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Staffer For Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth Caught Posing as Lawyer to Free Illegal Alien From ICE Custody

**Department of Homeland Security Demands Answers After Illinois Staffer Misrepresents Himself as Legal Counsel**

Louis, Illinois – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking answers following allegations that Edward York, a staffer for Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), misrepresented himself to federal agents as legal counsel for Jose Ismeal Ayuzo Sandoval, a four-time deported illegal alien with a prior DUI conviction.

According to a letter from the DHS, York entered an ICE facility in St. Louis, Illinois, on October 29 by falsifying a Department of Homeland Security form. During this visit, York claimed to be the attorney representing Ayuzo Sandoval and demanded to speak with him.

The letter states, “At approximately 1:29 p.m., an individual identified as Edward York, who according to publicly available information, is employed as a Constituent Outreach Coordinator for your Senate office, entered the field office lobby, and in a discussion with a federal officer, claimed to be Mr. Ayuzo’s attorney. Mr. York demanded to speak with his ‘client.’”

York allegedly used this misrepresentation to gain access to the detainee and seek his release from custody. While at the facility, York successfully met with Ayuzo Sandoval and obtained his signature on a G-28 form. The G-28 form authorizes an attorney to represent a client on immigration matters, allowing the attorney to receive official correspondence and communicate with government agencies on their behalf.

The DHS letter also highlights troubling actions concerning the submission of this form. York reportedly attempted to submit the G-28 without Ayuzo Sandoval’s signature. According to Fox News, “Four days later, a Suarez Law Office in Collinsville, Illinois, filed a G-28 electronically that did not have Mr. Ayuzo’s signature, even though Mr. York, who claimed to work for the law firm, had already obtained a signed form.”

The DHS believes there may have been collaboration between York and the law firm to conceal the misrepresentation. The letter states, “It appears as if Mr. York may have collaborated with the firm to cover his misrepresentation.”

This incident raises serious concerns regarding ethical conduct and legal compliance within Senator Duckworth’s office, especially given the sensitive nature of immigration enforcement.

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**Topics:** Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government
**Location:** Illinois, USA

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Strip club executives allegedly bribed tax auditor with lap dances and luxury trips to slash tax bills

**Strip Club Executives Allegedly Bribed New York Tax Auditor to Slash Millions in Sales Taxes, Attorney General Charges**

A group of strip club executives reportedly bribed a New York state tax auditor with cash, luxury Florida trips, and lap dances valued at thousands of dollars per day to reduce millions from their tax bills, according to a sweeping indictment filed by Attorney General Letitia James.

The 79-count indictment targets top leaders of RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc., the Texas-based parent company behind popular strip clubs Rick’s Cabaret, Vivid Cabaret, and Hoops Cabaret. Prosecutors allege the executives used their venues to disguise bribes as “promotional” expenses, thereby avoiding more than $8 million in sales taxes between 2010 and 2024.

According to the indictment, the auditor received at least 13 all-expenses-paid trips to Florida, where company leadership provided hotel accommodations, restaurant meals, and up to $5,000 per day for private dances at RCI-owned clubs.

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**Defense Attorney Questions Criminal Intent and Timing**

Federal defense attorney Ronald Chapman II described the allegations as “sensational,” but suggested they may not prove criminal intent once examined in court.

“When you look a little deeper, things start to look a little bit different,” Chapman told Fox News Digital. “This case reminds me of the [President] Trump financial-fraud case, where prosecutors in New York built a sweeping narrative around business judgments that may not actually violate the law.”

Chapman emphasized that prosecutors face an uphill battle to establish a quid pro quo, i.e., that the auditor’s decisions were directly influenced by the perks received.

“It only turns into bribery when that is also done consistent with bad conduct, looking the other way on something,” he stated. “I just don’t see that other side of the quid pro quo yet.”

He also questioned the timing of the charges, highlighting the political context involving the embattled Attorney General.

“We see, once again, a very late indictment being brought. That means somebody brought this case from a pile of cases and decided to pluck it out,” Chapman explained. “Oftentimes we will see prosecutors right around the time they’re about to be facing re-election, trying to bring big cases like this with sensational headlines where they don’t really have the goods to fully handle the prosecution.”

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**Attorney General Letitia James Faces Separate Federal Charges**

Letitia James herself is facing legal troubles, as she will be arraigned in Virginia on federal bank fraud charges tied to a 2020 home purchase.

James is charged with one count of bank fraud and one count of making false statements to a financial institution. Prosecutors allege she misrepresented a property purchase in Norfolk, Virginia, as a secondary residence on loan and mortgage documents, when in fact it was used as a rental investment property—qualifying her for more favorable loan terms. She has pleaded not guilty.

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**Details of the Indictment**

The indictment, filed in New York County Supreme Court, names several RCI executives as defendants, including:

– Eric Langan, Chief Executive Officer
– Timothy Winata, Controller
– Bradley Chhay, Chief Financial Officer
– Ahmed “Ed” Anakar, Operations Director
– Shaun Kevlin, Nightclub Operations Director

A sixth individual has also been charged but remains unidentified due to a sealed indictment.

RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. and its three Manhattan-based clubs—Rick’s Cabaret, Vivid Cabaret, and Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar—are also charged. The case includes allegations of criminal tax fraud, bribery, conspiracy, and filing false business records.

If convicted of the top counts, Langan, Winata, and Anakar could each face up to 25 years in prison. Chhay and Kevlin face a maximum sentence of 15 years.

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**Stay Updated**

For further details and to read the full indictment, stay tuned to updates from Fox News and official court releases.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/strip-club-executives-allegedly-bribed-tax-auditor-lap-dances-luxury-trips-slash-tax-bills

Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner

**President Trump Announces 10% Tariff Hike on Canadian Imports Over Ontario’s Anti-Tariff Ad**

*ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP)* — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to increase tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an additional 10%. This decision comes in response to an anti-tariff television advertisement aired by the province of Ontario, which used the words of former President Ronald Reagan to criticize U.S. tariffs.

The advertisement, which aired on Friday night during the first game of the World Series, angered Trump. He accused the ad of being a “FRAUD” and said he would end trade talks with Canada as a result.

“Their Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform while aboard Air Force One en route to Malaysia. “Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now.”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded by stating he would pull the ad after the weekend.

At this time, it remains unclear what legal authority President Trump intends to use to impose the additional import taxes. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding when the 10% tariff increase would take effect or whether it would apply to all Canadian goods.

Canada’s economy has been significantly impacted by Trump’s existing tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been actively working to negotiate with the U.S. administration to reduce these tariffs. Over 75% of Canadian exports are sent to the U.S., with nearly $3.6 billion CAD ($2.7 billion USD) worth of goods and services crossing the border daily.

Currently, many Canadian products face tariffs of up to 35%, while steel and aluminum are subject to rates as high as 50%. Energy products face a lower tariff of 10%, and the majority of goods covered under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) are exempt from tariffs. That trade agreement is scheduled for review, and while Trump negotiated the deal during his first term, he has since become critical of it.

Both Trump and Carney are expected to attend the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia. However, Trump told reporters traveling with him that he has no intention of meeting with Carney at the event.

President Trump also criticized the Ontario ad for misrepresenting the position of Ronald Reagan, a two-term president and a respected figure within the Republican Party. Reagan, known for his cautious stance on tariffs, was quoted extensively in Ontario’s ad from a 1987 address that highlighted the case against tariffs.

Trump alleged that the ad was designed to influence the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of arguments scheduled for next month, which could determine whether he has the authority to impose his wide-ranging tariffs — a cornerstone of his economic policy. Lower courts have previously ruled that he exceeded his authority on this matter.

As the situation develops, both governments face mounting pressure to find common ground and resolve the escalating trade tensions.
https://whdh.com/news/trump-threatens-canada-with-10-extra-import-tax-for-not-pulling-down-anti-tariffs-ad-sooner/

Jack Smith calls Republicans’ bluff with request to testify — on one condition

Former special counsel Jack Smith is calling Republicans’ bluff, turning the tables Thursday by requesting to testify publicly in open hearings before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. Smith’s attorneys made the request this week in a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA).

“As described by various Senators, the toll data collection was narrowly tailored and limited to the four days from January 4, 2021 to January 7, 2021, with a focus on telephonic activity during the period immediately surrounding the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol,” Smith’s lawyers wrote.

Grassley has accused Smith of improperly spying on Republican lawmakers during the Department of Justice investigation and prosecution of President Donald Trump.

“I think it’s important that he’s speaking up in a way to kind of demystify what has been grossly misrepresented to the American people by the senators,” former FBI Deputy Director and CNN senior law enforcement analyst Andrew McCabe said Thursday on CNN’s *The Arena* with anchor Kasie Hunt.

In that testimony from a few weeks ago, McCabe explained, “Toll records are a very rudimentary kind of first step investigative technique in many, many, many, almost all investigations. And it’s typically done early in an investigation when you have an allegation and you’re trying to determine — you’re trying to vet an allegation to even see if there’s something worth investigating.”

He added, “So if someone comes to you, let’s say a situation like this, if someone makes an allegation that they have information that the president contacted a particular senator in the process of trying to stall the Congress’s work on certifying the election, one way to vet that information would be to get toll records, to see if there was actually telephonic contact between those people.”

Smith’s public testimony could shed light and clarify what happened in the investigation and the methods behind it, McCabe said.

“And after you’ve proved that if there’s no contact, then you know not to go down that investigative avenue. If there is contact, then there are, of course, more techniques that you can use to get to the bottom of it,” he added.

“I should also say that it takes a grand jury subpoena to acquire those records. This is not something that a prosecutor or an FBI agent just dreams up off the top of their heads and, you know, calls up the phone company and says, ‘Hey, send us everything you have.’ There is a process. These records are accessed lawfully under the purview of the grand jury. So as I said, I think it was grossly misrepresented in that hearing.”
https://www.rawstory.com/jack-smith-2674227924/