Department of Justice launches operation at NYC jail housing Diddy
Federal investigators from two agencies reportedly launched an “interagency operation” on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Both Sean “Diddy” Combs and former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried are housed in the facility.
The agencies involved include the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons, both revealing little about the reasons for the operation. They say that it is to ensure safety for both employees and inmates at the facility.
Federal authorities say the exact nature of the operation will not be revealed until it is complete, citing security interests. The agencies maintained that the actions were preplanned and there is “no active threat.”
The probe comes as the jail faces criticism for reportedly abhorrent conditions, widespread violence and multiple deaths. The DOJ and Bureau of Prisons previously vowed to fix the problems at the jail and enhance accountability.
Federal prosecutors charged nine inmates last month in connection with a series of attacks from April to August, including two inmates who were stabbed to death and another pierced through the spine with a makeshift icepick. Separately, a correctional officer is accused of shooting at a car during a high-speed chase that was unauthorized.
Prisoners have reportedly long complained over the conditions at the jail and claim they are barred from leaving their cells for showers, exercise, visits and calls. The facility is also reportedly plagued by rampant drug and contraband smuggling, sometimes organized by employees.
Where are they now? FTX criminals making headlines in and out of jail
Caroline Ellison is the latest to go to prison over the multibillion-dollar FTX fraud scheme. The on-again-off-again girlfriend of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to two years behind bars.
She was a star witness for the prosecution against her former boss and boyfriend, commonly known by his initials, SBF. But the judge said her help in the case was not a “get-out-of-jail-free card.”
The crimes she pleaded guilty to carry a maximum sentence of 110 years. Two years in a minimum security prison will get her out of there at around age 32. Ellison pleaded guilty to conspiring to help SBF steal $8 billion in customer funds.
The now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange used to be one of the largest in the world. It had memorable commercials featuring the likes of Larry David, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, and Stephen Curry. The celebrities were later sued for endorsing FTX.
The whole house of cards came crumbling down nearly two years ago when it came out that SBF was taking customer funds from the crypto exchange to plug losses in its sister company, the crypto trading firm Alameda Research. Ellison was the CEO at Alameda.
Let’s look at what happened with the other players in this scheme.
Sam Bankman-Fried
At age 32, Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison and ordered to pay $11 billion in forfeiture for orchestrating the scheme. The judge allowed SBF to start his sentence in a Brooklyn jail as he worked on his appeal before being transferred to a federal prison.
This brings up a twist no one saw coming: SBF’s new jailmate is Sean “Diddy” Combs. Sources told multiple media outlets Combs moved in this week as he faces sex trafficking charges. The dorm-style unit at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn often houses high-profile inmates. NBC New York says the unit has roughly 18-20 inmates and a shared living space.
Nishad Singh and Gary Wang
Along with Caroline Ellison, the prosecution in SBF’s case leaned on two other FTX executives, Nishad Singh and Gary Wang. Both face sentencing soon, on Oct. 30 and Nov. 20, respectively.
Singh was the former director of engineering. He pleaded guilty to six criminal charges, including fraud and conspiracy. He said he signed off on transactions and programmed the systems to route customer funds from FTX to Alameda.
Wang was the chief technology officer. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, securities fraud and commodities fraud.
Both said they cooperated with the FBI because it seemed like the right thing to do and they are hoping to avoid jail time.
Ryan Salame
Former executive Ryan Salame did not testify against SBF and is scheduled to start serving a 7.5-year sentence next month. He pleaded guilty to charges involving campaign finance and money-transmitting crimes.
But now he’s asking to void his plea deal, claiming prosecutors reneged on a promise not to go after his romantic partner. Michelle Bond, who shares a 9-month-old child with Salame, was recently indicted on federal charges. Prosecutors said she conspired to raise unlawful campaign contributions from FTX for her failed congressional campaign.
To complicate matters, Salame told the judge during his plea deal that prosecutors hadn’t promised him anything. Now the judge is supposedly furious at him for lying and needs time to think about what’s next.
If nothing changes, Salame is set to report to prison on Oct. 11.
Fmr. FTX exec Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years over crypto fraud
Caroline Ellison, a former top executive with the failed cryptocurrency firm FTX, was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday, Sept. 24, in connection to a fraud scheme that stole $8 billion from investors and customers. The judge and prosecutors agreed to give Ellison a lighter sentence after she pleaded guilty and testified against FTX founder and her former boyfriend Sam Bankman-Fried during his trial last November.
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Bankman-Fried was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Tropical Storm Helene is fast approaching Florida with the potential to form into the biggest hurricane to hit the U.S. in over a year. And Donald Trump’s campaign says he’s been briefed by U.S. intelligence officials on threats from Iran to assassinate him. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.
The National Hurricane Center’s latest updates have Helene on track to make landfall in the Sunshine State late Thursday, Sept. 26, as a Category 3 hurricane.
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The last Category 3 hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. was Idalia last year, which also made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region and brought record-breaking storm surge to most of the state’s western coast.
Congress set to pass stopgap government funding bill
The U.S. House and Senate are both on track to pass a stopgap funding bill Wednesday, Sept. 25, that will avert a government shutdown early next week. The measure would keep federal agencies funded at their current levels through Dec. 20.
It also sets aside an additional $231 million to bolster the budget for the Secret Service. That comes as concerns over the agency’s efficacy continue to mount in the wake of two assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump.
While the stopgap bill is the brainchild of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, many in his party still say they will not vote in favor of it, forcing House GOP leadership to rely on Democratic votes for it to pass.
Trump campaign says former president briefed on Iranian assassination threats
In a statement Tuesday, Sept. 23, a Trump campaign spokesperson said, “President Trump was briefed earlier today by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence regarding real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the United States.”
Trump later posted on Truth Social that there have been “big threats” on his life by Iran — saying while they didn’t work out, Iran will try again.
Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York has not responded to media requests for a statement.
This news comes after two assassination attempts on the former president, one in Butler, Pennsylvania and another at his Florida golf course. There has been no indication of Iranian involvement in either case.
Congress passes bill to boost presidential candidate security
The bill would require an equal standard of protection be applied to presidents and all major party candidates.
The bill is not expected to make a difference in the level of protection former President Trump receives, as the Secret Service says he was already under the highest level of protection at the time of both assassination attempts.
Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years over cryptocurrency fraud
The judge and prosecutors agreed to give Ellison a lighter sentence after she pleaded guilty and testified against FTX founder and her former boyfriend Sam Bankman-Fried during his trial last November. He was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Coca-Cola pulling new flavor off the shelves after 7 months
Soda drinkers may be having flashbacks to the New Coke miss of the 1980s as Coca-Cola is pulling another version of its signature beverage off store shelves just seven months after its debut. Coca-Cola Spiced went on sale in February as the newest entry in Coke’s permanent line-up.
A Coca-Cola spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday, “We’re always looking at what our customers like and adjusting our range of products. As part of this strategy, we’re planning to phase out Coca-Cola Spiced to introduce an exciting new flavor in 2025.”
The company said earlier this year the spiced soda was part of its strategy to innovate and respond to industry trends. It added the flavor was developed in just seven weeks — as opposed to the 12 months plus it typically takes the company to develop a new product.
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years, must pay $11 billion to victims
Sam Bankman-Fried, the 32-year-old FTX co-founder, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for seven counts of conspiracy and fraud charges on Thursday, March 28. The charges come from the collapse of the crypto exchange, where his customers lost an estimated $8 billion after FTX went bankrupt.
The judge stated that Bankman-Fried’s defense team’s claims that FTX customers would be paid back were “logically flawed” and “speculative.” The judge said Bankman-Fried lied about when he found out about the missing $8 billion.
Prosecutors requested that Bankman-Fried be sentenced to 40-50 years behind bars, and the defense requested 6 1/2 years in prison. However, Bankman-Fried’s sentence is less than the maximum sentence, which reportedly would have been up to 110 years in prison.
Investigators claim that Bankman-Fried used the money invested by customers to pay off loans, buy lavish real estate and cover losses at his hedge fund, according to ABC News.
Prosecutors argued that investors originally trusted Bankman-Fried with their money, but in the end, some lost everything. Bankman-Fried even assured investors that their money was safe on social media.
Bankman-Fried’s crimes have been compared to those of Bernie Madoff, who pulled off an allegedly elaborate Ponzi scheme. However, Bankman-Fried’s attorney attempted to distance his client from what he referred to as “that level of depravity.”
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is scheduled for sentencing Thursday, March 28, following his November conviction by a federal jury on wire fraud and conspiracy charges. The jury found Bankman-Fried guilty of misappropriating $8 billion from FTX depositors’ funds for lavish expenditures, including Caribbean properties and private jets.
At 32, Bankman-Fried faces decades in prison after being convicted in November on seven fraud and conspiracy charges. While the maximum sentence could reach 110 years, prosecutors are seeking 40 to 50 years for his role in one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history.
“His life in recent years has been one of unmatched greed and hubris; of ambition and rationalization; and courting risk and gambling repeatedly with other people’s money,” wrote the U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan.
Prosecutors accuse him of concealing embezzlement of customer funds for years. At his trial, former associates testified he used FTX customer funds to cover losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research. Bankman-Fried denied intending to defraud anyone, claiming oversight failures but not theft.
Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas last December and extradited to the United States. He was released on a $250 million personal recognizance bond, with conditions including electronic monitoring and confinement to his parents’ home in Palo Alto, California.
Two victims recovered after Baltimore bridge collapse
Two bodies are recovered in Baltimore’s bridge collapse as crews continue a difficult search for four remaining victims. And, drivers are about to pay 15 bucks one-way every day just to enter this U.S. city. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Two victims recovered after bridge collapse in Baltimore
After the deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore, caused by a cargo ship collision, details are emerging about the victims, all of whom were construction workers. Additionally, concerns persist about the hazardous materials that were onboard the ship.
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Rescue teams have retrieved two victims from a red pickup truck submerged in the river. Miguel Luna, a 40-year-old father of three from El Salvador, and Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, 34, who had two children and hailed from Honduras, were identified.
The search for four other victims proceeds cautiously, as divers navigate the risks of debris and limited visibility.
The cargo ship carried over 1.5 million gallons of fuel and 56 containers of hazardous materials. While the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) notes some containers have been compromised, the Coast Guard assesses no immediate risk.
The ship’s impact on the bridge exerted over 30 million pounds of force, according to officials. Investigators have retrieved the cargo ship’s black box, which may provide crucial data. The NTSB anticipates the investigation could last up to two years.
Before the Port of Baltimore can reopen, all debris must be removed. The Navy is dispatching barges with cranes to hasten clearance, as shipping is redirected to other East Coast ports.
Border conflict: Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes
Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border escalated Wednesday, March 27, resulting in casualties on both sides. Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people, while rocket fire from Hezbollah militants in northern Israel claimed one life.
Lebanese officials have stated that the airstrikes targeted an emergency aid center, whereas the Israel Defense Forces have described the site as a “military compound.”
The United Nations reports that the violence has primarily been confined to the border area. In Israel, the conflict has resulted in the deaths of nine civilians and 11 soldiers. Lebanon has seen nearly 260 Hezbollah fighters and about 50 civilians killed.
The conflict intensified on October 8, when Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel, following a surprise attack by Hamas-led militants into southern Israel, igniting the ongoing war in Gaza.
Former Senator and vice presidential nominee, Joe Lieberman, dead at 82
“His beloved wife, Hadassah, and members of his family were with him as he passed,” the statement said. “Senator Lieberman’s love of God, his family, and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest.”
Lieberman, who represented Connecticut in the Senate for 24 years, made history as the first Jewish Vice Presidential nominee when he ran alongside Al Gore in the 2000 presidential race.
I am profoundly saddened by the loss of Joe Lieberman. First and foremost, he was a man of devout faith and dedication to his family. My heart goes out to Hadassah, Hana, Matt, Rebecca, Ethan, his sisters, and all those grieving his loss.
The ticket was defeated in one of the closest and most contentious races in U.S. history.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is scheduled for sentencing today, following his November conviction by a federal jury on wire fraud and conspiracy charges. The jury found Bankman-Fried guilty of misappropriating FTX depositors’ funds for lavish expenditures, including Caribbean properties and private jets.
Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced on Thursday. Prosecutors want to jail him for up to 50 years, but the US judge deciding the FTX founder's fate will be weighing several factors: https://t.co/TvyWvCEk8Npic.twitter.com/ENzv3nOwQU
Earlier this month, prosecutors recommended a sentence of up to 50 years in prison for his crimes, which sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world in 2022.
$15 traffic toll in Manhattan is approved, a first in the U.S.
New York City transit officials have approved a “congestion pricing” plan, designed to encourage commuters to opt for public transportation, thereby alleviating the city’s notorious bumper-to-bumper traffic. The revenue generated from the toll is intended to fund improvements to the subway system.
However, opponents argue that the toll represents a financial burden on workers and could lead to higher overall prices in the city. The plan is expected to be implemented in June but is currently facing multiple lawsuits attempting to block the unprecedented toll.
The 2024 MLB season kicks off with twenty-six teams ready to take the field. The day’s highlights include the 2023 World Series champions, the Texas Rangers, hosting the Cubs.
Adding to the day’s excitement, Shohei Ohtani makes his debut on the Dodgers’ home turf amidst recent gambling revelations and under the largest contract ever in baseball.
FTX’s Bankman-Fried found guilty on all fraud charges, faces 110 years in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was found guilty on all charges in his monthlong fraud and conspiracy trial on Thursday, Nov. 2, nearly a year after his company filed for bankruptcy.
Bankman-Fried, 31, founded FTX, an exchange that allowed customers to buy and sell digital assets like Bitcoin. According to Forbes, the exchanges early success skyrocketed Bankman-Fried’s net worth to $26 million before he turned 30.
Bankman-Fried hired big name celebrities like Tom Brady to promote FTX as safe. One FTX Tom Brady commercial aired during Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
His trial began in Manhattan on Oct. 4, where three of Bankman-Fried’s former friends and colleagues testified against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate. Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to all the charges saying he did not steal the funds, and testified in his own defense.
“Sam Bankman-Fried perpetrated one of the biggest financial frauds in American history – a multibillion-dollar scheme designed to make him the King of Crypto – but while the cryptocurrency industry might be new and the players like Sam Bankman-Fried might be new, this kind of corruption is as old as time,” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said. “This case has always been about lying, cheating, and stealing, and we have no patience for it.”
A 12-member Manhattan jury deliberated for four hours before delivering the guilty verdict. Bankman-Fried’s sentencing is set for Mar. 28. He faces up to 110 years in prison.
House approves GOP-led $14.3B Israel aid package: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 3, 2023
The House has approved a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel. And for those who don’t tip when ordering from DoorDash, the company has a warning for you. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
House approves $14.3 billion aid package for Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Friday, Nov. 3, where he is expected to call for a “humanitarian pause” in Israel’s strikes on Gaza in order to get aid to civilians and allow those with foreign passports to leave.
In Washington on Thursday, Nov. 2, the House approved a Republican-led aid package to Israel, which would provide $14.3 billion in assistance, as Israel continues to retaliate against Hamas after the Oct. 7 terror attack.
Newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said quick passage of the Israel aid package through Congress is “necessary and critical” as “Israel fights for its right to exist.”
However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the Senate will not consider the House’s proposal, calling it “deeply flawed.”
Twenty-one-year-old junior Patrick Dai was federally charged earlier this week with posting antisemitic threats to an online discussion board. He appeared in federal court on Wednesday, Nov. 1, but did not enter a plea and was remanded back into the custody of U.S. Marshals.
In another instance, the university president said a report of a male displaying a pistol on campus this week was unsubstantiated, but the alert “added to the stress” Cornell is feeling.
In an email to students, university leaders said Friday, Nov. 3, will be a “community day” for everyone to “reflect on how we can nurture the kind of caring, mutually supportive community that we all value.” Classes at Cornell are set to resume Monday, Nov. 6.
Straight Arrow News’ reporter Lauren Taylor looked at the rise of threats of violence on college campuses amid growing tensions due to the war between Israel and Hamas. You can find her report here.
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump both answered questions on their involvement in preparing financial documents at the center of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ case, accusing the two brothers, their father, and his organization of inflating the value of the company and the former president’s wealth.
Trump Jr. told the prosecution that he relied on the company’s accountants to verify the accuracy of financial statements.
“I think it’s a truly scary precedent for New York. For me, for example, before even having a day in court, I’m apparently guilty of fraud for relying on my accountants to do, wait for it, accounting,” Trump Jr. told reporters outside the courthouse. “I mean, think about that. What does that do for literally any other business? You pay experts millions of dollars to be experts.”
In his testimony, Eric Trump denied having any involvement with the financial statements that are part of the attorney general’s case. Donald Trump and his sons have denied any wrongdoing.
The former president and his daughter, Ivanka Trump, are set to testify next week. A request from Ivanka to postpone her testimony was denied by a court on Thursday, Nov. 2.
Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven counts of wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering after prosecutors say he was caught stealing $8 billion from his customers.
“Sam Bankman-Fried perpetrated one of the biggest financial frauds in American history – a multibillion-dollar scheme designed to make him the King of Crypto – but while the cryptocurrency industry might be new and the players like Sam Bankman-Fried might be new, this kind of corruption is as old as time,” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said. “This case has always been about lying, cheating, and stealing, and we have no patience for it.”
A 12-member jury deliberated for four hours before delivering the guilty verdict. Bankman-Fried’s sentencing is set for Mar. 28. He faces up to 110 years in prison.
DoorDash issuing a warning to customers who don’t tip
A warning for DoorDash customers who don’t usually tip: you may be waiting longer to get your food. The delivery service has announced it is testing out an alert system notifying users who are not planning to tip that without that incentive, orders are less desirable for dashers and could lead to longer wait times.
The alert also asks customers who don’t tip, “Are you sure you want to continue?”
Because of the time change, AAA says there may be an uptick in accidents on the road. AAA is telling drivers to stay focused when traveling in the afternoon because it will be darker when leaving the office.
Some members of Congress have worked on legislation to end the twice-yearly time switch, with the Senate passing the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022. After stalling in the House, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., re-introduced the bill in March 2023, but it remains idle after being sent to a committee.
House Republicans propose $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, cut IRS funding: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 31, 2023
House Republicans unveil their plans to send aid to Israel with a bill cutting funding for the IRS. And have you purchased your Halloween candy yet? You might have some sticker shock when you do. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.
House GOP unveils $14.3 billion Israel aid bill; cuts IRS funding
Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which focused on climate change, health care costs and, taxes, allotted $80 billion in funding for the IRS, for the agency to hire thousands of agents, improve taxpayer services and target wealthy tax evaders.
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In an interview with Fox News on Monday, Oct. 30, Johnson defended the GOP’s bill, saying he knows it will be unpopular with Democrats in the Senate and plans to speak with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
“I understand their priority is to bulk up the IRS. But I think if you put this to the American people and they weigh the two needs, I think they’re going to say standing with Israel and protecting the innocent over there is in our national interest and is a more immediate need than IRS agents,” Johnson said.
Johnson has said he would want aid for Israel and Ukraine to be handled separately.
The House Rules Committee is expected to consider the Republican’s Israel funding bill on Wednesday, Nov. 1. If it passes the House, it would most likely be rejected by the Democratic-controlled Senate and White House.
In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called the bill a “non-starter.”
Netanyahu rejects calls for ceasefire; Israel frees hostage
Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he is rejecting calls for a ceasefire in its ongoing war with Hamas. At a news conference in Tel Aviv on Monday, Oct. 30, Netanyahu said, “Israel will fight until this battle is won…The future of our civilization is at stake.”
Earlier in the day, the Israeli army said during a ground raid in Gaza, it had freed one of the more than 230 hostages taken by Hamas in the deadly terror attacks more than three weeks ago.
Officials said the Israeli soldier was found to be in good condition, and she was reunited with her family. Netanyahu said the soldier’s release a turning point in the war and called for the immediate release of all hostages.
Bankman-Fried is accused of defrauding FTX customers and investors of billions of dollars. In one instance, the prosecution brought up statements he made on social media, promising that customers’ assets would be safe.
Bankman-Fried responded multiple times throughout the questioning with a one-word answer of “yep” or “no.”
He has pleaded not guilty to all fraud and conspiracy charges. If convicted, Bankman-Fried could face decades in prison. The judge in the case has told jurors the trial might wrap up this week.
FDA warns certain over-the-counter eye drops may be contaminated
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to stop using certain over-the-counter eye drops that could cause eye infections. The warning covers 27 eye drop products and includes some marketed under store brands like CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target’s Up and Up and Walmart’s Equate, in addition to drops from Rugby and Velocity Pharma brands.
The FDA advised manufacturers to recall the products on Oct. 25 after investigators found “unsanitary conditions” and harmful bacteria in the facility that manufactures the eye drops.
Cost of Halloween candy rises amid drought conditions
Tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 31, trick-or-treaters will be heading to house after house for some candy and chocolate, free of charge. But those same treats are costing shoppers much more at the grocery store this year.
According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, candy prices are up 7.5% compared to last year. Cocoa prices are trading at a 44-year-high, and global sugar prices are at 12-year highs.
Mexico saw its sugar production fall more than 15% this year due to drought.
Shoppers are expected to spend $3.6 billion on Halloween candy this year, up 16% from last year, per the National Retail Federation. Our business correspondent Simone del Rosario has more spooky stats in her latest Five For Friday.
How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?
If you live in Jacksonville, Illinois, it’s unlawful to trick or treat if you are 13 or older. The law is the same if you’re in Rayne, Louisiana. Until a few years ago, there was a law in Chesapeake, Virginia, from the 1970s threatening jail time for teens who went trick or treating.
The law was never enforced and eventually tossed in 2019, though an amendment did pass saying trick-or-treaters should be 14 years old or younger. Anyone older could be fined up to $250 — but no jail time.
According to a recent NBC News survey, 46% of parents believe children are never too old for trick or treating. The next highest number, 16% of adults, felt the trick or treating should stop around age 17 or 18.
