Security News in Brief: Justice Department Sues to Block Penguin Random House’s Acquisition of Rival Publisher Simon & Schuster

Source: United States Department of Justice News

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today to block Penguin Random House’s proposed acquisition of its close competitor, Simon & Schuster. As alleged in the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, this acquisition would enable Penguin Random House, which is already the largest book publisher in the world, to exert outsized influence over which books are published in the United States and how much authors are paid for their work.

Security News in Brief: Orville Broker-Dealer Charged with Securities Fraud

Source: United States Department of Justice News

Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that a federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment charging Thomas Brenner, 58, of Orville, Ohio, with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud and engaging in a monetary transaction in property derived from criminal activity.

FBI Media Alert: Man Wearing Neon Neck Gaiter Robs Santa Fe Bank

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

The FBI and Santa Fe Police Department are looking for an unidentified man who robbed a bank on Paseo De Peralta on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

The suspect is described as a possible Hispanic male, 6’1” to 6’2” tall, with a medium build.

He wore a neon yellow or green neck gaiter pulled up as a mask, a camouflage hat, a dark red or maroon sweatshirt, and blue jeans.

He carried a dark blue backpack.

At approximately 12:53 p.m., the suspect walked into Bank of America, 101 Paseo De Peralta.

He presented a demand note to a teller, who handed him an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect was last seen on foot heading north on Villeros Street.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 889-1300.

Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov.

Information about other bank robbers wanted by the FBI can be found at bankrobbers.fbi.gov.

Bank robbery carries a possible prison term of up to 20 years. The use of a gun, other dangerous weapon, toy gun, or hoax bomb device during the commission of a bank robbery can be punishable by a prison term of up to 25 years.

Security News in Brief: Justice Department Secures Agreement with Rite Aid Corporation to Make Its Online COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Portal Accessible to Individuals with Disabilities

Source: United States Department of Justice News

The Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania today announced a settlement agreement with Rite Aid Corporation that will help people with disabilities get information about COVID-19 vaccinations and book their vaccination appointments online.