various international agreements and arrangements.
For example, the USCIS may access criminal record information through sources such as Interpol, bilateral agreements, information-sharing arrangements, and mutual legal assistance treaties (MLATs).
It is pertinent to note the USCIS may also consider a criminal activity that took place outside of the United States in evaluating an individual's eligibility for a green card.
Which Laws Are Applicable When The Immigration Agency Evaluates Applicants' Criminal Records?
The USCIS considers the following laws when evaluating the criminal record of a green card applicant to determine whether the applicant is eligible for a green card and if any waiver of inadmissibility is available:
- Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): The INA sets forth the eligibility requirements for a green card and defines the grounds of inadmissibility, including certain criminal offenses. It is the primary law governing immigration to the United States.
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): The CFR is a compilation of rules and regulations issued by federal agencies, including the USCIS. The CFR provides further guidance on the interpretation and implementation of the INA.
- Case law: The USCIS also considers relevant case law, which includes judicial decisions and legal interpretations of immigration law. Case law can provide additional guidance on how the USCIS should evaluate a green card applicant's criminal record.
What Are Some Examples of Crimes That Make You Inadmissible?
The following three types of criminal convictions could bar you from receiving a green card.
1. Aggravated Felonies
Aggravated felonies are serious crimes that can result in a prison sentence of one year or more. Examples of aggravated felonies include murder, rape, child molestation, etc. In addition, an aggravated felony is one of the most serious criminal offenses that can prevent you from getting a U.S. green card or other immigration benefits.
In fact, individuals charged with these types of crimes are prime candidates for deportation and could be subject to other harsh penalties.
It is pertinent to note that immigration policies change over time. What might have been considered a minor offense in the past could now be classified as an aggravated felony.
For example, as of writing this article, there are more than 30 offenses that may qualify as 'aggravated felonies' under the U.S. immigration system. These include a battery, filing false tax returns, or even failure to appear in court (including immigration courts), etc.
2. Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude
Crimes of moral turpitude are generally defined as inherently evil or morally perverse offenses. Examples of crimes of moral turpitude include murder, rape, child molestation, robbery, and fraud.
A crime of moral turpitude is one of the most common reasons for the denial of a green card. However, a waiver may still be possible based on the details of your criminal case, which we will further examine.
3. Illegal Drug Involvement
A drug-related crime will likely make you ineligible for an immigrant visa and green card. In fact, simply being arrested for drug possession can make you ineligible even if you have not been convicted of a crime.
It's because drug possession is considered a crime of moral turpitude by U.S. immigration authorities. Such crimes indicate a lack of good moral character, which is a requirement for obtaining a green card. Drug possession is also considered a drug trafficking-related offense, which makes a person inadmissible to the U.S. under immigration law.
Even if you have never been arrested or convicted of a crime, simply admitting to past illegal drug use can make you ineligible for a green card. This explains why certain applicants must pass a green card medical exam.
Categorically speaking, it's not advisable to lie about your drug involvement, whether it's drug trafficking, abuse, or both. This is because lying in your application is considered 'willful misrepresentation', yet another ground for inadmissibility when applying for a green card.
You may remain ineligible to obtain a green card if you have a history of illegal drug involvement. This may be the case even if the said drug is legal in your current state and/or country. For instance, although recreational marijuana is legal in many U.S. States, it is still illegal at the federal level.
As of the time this article was written, cannabis is still illegal under federal law in the United States. This is because the USCIS is a federal government agency and is therefore bound to enforce federal law. Therefore, even if cannabis is legal for medicinal or recreational use under state law, it remains illegal under federal law and can result in inadmissibility for immigration purposes.
If you have questions about criminal charges that could affect your eligibility; you should consult with an immigration attorney before proceeding with your application to register for permanent residence. The right attorney can help you understand the specific criminal law that applies to your case and how to navigate this hurdle.
What Are Criminal Records Waivers and Exceptions in the Green Card Application Process?
Although you may still be eligible for a green card even with a criminal record, the nature of the record will determine your eligibility. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) contains provisions that allow certain individuals with criminal records to apply for a green card, either through a waiver or by qualifying for an exception.
Here's how these two alternatives work.
1. Waiver of Inadmissibility
You may be eligible for a waiver of inadmissibility if the following conditions are true:
- your criminal offense was committed more than 15 years before your application for a green card;
- you have been rehabilitated since your violation; and
- if your admission to the United States would not pose a danger to public safety.
To obtain a waiver, you must file Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.
2. Exceptions
You may be eligible for an exception if your criminal offense meets the following conditions:
- It was committed more than five years ago and was a non-violent offense
- The crime did not involve drugs or alcohol
- The crime was committed when you were under the age of 18
- You are no longer serving a sentence for the said crime
You can then file the waiver request with your green card application.
How To Navigating the Immigration System If You Have a Criminal Record?
Here are some tips to help you navigate these complexities.
- Ensure you understand the requirements for obtaining a green card, especially for your specific eligibility category. This includes understanding any criminal history requirements before submitting your application to the USCIS.
- Gather the required documentation. You will need to gather documentation to support your application. This may include court documents, a police certificate, and character references to prove that you are a reformed individual.
- Contact an immigration attorney. An experienced immigration attorney can help you navigate the green card process and help convince the USCIS that you are eligible for a green card despite your criminal record.
- Always tell the truth when asked questions about your criminal history. Lying on an immigration form could jeopardize the entire petition. This is because the U.S. government will likely have your records on file. So when the immigration officer asks you about your criminal record, chances are they want to test your integrity and honesty. If you lie about your criminal record, the officer will likely deny you a green card on the grounds of willful misrepresentation. This could put you at risk of deportation and denial of other immigration benefits.
- If eligible, you can apply for a waiver during your green card interview, if you are filing for a green card from outside the United States.
Can You Sponsor Someone For a Green Card With a Criminal Record?
It depends on the types of criminal convictions when they occurred, and whether the person has been rehabilitated. In general, however, U.S. citizens with a criminal record may still be able to sponsor a green card if they meet all other eligibility requirements and demonstrate that they pose no threat or danger to public safety.
Over and above, individuals charged with a crime against a minor cannot sponsor a foreign national for a green card. These offenses are described in detail in the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, which is now also a part of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Can I Renew My Green Card With a Criminal Conviction?
Again, it depends on the nature of the crime. For example, you might not be able to renew your green card if you committed certain crimes, such as an aggravated felony, crimes involving moral turpitude, and drug-related crimes. The said crime should also not qualify for an exception or waiver. In that case, if your application for a green card renewal is rejected, you may be at risk of deportation from the U.S.
Can You Become a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder if You Have a Misdemeanor?
If you have a misdemeanor on your record, you may still be eligible for citizenship in the United States. In general, misdemeanors are not considered as serious as felonies and thus may not automatically disqualify you from acquiring citizenship. For example, individuals found in possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana may qualify for a waiver.
However, some misdemeanors may bar you from citizenship, especially if the USCIS official believes you are not a person of good moral character. The bottom line is that the USCIS officer has the final say regarding whether or not you are eligible for citizenship with a misdemeanor conviction.
Can U.S. Immigration See the Criminal Record of a Green Card Applicant?
Yes, U.S. immigration officers will have access to your criminal records even before you sit with them for a green card interview. They usually obtain this record from your fingerprints and government-issued documents. For this reason, it is always advisable to be truthful about your record to avoid being disqualified from obtaining a green card due to 'willful misrepresentation.'
A criminal record can certainly impact your ability to obtain a green card. This is because certain crimes may make you ineligible for admission. However, it is still possible for many individuals to get a green card with a criminal record if they meet the other criteria and are not inadmissible to the United States under United States immigration law. If you are concerned about your criminal record, talk to an immigration attorney before filing to register permanent residence.


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Global frequentist fits to the CMSSM and NUHM1 using the MasterCode framework predicted Mh≃119 GeV in fits incorporating the (g-2)μ constraint and ≃126 GeV without it. Recent results by ATLAS and CMS could be compatible with a Standard Model-like Higgs boson around Mh≃125 GeV. We use the previous MasterCode analysis to calculate the likelihood for a measurement of any nominal Higgs mass within the range of 115 to 130 GeV. Assuming a Higgs mass measurement at Mh≃125 GeV, we display updated global likelihood contours in the (m0,m1/2) and other parameter planes of the CMSSM and NUHM1, and present updated likelihood functions for mg̃, mg̃R, BR(Bs→μ+μ-) and the spin-independent dark matter cross section σpSI. The implications of dropping (g-2)μ from the fits are also discussed. We furthermore comment on a hypothetical measurement of Mh≃119 GeV.
Original language | English (US) |
Article number | 2020 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-14 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | European Physical Journal C |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 6 |
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State | Published - Jun 2012 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The work of O.B., K.J.D., J.E., J.M. and K.A.O. is supported in part by the London Centre for Terauniverse Studies (LCTS), using funding from the European Research Council via the Advanced Investigator Grant 267352. The work of S.H. is supported in part by CICYT (grant FPA 2010–22163-C02-01) and by the Spanish MICINN's Consolider-Ingenio 2010 Program under grant MultiDark CSD2009-00064. The work of K.A.O. is supported in part by DOE grant DE-FG02-94ER-40823 at the University of Minnesota.

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Industry body Ficci in a letter to the finance ministry on Monday said that 5 per cent GST on non-ICU hospital rooms above Rs 5,000 will increase the cost of healthcare services. The GST Council last week removed exemptions on this category of hospital rooms.
Addressing an interactive session organised by industry chamber CII, Bajaj said there are hardly any hospitals in small towns, which charge Rs 5,000 or more per day as rent for non-ICU rooms.
"I dont know there would be hospitals in smaller towns like Panipat or Meerut where the hospital rooms would be costing Rs 5,000 or above. I would also like to know how many hospital rooms are there in the country and out of those what are the percentage of rooms which are charging above Rs 5,000. I think it will be miniscule. So if I can spend Rs 5,000 on a room, I can perhaps spend Rs 250 on GST. This GST, which comes into a common pool, will be used for poor," Bajaj said.
The secretary said he was "quite perplexed" by the contention that the levy would be a bolt on affordable healthcare.
"I don't see any reason that there should be any such kind of messaging that 5 per cent GST on Rs 5,000-plus non-ICU room is hitting affordable healthcare," he said, adding in case of a package deal for a treatment, the IT software can easily calculate the GST portion on the room rent.
"You have to be sure what you are charging from customer. If it is more than Rs 5,000, please go ahead with GST, if it is less than Rs 5,000, don't go for a GST," Bajaj said, adding the effort under GST is to widen the tax base so that tax rates can be lowered going forward.


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Oregon State dished out an offer to Navarro College (Texas) center Souleymane Doumbia late on Monday night, hoping to find the second commitment in their 2021 class, after guard Dashawn Davis committed to the program last week.
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Doumbia is a massive 7-foot tall, 215-pound talent, who holds offers from the likes of Alabama, Cincinnati, East Tennessee State, Georgia, Houston, Mississippi State, Seton Hall, TCU and Tulsa, in addition to the Beavers. He is a native of Abidjan, Cote D'ivorie (Ivory Coast) and played some of high school basketball at ASPIRE Basketball Academy in Kentucky, before attending Navarro College.
His best game for the Bulldogs last season came on November 23rd in a 84-77 victory over Lee College, where he posted a season-high 32 points (11-17 FG, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. He averaged 10.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per contest for a Navarro squad that finished 19-13 on the year in 2019-2020.


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Estate planning tools are used to determine how your assets will be managed and distributed after your passing. Two of the commonly known estate planning tools in Singapore are will and trust. While you may often hear these two words used one after another, you should know that they are both different estate planning tools. Let's find out more…
Wills and trusts: What are they?
- Wills
A will is a legally binding document that helps you with the management and distribution of your assets after your passing. It allows you to state in certain terms how and to whom you wish to distribute your assets. Without a will, your assets will be distributed following Singapore's intestacy laws (or for Muslims, Islamic inheritance law). When that happens, you will have no say as to how your assets will be managed or distributed. For more information about wills, read our previous article here.
- Trusts
A trust is a legal arrangement that serves to protect family assets by appointing a trustee to administer and manage assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries. For settlors whose assets might be distributed to beneficiaries that are too young to get substantial inheritances or beneficiaries who are spendthrifts or vulnerable, a trust allows for the distribution of assets once the beneficiary has reached a certain age or maturity. The trustee has a statutory obligation to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. To safeguard the trust and ensure that the trustee does not abuse his or her powers, you can appoint a protector.
The difference between a will and a trust
1) The time it goes into effect
While a will can only take effect after you, the testator, has passed away, a trust takes effect immediately after creation. However, both are open to revisions or amendments until the day of your passing or if you are still mentally capable.
2) The jurisdiction of the estate it covers
A will only covers properties that are in your name as at the time of your passing while a trust only covers properties that are transferred into the trust account.
3) Privacy and probate
A will cannot remain private and must go through probate. This means the court will have to oversee the whole process to ensure the validity and execution of the asset distribution. A trust, on the other hand, can remain private and can be carried out outside of probate. In this case, the court does not have to supervise the asset distribution process.
Which one is for you?
A will allows you to plan for life after death—you can appoint a guardian for your children, decide how you want your assets to be distributed, and even plan how you want your funeral to be held. Meanwhile, a trust can protect the interests of young or vulnerable beneficiaries, pass wealth from one generation to the next, and protect assets intended for beneficiaries in the event of divorce legal proceedings.
You can have either a will or a trust, but you can also get both. While a trust helps to streamline the asset distribution process, if you have minor children, you may want to name a guardian to take care of them via a will. Whether you choose to have only a will or only a trust depends on you. But it is extremely important to fully understand the benefits of both estate planning tools to make an informed decision.
These tools greatly help in ensuring that the well-being of your children and loved ones are taken care of. But before you make any major decisions, it is recommended that you consult with a professional such as us. Do not wait until the last minute to settle your affairs and find out which legal document is for you when you get in touch with us now. Learn more about will writing and get the ideal probate solutions for you at Probate Enterprise.


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The Life Model – first published when the Snowdrops broke through in January 2024.
To read or listen to today's year click HERE
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These films of the same name compete for your attention.
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Kitchen paint colors with white cabinets and black granite. If youve looked at other kitchen paint colors youll notice that white is a popular wall color. Neutral perimeter cabs dark painted islo and stained wood tall cabs - clark0605. When you have a kitchen designed with white cabinets and black granite countertops its like working with a clean slate.
Plain Sawn White Oak with an oil finish in a herringbone pattern. White Blue Green. Crisp white walls go well with black cabinets and black granite countertops for a striking bold look.
I too painted my kitchen cabinets white and agree that it can be really tough coordinating with granite. Benjamin Moore in Simply White Floors. If you want to create a exciting dark mood you should use dark jewel-colored tones for your walls.
Very Light Grey Wall Paint with Light Oak Cabinets and Black Stove. I would probably stick with a light color for the kitchen cabinets but might try a deep color for an island. The Fox Group Cabinetry.
What Is The Best Color Combination For Kitchen Cabinets With Black Countertop Quora. But lets face it too much white can be overwhelming. Dark Blue Wall Paint with Honey Oak Cabinets and White Appliances.
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Andreea Mancha's shoes didn't fit back in 2016 and the then-Alvin Lady Yellowjackets' freshman admits she was terrified to tell her coach about the dilemma.
However, Mancha ultimately summoned enough courage to confide in Justin Walker as the girls' basketball season was winding down.
"It was my last game and I finally told him (Walker) I needed new shoes," Mancha recalled. "He was so open to the idea. He definitely grew on me."
While the current 24-6A most valuable player and coach of the year can now both joke about the matter three years later, there's no mistaking the special bond it created between player and coach.
The bond not only paved the way to Alvin getting back into the playoff conversion with three postseason appearances in the last four years, it brings Walker to nearly tears for another reason.
"Andreea is the first player that I've ever coached all four years on varsity," said the Lady Jackets' coach, who just completed his seventh year at the helm. "When you reflect and think about all the growth and seeing her and myself and kind of where she started to where she is now, it does make you emotional thinking about her leaving and going on (to college), which is great for her."
The shoes may not have had the initial proper fit for Mancha, but Walker remembers seeing an individual who possessed plenty of raw talent from the beginning.
"You could tell she was good, never afraid and quick as a freshman," he said. "But she learned a lot. She had the shot that would touch the top of the gym and come down when she shot and she only had her right hand.
"You fast-forward now, though, and this girl has scored over 1,300 points (in her career). Just the shots she has taken and made and she's done it against the best in the city of Houston. It's unbelievable."
Walker pointed to two games during Mancha's freshman year, where the Lady Jacket point guard's potential took both immediate and future growth steps - a 25-23 regular season win over Pasadena Memorial and the 88-35 defeat the Lady Jackets suffered to North Shore in the bi-district playoffs.
"Against Memorial, Andreea made a big play, got a steal and then stepped out of bounds," Walker said. "It was in the crucial moments (of the game) and we were trying to make the playoffs. She made this mistake and you could tell when she got back to the bench (during a timeout), she was emotional, feeling that she had let us down.
"I thought about taking her out, thinking she was a freshman and maybe the moment was too big for her. But there was just something in my ear telling me to keep her in the game. She then took the ball out and made the pass to Jada (Rhodes), who made the game-winning layup.
"When we then played North Shore in bi-district, their guards took the ball from Andreea a few times. We did the best we could, but we ended up losing to them by 50 or 60 (points). They were just on another level. We played them again at the Conroe Tournament during Andreea's sophomore year, though, and those same guards didn't take the ball from her. She had really worked on her game and just those small things you see as a coach, you could see the progress in a big-time way."
The progress eventually caught the attention of the Houston area hoops' crowd during the 2018 playoffs. Mancha pumped in seven treys and 20 points in a 49-42 Alvin bi-district upset victory over Pearland and followed with a game-high 29 points against Goose Creek Memorial, leading the Lady Jackets to a 58-48 second round triumph. Despite Alvin next falling to Summer Creek in the region quarters by a 49-34 count, the 5-6 guard continued to dazzle with a team-high 19 points.
"It was more of a patience thing for me," said Mancha, who earned both Houston Chronicle All-Greater Houston Area and All-Region III-5A honors from the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches last season. "I had to learn it wasn't about me. It was more about the team. It was a group thing. If I got better, the team got better."
Mancha continued to elevate her game this past season, improving from 13.1 points per game as a junior to 16.4 points in 2019 to lead all 24-6A scorers, while also pacing the league in three-pointers (69), minutes per game (23.0) and free throws (133).
Even with the opposition probably knowing who would be handling the basketball in the game's closing minutes did nothing to stop a relentless Mancha drive in the paint or unnerve the senior during a crucial trip to the charity stripe.
Mancha practically carried the Lady Jackets on her shoulders by scoring 12 of her game-high 27 points in the fourth quarter to help Alvin survive a 54-50 home squeaker with Clear Brook on Jan. 8 and two weeks later, she sank 6 of 7 free throws during the final period to lead the Lady Jackets to a 42-40 comeback triumph over Clear Creek here Jan. 22.
Both victories led to Alvin securing the district's fourth playoff seed for the second straight year.
"When Andreea does these things like the fourth quarters against Brook and Creek and hitting seven three's against Pearland last year in the playoffs, they aren't really surprising to me, because she's done those things over and over here," Walker said. "She's just been able constantly to make the big play at the right moment and also do it when she's tired and mentally drained.
I've played on high levels and when you're able to do that and not get subbed out, that says a lot. If I want a particular player to win a game, I will pick her every time."
Walker's impact on the AHS girls' hoop program hasn't been lost on either his bench peers, who selected him as 24-6A's top coach in both 2018 and 2019, or players like Mancha, who considers him a "second father."
Prior to Walker's arrival in 2013, Alvin suffered through single-digit win campaigns from 2008 to 2012. The Lady Jackets have now made four playoff appearances under Walker and three in the last four years.
"It's very hard to talk about him as far as leaving," Mancha said. "He's guided me through both basketball and my lifestyle. I'm definitely going to miss him in the future."
Walker gives equal credit to both his coaching staff and Mancha for the strides he's been able to make during his tenure here.
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Morrison & Foerster secured a complete victory for client Renesas Electronics Corporation before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). In its final determination, the ITC affirmed the finding of the presiding administrative law judge (ALJ) that there was no violation of Section 337 with respect to all four patents asserted by Broadcom against Renesas and Renesas's direct and indirect customers, including Toyota.
On June 12, 2018, the ITC began an investigation based on a complaint filed by Broadcom alleging that Renesas' automotive systems-on-chip (SoCs), which are supplied to vehicle infotainment system manufacturers and then incorporated into Toyota vehicles, infringed four patents. Broadcom requested that the ITC issue remedy orders barring the importation into the United States of the entire supply chain—the SoCs, infotainment systems, and Toyota vehicles.
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Iran Blasts 'Audacity' of US for Iraq Violence
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TEHRAN, Iran (January 1, 2020) — Tehran lashes the "audacity" of Washington to blame it for violent demonstrations against the United States in Iraq, and calls on the US to reconsider its policies in the region.
"The surprising audacity of American officials is so great that after killing at least 25… and violating the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, that now… they attribute the Iraqi people's protest against their cruel acts to the Islamic Republic of Iran," foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi says in a statement.
US officials, including President Donald Trump, have said Iran was behind a violent attack today by Shiite militiamen and their backers on the US embassy in Baghdad.
Iraq's Sadr Willing to Work With Rivals to Oust US Troops as Iran's Grand Ayatollah Sistani Condemns US Attacks
(December 30, 2019) — Iraq is seeing mounting anger across the spectrum against the US over Sunday's US airstrikes against militia bases. Key Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, a long-time critic of foreign entanglements, is offering to work with his political rivals to see the US military ousted from the country.
Sadr said he wants to work politically with the other Shi'ite blocs, the ones more closely aligned with the militias, to find a legal means to expel the US from the country. He added that he's also be willing to "take other actions" to see the US removed.
Political unity seems like a safe bet on this issue, with Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, the top religious leader in Iraq, condemning the US strikes, and saying illegality on some sides must not be used as a justification to violate Iraqi sovereignty.
A number of MPs have talked of getting rid of the US military presence in Iraq since the end of the ISIS War. While the Pentagon has indicated they envision staying, it's not clear they're going to be able to unilaterally attack Iraqi bases and stay with the permission of the Iraqi government.
Iraq Condemns US Air Strikes as Unacceptable and Dangerous
BAGHDAD (December 31, 2019) — Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Monday condemned US air strikes on bases of Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, a move that could plunge Iraq further into the heart of a proxy conflict between the United States and Iran.
The US military carried out air strikes on Sunday against the Kataib Hezbollah militia in response to the killing of a US civilian contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base, officials said.
At least 25 militia fighters were killed and 55 wounded.
"The prime minister described the American attack on the Iraqi armed forces as an unacceptable vicious assault that will have dangerous consequences," his office said.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a call with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the US strikes "were aimed at deterring Iran," the State Department said in a statement.
The air strikes will force Iraq to reconsider working with the US-led international coalition against Islamic State, the Iraqi National Security Council said in a statement.
Iraq's Foreign Ministry said it would summon the US ambassador in Baghdad to voice Baghdad's disapproval.
Tensions have risen between Iran and the United States – Iraq's two main allies – since last year when President Donald Trump pulled out of world powers' 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran and reimposed sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Earlier this month, Pompeo blamed Iranian-backed forces – which helped Baghdad turn the tables on Islamic State militants and are integrated into the Iraqi security apparatus – for attacks on US bases in Iraq. He said any attacks by Tehran or proxies harming Americans or allies would be "answered with a decisive US response."
US officials said Washington had displayed patience amid escalating provocations from Iran and its allies, but that it was time to re-establish deterrence against aggression.
"After so many attacks it was important for the president to direct our armed forces to respond in a way that the Iranian regime will understand," US special representative for Iran Brian Hook said in a news briefing.
Iran denies involvement in attacks on US forces and has condemned the air raids as "terrorism".
"This claim without any evidence cannot justify bombing and killing people in violation of international law," Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said.
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The strikes come as thousands take to the streets in Iraq to condemn, among other things, militias such as Kataib Hezbollah and their Iranian patrons that support Abdul Mahdi's government.
They also demand an overhaul of a political system they see as corrupt and keeping most Iraqis in poverty.
At least 450 people have been killed as security forces and militias have sought to quell the protests, which forced Abdul Mahdi to resign. He remains in a caretaker capacity.
About 400 people in Basra protested against the air strikes, demonstrating in support of the militias.
The raids brought threats of reprisal. "Our response will be very tough on the American forces in Iraq," militia commander Jamal Jaafar Ibrahimi, also known as Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, said on Sunday.
Mohandes is a senior commander of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), an umbrella grouping of paramilitary organizations mostly consisting of Iranian-backed Shi'ite Muslim militias that were integrated into Iraq's armed forces.
He is also one of Iran's most powerful allies in Iraq and formerly headed Kataib Hezbollah, which he founded.
His threat was met positively by his Iranian backers.
"Taking revenge and responding to this crime are the natural right of the Iraqi nation and those groups that defend Iraq," said Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which trains some Iraqi militias including Kataib Hezbollah.
Iraqi security sources said US forces in northern Iraq were ramping up security.
The PMF bolstered Iraq's security forces during their battle to retake a third of the country from Islamic State insurgents.
They were later folded into Iraq's official security structure and wield major political influence.
The Iraqi government is in control of the militias in "95% of cases", Abdul Mahdi said at a televised Cabinet meeting.
He said was told about the air strikes hours before in a phone call with US Defense Secretary Mark Esper and tried to warn the militia.
Regional Rivalries
The Iraqi government cannot do much because of its caretaker status and has to take its lead from parliament, Abdul Mahdi told his ministers.
Iraq's Fatih alliance, a political bloc representing the militias that holds the second largest number of seats in parliament, condemned the air strikes.
Their main rival, populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who leads parliament's largest grouping, said he was willing to work with them to end the US military presence in Iraq. But he also called on them to reign in their militias so as not to provide an excuse for further US attacks.
Iraq's influential top Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, condemned the strikes, but his office also denounced alleged attacks by Iranian-backed militias on US personnel.
He urged Iraqi authorities to prevent such attacks and "ensure Iraq does not become a field for settling regional and international scores and that others do not interfere in its internal affairs".
Abdul Mahdi said his government's policy was to keep Iraq out of regional alliances and away from war.
Lebanon's powerful Shi'ite group Hezbollah, backed by Iran, also condemned the air strikes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said he congratulated Pompeo "on the important operation by the United States against Iran and its proxies in the region".
Russia, which like Iran and Hezbollah backs President Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria's civil war, said the strikes were unacceptable and counterproductive. The Syrian government also denounced the air strikes.
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It's so easy to lie to yourself at the best of times, never mind when you're getting started in entrepreneurship. Then, it becomes all too undemanding to fall into the trap of spouting some ill-advised common lies entrepreneurs tell themselves.
I've always hated the phrase flatter to deceive. It's one of those cliches that lazy sports commentators use to describe the way a sports team is playing. The thing is, it's damn accurate. And, it is so easy to do as an entrepreneur, founder or any other type of fledgling business owner.
Why? Because in the early stages, everything is about first impressions, first results and getting off to a good start. So you must appear promising at all times, no matter if nothing seems to be going right behind the scenes.
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Common lies entrepreneurs tell themselves: an introduction
So why do entrepreneurs enjoy telling lies, especially to themselves? Fear or failure is one explanation. Nonacceptance of failure is another. To get ahead perhaps. To keep their morale high. Or simply, because they can, is another point of view.
Perhaps they have recently quit a "day job" that sucks the life out of them in search of the entrepreneurial dream and they're 100% sure that their amazing product or project will blow everything out of the water.
Or maybe those early warning signs pointing to the need of a pivot are just "minor hiccups" to the founder, and they tell themselves that they just need to weather the storm and stay the course.
The life of many a contemporary entrepreneur and startup CEO is peppered with little white lies. Hey, some even thrive on them. But the end result is usually catastrophic failure.
Truth starts with you
What many do not realize, is that we are all on a lifelong mission to be true to ourselves. Some do realize it. Others simply don't care. Either way the foundation of inner fulfillment starts with staying true to yourself. And being truthful in general. Or at least that's the way it should be.
If you are true to yourself, your customers (and potential customers) and especially your peers, the benefits can be hugely rewarding. If not, as mentioned, the results can be a catastrophe, both personally and professionally as you lose friends and acquaintances along with the failure of your business.
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The success/failure-themed lies
- This is definitely going to make me rich!
- I can do this on my own
- I'll just work harder
- If we build the right product, people will come and sign up
- As long as we get this initial funding round then we'll succeed
- I don't need marketing
- I don't need to read books
The work-life balance-themed lies
- I'm only doing it for my family
- My partner/spouse/significant other "understands"
- All I need is this startup to succeed then I can slow down or retire
- I'll make up for my absence by devoting "quality time" with my loved ones
There are many more. The main point is this. The truth starts at home. What do I mean by that? Simple. You must be truthful to yourself before you can stop both lying to yourself, and more dangerously, to those working with you or for you. Otherwise, your hope for a culture of trust is out the window.
Why these lies can be fatal
Arguably the simplest and most exciting part of entrepreneurship is when you are sitting at your desk. Either at home or whatever co-working or startup space you find yourself at. And what do you do? What humans do best. Imagine your success and how it will be. You picture your product bringing in customers and revenues easily, on a steady "hockey-stick" chart basis. This is the first point of failure in terms of lying to yourself. Being so sure that your big idea or product will succeed as perhaps one of the most common lies entrepreneurs tell themselves.
Instead of dreaming about the $, the successful entrepreneurs and founders are looking at how they can constantly evolve the products and improve. And not just thinking of improvements, but how to do it the most cost-effective way. Or as we like to call it here at Starttech Ventures, product development efficiency.
How can you avoid certain disappointment then? Strap yourself in and be honest. Be prepared for the struggle, the hustle. Dedication is your watchword.
Regarding the other points of the success/failure category, you simply need to accept that:
No, you can't do everything on your own
Without "experts" who are actually better than you in the key areas of business (including engineering and development) are absolutely integral to your success. It's all about the team.
No, just working"harder" is not enough
For sure it will help, but these days it's about working smarter and using startup automation as much as possible.
No, if you build the right product, people will not necessarily come and sign up
They have to be shown, educated and informed that they not only need it, but that their life will be so much more difficult without it. Oh yes, and they have to be able to afford it, and understand its value.
No, you don't need that initial funding round to guarantee your success
More often than not, funding can be a disaster. It can make you sloppy and focus on the wrong things, just burning money into an empty put until there's none left and the growth you predicted that the funding would deliver is not forthcoming. Why? Because you had no real, tangible plan for the funding.
No, you can't just say that you don't need marketing
Maybe you don't need a big budget for it (that' a different discussion), but any entrepreneur who scoffs at the importance of marketing, is not going anywhere.
And yes, you do need to read books
Educational and inspirational literature on entrepreneurship and related subjects can shed light on ways and means you never thought possible.
The work-life balance-themed lies are pretty self-explanatory. Many of us are already telling ourselves these kinds of lies in our regular day jobs. It just gets multiplied when you set out on your own with a brave new venture. You simply recognize them for what they are – lies and excuses – and manage those aspects of your life better in a conscious way.
In the end, like many things in life, the power you need to handle common lies entrepreneurs tell themselves is within you. The battle is with yourself, first, then your competition.
Don't flatter to deceive. Instead of appearing promising but ultimately disappointing yourself and others (including your customers), stay away from these common lies entrepreneurs tell themselves.
Let the truth set you free.


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ATHENS, Ga. – The No. 16 Texas A&M women's basketball team used a strong second half effort to propel itself to a 64-47 victory over Georgia at Stegeman Coliseum Thursday night. After a tight first half that saw A&M battling foul trouble, the Aggies began to pull away in the third quarter and sealed the win with a lengthy run in the fourth. Junior forward N'dea Jones led the way with 13 points and 20 rebounds.
The Aggies (21-5, 9-4 SEC) used a dominant second half to seal the road victory. A&M outscored the Lady Bulldogs (14-12, 5-8 SEC) 41-23 in the third and fourth quarters, with Cierra Johnson and Jones owning the paint for the Maroon and White. The duo combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds, overpowering Georgia on the inside.
Jones' double-double on Thursday night was the 25th of her career, and moved her into sole possession of second in Texas A&M history, and Johnson led the Aggies with 16 points of her own.
A&M scored the first bucket of the game, but would not lead again in the first quarter as the Bulldogs eventually held a slight, 13-11 lead through the first period of play.
Georgia had an answer for everything the Aggies did in the second quarter, but junior guard Kayla Wells knocked down a three with 47 seconds remaining in the half to get her team within one at the break, 24-23. A&M was without Johnson and junior guard Chennedy Carter for much of the first half as they each picked up two fouls.
The Aggies came out of the locker room ready to fight, regaining their early lead with an 8-2 run to start the second half. Play remained close until A&M strung together a 10-2 rally, going up by two possessions, 43-37, by the end of the third quarter.
Georgia knocked down a three to start the fourth quarter, but the momentum never shifted as the Aggies scored nine unanswered points to go up double figures, and force the Bulldogs to call a timeout with 6:20 to play. A&M did not let Georgia get closer than 14 points the rest of the way as it held on for victory.
- The Aggies scored 29 points off of 20 Georgia turnovers in the victory.
- A&M forced its opponent to shoot below 40-percent for the 15th time this season as the Bulldogs shot just 37.7-percent from the floor.
- The Aggies matched their season high with 13 steals in the game.
- A&M used a starting lineup of Shambria Washington, Chennedy Carter, Kayla Wells, N'dea Jones and Ciera Johnson for the 19th time this season.
- Junior forward Ciera Johnson scored 12 of her 16 points in the second half, reaching double figures in scoring for the 20th time this season.
- Junior forward N'dea Jones recorded her 15th double-double of the season with 13 points and 20 boards.
- This was the first time this season and third time in her career that she has brought down 20-plus rebounds.
- Junior guard Chennedy Carter extended her double-digit scoring streak to 58 games, as she scored 12 points in the win.
- Junior guard Kayla Wells added 15 points for A&M to score in double figures for the ninth time in the last 10 games.
Texas A&M returns to Reed Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23 to host Auburn on Senior Day. Tip is set for 3 p.m.


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Caity Koz
Indictment Roundup: March 2023
March's Hillsborough County Superior Court – North Indictments include indictments for the November 2022 shooting at CVS, the October 2022 shooting incident near Dollar Deluxe, the January child assault investigation, the arrest in January after a baby was born in the woods, a December incident that included two SWAT standoffs in the same day, an October incident where a toddler passed away, and additional charges for Adam Montgomery.
236 indictments were handed down for 104 individuals, with 29% drug-related and 17% for assaults.
Out of the drug charges, almost 50% was for Heroin/Fentanyl and about 25% was for Crack/Crack Cocaine.
Below are some of the indictments included.
Violent Crimes:
Dominic J Cherbonneau of Manchester
Indictments: Riot (2), Attempted First Degree Assault with a Firearm (8)
Allegedly shot one person in the arm and shot at another 8 times.
This is in relation to the November 2022 shooting near CVS, which has resulted in multiple arrests.
Levi Glum of Manchester
Indictments: Attempted First Degree Assault, Reckless Conduct, PRCFF
Allegedly pointed a firearm at an occupied vehicle near Dollar Deluxe on Union St.
This is related to an October 2022 shooting incident. Glum was later found in Florida.
Dante Torres of Manchester
Indictment: Riot
Allegedly engaged in violent conduct with 2 or more people, including Dominic J Cherbonneau, which resulted in another person getting shot.
This is in relation to the November 2022 shooting near CVS, which has resulted in multiple arrests.
Deandre Anglade of Manchester
Indictments: Homicide, First Degree Assault (6)
Allegedly killed someone, shooting the victim in their head, neck, leg, shoulder, and arm.
Michelle Banks of Manchester
Indictment: Second Degree Assault
Allegedly struck someone over the head with an aluminum broom stick.
Karen S Charette of Manchester
Indictment: Riot
Allegedly caused injury to another by engaging in tumultuous or violent conduct
Leo Cullinan of Manchester
Indictment: Assault by Prisoners
Allegedly struck Sgt. Considine on the head
Gregory W. Nickerson of Manchester
Indictments: Second Degree Assault (3)
Allegedly kicked someone in the chest, punched them in the nose, and strangled them, causing broken ribs and a broken nose.
Andrew Wilson of Springfield, VT
Indictments: Reckless Conduct, Second Degree Assault, Tampering With Witnesses and Informants
Allegedly shot someone multple times in the face with a Glock BB gun and then sent a text saying "if you snitch, I'll bring a whole bunch of bitches to beat your ass."
Crimes Against Minors:
Murtadah Mohammad of Manchester
Indictments: First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault (4), Falsifying Physical Evidence (2)
Allegedly caused injuried to his 7 year old son by: burning him with scalding water, striking him, and striking him with a cord, causing burns and injuries over multiple parts of his body. Then allegedly attempted to impede the investigation by deleting his phone log, and placing a pot on the stove to make the burns seem like they happened in the kitchen.
This is in relation to the January child assault investigation where a 7-year-old boy who had suffered significant burns to his face and body. It was also reported that the boy was not conscious or breathing.
George Theberge of Hudson
Indictments: Tampering With Witnesses and Informants, Possession of Controlled Drug
Allegedly told Alexandra Eckersley to give false information to the police about where her newborn infant was
Theberge was arrested in January in connection to the birth of a baby in the woods.
Claudy Cassy of Manchester
Indictments: Reckless Conduct, CDAAP (6), Manslaughter
Allegedly caused the death of an 2 year old by exposing the child to fentanyl and causing acute fentanyl intoxication
This is related to the October incident where Cassy's son passed away.
Ralph R Fabrizio of Amherst
Indictment: Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Images
Allegedly had a sexual image of a naked prepubescent female with a male.
Matthew Hunter of Manchester
Indictments: FSA, Simple Assault
Allegedly slapped the buttocks of someone under the age of 13
Jaime Raymundo-Perez of Manchester
Indictments: Felonious Sexual Assault (2)
Allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse with a minor under 16
Brittanie Shemchuk of Manchester
Indictment: Reckless Conduct
Allegedly was under the influence of alcohol, put her car in reverse, and almost hit her youngest child
Linda Stalzer of Manchester
Indictment: Second Degree Assault
Allegedly put her daughter in a chokehold
Theft and Fraud:
Thomas Ash of Derry
Indictment: Theft by Unauthorized Taking
Allegedly stole a catalytic converter from Sepulveda Auto
Nickloas Boyce of Conway
Indictment: Robbery
Allegedly stole merchandise from Speedway at 311 Queen City Ave after threatening clerk with knife.
Joselito Cruz-Carmona of Manchester
Indictmentss: CFPDW, Criminal Threatening, Burglary, Theft by Unauthorized Taking (2), Criminal Mischief (2), Burglary (2)
Allegedly broke into the Sunbeam Mall and NH State Liquor Store, causing damage and removing merchandise including a case of Don Julio Tequila.
John Rundlett of Manchster
Indicment: Theft by Unauthorized Taking
Allegedly stole 3 bottles of Don Julio Tequila from the State Liquor Store
Kristie Tetreault of Manchester
Indictments: Robbery (2), CDAAP
Allegedly pulled someone out of a car by their hair, struck them several times, and stole their cell phone and purse
Driving Incidents:
Benjamin Defosses of Concord
Indictments: Reckless Conduct (3), Motor Vehicles Penalities
Allegedly attempted to evade police by driving the wrong way down Maple St., through a Burger King parking lot, and down Crosbie St. at a high rate of speed.
Laurie R Keith of Manchester
Indictment: Reckless Conduct
Allegedly led police on a chase in her red BMW
Kelly McLeod of Manchester
Indictment: Criminal Restraint
Allegedly prevented someone from leaving his vehicle while driving erratically and at a high rate of speed
Aaron E Plourde of Manchester
Indictments: Reckless Conduct, Criminal Threatening
Allegedly crashed his car into another's and slammed a metal bat into a guardrail during a verbal altercation
Tyler Campbell of Manchester
Indictment: Criminal Threatening
Allegedly pointed a handgun at someone
This is in relation to a December incident. Campbell was arrested twice in one day during two SWAT stand-offs.
Adam Montgomery of Manchester
Indictments: Armed Career Criminal, Felon in Possesion of a Firearm
Allegedly had a pistol while being convicted of multiple felonies in Massachussetts
This is related to the previous charges Adam was indicted with in MA.
Mikayla Anglade of Manchester
Indictments: Attempted First Degree Assault (2), Reckless Conduct (2), Criminal Threatening (2)
Allegedly drove a vehicle at multiple people
Aaron Hodgdon of Weare
Indictments: Stalking, Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon, Arson
Allegedly poured gasoline in the bed of a pickup and lit it on fire
Ricardo A Rosario of Manchester
Indictments: Sale of Controlled Drugs (8)
Allegedly sold 5+ grams of fentanyl and Oxycodone to a confidential informant multiple times
The following abbreviations are used: AFSA (Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault), FSA (Felonious Sexual Assault), PRCFF (Pistols & Revolvers; Convicted Felons, Felony), PRACC (Pistols & Revolvers; Armed Career Criminals), CDAAP (Controlled Drug Act; Acts Prohibited), CFPDW (Convicted Felon in Possession of Dangerous Weapon)
All the indictments are dependent on evidence brought before the Grand Jury and the accused are innocent until proven guilty.
Previous indictment roundups - 2023: January; February; 2022: August, September, October, November, December
From left to right: (top) Cassy, Mohammad, Torres, (middle) Glum, Montgomery, Cherbonneau, Campbell, Anglade, Theberge


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