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Tampa Bay school districts preparing new cellphone rules for this fall: Officials in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough are getting closer to zero-use rules as ...
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Joe Biden is in Tampa today. Here’s what you need to know.: Biden says Florida is in play in 2024.
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Florida’s Home Insurance Industry May Be Worse Than Anyone Realizes: A rash of failures of A-rated insurers points to a hidden weakness in the market ...
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Election 2024: Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban: President Joe Biden is traveling to Florida to assail the state’s forthcoming six-week abortion ...
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Gateway Pundit files for bankruptcy: The far-right website Gateway Pundit is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company’s founder said this week ...
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Florida couple accused of altering lottery scratch ticket to fake $1M win - National | Globalnews.ca
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NFL Draft 2024: Start Time, TV Schedule, First Round Order, How to Watch Without Cable
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Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union: Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life have filed a petition to form a labor ...
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Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization
- Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.
- The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."
- A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.
- Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.
2 bodies found in St. Cloud wooded area confirmed as missing Kissimmee couple: The 2 bodies discovered in a wooded area of St. Cloud over the weekend are those ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/2-bodies-found-in-st-cloud-wooded-area-confirmed-as-missing-kissimmee-couple/
Disney's Aaron LaBerge to step down, join Penn Entertainment as CTO: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Chief Technology Officer Aaron LaBerge would step down from ...
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Juliet, one of the oldest known manatees, dies at ZooTampa: Juliet, a 1½-ton manatee that was rescued from an embattled Miami aquarium, died Sunday morning at ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/juliet-one-of-the-oldest-known-manatees-dies-at-zootampa/
Angel Reese, Tiger fans react to LSU gymnastics winning the program's first national title
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ESPN Films Greenlights 30 For 30 Documentary On Broadcaster Stuart Scott: ESPN Films today announced it has greenlit an upcoming 30 for 30 documentary to be ...
deadline.com/2024/04/espn-films-greenlights-30-for-30-documentary-broadcaster-stuart-scott-1235882338/
Constellation of Starlink satellites grows with latest SpaceX launch from Florida - UPI.com
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What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you: TikTok won't suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/24/what-a-tiktok-ban-in-the-us-could-mean-for-you/
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
CENTRAL FLORIDIAN OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Eric Gray comforts the homeless – and disturbs the comfortable
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/central-floridian-of-the-year-finalist-eric-gray-comforts-the-homeless-and-disturbs-the-comfortable/
President Biden to talk abortion at Tampa campaign stop: Florida is set to have a six-week abortion ban in May, and will have an abortion access amendment on the ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/19/biden-tampa-abortion-2024-amendment-six-week-ban/
ESPN (DIS), Warner Bros. (WBD) Have Yet to Reach New Broadcast Deal With NBA: The National Basketball Association’s exclusive period for discussing a new ...
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Nasa says part of International Space Station crashed into Florida home: The 0.7kg metal object tore through man's roof after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.
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Ousted by DeSantis, Andrew Warren is running for Hillsborough state attorney: Democrat Warren says he’ll take on Republican governor appointee Suzy Lopez in ...
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Motorcyclist died after crash on OBT in Orange County, FHP says: A 39-year-old man riding a motorcycle died in a crash early Sunday on South Orange Blossom Trail ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/motorcyclist-died-after-crash-on-obt-in-orange-county-fhp-says/
Home prices continue to rise, but experts see a market correction ahead: Prospective homebuyers in South Florida only face more challenging circumstances as ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/19/home-prices-continue-to-rise-but-experts-see-a-market-correction-ahead/
US astronauts prepare for historic Boeing Starliner launch to ISS: Two US astronauts arrived Thursday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida ...
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Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band guitarist, dies at 80: 'Dickey was larger than life'
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Quick Glance: Dickey Betts, Singer-Guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
- Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer and COPD.
- Known for his distinctive guitar style and hits like 'Ramblin' Man,' Betts was a significant figure in Southern rock.
- His family announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.
- Betts leaves behind a musical legacy that has shaped the Southern rock genre.
Why is Grandpa stocking shelves at Publix? How the cost of living has changed Florida
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Some migrants flown by Florida to Martha’s Vineyard qualify for victim visas: Some migrants this month received “bona fide determinations” in their visa ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/22/desantis-migrant-flights-marthas-vineyard-visas-deportation/
Suspect arrested in group beating of man at Lauderhill ‘drug house’ in 2019: Rashaid Labonte, 42, of Lauderhill, was arrested Thursday in connection with a group ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/23/suspect-arrested-in-group-beating-of-man-at-lauderhill-drug-house-in-2019/
Man dies after self-immolation outside Trump trial building: Authorities identified the dead man as a man from Florida. He was “some kind of conspiracy theorist ...
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Madeline Soto: Stephan Sterns charged with first-degree murder: Stephan Sterns is being charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 13-year-old Madeline ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/trial-for-prime-suspect-in-madeline-sotos-killing-delayed/
Maxwell Frost on Earth Day calls Trump a ‘threat to our planet’: On Earth Day, progressive Democrat Maxwell Frost (Fla.) is calling former President Trump a ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4612862-maxwell-frost-earth-day-trump-climate-change/
Ethics Committee Wants to Know if Matt Gaetz Got High at Parties: ABC: The House committee has reportedly obtained a woman’s statement claiming the Republican ...
thedailybeast.com/ethics-committee-wants-to-know-if-matt-gaetz-got-high-at-parties-abc
What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you: Will TikTok suddenly disappear from your phone? The answer to this question and more.
tampabay.com/news/business/2024/04/24/tiktok-tik-tok-ban-questions-answered-privacy-app-disappears-us-congress/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Another shock to the Broward school system as superintendent steps down | Editorial
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/another-shock-to-the-broward-school-system-as-superintendent-calls-it-quits-editorial/
US Congressional Leaders Discussing Iran Oil Sanctions, Senator Ben Cardin Says: Congressional leaders are discussing how to push ahead with legislation that ...
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An early start: 2024’s first tropical disturbance forms … in April: The system is 900 miles northwest of the Cape Verde Islands and is forecast to move ...
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Gateway project, with new toll roads and I-275 express lanes, will open Friday: The project, which has been beset by delays over more than six years of ...
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Two shootings, two different responses — Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/two-shootings-two-different-responses-maine-restricts-guns-while-iowa-arms-teachers/
Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/bidens-latest-plan-for-student-loan-cancellation-moves-forward-as-a-proposed-regulation/
Senate dismisses the first impeachment article against Mayorkas, declaring it unconstitutional; trial ongoing
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/senate-dismisses-the-first-impeachment-article-against-mayorkas-declaring-it-unconstitutional-trial-ongoing/
Letters: Dangers of teaching communism | Demings’ decisions: The governor's decision to mandate kindergartners learn the evils of communism imperils the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/letters-dangers-of-teaching-communism-demings-decisions/
Caleb Williams arrives at 2024 NFL Draft with girlfriend Alina Thyregod: Caleb Williams, who is the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft ...
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Quick Glance: Chiefs Select Xavier Worthy in 2024 NFL Draft
- The Kansas City Chiefs selected Xavier Worthy, the fastest player in the 40-yard dash, in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
- Worthy broke John Ross' 40-yard dash record and was chosen by the Chiefs at No. 28.
- A former track athlete, Worthy translated his speed and explosiveness to the football field, excelling at the University of Texas.
- The Chiefs acquired an explosive wide receiver in Worthy, capable of separating from coverage and serving as a vertical threat. Worthy believes he is now the fastest player in the NFL.
IndyCar disqualifies St. Pete Grand Prix winner, 6 weeks after race: Two of the three podium finishers were disqualified for breaking push-to-pass rules.
tampabay.com/sports/2024/04/24/indycar-josef-newgarden-disqualified-st-pete-penske-pato-oward/
Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe': Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for 'en pointe' ...
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About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren’t yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/about-1-in-4-us-adults-50-and-older-who-arent-yet-retired-expect-to-never-retire-aarp-study-finds/
Swiss rate routing costs T-Mobile customers 143,000 dollars: The data consumption of a three-week vacation cost a couple from Florida the equivalent of 1 ...
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Susie Hupp, Sentinel reporter for stylish homes and real estate, dies at 96: Susie Hupp, a longtime writer for the Orlando Sentinel, has died. She was 96 ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/susie-hupp-obituary-orlando-sentinel-reporter-homes/
Liv’s Gourmet Pickles are kind of a big dill: Loss, addiction and two trips through detox put Liv Sain's life in a pickle. Then she started making them.
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/livs-gourmet-pickles-sain-conway-clermont/
Late Gov. Bob Graham to lie in state in Tallahassee: A public memorial service is also being planned for Graham in Miami Lakes.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/19/bob-graham-governor-senator-funeral-lie-in-state-old-capitol/
US works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint
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Earth Day 2024 in Orlando: Events and ways to celebrate: Earth Day turns 54 years old in 2024, bringing with it a celebration of the planet we call home and a ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/celebrate-earth-day-2024-orlando-events/
New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ agreements for most employees: By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER (AP Economics Writer) WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies would no ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/new-federal-rule-would-bar-noncompete-agreements-for-most-employees/
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Report: Last year ended with a surge in book bans: According to PEN America, 4,349 books were banned from schools between July and December 2023 ...
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Rubio says Iran wants to make Israel ‘an impossible place to live’: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said Sunday Iran wants to make Israel “an impossible place to live” ...
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Suspend Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s certification for 6 months, FDLE recommends
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/23/suspend-broward-sheriff-gregory-tonys-certification-for-6-months-fdle-recommends/
Young Orlando actor comes home in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ tour: Orlando's Axel Bernard Rimmele, 12, is onstage in "Mrs. Doubtfire" as it tours the U.S ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/alex-rimmele-mrs-doubtfire-broadway-tour-orlando/
Colorado's Cody Williams, expected lottery pick, to enter NBA draft - ESPN: Colorado freshman guard Cody Williams -- an expected lottery pick -- is entering the ...
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China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/china-to-send-three-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-part-of-its-ambitious-program/
St. Johns River Festival of the Arts brings nearly 140 artists to Sanford this weekend
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/25/st-johns-river-festival-arts-sanford-things-to-do-weekend/
Trump hush money trial transcripts to be made public: Trial proceedings are not broadcast and space inside the courtroom for members of the public is extremely ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/23/trump-hush-money-trial-transcripts-to-be-made-public/
United States to reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan oil over unfair elections - UPI.com
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
Haleigh Bryant, Olivia Dunn and team to work celebratory shift at original Raising Cane's
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Atreya Manaswi is saving bees with beer. What’s next? | Central Floridian of the Year Finalist
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/25/atreya-manaswi-is-saving-bees-with-beer-whats-next/
New College President Richard Corcoran gets $200K bonus after first year: Trustees said he met the goals they laid out for him as the school underwent a ...
tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/11/new-college-president-richard-corcoran-gets-200k-bonus-after-first-year/
DeSantis signs bill preventing cities from requiring heat safety protections for workers
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/12/desantis-heat-protection-workers-contractors-wages-local-government-preempt/
USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time: The limits on added sugars would be required in the 2025-2026 school year ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/24/usda-updates-rules-for-school-meals-that-limit-added-sugars-for-the-first-time/
Baby orangutan born at Busch Gardens in Tampa: The birth of the Bornean orangutan is a milestone in conservation efforts, the park said.
tampabay.com/life-culture/entertainment/2024/04/15/tampa-busch-gardens-baby-animal-orangutan-zoo/
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Quick Glance: Newborn Borneo Orangutan at Busch Gardens, Florida
- An endangered Bornean orangutan baby was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida.
- Following a cesarean section on Saturday, the baby orangutan weighing just over three pounds (1.3 kilograms) was brought into the world by park officials. Once stabilized, the mother Luna is recovering from the surgery and will soon reunite with her baby.
- Known as the largest tree-dwelling ape species and the third largest overall, the Bornean orangutan's birth signifies a significant step in orangutan conservation efforts.
- Orangutans typically have a lifespan of 35 to 40 years in the wild. The newborn ape has not been named yet and resides in a zoo within the Tampa theme park, known as one of the largest in North America, accommodating thousands of animals.
UConn freshman star Stephon Castle enters NBA draft - ESPN: After playing an immense part in a national championship run, UConn freshman guard Stephon Castle is ...
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Husband shoots wife, then chases ambulance taking her to a hospital, Florida cops say
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As Supreme Court hears homeless case, scores rally in downtown Orlando: More than a 100 homeless advocates held a rally in downtown Orlando on Monday as the U.S ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/22/as-supreme-court-hears-homeless-case-scores-rally-in-downtown-orlando/
Orlando Shakes: $6.5 million renovation, new long-term lease, Fringe disruption: A major repair of the Lowndes Shakespeare Center's roof and air-handling ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/orlando-shakespeare-center-renovations-lease-fringe-changes/
Fond memories of a favorite governor | Letters to the editor: Readers fondly recall the life of Gov. Bob Graham and react to the Sun Sentinel's coverage of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/20/fond-memories-of-a-favorite-governor-letters-to-the-editor/
Courts in Arizona and Florida have moved to further restrict reproductive rights. See how millions of people will need to travel longer distances to the ...
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Inside Bill Gates' real estate, from his Seattle to Florida houses: Bill Gates is one of the country's top landowners and owns houses in Washington, California ...
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Judge blocks Florida from enforcing pronoun law against transgender teacher - UPI.com
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Frost criticizes Greene after she disavows white supremacists: ‘damn hypocrisy’: Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Fla.) went after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601568-frost-condemns-greene-for-disavowing-white-supremacists-damn-hypocrisy/
Gov. Greg Abbott Wants to ‘End’ Trans Teachers Expressing Their Gender in Texas: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott suggested that he wants to end transgender and gender ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/greg-abbott-trans-teachers-texas-1235008156/
8 ‘cute’ members of raccoon-like species born in 8 days at Florida zoo. See the babies
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Ex-U.S. ambassador sentenced to 15 years after decades of spying for Cuba: Victor Manuel Rocha, who served on the National Security Council and as U.S ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/13/manuel-rocha-cuba-espionage-sentencing/
Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
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