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Why is Welfare Fraud So Common in Mississippi?

Mississippi has been dealing with serious welfare fraud issues over the last few years. Whether politicians or common folk are taking this money illegally, welfare fraud is always illegal. It goes without saying that this money is set aside for those who are desperate, and the law looks unkindly upon anyone who attempts to circumvent or take advantage of this system. But why exactly is welfare fraud so common in the Magnolia State? Why do people engage in these crimes when the consequences can be so severe? The truth is that many people might not be aware of the legal penalties of welfare fraud. Let’s cover some of these consequences in more depth:

Mississippi’s Infamous Welfare Fraud Fiasco

According to the National Law Review, on January 10, 2023, a federal grand jury in Boise, Idaho returned an indictment charging an Idaho man with a hate crime. The indictment alleges that on October 12, 2022, a thirty-one (31) year old man attempted to cause bodily injury to two individuals in Boise by driving his car at them. The indictment further alleges that the attack was motivated by the actual and perceived sexual orientation of the victims. The Boise Police Department as well as the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office are the two agencies who investigated the case. Notably, it is crucial to mention that an indictment is merely a criminal charge, and the Idaho man charged is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. 

In 2021, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released that there were 7,759 reported hate crimes in the US – by far the highest level in twelve (12) years. However, according to National Public Radio, some experts have expressed that the exact number of hate crimes in the US is likely higher as not every crime is reported to law enforcement, not every agency reports its data to the FBI, and many agencies report no incidents. 

What is a Hate Crime?

Divorce can be a difficult and emotional time, not just for you but also for your family and friends. Telling them that you are getting a divorce can be especially challenging. Here are a few tips to make the process a little easier.

Tips for Telling Your Family and Friends

1. Choose the right time and place – It’s important to choose a time and place that is private and comfortable for you and the people you will be telling. Avoid public places or crowded gatherings where you may feel uncomfortable or where the conversation may be easily overheard.

Another week in the United States and once again, there is another mass shooting that is covering the headlines. With any mass shooting tragedy, the national conversation almost automatically changes to gun laws, gun rights, mental health, and ways to prevent mass shootings from continuing to occur. Red flag laws are increasing in popularity across the county yet face heavy opposition from gun right and 2nd amendment advocates. As of July 1, 2020, 19 states have some sort of red flag law. Red flag laws are state laws that can go by various names, including “extreme risk protection orders (erpos),” “gun-violence restraining orders” and “risk warrants.” These laws allow law enforcement, family members, and even medical professionals in some states, to petition the court to temporarily remove firearms and ammunition from a person who is believed to present a danger to himself or herself or others. 

Uvalde, Texas 4th of July shooting 

The most recent mass shooting occurred this past 4th of July weekend when a solo gunman opened fire on onlookers of a holiday parade near Chicago, Illinois. Seven people were killed while more than 30 others were wounded. The gunman, twenty-one-year-old Robert Crimo III, has since been arrested in connection with the shootings and has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder.