35 h. ago Illinois changes benchmarks that proved proficiency in math, English on standardized tests

More Illinois students will be labeled proficient in reading and math after state board adjusts standardized test cut scores to align with college readiness expectations.

Politics

37 h. ago Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins resigns from Roxbury Community College board after extortion charges

Healey said Tompkins “made the right decision by stepping down," but has yet to call for his resignation from the Suffolk County sheriff position. The post Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins resigns from Roxbury Community College board after extortion charges appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

57 h. ago ‘Need to get more information’: Healey declines to call for Sheriff Tompkins’s resignation

“The allegations are certainly serious, and no one in elected positions should ever use or abuse their power in an unlawful way,” Healey told reporters. The post ‘Need to get more information’: Healey declines to call for Sheriff Tompkins’s resignation appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

6 d. ago FBI Arrests Sanctuary County Sheriff in Massachusetts After Cannabis Retailer Extortion Investigation

The FBI announced the arrest of a sheriff from Suffolk County, Massachusetts, on charges of extortion. The arrest of the immigration sanctuary county sheriff follows an investigation into allegations that he extorted $50,000 from a Boston-based cannabis company. The post FBI Arrests Sanctuary County Sheriff in Massachusetts After Cannabis Retailer Extortion Investigation appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

6 d. ago Kash Patel slams 'corrupt' sanctuary sheriff indicted for cannabis company extortion

Federal prosecutors charge Suffolk County sheriff with corruption after alleged $50,000 extortion scheme involving Massachusetts cannabis dispensary licensing.

Politics

6 d. ago Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins federally indicted on extortion charges

Tompkins is accused of extorting a cannabis company executive. The post Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins federally indicted on extortion charges appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

9 d. ago California sheriff’s deputy charged with extortion, soliciting bribe, authorities say

California sheriff’s deputy charged with extortion, soliciting bribe, authorities say  Los Angeles Times

Events

3 w. ago Thai Woman Accused of Seducing and Blackmailing Monks in Buddhist Sex Scandal

A 35-year-old Thai woman named Wilawan Emsawat has been charged with extortion for allegedly recording herself while having sex with Buddhist monks, then threatening to make the photos and videos public unless she was paid off. The post Thai Woman Accused of Seducing and Blackmailing Monks in Buddhist Sex Scandal appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics