Theft Diversion Bill Advances As DA Calls It ‘Unnecessary’

AB 2108, another Sharp-Collins bill, advanced in the Legislature last week. That legislation would require prosecutors and county probation departments to determine if defendants charged with certain theft offenses such as shoplifting and vandalism are eligible for a theft diversion program. The options would allow individuals to avoid jail time and criminal records by completing…

Theft Diversion Bill Advances As DA Calls It ‘Unnecessary’

AB 2108, another Sharp-Collins bill, advanced in the Legislature last week. That legislation would require prosecutors and county probation departments to determine if defendants charged with certain theft offenses such as shoplifting and vandalism are eligible for a theft diversion program. The options would allow individuals to avoid jail time and criminal records by completing…

eThekwini debt relief programme welcomed by ratepayers

The eThekwini Municipality has reinstated its Special Debt Relief Programme for customers whose billing disputes were still under review when the scheme ended in January. The Ratepayers and Residents Association says the initiative offers much-needed relief and is urging residents to regularly check their municipal accounts and meter readings. Calculating money / iStock The eThekwini…

Yasiel Puig Files for Chapter 11 Amid Betting Conviction

Former Major League Baseball (MLB) star Yasiel Puig, facing 15 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of obstructing justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal sports betting ring, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Venezuela’s outfielder Yasiel Puig is tagged out at home plate during the Caribbean Series in Miami, Florida, in February 2024.…