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  • Senior Solution Architect at Old Mutual April, 2025

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    Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 14 countries.

    Job Description

    • The key focus for the Senior Solution Architect is to perform planning aligned to business objectives on key solutions and objectives, build and participate the architecture capability building, perform solution architecture and design, manage architecture risk and compliance, provide design and build governance and support and communicate and share knowledge around the architecture practices, guardrails, blueprints and standards related to the solution design

    Planning

    • Lead solution requirements gathering and ensure alignment with business objectives and constraints.

    • Define and refine architecture runways for intentional architecture with the enterprise architect

    • Provide input into business cases and costing

    • Participate and provide architectural runway requirements into Programme Increment (PI) Planning

    Architecture Capability

    • Develop and oversee segment architecture views and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.

    • Maintain and oversee the segment and solution artifacts in the set enterprise repository and knowledge portals aligned to the rest of the architecture

    • Manage the architecture processes based on the requirements for each architype

    • Manage change impact of the architecture with stakeholders

    • Develop and participate in the build of the solution architecture practice with embedded architects and engineers including the relevant methods, repository and tools

    • Manage the segment and solution architecture considering the business, application, information/data and technology viewpoints

    • Establish, enforce and implement standards, guardrails, frameworks, and patterns

    Solution Design

    • Lead and review conceptual, logical, and detailed designs

    • Evaluate and approve solution options and technology selections

    • Select appropriate technology, tools and build for the solution

    • Oversee and maintain the solution blueprints

    • Drive incremental modernisation initiatives in the delivery area

    Risk, Governance and Compliance

    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks at a solution architecture level

    • Ensure and enforce compliance with policies, standards, and regulations

    • Lead architecture reviews and integrate with governance functions

    • Integrate with other governance and compliance functions to ensure continuity in managing the investment and risk for the organisation pertaining to the solution architectures

    • Establish and provide standards, guidance, and tools to delivery teams.

    Implementation Guidance and Collaboration

    • Establish and provide solution architecture guidance and tools to delivery teams

    • Lead and facilitate collaboration with delivery teams to achieve architecture objectives

    • Manage and resolve deviations and ensure up-to-date solution design documentation

    • Identify opportunities to optimise delivery of solutions

    • Oversee and conduct post-implementation reviews

    • Develop code patterns and implementations where required

    • Communication and Knowledge Sharing

    • Communicate the up-to-date views for the architecture

    • Communicate and collaborate the relevant standards, practices, guardrails and tools to stakeholders

    • Ensure that IT teams are well informed or trained in the respective architecture requirements

    • Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders’ relevant views on planning, technology assessments, risk, compliance, governance and project assessments

    • Drive or participate in the relevant Centres of Excellence (CoEs)

    • Communicating technology vision and roadmap aligned to the business strategy

    • Participate in the architecture collaboration forums

    • Ensure effective participation in the Agile Ceremonies

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED FOR THE JOB)

    • Matric

    • Degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering OR relevant diploma / degree

    • Experience: Requires a minimum of 5 years in a technical/solution design role and a minimum of 5 years relevant IT experience

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED, NOT A REQUIREMENT)

    • TOGAF

    • ArchiMate

    • Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure)

    • Financial Services experience in Insurance and/or Banking

    COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

    • Critical thinking/problem solving

    • Teamwork/collaboration

    • Effective Communication Skills

    • Leadership skills

    • Knowledge and experience in architecture domains

    • Knowledge and experience in architecture methods, frameworks and tools

    • Solution Design Experience

    • Agile Knowledge and Experience

    • Cloud Knowledge and Experience

    Skills

    • Adaptive Thinking, Application Development, Confidentiality, Database Administration, Database Queries, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Compression, Data Encoding, Data Modeling, Data Recovery, Executing Plans, Gateway Servers, IT Architecture, Test Case Management

    Competencies

    • Cultivates Innovation

    • Ensures Accountability

    • Manages Complexity

    • Optimizes Work Processes

    • Persuades

    • Plans and Aligns

    • Strategic Mindset

    • Tech Savvy

    Education

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  • 4-year-old orphan allegedly brutalized by his uncle for dancing at naming ceremony in Nasarawa

    A four-year-old orphan, Ukasha, was allegedly brutalised by his uncle and guardian, Mai-Naira Abdullahi, in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.

     

     

    The incident occurred on Saturday, 12th April 2025, in the Galafima Phase II Area of Tudun Amba, Lafia. 

     

     

    A rights advocacy group, the Men Against R3pe Foundation (MARF), in a statement on Thursday, condemned the brutal assault of the minor. 

     

     

    According to the foundation, little Ukasha was viciously fl0gged by Abdullahi for dancing at a neighbourhood naming ceremony alongside other children and women.

     

     

    The uncle, allegedly offended by the boy’s participation in what he considered a violation of his beliefs, subjected the child to a savage beating that left deep cuts on his back, sides, face and stomach.

     

     

    Eyewitnesses described the scene as harrowing, saying the wounds remained fresh and visible even two days after the incident.

     

     

    In the statement signed by its Executive Director, Dr Lemmy Ughegbe and Director of Strategic Development, Dr Augustine Eigbe, the foundation described the assault as “an act that borders on attempted murder” and a gross violation of the child’s fundamental rights.

     

    “This is not an isolated case. Only in February this year, a student at a well-known Islamic school in Lafia was reportedly flogged to death, yet the matter was buried without justice,” the statement read. 

     

     

    The group called on the Governor, Abdullahi Sule to immediately intervene in the matter, urging the governor to ensure the rescue and safety of Ukasha, initiate a full-scale investigation into the abuse, and prosecute the guardian to serve as a deterrent to others.

    Source: Linda Ikeji

  • BREAKING: David Nwokorie, Arrested And Detained After Breakup With Ex-Police DIG’s Daughter, Released On Bail After Sowore, Isaac Bristol’s Intervention

    David Nwokorie, who was arrested following a breakup with Genevieve Opara, the daughter of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hilary Opara, has been released on administrative bail.

    Nwokorie regained his freedom on Thursday after the intervention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore.

    “The bail process was made possible by Sowore, and the process was facilitated by Isaac Bristol and his (Nwokorie’s) lawyer,” a source told SaharaReporters.

    The Nigeria Police Force had earlier imposed stringent administrative bail conditions on Nwokorie, who was arrested last week by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and remained in custody until his release.

    Genevieve, a Deputy Manager at the National Pension Commission and wife of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official Seal Nwaka, had accused Nwokorie of cyberstalking and blackmail—allegations that led to his arrest.

    SaharaReporters had previously reported Sowore’s intervention, which prompted police authorities to allow Nwokorie’s lawyer to process his release on bail.

    “I got involved and asked the CP (Commissioner of Police) of NCC (National Cybercrime Center) to release him. He said we could send his lawyer. But when the lawyer arrived, they were met with ludicrous bail conditions. Officer Omaka insisted that nothing would change them,” Sowore said on Wednesday.

    A document seen by SaharaReporters showed that the FCID had demanded two sureties for Nwokorie’s bail. The sureties must either be Federal Government employees not below Grade Level 17, or businessmen with landed properties in Abuja covered by a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). Alternatively, the sureties could be businessmen with registered companies and landed properties within the FCT valued at no less than ₦500 million.

    According to the bail conditions, if the sureties presented are federal government employees, they must provide letters of introduction from their respective organisations, valid identification cards, and other supporting documents.

    Alternatively, if the sureties are businessmen, they must submit copies of their Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration certificates, Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) for their landed properties in Abuja, and present the original documents for verification.

    In both instances, the sureties must provide their passports along with two recent passport-sized photographs.

    Sources told SaharaReporters that Genevieve and her family were upset over some messages allegedly sent by Nwokorie after their breakup.

    In the messages, Nwokorie reportedly accused Genevieve of struggling with mental health issues and being emotionally unhealed from a previous relationship with a man based abroad, before entering into another relationship with someone she did not love.

    He also allegedly described her as “unteachable” and “hot-headed,” and claimed she would still be jobless if not for her father’s influence in securing her role at the National Pension Commission (PenCom).

    Background

    According to David’s legal counsel, Barrister Ezike Chibuzor, who is also representing him in the ongoing case, the situation stems from a failed relationship between David and Genevieve.

    Chibuzor explained that David only discovered Genevieve had previously been married and had two children after their relationship had progressed significantly.

    “Genevieve never disclosed her past marriage and children to David. When he found out, he ended the relationship,” Chibuzor said.

    The lawyer further alleged that tensions escalated in January when Genevieve found out that David had proposed to another woman. In response, she reportedly stormed his home and damaged several household items.

    “David forgave her initially, but the problems continued. Eventually, he decided to end both the relationship and their joint NGO project, which they had started less than a year ago,” the lawyer added.

    David, through his lawyer, reportedly demanded N25 million in compensation from Genevieve for the damages caused to his property.

    He also posted a flyer online with Genevieve’s picture, describing her as “wanted for damages done to his home.”

    Genevieve, in reaction to the post, filed a petition with the police, alleging cyberbullying and extortion. This led to David’s arrest.

    “She was not happy about the post and reported him to the police. That’s how this issue started,” said the lawyer.

    Meanwhile, David’s family alleges that Genevieve’s father, retired DIG Hilary Okpara, used his influence to get David arrested and detained.

    “When we checked his [Hilary Okpara’s] profile, we saw that he was once a Commissioner of Police and later retired as an Assistant Inspector General (AIG). We believe he’s using his influence to keep David behind bars,” a family member told SaharaReporters.

    There are also reports that David contacted Genevieve’s estranged husband, allegedly sending him photos of himself with Genevieve and her children.

    He has reportedly expressed a willingness to testify in the ongoing custody battle between the couple.

    SaharaReporters gathered that Genevieve is currently in court with her husband over a pending divorce case.

    “Genevieve and her husband are currently in court over custody of their children. David is promising to serve as a witness against her,” Chibuzor confirmed.

    When SaharaReporters contacted Genevieve Opara for comment, she said David is currently detained for blackmail, cyberbullying, and making threats to life.

    “I think you should speak to my lawyer because you won’t be able to get all the necessary information from me. The matter has already progressed significantly. Please speak to my lawyer — it’s already in court,” she said.

    “Maybe I’ll share my lawyer’s number with you so you can call her. Let her tell you what she can disclose. But the police cannot just arrest people arbitrarily.”

    “They must have had some information. He is — well, he is currently detained for blackmail, cyberbullying, and making threats to life. The police have a clear picture and a full story,” she added.

    When SaharaReporters contacted Genevieve’s lawyer, she said: “I cannot divulge any further information. As of today, the matter is sub judice. That means it is already before the court, okay? And I cannot speak on it.

    “You are acting on speculations, and I am telling you that the matter is now sub judice. As of today, it has already been filed in court and is now before a competent court of jurisdiction.”

    “So, we can’t speak further on this matter,” she added.

    Source: Sahara Reporters

  • NYT Strands Today: Hints, Answers & Spangram for April 18, 2025

    If you are finding it hard to spot theme words in today’s puzzle, then you are in serious need of the Strands hints below. Those bored with sensational games like Wordle and Connections are turning their attention to Strands for a challenging new experience. If you happen to be one of them and are struggling with NYT Strands, we can get you sorted. So, to help you out, we have added the Strands hints, answers, and Spangram on Friday, April 18, 2025, below.

    What is NYT Strands?

    NYT Strands is a word game created by The New York Times as part of its growing “Games” library. The aim of this New York Times game is to connect letters in a six-by-eight grid to form a bunch of words that share the same theme.

    To get you started, the puzzle will give you a theme for today’s NYT Strands. You can use it to form multiple “theme” words which will be relevant to this theme, along with one “special” word called the Spangram. This is a word or phrase that spans the length of the grid, vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, giving you the key to crack the rest of the Strands theme words.

    The theme for today’s Strands can be relevant in many different ways. So, the puzzle keeps you on your toes every day with its intriguing set of theme words and Spangrams.

    NYT Strands Hints for Today’s Theme: “On the board”

    The theme for today’s Strands on April 18, 2025, is — On the board.

    If you can’t figure out answers for today’s puzzle, here’s a quick Strands hint — what are houses and hotels in “Monopoly” or bishops and rooks in “Chess”?

    Here are hints for a couple of Strands theme words to make it easy for you to solve today’s puzzle on your own without having to scroll down to view the answers:

    • Hint #1: a classic two-player strategy puzzle where players try to guess and destroy their opponent’s boats.
    • Hint #2: the most basic element in “Mahjong”.

    NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?

    The Spangram for today’s Strands on April 18, 2025, is mostly HORIZONTAL. It starts with the letters “GA“.

    The hint for today’s Spangram for Strands — small objects used in table-top plays that have unique designations and capabilities for a player.

    Spoiler Warning:

    Scroll past this point AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hints and answers for today’s Strands below.

    Today’s NYT Strands Answers for April 18, 2025

    Today’s Strands Spangram Answer

    The Spangram answer for today’s Strands on April 18, 2025, is — GamePieces

    All Theme Words in Today’s Strands

    Still looking for the theme words to get the answers for today’s NYT Strands? You can check them out below:

    • DOMINO
    • CHECKER
    • KNIGHT
    • TILE
    • BATTLESHIP
    • TOKEN
    Image Credit: NYT Games (screenshot by Ajaay Srinivasan/ Beebom)

    The answers for today’s Strands were pretty straightforward. I started off with the first set of theme words – DOMINO and CHECKER. Once I spotted GAME, solcing the Spangram and the rest of theme words was an easy affair.

    What is NYT Strands Spangram and How Does It Work?

    Every NYT Strands puzzle consists of a unique word or phrase that’s called the Spangram. This word or set of words will run the length of two opposite sides of the grid. One thing to note here is that, a Spangram doesn’t necessarily have to originate or end at the edge of the grid.

    In its essence, the Spangram is kind of like a bigger hint that sums up today’s Strands theme in just a word or two. Since it spans across two sides of the puzzle, solving it early helps you figure out the rest of the theme words and vice versa.

    Tips and Tricks for Mastering NYT Strands Puzzles

    Solving an NYT Strands puzzle successfully isn’t that hard in itself, but in some cases, the approach might not be as straightforward as it looks. So, here are simple tips and tricks that we suggest you follow to crack the theme words and Spangram for Strands puzzles:

    • Always start at the corners: No two puzzles are the same. But the chances of the Spangram extending to a diagonal form are quite low. So, the best strategy is to find and decrypt relevant words that are at the corners of the grid.
    • Don’t be ashamed to get hints: Sometimes, a theme word could be all you need to solve the entire puzzle. If that requires getting a hint using non-theme words, then that’s the first thing you should do. After all, the point is to have fun and figure this out, like all of us.
    • Think both literally and figuratively: Not all themes may land you in the same sense of thought. Some puzzles may welcome more clever answers that may convey something totally different from their actual meaning.
    • Aim for the Spangram: The Spangram is what splits the Strands board in half. So, figuring it out will help you cross out other potential approaches for a theme. Deciphering even half of the Spangram can get you close to the rest of the answers.

    Still finding it difficult to master the art of NYT Strands? Follow our guide and learn how to play Strands, along with more helpful tips and tricks.

    What is the NYT strands theme for April 18, 2025?

    The theme for today’s NYT strands puzzle is – On the board.

    What are the NYT strands hints and answers for April 18, 2025?

    Today’s Strands puzzle is mostly HORIZONTAL, and it includes names of playing pieces used across popular board games. The Spangram answer for today’s Strands puzzle is — GamePieces.

    What was yesterday’s NYT strands answer?

    The answer to yesterday’s NYT strands puzzle was – Titles and you can find the NYT Strands hints for April 17 here.

    Ajaay Srinivasan

    Ajaay’s love affair with technology started young, with the Nokia N-Gage piquing his interest. Since 2016, he’s channeled his passion for tech into crafting explainers and guides on iOS, macOS, Android, social media, privacy & cybersecurity, and AI. When it’s time to unplug, Ajaay enjoys playing EAFC, unwinding to music on a pair of open-backs, building his dream audiophile gear, or watching Arsenal struggle to keep a clean sheet.


    Source: Beebom

  • 51-year-old man sentenced to death for armed robbery in Ekiti

    The Ekiti State High Court, Ado-Ekiti, on Thursday sentenced one Owoeye Ojo to death by hanging for attempted murder and armed robbery.

    Ojo was arraigned on a four-count charge of attempted murder and armed robbery on August 25, 2023.

    The prosecution told the court that the defendant with others, while armed with guns, axes and cutlasses, robbed and attempted to murder one Funmilayo Adeyemi and Omolola Adesola in the state capital.

    They robbed Adeyemi of her handbag containing money and a handset valued at N85,000.

    The defendant and his group robbed Adesola of her laptop, phones and cash sum of N 10, 000 at Ilokun, Ado Ekiti, on May 12, 2023.

    The offences contravened sections 314, 312(2) (b), 241 and 312 (a) of the Criminal Laws of Ekiti State, 2021.

    In her testimony before the court, Adesola Omolola said: “I was in my house around 8:00 p.m., I was about going to bed, but one of my sons was outside.

    ”I was trying to lock the door from behind, and realised that there was a push from outside. I opened the door to know why the door was not closed; I saw the defendant and others holding guns, cutlasses, and axes.

    “I was ordered to lie face down; they ordered my eldest son to lead them inside the room where they carted away my valuables and cash sum worth N710,000.

    “After they left, I reported the matter at Oke Ila Police Station. A week later, I heard some armed robbers had been arrested in the neighbourhood.

    “When I visited them at the Rapid Response Squad of the Nigeria Police Force (RRS) office, I saw and identified the defendant as one of the robbers who robbed my house.”

    To prove her case, the prosecutor, Florence Ajumobi, called four witnesses and tendered one single-barrel gun, live cartridges, a statement of the defendant, and pictures of the victims among others as exhibits, while the defence counsel, Mr. Lawrence Fasanmi, called no witnesses.

    In his judgement, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye said: “With the believable evidence before the court, the prosecution has established that there was robbery in the premises of the victims.

    “The defendant was one of those who took part in the armed robbery, and there was an agreement between him and others.

    “The prosecution had therefore proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the offences as charged.

    “Consequently, the defendant is hereby sentenced to death by hanging, may God have mercy upon his soul, the judge pronounced.”

    Source: Ripples Nigeria

  • Netflix Plans Seattle Office in Downtown

    In an exciting development for the Seattle tech landscape, Netflix is gearing up to open its inaugural office in the city’s bustling downtown area. This news comes following the submission of a renovation permit filed with the city earlier this week. The streaming giant has requested authorization to revamp approximately 22,000 square feet of space on a single floor within Madison Centre, a prominent high-rise that boasts a total of 760,000 square feet, as reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

    The proposed renovations are projected to cost around $540,000, according to the permit application details. Should this project move forward, the establishment of a Seattle office would enable Netflix to leverage the region’s rich reservoir of tech talent, further strengthening its position in the competitive streaming industry.

    The office is expected to serve as a hub for collaboration and innovation, allowing Netflix to work closely with local talent and potentially develop new technologies and content strategies. This move could lead to a deeper engagement with the community, fostering partnerships with local businesses and educational institutions.

    This potential expansion into Seattle is particularly noteworthy as it reflects a larger trend of significant tech companies flocking to the area. In the past year alone, major players such as OpenAI, Zoom, and Shopify have opted to secure office space in Bellevue, a nearby city, where Amazon is also broadening its operational presence. 

    As these tech giants establish themselves in the Pacific Northwest, Netflix’s move could mark a new chapter in the region’s evolution as a tech hub, paving the way for innovation and collaboration in the industry. Seattle’s appeal extends beyond just talent acquisition. The city boasts a high quality of life, with a vibrant cultural scene, outdoor recreational opportunities, and a diverse population. This environment can help Netflix not only recruit top-tier professionals but also retain them in a competitive job market.

    Source: Seattle Medium

  • Injured Manchester United midfielder set for imminent return


    Image Credits: Getty Images

    Manchester United have experienced a glut of injuries this season, with stars like Lisandro Martinez and Joshua Zirkzee ruled out for the rest of the season.

    Fears emerged that Amad Diallo also experienced a season-ending injury, with damage to the ligament in his ankle, however, the winger looks close to a return.

    Ahead of him, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are all back into the matchday squads, whilst Ayden Heaven has had a setback to his recovery, being stretchered off the training pitch on Monday.

    However, another injured United midfielder is set for a return to the pitch as he leaves Carrington to return to his temporary club, continuing his loan spell.

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    Dan Gore returns from injury

    Dan Gore Rotherham United
    Image Credits: Getty Images

    Manchester United youngster Dan Gore went out on loan to Rotherham in the winter transfer window to grab more gametime for his development.

    However, after only one appearance for the League One side, in which he registered an assist, Gore was ruled out through injury.

    The 20-year-old returned to Carrington for further tests and recovery, with United confirming an injury to a bone in his foot.

    Now, two months on and the Rotherham Advertiser has revealed that Gore is due to return to training with Rotherham this weekend.

    Speaking of Gore’s return, manager Matt Hamshaw commented: “We’ll get a full week into him after that and look to give him some minutes at Stevenage.”

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    Source: Centred Devils

  • ICE Touts Highest Worksite Arrests in Agency History

    ICE Touts Highest Worksite Arrests in Agency History

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    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested more than 1,000 illegal alien workers and have uncovered sufficient evidence of immigration employment violations to justify the proposal of $1 million during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s administration. Robert Hammer, ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations acting Executive Associate Director, says, “This is the highest rate of arrest in HSI’s history.”

    Worksite enforcement actions were ended during the Biden administration under the direction of then-Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In an October 2021 memorandum ordering ICE to cease large-scale immigration worksite enforcement raids, Mayorkas criticized the use of the raids as an enforcement tool saying, “The deployment of mass worksite operations, sometimes resulting in the simultaneous arrest of hundreds of workers, was not focused on the most pernicious aspect of our country’s unauthorized employment challenge: exploitative employers.”

    Mayorkas went on to say, “These highly visible operations misallocated enforcement resources while chilling, and even serving as a tool of retaliation for, worker cooperation in workplace standards investigations.”

    In the past two months, under President Trump’s second term, the raids resumed, resulting in the arrest of 1,000 unauthorized workers, the levying of fines, and the seizure of properties and bank accounts. According to ICE Detroit Acting Special Agent in Charge Jared Murphey, a civil complaint filed by ICE and the IRS against a Chinese money laundering organization has ordered the multimillion-dollar seizure of 14 properties, seven bank accounts, and 15 vehicles.

    Commenting on the illegal worker aspect of the case, Murphey says, “ICE and the IRS Criminal Investigation Division investigated the case, in which we allege the money laundering organization operated a staffing company to supply illegal workers to a factory in Ohio and harbored that illegal workforce.”

    Under federal law, employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of applicants they hire. The information applicants provide to document their identification is recorded on an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. As part of their compliance efforts, ICE employs an I-9 inspection program to address and deter illegal employment. Penalties for employing illegal alien workers can range from civil fines to criminal charges in instances involving engaging in a pattern of hiring illegal workers.

    The current Trump administration is employing a whole-of-government approach to enforce the labor laws, deploying several federal law enforcement agencies to carry out the enforcement actions. In some cases, state and local law enforcement authorities are working in unison with the federal effort to stem the employment of illegal aliens and holding the employers accountable for the unlawful activity.

    The enforcement actions are occurring throughout the United States, according to ICE…

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  • Convicted sex abuser allegedly plotted in jail to kill juvenile victim and her family before his trial

    SARASOTA, Fla. (TCN) — A man currently serving time in an Oregon prison for sexually abusing a young girl is facing charges in Florida for allegedly plotting while behind bars to kill the victim and her family to make the charges against him disappear.

    In November 2023, a Multnomah County jury convicted Leland Harper of multiple crimes, including 23 counts of first-degree sexual abuse, 16 counts of using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct, 14 counts of luring a minor, three counts of unlawful sexual penetration, two counts of first-degree sodomy, one count of encouraging sexual abuse, six counts of witness tampering, four counts of bribing a witness, two counts of conspiracy to bribe a witness, and two counts of conspiracy to commit witness tampering. A judge sentenced him in January to 25 years in prison, according to KOIN-TV.

    Court records show that on April 11, officials in Sarasota County, Florida, charged Harper with four counts of solicitation to commit homicide. According to a probable cause affidavit, investigators looking into his Oregon case learned he allegedly committed child sexual abuse in Florida. A Sarasota County detective began investigating in 2023, and in February 2025, the detective learned about an alleged “potential threat to do harm” against the victim’s family.

    Harper is reportedly appealing his case in Oregon while also facing a civil lawsuit from the victim’s family. An informant allegedly told their attorney that Harper asked if they could help him locate someone to kill the family in exchange for money, and it needed to be done before he went to trial in Sarasota. Harper allegedly wrote a letter explaining that killing the victim and her family would “help with the appeal on his case in Oregon and stop the civil lawsuit.”

    He reportedly said he would pay $30,000 for the hit. According to the affidavit, Harper allegedly “described that he wanted it to look like a murder-suicide at the hand of the father/husband” and that emails would be sent from the father’s phone admitting that he sexually abused his daughter and set Harper up.

    “Surreptitious audio recordings” allegedly caught Harper telling the informant, “No face, no case. If there are no witnesses, there is no trial.”

    He also reportedly said, “Ending that genetic legacy is doing the world a f–king favor.”

    The informant reportedly asked if the killings “would bother him,” and Harper allegedly replied, “Nope. No, I know my mind. That’s how I am. Stone-cold sociopath. That’s what I am.”

    He allegedly hoped the family would feel a “mountain of terror” prior to their killings, which he planned for May.

    Investigators set up a bank account, and Harper’s wife allegedly wired $29,998.97 to it. Harper, however, did not ask for confirmation if the family was killed.

    Harper is facing nine counts of sexual abuse in Sarasota County.

    Jail records show Harper was extradited from Oregon to the Sarasota County Jail, where he is being held without bond.

    The lead Multnomah County prosecutor in the case, Chuck Mickley, told KOIN, “He’s made efforts all throughout the process to try to avoid the consequences of his criminal actions. And so this isn’t necessarily surprising that he is going through a lot of additional steps to try to get out from the trouble that he’s caused himself by committing these crimes.”

    • State of Florida vs. Leland Harper
    • Oregon sex offender faces charges for alleged murder-for-hire plot from Florida jail – KOIN
    • Jury Finds Leland Harper Guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, 11/7/2023 – Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office
    • Sarasota County Jail inmate information

    Source: True Crime Daily

  • Judicial Watch: Emails Reveal White House’s Detailed Revisions to Transcript of President Biden Interview with Special Counsel

    (Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today that it received 52 pages of documents from the U.S. Department of Justice showing White House staffers suggesting edits to transcripts of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur regarding his handling of secret documents.

    The documents were obtained thanks to a Judicial Watch Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Department of Justice for records of communication between the agency and White House regarding the altered transcripts of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s October 2023 interviews of President Biden in the criminal investigation into Biden’s theft and disclosure of classified records (Judicial Watch v. U.S. Department of Justice (No. 1:24-cv-02176)).

     In a separate lawsuit brought by Judicial Watch, a federal court ordered the Department of Justice to declare whether it intends to continue denying Judicial Watch’s request for the full audio of former President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The Trump Justice Department has until May 20, 2025, to report its position on the release of the videotape.   ((Judicial Watch, Inc. v. U.S. Department of Justice (No. 1:24-cv-00700))

    Also, previously in that lawsuit, Judicial Watch forced the Biden administration to confess that the transcripts of the audio recordings have been altered and are not accurate.

    The new documents provided in this case include a chart of suggested changes by Biden White House and personal lawyers to the transcript. Also included are emails that detail Biden lawyer Bob Bauer’s requesting access to interview exhibits and a meeting with the special counsel to discuss the case. Justice Department official Marc Krickbaum confirmed most White House revisions to the transcript were accepted, including minor clarifications and changes potentially masking Biden’s confusion, such as correcting who said “Yeah” or altering references to Biden’s Delaware garage and President Biden’s seeming inability to recall the name of the Defense Secretary.

    “These new documents provide an extraordinary insight into a cover-up of the White House of Biden’s cognitive challenges,” Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said. “The Bondi Justice Department should follow up with the full release of the actual audio of President Biden’s disastrous interview with the special counsel on his document theft and mishandling.”

    On October 12, 2023, Bob Bauer, personal attorney to Biden and White House Counsel for President Obama, writes to Marc Krickbaum, then-Deputy Special Counsel, and others, including several White House staffers:

    Gentlemen:

    Now that the interviews of the President have concluded, we would like to discuss with you the written presentations that we are preparing to aid in the resolution of this matter, as well as the schedule for their timely submission. To this end, we request a meeting for the purpose of hearing from you where matters stand in the case, which would enable us to focus our presentations on the issues it would be most helpful for us to address. The meeting would include both personal and White House Counsel.

    ***

    As you know, we also have an outstanding request for copies of the exhibits you provided in your interview of the President. We have noted that these exhibits would be necessary in our review of the transcripts of the interviews to check for any omissions or inaccuracies. We believe it is fair that we have access to this material at least for this purpose. This is one of the issues we would like to resolve at the meeting, along with an understanding for our planning purposes of when the interview transcript may be available for review in both audio and video form.

    In a follow-up email, he corrects himself: “…the reference to ‘video’ can, of course, be disregarded.”

    On December 21, 2023, Krickbaum writes to Rachel F. Cotton, Deputy Counsel to the President in the Office of the White House Counsel, and others showing the court reporter rejected some of the proposed edits to the Biden transcript

    Dick and Rachel, 

    We had the court reporter who prepared the transcript review your suggested revisions. She accepted most of them. This table lists your revisions and then describes whether we did or did not make changes.

    We may have to send the transcript itself on the high side [classified] next week. I will let you know when we do.

    Thank you.

    Marc

    Some proposed transcript edits detailed in a chart produced by the Justice Department suggest that the Biden White House to transcript might be considered an effort to cover up Biden’s mental confusion. White House suggests:

    PRESIDENT BIDEN: The date is 4-20-09. Was I still Vice President? I was, wasn’t I? Yeah. Yeah.

    Mr. Bauer: Yeah.

    President Biden: Yeah.

    On this entry, the White House attaches a note: “Audio indicates that ‘Yeah’ was said twice in succession by President Biden. Mr. Bauer did not say ‘Yeah.’

    The court reporter records:

    PRESIDENT BIDEN: The date is 4-20-09. Was I still Vice President? I was, wasn’t I? Yeah. Yeah.

    UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Yeah.

    PRESIDENT BIDEN: Yeah.

    Other changes also seem significant. One seems to refer to Biden’s garage at his Delaware home, where secret documents were found.

    The White House proposed this change:

    were delivered my the garage

    The court reporter records:

    were delivered to the – my garage.

    At another point, Bien might have been confused about the name of the Secretary of Defense. The White House proposed this change:

    Secretary of Defense? Gates

    UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Gates.

    A White House entry on that notes states:

                According to the audio, President Biden says “Gates” prior to the unidentified male speaker.

    The court reporter records:

                Secretary of Defense? Gates?

                UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Gates.

    The White House responds:

    The court reporter inserted a question mark that is unsupported by the audio recording. It is clear that the President said “Gates” as a statement rather than a question. We ask that the question mark be replaced with a period …

    Regarding that last entry and another, on January 3, 2024, Amish [probably Amish Shah, Senior Associate Counsel in the White house Counsel’s Office], emails Krickbaum:

    Thank you for sending. We have reviewed and are fine with almost all of the court reporter’s responses. However, we ask the SCO to reconsider the attached two corrections on Day 2. Both corrections are supported by the audio recording of the interview. 

    On January 22, 2024, Krickbaum replies:

    We will send a revised transcript of the President’s interview on yellow [higher security], and attached is a revised list of edits. For the two revisions you suggested in your last email, the court reporter adopted the second and adopted a slightly modified version of the first.

    On February 28, 2024, an Executive Officer in the Special Counsel’s Office emails Free State Reporting:

    Good evening. Would you be able to come back (hopefully, the last time) on Friday, 3/1 or Monday, 3/4 (the sooner, the better? There are more edits to the President’s transcript. I’ll have an exact number tomorrow. I’m getting the computer back so it will be blank when you arrive so it will need your software on it again. It got wiped when I thought everything was finished. I’ll meet you out front with a new parking pass. My apologies for the inconvenience.

    It’s not clear what these last-minute changes were.

    Judicial Watch has several ongoing FOIA lawsuits about Biden’s document scandals and the related unprecedented partisan prosecutorial and judicial abuses of former President Donald J. Trump.

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    Source: Judicial Watch