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Rhode Island August 23

Rhode Island prosecutor in viral arrest video placed on unpaid leave, job future unclear

The Rhode Island Attorney General's office confirms prosecutor Devon Flanagan, whose arrest for trespassing went viral this week, will be placed on unpaid leave starting Monday.

Rhode Island August 19

WATCH: Footage shows blue state prosecutor warning officers they'll 'regret' arresting her: 'I'm an AG!'

The Rhode Island Attorney General's Office is launching a probe after a state prosecutor was allegedly berating officers as they tried to arrest her, yelling at them: "I'm an AG!"

Crime August 14

American accused of faking death, fleeing US found guilty of raping former girlfriend

Nicholas Rossi, who is accused of faking his own death and fleeing the country to avoid sexual assault charges, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree felony rape. He will be sentenced in October.

VIDEO August 12

ICE official describes the 'BAD ACTORS' the agency is 'going after'

Acting I.C.E. director Todd Lyons weighs in on the agency reportedly setting a new detention record this week and addresses whether Rhode Island police 'cooperated' with the arrest of an alleged sex offender on 'America Reports.'

VIDEO August 11

DHS official argues Rhode Island is 'putting their own people in danger'

DHS Public Affairs assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin claims Rhode Island 'refused' to honor a detainer for an illegal migrant on 'America Reports.'

Immigration August 9

ICE arrests illegal immigrant charged with child sex crimes after his release by local police despite detainer

ICE arrested an illegal immigrant from Guatemala after Rhode Island police released him despite child sex crime charges and an active immigration detainer.

Illegal Immigrants July 14

Progressive Dem rep faces backlash for calling ICE 'Nazi thugs' while defending MS-13 gang member

Progressive lawmaker sparks controversy by condemning ICE as 'thugs' after they apprehended an MS-13 member with fentanyl charges who was released despite an immigration detainer.

Rhode Island July 9

Rhode Island man charged for allegedly threatening to kill Trump, other administration officials

FBI investigation leads to charges against a 37-year-old man who allegedly admitted to posting threats targeting Trump and officials on Truth Social.

Travel July 4

America's oldest Independence Day parade marks 240 years of patriotic tradition

Bristol, Rhode Island celebrates its 240th anniversary of America's oldest Independence Day parade, featuring a town crier, float contests, and visiting Navy ship USS Billings.

Rhode Island June 27

Providence City Council approves mailers teaching residents how to resist ICE operations

Rhode Island's capital city distributes bilingual cards advising residents on immigration enforcement, noting immigrants have been vital to Providence for centuries.

Travel June 20

Captain Cook's legendary ship finally identified near New England resort after 250 years

The remains of the historic HMS Endeavour have been definitively located at a site near Newport, Rhode Island. The ship was the first European vessel to reach Australia's east coast.