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on October 4, 2016 in World News

Sex Crimes Soar as Oktoberfest Attendance Plummets

by Nick Hallett The world’s biggest beer festival has recorded its lowest turnout for 15 years amid heightened security fears, while at the same time experiencing an increase in reported sex crimes. The Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany had around 5.6 million visitors this year, down 300,000 since last year and the lowest number since just after the September 11th 2001 terror attacks, according to FAZ. The drop in the number of attendees follows a series of attacks in the German state of Bavaria. In July, German-Iranian student David Ali Sonboly went on a shooting spree in Munich, killing nine people… View Article

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on October 4, 2016 in World News

Kaher Abdullah Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for $1.2 Million Food Stamps Scheme

by Katherine Rodriguez A New Jersey grocery store owner was sentenced to two years in prison for stealing $1.2 million in a food stamp scheme. Kaher Abdullah, 58, of Philadelphia pleaded guilty in May for the theft of government funds, which included trading food stamp benefits for cash, NJ.com reported. Abdullah owned the Express Food Mart located in Camden, New Jersey, which accepted food stamp benefits, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Abdullah allowed those who had benefits to trade them in for cash instead of food for 50 cents on the dollar, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Authorities said he received… View Article

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