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Former OC Supervisor Sentenced in COVID Bribery Case – AsAmNews
Andrew Do, once one of Orange County’s most prominent Vietnamese American political leaders, was sentenced Monday to five years in federal prison for a bribery scheme that funneled pandemic relief funds to his own family’s accounts. U.S. District Judge James Selna, who handed down the maximum sentence allowed under the plea deal, called Do’s conduct “despicable,” stating in court that “public corruption brings damage far beyond the monetary loss to the county,” the Los Angeles Times reported.
Texas Man Sentenced for Threats to Sikh Organization – AsAmNews
Bhushan Athale, 49, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison for threatening Sikh employees of a New Jersey-based civil rights organization. The Dallas County Man pled guilty earlier this year to one count of interfering with federally protected activities and one count of transmitting interstate threats, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice. The case centered on a Sikh nonprofit organization in New Jersey that advocates for the civil rights of Sikh Americans.
Fertility Clinic Bombing Suspect Arrested – AsAmNews
Daniel Park, 32, has been arrested and charged with terrorism-related offenses for his alleged role in the bombing of a Palm Springs fertility clinic. Federal officials say the attack, which resulted in one death and injured four, was fueled by an extremist ideology that families should restrain from making children. Park is accused of conspiring with Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, who authorities say executed the bombing by detonating a car filled with explosives near the clinic.
Fran de Leon tapped as Theater Mu artistic director – AsAmNews
Fran de Leon, a seasoned performer and director, has been named the new artistic director of Theater Mu. Once the transition takes place, she will become the fifth person to hold the position in the history of the Midwest’s largest Asian American theatre company. A Los Angeles native, De Leon brings decades of experience to the table, having begun producing at just 19.
Nightclub raided by immigration. Chinese and Taiwanese arrested – AsAmNews
Federal agents arrested 36 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals during a raid at an alleged underground nightclub in the Los Angeles area. Homeland Security Investigation Los Angeles executed the raid with the assistance of other local law enforcement agencies. A video posted by HSI on X depicts the 36 individuals being handcuffed and loaded into white vans. This raid fits neatly into the rapidly increasing pace of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Contentious Texas land sale ban moves to Abbott's vote – AsAmNews
A bill heavily restricting people with ties to the governments of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from purchasing land has been passed by both houses of the Texas Legislature, The Texas Tribune reports. Senate Bill 17 now heads to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas), who, having voiced support for the measure in the past, is expected to sign it into law. The bill’s author, State Sen.
Big Trouble in Little China actor Peter Kwong dead at 73 – AsAmNews
Peter Kwong, a martial artist and actor best known for his role as Rain in Big Trouble in Little China, passed away Tuesday at age 73. Kwong was born in Sacramento, California, on April 9, 1952, and after a long string of guest roles in various shows, the actor landed his 1986 breakout role as the martial artist Rain in John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China.
Controversial Punalu'u Development Project Halted – AsAmNews
After years of grassroots opposition and legal issues, a Hawai’i circuit court approved a foreclosure order against Black Sand Beach LLC, the developer behind the highly controversial Punalu’u Village project. The project aimed to build a luxury resort on one of the most culturally and environmentally significant locations in Hawaii.
Pattie Wu-Murad Found Dead After Two Year Search – AsAmNews
Connecticut native Pattie Wu-Murad, 60, has been found dead over two years after her mysterious disappearance during a hike in Japan. Wu-Murad went missing on April 10, 2023, while hiking the Kumano Kodo trail in Japan’s Nara Prefecture. When she didn’t return, her husband Kirk Murad and two of their children traveled to Japan, launching an intensive international search. As WTNH reported, the effort spanned multiple search teams, Japanese and American law enforcement, and drone footage.
Daniel Dae Kim brings Asian American voices to center stage – AsAmNews
Daniel Dae Kim is no stranger to the spotlight, and this year he has achieved something that once again places him at the forefront of the acting world: becoming the first Asian American to be nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play at the Tony Awards. The honor comes in the wake of his performance in a Broadway revival of David Henry Hwang’s semi-autobiographical comedy “Yellow Face.” “Yellow” Face tackles complicated themes with equal parts absurdist humor and introspection.
Man tears down Hindu flags from NYC family Home – AsAmNews
New York City police are currently investigating a case of religious vandalism after surveillance footage captured a man tearing down Hindu religious flags from a home in Queens. According to the New York Daily News, around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, a man walked onto a residential property in Queens and removed four flags from the front porch. The perpetrator, who has yet to be identified, tossed the flags into a garbage bin before fleeing the scene.
Nancy Kwan Reflects on Stardom in New Memoir – AsAmNews
Widely remembered as one of the first Asian American movie stars, Nancy Kwan takes readers through her journey from obscurity to her now celebrated place among cinema royalty in her new memoir “The World of Nancy Kwan.” Born in Hong Kong in 1939 to a Chinese father and a British mother, Kwan often felt at one remove from her peers as a result of her mixed heritage.
Laotian Artist Somboun Sayasane Found Murdered – AsAmNews
San Francisco artist Somboun Sayasane, 75, has been found dead months after his disappearance late last year. A Laotian painter known for his depictions of California landscapes and San Francisco landmarks, Sayasane gained refugee status in the United States in 1975 after the Pathet Lao took power in Laos. According to SFGate, Sayasane went on to teach at the de Young museum and published a selection of his work in his 2005 book The Park in the City: Impressions of Golden Gate Park.
Neighborhood Deprivation and Residential Property Values Do Not Affect Weight Loss at 1 or 3 Years After Bariatric Surgery
OBJECTIVE: This study examined the association between individual- and neighborhood-level sociodemographic factors and surgical weight loss at 1 year (short term) and 3 years (long term). METHODS: Data were obtained from the baseline survey of the BELONG (Bariatric Experience Long Term) prospective longitudinal cohort study. Individual-level self-reported data on sex, race and ethnicity, education, and household income were obtained by survey.
Crème De La Crème: Good Class Bungalows In Singapore
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. What are Good Class Bungalows? Landed residential properties are coveted in land-scarce Singapore due to its limited supply and the prestige associated with owning or living in one. Among such properties, Good Class Bungalows (“GCBs”) are the most exclusive and costly, in part due to the planning constraints imposed by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (“URA”).
Landlords And Tenants vs COVID-19
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In the wake of the disruption to daily lives caused by the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore, restaurateurs and retailers have faced the brunt of consumers, customers and tourists avoiding crowded public places, eating out or visiting their physical shops.
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