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WALGREENS TO PAY $97.8M TO RESOLVE ALLEGATIONS IT BILLED THE GOVERNMENT FOR UNCOLLECTED PRESCRIPTIONS

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong and 49 other attorneys general joined the U.S. Department of Justice in settling allegations against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and Walgreen Co. (together, Walgreens).  Under the terms of the agreement, Walgreens—which operates one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the country from its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois—will pay $97.8 million to resolve allegations that it unlawfully billed government health care programs for prescriptions that were never collected or otherwise received by patients.  The settlement agreement will resolve allegations set forth in two qui tam lawsuits: United States ex rel. Turck, et al. v. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., et al., No. 4:19-cv-315 (E.D. Tex. filed Apr. 26, 2019); and United States, et al.…

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Bridgeport News: Commercial Burglary

Report of a burglary of a commercial building in the area of the 1000 block of Madison Ave in Bridgeport. There is not any more information at this time, but if we get any updates we'll let you know! Keep your house safe with the Eufy Security SoloCam S340! it’s what we personally recommend and use in our business! Amazon Associate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you shop through our Amazon affiliate links, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us continue providing free, local breaking news to the Greater Bridgeport area. Every purchase made through our links directly contributes to keeping DoingItLocal running. Thank you for…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG LEADS 38-STATE AND TERRITORY BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST RISE IN ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME

(Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong is co-leading a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition in urging Congress to take action to address the rise in organized retail crime across the country. Organized retail crime has contributed to financial losses totaling over $121 billion in the U.S., and 76 percent of retail asset protection managers’ report their employees have suffered from violence at the hands of an organized retail criminal. Cargo theft remains a primary component of organized retail crime nationwide – disrupting supply chains and acting as an inflationary pressure on the price of everything from baby formula to clothing.  “This is not run-of-the-mill shoplifting. These are criminal organizations who recruit desperate people to steal and stock sophisticated online…

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🚨 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! 🚨

Tomorrow is February 27th—don’t miss Wine at The Klein (and Whiskey too!) this Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM! Step onto The Klein’s iconic stage and taste 50+ wines and whiskeys from Kindred Spirits & Wine Shops, with experts on hand to guide your experience. Enjoy delicious appetizers while supporting a great cause—all ticket proceeds benefit the Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 🎟 Tickets: $40 in advance | $50 on the day (no fees)🚫 Must be 21+ with valid ID to attend ⏳ Time is running out! Get your tickets TODAY: https://www.theklein.org/.../wine-at-the-klein-and.../ A night of fine drinks and great company—don’t wait! 🍷🥃

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Bridgeport Task Force Arrest Burglary Crew Linked to Multiple Heists

On February 20th, The Bridgeport Regional Task Force concluded a month-long investigation of Burglary suspects responsible for several ATM and commercial burglaries across the state of Connecticut. Through diligent investigative work, surveillance, and intelligence gathering, investigators were able to identify the suspects involved. During the early morning of 2/20, the suspects committed burglaries in Berlin and Hamden CT. As the suspect vehicle returned to Bridgeport, a take-down was conducted by Task Force Officers and Fairfield Detectives at 223 Iranistan Ave.  Francisco Ayala (24),  Edgar Crespo (34), Donnie James (22), were taken into custody and charged with the following on-site violations; Possession of Burglary Tools, Criminal Trespass, Larceny 6th degree, and interfering with an Officer. Ayala was additionally charged with Reckless Endangerment…

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Bridgeport News: Burglary!

Report of a burglary in the area of the 700 block of Stillman Street in Bridgeport. There is not any more information at this time, but if we get any updates we'll let you know! Keep your house safe with the Eufy Security SoloCam S340! it's what we personally recommend and use in our business! Amazon Associate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you shop through our Amazon affiliate links, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us continue providing free, local breaking news to the Greater Bridgeport area. Every purchase made through our links directly contributes to keeping DoingItLocal running. Thank you for helping us serve the…

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Experience the Ultimate Taylor Swift Dance Party with DJ Swiftie!

Get ready for a night of non-stop Taylor Swift hits, electrifying remixes, and unforgettable vibes. DJ Swiftie—hailed as the world’s #1 Taylor Swift DJ—brings an energy-packed show that will have you dancing and singing along to every song, from chart-topping anthems to deep-cut fan favorites. Tickets: $25 in advance | $30 day of show VIP: $50 (Includes early entry, 1 foam glow wand & 1 signed show poster) Get your tickets now: www.theklein.org/buy-tickets/upcoming-events/tay-tay-dance-party-featuring-dj-swiftie/ Don’t miss out on this ultimate Swiftie experience—secure your spot today!

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