INDIANA
Merrillville police address concerns about alleged illegal immigrant arrivals
The Brief
The Merrillville Police Department has found no evidence to support rumors that buses full of illegal immigrants are arriving in the town.
While some people from other countries have been seen in the area, they are primarily panhandlers or setting up small camps.
The Town of Merrillville does not have sanctuary status, despite claims made on some websites. The police department has been investigating online posts and found many of the pictures to be fake or showing buses carrying legal workers.
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - Merrillville police shut down rumors that buses full of illegal immigrants are showing up in town.
The police department in Lake County, Indiana said there's no evidence to back up these claims.
While some people from different countries, like Central and South America, have been seen around, they're mostly panhandling or setting up small camps.
While some websites have claimed that Lake County and Merrillville are sanctuary areas, the police department said the Town of Merrillville does not have sanctuary status.
The police have been looking into online posts and found that many of the pictures are fake or show buses carrying workers who are here legally.
To stop the spread of false information, the police said they are working with federal, state, and local officials to develop a plan.
Merrillville police said there's no danger to the community from these people. They're keeping an eye on the situation and will take action if needed.
https://cis.org/Vaughan/Sanctuary-Map-Update-About-170-Locations-Added
Merrillville police address concerns about alleged illegal immigrant arrivals
The Brief
The Merrillville Police Department has found no evidence to support rumors that buses full of illegal immigrants are arriving in the town.
While some people from other countries have been seen in the area, they are primarily panhandlers or setting up small camps.
The Town of Merrillville does not have sanctuary status, despite claims made on some websites. The police department has been investigating online posts and found many of the pictures to be fake or showing buses carrying legal workers.
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - Merrillville police shut down rumors that buses full of illegal immigrants are showing up in town.
The police department in Lake County, Indiana said there's no evidence to back up these claims.
While some people from different countries, like Central and South America, have been seen around, they're mostly panhandling or setting up small camps.
While some websites have claimed that Lake County and Merrillville are sanctuary areas, the police department said the Town of Merrillville does not have sanctuary status.
The police have been looking into online posts and found that many of the pictures are fake or show buses carrying workers who are here legally.
To stop the spread of false information, the police said they are working with federal, state, and local officials to develop a plan.
Merrillville police said there's no danger to the community from these people. They're keeping an eye on the situation and will take action if needed.
https://cis.org/Vaughan/Sanctuary-Map-Update-About-170-Locations-Added
Derek Schmitt replaces Mark Messmer in Indiana Senate after private GOP caucus vote
Dubois County Councilman Daryl Schmitt is the newest member of the Indiana Senate after a private Republican caucus chose Schmitt Wednesday night to replace Mark Messmer.
Messmer left the Senate earlier this year halfway through his term after winning the Eighth Congressional District primary.
Schmitt said a top priority will be “driving decisions local.” And ahead of a budget session in which taxes will be a top debate, Schmitt told the Republican precinct caucus members that he pledges to visit every local taxing unit in his district — county, city and town governments — over the next 12 months.
“Reason for that is to gain a better understanding, so I can represent our views at the state level,” Schmitt said.
Schmitt said the state needs to focus on getting Christian values into government and schools.
Schmitt becomes the 37th current legislator who first joined the General Assembly via private caucus. He will serve out Messmer’s term, which ends in November 2026.
COLBERT COMMENT: “What is a private GOP caucus vote”? The GOP Precinct Committeeman of Dubious County should have ALL voted on Messmers replacement. Did only a handful of PC’s attend a secret meeting to determine the replacement? Did the Dubious County Chairman create a “rule” to assure an outcome? I’ve been questioning a lot of the Republican Rules arbitrarily being created to illicit a predetermined response.
Messmer lied on video about receiving AIPAC lobbying money 💰. I even questioned him privately regarding his response; he stood by his position of zero, nada, no donations of any kind. The FEC have public records regarding contributions to politicians…..there are cash donations and in-kind contributions from AIPAC in excess of $1 million dollars. The reports do not lie. He is another Senator Young 2.0 WARNING ⚠️ Messmer refuses to debate his opponents. Voters must demand transparency from our elected officials.
FYI. Video attached regarding denying donations from IAPAC.
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Dubois County Councilman Daryl Schmitt is the newest member of the Indiana Senate after a private Republican caucus chose Schmitt Wednesday night to replace Mark Messmer.
Messmer left the Senate earlier this year halfway through his term after winning the Eighth Congressional District primary.
Schmitt said a top priority will be “driving decisions local.” And ahead of a budget session in which taxes will be a top debate, Schmitt told the Republican precinct caucus members that he pledges to visit every local taxing unit in his district — county, city and town governments — over the next 12 months.
“Reason for that is to gain a better understanding, so I can represent our views at the state level,” Schmitt said.
Schmitt said the state needs to focus on getting Christian values into government and schools.
Schmitt becomes the 37th current legislator who first joined the General Assembly via private caucus. He will serve out Messmer’s term, which ends in November 2026.
COLBERT COMMENT: “What is a private GOP caucus vote”? The GOP Precinct Committeeman of Dubious County should have ALL voted on Messmers replacement. Did only a handful of PC’s attend a secret meeting to determine the replacement? Did the Dubious County Chairman create a “rule” to assure an outcome? I’ve been questioning a lot of the Republican Rules arbitrarily being created to illicit a predetermined response.
Messmer lied on video about receiving AIPAC lobbying money 💰. I even questioned him privately regarding his response; he stood by his position of zero, nada, no donations of any kind. The FEC have public records regarding contributions to politicians…..there are cash donations and in-kind contributions from AIPAC in excess of $1 million dollars. The reports do not lie. He is another Senator Young 2.0 WARNING ⚠️ Messmer refuses to debate his opponents. Voters must demand transparency from our elected officials.
FYI. Video attached regarding denying donations from IAPAC.
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BREAKING: The International Court, Hague, Netherland has declared Israel an illegal state.
US senate who have taken huge sums of money from AIPAC, will pass a bill sanctioning the court.
That how US respects the rule of law.
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1832018044576583680/pu/pl/U0DoLW8ddYI6xPHi.m3u8?tag=12&v=f59
US senate who have taken huge sums of money from AIPAC, will pass a bill sanctioning the court.
That how US respects the rule of law.
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1832018044576583680/pu/pl/U0DoLW8ddYI6xPHi.m3u8?tag=12&v=f59
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If you had a hunch the news system was somewhat rigged and you couldn’t put your finger on it, this might help you solve the puzzle.
▪️ The Governor of Michigan used to work for George Soros
▪️ California Governor Gavin Newsom is Nancy Pelosi’s nephew
▪️ Adam Shiff’s sister is married to George Soros’s son
▪️ John Kerry’s daughter is married to a Mullah’s son in Iran
▪️ Hillary’s daughter Chelsea is married to George Soros’s nephew
▪️ ABC News Executive Producer Ian Cameron is married to Susan Rice, Obama’s former National Security Adviser
▪️ CBS President David Rhodes is the brother of Ben Rhodes, Obama’s Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications.
▪️ ABC News Correspondent Claire Shipman is married to Jay Carney, former Obama White House Press Secretary
▪️ ABC News and Univision reporter Matthew Jaffe is married to Katie Hogan, Obama’s former Deputy Press Secretary
▪️ ABC President Ben Sherwood is the brother of Elizabeth Sherwood, Obama’s former Special Adviser
▪️ CNN President Virginia Moseley is married to Tom Nides, former Hillary Clinton’s Deputy Secretary
This is what you call a “STACKED DECK”.
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▪️ The Governor of Michigan used to work for George Soros
▪️ California Governor Gavin Newsom is Nancy Pelosi’s nephew
▪️ Adam Shiff’s sister is married to George Soros’s son
▪️ John Kerry’s daughter is married to a Mullah’s son in Iran
▪️ Hillary’s daughter Chelsea is married to George Soros’s nephew
▪️ ABC News Executive Producer Ian Cameron is married to Susan Rice, Obama’s former National Security Adviser
▪️ CBS President David Rhodes is the brother of Ben Rhodes, Obama’s Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications.
▪️ ABC News Correspondent Claire Shipman is married to Jay Carney, former Obama White House Press Secretary
▪️ ABC News and Univision reporter Matthew Jaffe is married to Katie Hogan, Obama’s former Deputy Press Secretary
▪️ ABC President Ben Sherwood is the brother of Elizabeth Sherwood, Obama’s former Special Adviser
▪️ CNN President Virginia Moseley is married to Tom Nides, former Hillary Clinton’s Deputy Secretary
This is what you call a “STACKED DECK”.
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Golden Redemption: The Birth of USN US Note Backed by QFS Gold-Backed Digital Currency
The collapse of the fiat system has been a long time coming. Historically, fiat money, which lacks intrinsic value, became the global standard in the 20th century. This shift allowed governments and central banks to print money freely, unbound by the tangible value of precious metals. Over time, this led to rampant inflation, economic bubbles, and numerous financial crises. The 2008 financial crisis, fueled by reckless lending practices and inadequate oversight, exposed the vulnerabilities of the fiat system. Governments responded by printing even more money, further eroding the value of currencies and deepening the crisis of confidence.
In the wake of the 2008 crisis, digital currencies like Bitcoin emerged, offering a decentralized alternative free from the grip of central banks and government control. However, these digital currencies were not without their own issues-high volatility, lack of intrinsic value, and associations with illegal activities limited their ability to truly replace the flawed systems they sought to disrupt.
Enter the USN US Note, a new currency that promises to bridge the gap between the stability of traditional assets and the innovation of digital finance. As the sun rises over the horizon, casting its golden hue across the land, the USN US Note emerges like a phoenix from the ashes of a broken financial system. This currency is more than just a means of exchange; it is a symbol of financial redemption, a return to an era where money was backed by real value-gold. The USN US Note, backed by the Quantum Financial System (QFS) and the undeniable value of gold, stands as a beacon of hope against the backdrop of economic despair and deceit that has plagued us for generations.
For far too long, our financial systems have been mired in manipulation, deceit, and instability. The fiat currency system, with its lack of intrinsic value, has led us down a path of endless debt and economic uncertainty. Central banks, with unchecked power, have manipulated markets, eroded savings, and fostered financial inequality. But now, with the advent of the USN US Note, there is a bold departure from this flawed past.
At the core of the USN US Note’s promise is the Quantum Financial System (QFS), a revolutionary financial network that utilizes quantum computing technology to ensure the highest levels of security, transparency, and efficiency. Unlike traditional financial systems, which are susceptible to hacking, fraud, and manipulation, the QFS is virtually impenetrable. It guarantees that every transaction is secure, transparent, and immutable, restoring trust in our financial systems.
The cornerstone of the USN US Note is its gold backing. Each note is backed by a specific amount of gold, ensuring that it retains intrinsic value. This gold-backed stability provides a safeguard against inflation, making the USN US Note a reliable store of value. It embodies a time-honored principle: money should be grounded in real, tangible assets. By merging the stability of a gold-backed currency with the efficiency and transparency of digital systems, the USN US Note addresses the shortcomings of both fiat and digital currencies.
This new currency represents not just a financial instrument but a revolution in how we perceive and interact with money. The USN US Note, underpinned by the QFS, is set to redefine the future of finance, offering stability, transparency, and true economic redemption. A new era in finance has dawned, bringing with it the promise of a stable and prosperous future.
The collapse of the fiat system has been a long time coming. Historically, fiat money, which lacks intrinsic value, became the global standard in the 20th century. This shift allowed governments and central banks to print money freely, unbound by the tangible value of precious metals. Over time, this led to rampant inflation, economic bubbles, and numerous financial crises. The 2008 financial crisis, fueled by reckless lending practices and inadequate oversight, exposed the vulnerabilities of the fiat system. Governments responded by printing even more money, further eroding the value of currencies and deepening the crisis of confidence.
In the wake of the 2008 crisis, digital currencies like Bitcoin emerged, offering a decentralized alternative free from the grip of central banks and government control. However, these digital currencies were not without their own issues-high volatility, lack of intrinsic value, and associations with illegal activities limited their ability to truly replace the flawed systems they sought to disrupt.
Enter the USN US Note, a new currency that promises to bridge the gap between the stability of traditional assets and the innovation of digital finance. As the sun rises over the horizon, casting its golden hue across the land, the USN US Note emerges like a phoenix from the ashes of a broken financial system. This currency is more than just a means of exchange; it is a symbol of financial redemption, a return to an era where money was backed by real value-gold. The USN US Note, backed by the Quantum Financial System (QFS) and the undeniable value of gold, stands as a beacon of hope against the backdrop of economic despair and deceit that has plagued us for generations.
For far too long, our financial systems have been mired in manipulation, deceit, and instability. The fiat currency system, with its lack of intrinsic value, has led us down a path of endless debt and economic uncertainty. Central banks, with unchecked power, have manipulated markets, eroded savings, and fostered financial inequality. But now, with the advent of the USN US Note, there is a bold departure from this flawed past.
At the core of the USN US Note’s promise is the Quantum Financial System (QFS), a revolutionary financial network that utilizes quantum computing technology to ensure the highest levels of security, transparency, and efficiency. Unlike traditional financial systems, which are susceptible to hacking, fraud, and manipulation, the QFS is virtually impenetrable. It guarantees that every transaction is secure, transparent, and immutable, restoring trust in our financial systems.
The cornerstone of the USN US Note is its gold backing. Each note is backed by a specific amount of gold, ensuring that it retains intrinsic value. This gold-backed stability provides a safeguard against inflation, making the USN US Note a reliable store of value. It embodies a time-honored principle: money should be grounded in real, tangible assets. By merging the stability of a gold-backed currency with the efficiency and transparency of digital systems, the USN US Note addresses the shortcomings of both fiat and digital currencies.
This new currency represents not just a financial instrument but a revolution in how we perceive and interact with money. The USN US Note, underpinned by the QFS, is set to redefine the future of finance, offering stability, transparency, and true economic redemption. A new era in finance has dawned, bringing with it the promise of a stable and prosperous future.
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INDIANA
Wife of Deputy Asson Hacker files wrongful death lawsuit
The wife of a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy who died during a training exercise is filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
The plaintiffs listed include the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Evansville Police, The City of Evansville, and Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (SWILEA).
The complaint claims Deputy Asson Hacker’s 14th Amendment rights were recklessly violated, which lead to his death.
the coroner says his cause of death was “exertional sickling” due to sickle cell trait.
The complaint shows Deputy Hacker was taking part in SWILEA’s training in order to become a full time, sworn law enforcement officer.
It shows part of that training included “The Big Fight,” which was scheduled for March 2, 2023.
The complaint shows Deputy Hacker was paired with a Major from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, who was also an instructor for SWILEA.
It shows the Major choked, strangled, hit, punched, kicked, and body slammed Deputy Hacker, and on several occasions, he wasn’t able to breath.
The complaint claims the fight was a form of hazing, as opposed to legitimate training.
It claims the fight went on longer than it was supposed to, and Deputy Hacker is shown on video lying motionless on the floor.
The complaint claims that despite obviously needing medical attention, none was provided for a significant period of time.
https://www.14news.com/2023/03/09/funeral-vcso-deputy-set-thursday/
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https://webpubcontent.raycommedia.com/wfie/FILE_6042.pdf
Wife of Deputy Asson Hacker files wrongful death lawsuit
The wife of a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy who died during a training exercise is filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
The plaintiffs listed include the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Evansville Police, The City of Evansville, and Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (SWILEA).
The complaint claims Deputy Asson Hacker’s 14th Amendment rights were recklessly violated, which lead to his death.
the coroner says his cause of death was “exertional sickling” due to sickle cell trait.
The complaint shows Deputy Hacker was taking part in SWILEA’s training in order to become a full time, sworn law enforcement officer.
It shows part of that training included “The Big Fight,” which was scheduled for March 2, 2023.
The complaint shows Deputy Hacker was paired with a Major from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, who was also an instructor for SWILEA.
It shows the Major choked, strangled, hit, punched, kicked, and body slammed Deputy Hacker, and on several occasions, he wasn’t able to breath.
The complaint claims the fight was a form of hazing, as opposed to legitimate training.
It claims the fight went on longer than it was supposed to, and Deputy Hacker is shown on video lying motionless on the floor.
The complaint claims that despite obviously needing medical attention, none was provided for a significant period of time.
https://www.14news.com/2023/03/09/funeral-vcso-deputy-set-thursday/
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https://webpubcontent.raycommedia.com/wfie/FILE_6042.pdf
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🚨QUESTION: How does the Revenue for the NGO the Catholic Charities nearly quadruple since the Biden Administration took over?
In 2018 the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston only brought in $44 million
In 2021. the revenue for NGO blossomed to $217 million.
Interesting to see the revenue of the Catholic Charity donations in Ft Wayne and Indianapolis, Indiana. They are the conduit of that elusive Public/Private Partnership to assist the immigration infiltration.
The Colbertreport on Rumble will be tackling the immigration problem in Evansville, Indiana.
In 2018 the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston only brought in $44 million
In 2021. the revenue for NGO blossomed to $217 million.
Interesting to see the revenue of the Catholic Charity donations in Ft Wayne and Indianapolis, Indiana. They are the conduit of that elusive Public/Private Partnership to assist the immigration infiltration.
The Colbertreport on Rumble will be tackling the immigration problem in Evansville, Indiana.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV)— Tonight, Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry requested that Evansville City Council approve the distribution of more than $1.2 million in Opioid Settlement Funds to organizations helping battle the opioid epidemic.
If approved, the funds would be distributed to six organizations focused on reaching populations most vulnerable to opioid abuse, and working with them in what research has found to be their most influential moments.
If approved, the organizations and programs receiving funds would be:
YWCA Evansville: Say YES! To Sobriety and Self-Sufficiency - $200,000
Evansville Rescue Mission: Recovery Program of the Evansville Rescue Mission - $150,000
Vanderburgh County Mental Health Court: Mental Health Court - $96,000
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office: Recovery Community Organization - $250,000
Evansville Police Department: Tackling the Opioid Epidemic - $275,826
The Women’s Hospital: Perinatal Support Consult Program - $231,080
Details of the programs can be found on the City of Evansville website at www.evansvillegov.org/city.
The funds Mayor Terry is requesting City Council to approve distributing includes funds remaining from the city’s allocation in 2023, as well as nearly all of its 2024 allocation.
If approved, the funds would be distributed to six organizations focused on reaching populations most vulnerable to opioid abuse, and working with them in what research has found to be their most influential moments.
If approved, the organizations and programs receiving funds would be:
YWCA Evansville: Say YES! To Sobriety and Self-Sufficiency - $200,000
Evansville Rescue Mission: Recovery Program of the Evansville Rescue Mission - $150,000
Vanderburgh County Mental Health Court: Mental Health Court - $96,000
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office: Recovery Community Organization - $250,000
Evansville Police Department: Tackling the Opioid Epidemic - $275,826
The Women’s Hospital: Perinatal Support Consult Program - $231,080
Details of the programs can be found on the City of Evansville website at www.evansvillegov.org/city.
The funds Mayor Terry is requesting City Council to approve distributing includes funds remaining from the city’s allocation in 2023, as well as nearly all of its 2024 allocation.
Remember the pieces of the puzzle…
Remember “Dr” Fauci on January 12, 2017, speaking to a university:
“There will for certain be infectious disease outbreak for the next administration.”
How did he know that?
‘Create a problem, we have a solution to.’
They were trying not to lose their billion dollar human Guinea pig labs.
Then He lied about funding amongst other things.
Here it is… NIH dot Gov.
All the Executive Order with National Emergency continuations = enforcing those until the Occupation is done and it’s time to put those through Court and unveil to public.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9795384/
Remember “Dr” Fauci on January 12, 2017, speaking to a university:
“There will for certain be infectious disease outbreak for the next administration.”
How did he know that?
‘Create a problem, we have a solution to.’
They were trying not to lose their billion dollar human Guinea pig labs.
Then He lied about funding amongst other things.
Here it is… NIH dot Gov.
All the Executive Order with National Emergency continuations = enforcing those until the Occupation is done and it’s time to put those through Court and unveil to public.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9795384/
INDIANA
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Indiana
Evansville Restaurant Operator Sentenced for Scheme to Employ Undocumented Workers
– Kent Dam, 55, of Evansville, Indiana, was sentenced to time served in federal court after pleading guilty to transporting and harboring undocumented workers and money laundering.
Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine, which is operated by Dam and his wife, also pleaded guilty to unlawful employment of undocumented workers, and received two years’ probation and a $15,000 fine.
According to court documents, in June 2020, Homeland Security Investigations began an investigation into Dam and the operations at Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine as part of an ongoing multistate investigation into the smuggling, transporting, harboring and employment of undocumented workers. Agents were told that a human smuggler was facilitating the exploitation of undocumented laborers by delivering them to businesses. On multiple occasions, the smuggler drove the undocumented workers from another state to Gracie Chinese Cuisine’s and to two residences owned by Dam on West Wortman Road in Evansville.
Dam and his wife personally paid the smuggler for delivering workers to the West Wortman Road residences.
During the investigation, surveillance of the restaurant and Dam’s two residences showed that Dam regularly drove from his primary residence to the West Wortman Road residences and picked up four to six people, then drove to Gracie Chinese Cuisine’s.
At the restaurant, Dam and the workers exited the vehicle and entered through the back door. At the end of the day, Dam drove the workers from Gracie’s back to the residences on Wortman Road, before returning to his primary residence.
On October 21, 2020, the vehicle Dam was driving was stopped by officers for a traffic violation. Dam was driving with five passengers at the time.
All the passengers said they worked in the kitchen at Gracie’s and lived at the Wortman Road residence. Two individuals said that they had been working at the restaurant for 3 months, one said he had been there for 7.5 years, and the others fell somewhere in between. Some claimed that they paid Dam rent to live at the Wortman residence, others said they lived there for free. The workers stated that they were paid by Dam monthly, either by check or with an envelope of cash.
One individual said that he was paid $800 per month, another said that he was paid $2,500 per month, and the others fell somewhere in between.
Additionally, the workers said that Dam did not ask them to complete the standard employment forms regarding citizenship and taxes. Some claimed that they did not even have to show Dam identification to get a job.
Two of the workers stated that they were brought to Dam’s restaurant by a smuggler.
“The defendant paid for smuggled, undocumented workers to exploit in furtherance of his own greed,” said Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “This prosecution and sentence demonstrate that the Department of Justice and our law enforcement partners will work tirelessly to ensure that those who unlawfully exploit trafficked persons are held accountable.”
“This individual exploited undocumented workers to enrich himself,” said Special Agent in Charge Justin Campbell of IRS-CI’s Chicago Field Office. “Today’s sentencing is a critical reminder that there are consequences for human trafficking and money laundering.”
Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigated the case in conjunction with IRS Criminal Investigation. The Indiana State Police provided invaluable assistance. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young. As part of the sentence, Judge Young ordered that Dam pay a $35,000 fine and that he forfeit to the United States his 2017 Toyota Tundra truck, which he used to transport the undocumented workers.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdin/pr/evansville-restaurant-operator-sentenced-scheme-employ-undocumented-workers
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Indiana
Evansville Restaurant Operator Sentenced for Scheme to Employ Undocumented Workers
– Kent Dam, 55, of Evansville, Indiana, was sentenced to time served in federal court after pleading guilty to transporting and harboring undocumented workers and money laundering.
Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine, which is operated by Dam and his wife, also pleaded guilty to unlawful employment of undocumented workers, and received two years’ probation and a $15,000 fine.
According to court documents, in June 2020, Homeland Security Investigations began an investigation into Dam and the operations at Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine as part of an ongoing multistate investigation into the smuggling, transporting, harboring and employment of undocumented workers. Agents were told that a human smuggler was facilitating the exploitation of undocumented laborers by delivering them to businesses. On multiple occasions, the smuggler drove the undocumented workers from another state to Gracie Chinese Cuisine’s and to two residences owned by Dam on West Wortman Road in Evansville.
Dam and his wife personally paid the smuggler for delivering workers to the West Wortman Road residences.
During the investigation, surveillance of the restaurant and Dam’s two residences showed that Dam regularly drove from his primary residence to the West Wortman Road residences and picked up four to six people, then drove to Gracie Chinese Cuisine’s.
At the restaurant, Dam and the workers exited the vehicle and entered through the back door. At the end of the day, Dam drove the workers from Gracie’s back to the residences on Wortman Road, before returning to his primary residence.
On October 21, 2020, the vehicle Dam was driving was stopped by officers for a traffic violation. Dam was driving with five passengers at the time.
All the passengers said they worked in the kitchen at Gracie’s and lived at the Wortman Road residence. Two individuals said that they had been working at the restaurant for 3 months, one said he had been there for 7.5 years, and the others fell somewhere in between. Some claimed that they paid Dam rent to live at the Wortman residence, others said they lived there for free. The workers stated that they were paid by Dam monthly, either by check or with an envelope of cash.
One individual said that he was paid $800 per month, another said that he was paid $2,500 per month, and the others fell somewhere in between.
Additionally, the workers said that Dam did not ask them to complete the standard employment forms regarding citizenship and taxes. Some claimed that they did not even have to show Dam identification to get a job.
Two of the workers stated that they were brought to Dam’s restaurant by a smuggler.
“The defendant paid for smuggled, undocumented workers to exploit in furtherance of his own greed,” said Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “This prosecution and sentence demonstrate that the Department of Justice and our law enforcement partners will work tirelessly to ensure that those who unlawfully exploit trafficked persons are held accountable.”
“This individual exploited undocumented workers to enrich himself,” said Special Agent in Charge Justin Campbell of IRS-CI’s Chicago Field Office. “Today’s sentencing is a critical reminder that there are consequences for human trafficking and money laundering.”
Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigated the case in conjunction with IRS Criminal Investigation. The Indiana State Police provided invaluable assistance. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young. As part of the sentence, Judge Young ordered that Dam pay a $35,000 fine and that he forfeit to the United States his 2017 Toyota Tundra truck, which he used to transport the undocumented workers.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdin/pr/evansville-restaurant-operator-sentenced-scheme-employ-undocumented-workers
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INDIANA
Terry proposes $1.2 million in federal funds be shared among six organizations
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry is asking the City Council to distribute more than $1.2 million in Opioid Settlement Funds to a half dozen organizations.
The organizations include the YMCA, Evansville Rescue Mission, Vanderburgh County Mental Health Court, and the Women’s Hospital.
The largest allocations would go to the Evansville Police Department and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office.
Mayor Terry says the city sees opportunities to reach the homeless population, as wells as those in the criminal justice system.
Terry says the committee that considered requests for the funding saw the choices as “real opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives,” and she agrees.
One group that did not make the list was the Evansville Recovery Alliance. That led to feedback from the alliance’s supporters on the mayor’s Facebook page.
The city council may consider the allocations at its September 23rd meeting.
COLBERT COMMENT:
I attended the city counsel meeting. The city police representative is reserving the money to pay overtime pay to police officers. This is “creative financing” to use allocated resources set aside for drug rehab to offset shortfalls in the police budgets. Perhaps the budget for useless DEI programs would be redirected to the police budget and use the “drug rehab” money for it’s intended purpose.
There will be several residents attending the the city counsel meeting to assist the city in appropriating the funds. Come join us! This is your government.
Terry proposes $1.2 million in federal funds be shared among six organizations
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry is asking the City Council to distribute more than $1.2 million in Opioid Settlement Funds to a half dozen organizations.
The organizations include the YMCA, Evansville Rescue Mission, Vanderburgh County Mental Health Court, and the Women’s Hospital.
The largest allocations would go to the Evansville Police Department and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office.
Mayor Terry says the city sees opportunities to reach the homeless population, as wells as those in the criminal justice system.
Terry says the committee that considered requests for the funding saw the choices as “real opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives,” and she agrees.
One group that did not make the list was the Evansville Recovery Alliance. That led to feedback from the alliance’s supporters on the mayor’s Facebook page.
The city council may consider the allocations at its September 23rd meeting.
COLBERT COMMENT:
I attended the city counsel meeting. The city police representative is reserving the money to pay overtime pay to police officers. This is “creative financing” to use allocated resources set aside for drug rehab to offset shortfalls in the police budgets. Perhaps the budget for useless DEI programs would be redirected to the police budget and use the “drug rehab” money for it’s intended purpose.
There will be several residents attending the the city counsel meeting to assist the city in appropriating the funds. Come join us! This is your government.