EAST ST. LOUIS – In a U.S. District courtroom Thursday, a federal judge sentenced a 27-year-old Belleville man - Brandon Lepper - to 262 months imprisonment after he admitted to producing and distributing sexually explicit images of minors. Lepper aded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of distribution of child pornography. The judge sentenced him to 262 months imprisonment for count one and 240 months for count two to run concurrently. In addition to the prison sentence, Lepper will serve 15 years of supervised release and is ordered to pay $27,500 in restitution. “The defendant hid his cell phone and set it up to record in a bathroom he knew a minor would be using to undress in for his own sick pleasure, but then also proceeded to violate and humiliate his victim further by sending their images out into the hands of other pedophiles,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “Thankfully, Lepper’s prison sentence reflects
August 3 marks 36 years since Def Leppard released their fourth studio album, Hysteria, which went on to become their first Billboard 200 #1. Ahead of the anniversary, guitarist Phil Collen is breaking down the album for…
A Powerball player scored $50,000 when the ticket he recently purchased on his birthday matched four of the five white-ball numbers and the red Powerball.
The nonprofit, which recently moved downtown, has put its former headquarters campus in the Central West End up for sale, marketing it as a potential addition to the Cortex Innovation District.
The Energy Information Administration published its latest report on solar module shipments today, and the news for 2022 wasn't very good. Shipments of photovoltaic modules were up only 10%, much lower than in previous years: And for the first time in six years, the cost of photovoltaic modules increased. In 2022, modules cost 39 cents ...continue reading "Raw data: 2022 was a weak year for solar energy growth"
North County Back to School Bash at STL Zoo WildCare Park in Spanish Lake St. Louis County Council Chairwoman Shalonda Webb, the St. Louis County Police Department, the St. Louis County Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Dwann Dillon ColonCancer Foundation have teamed up to host a North County Back to School Bash. They will […]
The self-proclaimed free speech warriors of the Republican party have spent much of the past half-decade trying to find some way to force social media platforms to carry their often-objectionable speech. That’s what these asshats and hypocrites consider to be the real “censorship:” the actions of private companies these same people have long stated should […]
ALTON – The Salvation Army celebrated Salvation Army Week by hosting its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on May 17. Volunteer bell ringers were thanked for their support in helping the Salvation Army raise more than $364,000 during the 2022 campaign. “In 2022, we provided 2747 individuals with shelter lodging and 11,137 shelter meals. More than 250 Thanksgiving meals were served and we were able to provide Christmas assistance to 1010 households,” said Captain Cassy Grey. “On behalf of The Salvation Army and many families with grateful hearts, we thank the community for these amazing blessings!” During the luncheon program, 2022 Campaign Chairs Dr. John and Barb Hoelscher passed the red kettle to 2023 Chairs Mike and Karen Roberts. Mike Roberts is a well know area meteorologist and his wife Karen works in the non-profit sector. “We’re honored and excited to take on this role,” Karen Roberts said, while accepting the red kettle.
Time is running out to submit your nomination for the St. Louis Business Journal's annual 40 Under 40 Awards program, which celebrates young professionals in the St. Louis region.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, Aug. 4. Click the link here to submit yours before it's too late.
In November, the Business Journal will introduce a new class of 40 young professionals who are making a difference in the St. Louis business community. To be eligible for the 2023 program, a candidate must…
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