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NEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market size is estimated to grow by USD 13.66 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 29.02% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecast and historic data on regions,market segments, customer landscape, and companies- Click for the snapshot of this report Report Attribute Details Base Year 2023 Forecast period 2024-2028 Historic Data for 2018 - 2022 Segments Covered Product (Solutions and Services), End-user (Service providers and Enterprise customers), and Geography (North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa) Key Companies Covered Arista Networks Inc., Aryaka Networks Inc., Bigleaf Networks Inc., Cato Networks Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Citrix Systems Inc., FatPipe Networks Inc., flexiWAN Ltd. , Forcepoint LLC, Fortinet Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Juniper Networks Inc., Lumen Technologies Inc., Nokia Corp., Oracle Corp., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Riverbed Technology Inc., Versa Networks Inc., VMware Inc, Cisco Systems, Inc.; Oracle Corporation; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.; Nokia Corporation; VMWare, Inc.; Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.; Juniper Networks, Inc.; Fortinet, Inc.; Citrix Systems, Inc.; Ciena Corporation; Epsilon Telecommunications; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; BT; NEC Corporation; Tata Communications Regions Covered North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa Region Outlook 1. North America - North America is estimated to contribute 37%. To the growth of the global market. The Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels from 2017 to 2027. The SD-WAN market in North America is experiencing significant growth due to increasing consumer and enterprise data traffic. Factors driving this trend include the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, rising investments in artificial intelligence (AI), and the implementation of autonomous technologies across businesses. Additionally, the growth of autonomous vehicles and the resulting IP traffic expansion, fueled by increasing mobile data consumption and high-bandwidth applications, are contributing to the market's growth. The US and Canada lead data center investments in North America due to their supportive environments for 5G-enabled IoT solutions, high connectivity and bandwidth, favorable tax policies, and low electricity tariffs. For more insights on North America's significant contribution along with the market share of rest of the regions and countries - Download a FREE Sample Segmentation Overview Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: Businesses can securely connect their users to applications using a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN), which allows the combination of various transport services like MPLS, LTE, and broadband internet. Managed SD-WAN services, offered by managed service providers (MSPs) or communications service providers (CSPs), provide the necessary networking, transport, hardware, and software for delivering applications or services, such as branch connectivity with specified SLAs. Regular maintenance is crucial for SD-WAN's optimal performance, and providers often offer additional services for setup, integration, and maintenance. The services segment is expected to drive the growth of the global SD-WAN market during the forecast period. Research Analysis The Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for WAN simplification and cost savings. SD-WAN enables businesses to efficiently manage and optimize their network resources, making it an ideal solution for handling the exponential growth of cloud IP traffic. With the advent of 5G, SD-WAN is set to become even more crucial for businesses dealing with large amounts of data, such as those in healthcare, energy and utilities, and transportation and logistics. SD-WAN offers improved reliability and bandwidth efficiency compared to traditional Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks. It is particularly beneficial for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and industries dealing with high-volume data, such as industrial IoT (IIoT), smart cities, and edge computing. Moreover, SD-Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and AI-driven network security are essential features of SD-WAN, ensuring secure connectivity for businesses dealing with sensitive data. Operating costs are also reduced through the adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and hybrid cloud solutions. The future of SD-WAN lies in its ability to adapt to emerging technologies like 5G, RAN, and mobility, making it a vital component of digital transformation strategies. Market Overview The SD-WAN market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for WAN simplification and cost savings. Traditional approaches to managing network infrastructure for enterprises, such as Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), are being replaced with SD-WAN networks for their bandwidth efficiency and ability to handle exabytes (EB) and zettabytes (ZB) of cloud IP traffic. SD-WAN networks provide reliability and agility, enabling digital transformation for various industries, including SMEs, healthcare, transportation and logistics, energy and utilities, and more. The integration of 5G, Radio Access Networks (RAN), and advanced technologies like AI, big data, and edge computing, further enhances SD-WAN's capabilities. Cost savings, network security, and application performance are key benefits of SD-WAN, making it an attractive option for enterprises looking to optimize their network infrastructure and improve user experience. The market for SD-WAN is expected to grow as more businesses adopt cloud-based services, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and hybrid cloud platforms. Despite the advantages, SD-WAN deployment can face reliability issues and cybersecurity concerns. Network links, including wireless, broadband, and Internet, must be secure to protect employees, corporate applications, servers, and resources. ZTNA and IoT are also essential considerations for SD-WAN networks. Overall, the SD-WAN market offers enterprises a cost-effective, efficient, and secure solution for managing their network infrastructure and supporting their digital transformation initiatives. Start exploring market insights by Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 11.1 Cisco Systems, Inc 11.2 Oracle Corporation 11.3 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 11.4 Nokia Corporation 11.5 VMWare, Inc 11.6 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd 11.7 Juniper Networks, Inc 11.8 Fortinet, Inc 11.9 Citrix Systems, Inc 11.10 Ciena Corporation 11.11 Epsilon Telecommunications 11.12 Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson 11.13 BT 11.14 NEC Corporation 11.15 Tata Communications 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sd-wan-market-37-growth-from-north-america-report-on-how-ai-is-driving-market-transformation---technavio-302328865.html SOURCE TechnavioSwinney and Brown at memorial service for ‘giant of a man’ Alex Salmond

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New coach Chris Holtmann has been tasked with rebuilding DePaul to the point where it can return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004. Northern Illinois coach Rashon Burno knows what it takes to steer DePaul to the NCAAs because he was the starting point guard on the 2000 team that made the tournament -- the Blue Demons' only other NCAA appearance since 1992. Perhaps they can compare notes Saturday afternoon when Burno leads the Huskies (2-3) back to his alma mater as DePaul (5-0) hosts its sixth straight home game in Chicago. Last season, Burno's NIU squad helped accelerate DePaul's need for a new coach -- as the Huskies waltzed into Wintrust Arena and owned Tony Stubblefield's Blue Demons by an 89-79 score on Nov. 25. The Huskies built a 24-point second-half lead before coasting to the finish line. Can history repeat for NIU? There's just one problem with using last year's game as a potential barometer for Saturday's rematch: Almost no players on this year's teams were part of last year's squads. At DePaul, only assistant coach Paris Parham remains as Holtmann had the green light to bring in an all-new roster. UIC graduate transfer Isaiah Rivera (16.0 ppg, .485 3-point rate) and Coastal Carolina transfer Jacob Meyer (15.4 ppg, .406 on 3s) lead a balanced attack that focuses on getting half its shots from beyond the arc. At NIU, Burno retained only two players who competed against DePaul last year -- Ethan Butler and Oluwasegun Durosinmi -- and they combined for three points in 26 minutes in that game. The Huskies' main players used the transfer portal to join such programs as Kansas, Wisconsin, Penn State, Colorado State, James Madison, Georgia State and Niagara. With every starting job open, Butler has jumped into the lineup and produced 11.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 steals per game. Transfers Quentin Jones (Cal Poly) and James Dent (Western Illinois) pace the Huskies with 14.4 and 14.0 points per game. NIU is on a two-game losing streak, most recently a 75-48 home defeat at the hands of Elon on Wednesday. Holtmann hopes to have Arkansas transfer Layden Blocker for Saturday's game. Blocker missed Tuesday's 78-69 win over Eastern Illinois with a quad injury. With the combo guard unavailable, point guard Conor Enright handed out a career-high 11 assists in a season-high 38 minutes. "We need (Blocker)," Holtmann said. "I don't want to play Conor 38 minutes." --Field Level Media

New York City mayor meets with Trump's 'border czar' to discuss how to go after 'violent' criminalsNo. 10 Marquette remains undefeated with convincing win over Western CarolinaOpinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes letters from readers online and in print each day. To contribute, click here . ••• Every month I look forward to reading the columns of contributing columnist Angela Denker. Her Dec. 26 story about the clinical pastoral education graduates in the Stillwater prison and how she experienced the true presence of the Christmas season was my greatest literary gift of the season ( “What can’t be confined,” Strib Voices, Dec. 26). Fifty years ago in Edmonton, Alberta, at a Good Samaritan nursing home, I took a quarter of CPE. Though I was a teacher and not seeking ordained ministry, the supervisor needed a “token” woman in his group, and I agreed to participate. It was the most challenging and intense experience of my life! To read about this rigorous training being offered to inmates at Stillwater prison alongside pastoral candidates, the participants’ experiences and the hope the program provides in a prison setting was truly inspiring! Thank you for publishing this article about the graduation ceremony. It was my best gift this Christmas! Dorothy Meyer, Park Rapids, Minn. What would early DFLers think? Thank you to the Minnesota Star Tribune and Andy Brehm for his Dec. 23 comments on illegal immigrant entitlement in his column criticizing DFL spending ( “Actually, the DFL deserves complete credit for the budgetary mess Minnesota finds itself in,” Strib Voices, Dec. 23). I am currently a DFL voter but disapprove (as do my legal immigrant friends) of enabling unauthorized foreigners who break federal law to live in Minnesota. Our hard-earned taxpayer dollars should go to improve lives of citizens and legal residents, especially children and the vulnerable, not to enhancing the self-image of those who see themselves as humanitarians by passing laws “to provide college tuition support and generous health insurance subsidies for some of the 81,000 illegal immigrants living here,” which is, as Brehm says, “an affront to American sovereignty and ... a magnet” for more illegal immigration. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party was founded by human rights champion Hubert H. Humphrey, first a senator and later U.S. vice president, and was joined by figures like Sen. and later U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale. I doubt either DFLer would have approved of laws rewarding illegal immigration. We all possess human rights. There is no such thing as “immigrant rights,” an invention of those who want to control the narrative by merging terms. Human rights do not include illegal entry and demand for benefits. Illegal immigrants and their advocates have succeeded in normalizing and rewarding lawbreaking. Citizens of other nations have buddied up to Minnesota’s elected officials and news media, which I saw years ago as a visitor at our State Capitol. The tail should never wag the dog. Will we become a country, like many around the world, where law is not respected and anything anyone can get away with is OK? Linda Huhn, Minneapolis ••• I had told myself not to waste time reading the next column from Brehm. I failed. Oh, well. On Dec. 23, after he agreed that “cheap political blame games are a waste of time,” he blamed automatic inflation increases in K-12 spending as wasteful while student populations are decreasing. Cart before the horse. Students’ families are exiting public schools in large part because schools are not supported well enough financially in the first place. And as a corporate lawyer, he must be at least a little familiar with fixed costs. For example, school buildings themselves have inflationary expenses regardless of student attendance. An obvious reason there are not enough qualified teachers is that, like police, they need pay commensurate with the continually increasing stress they so often face. Of course, Brehm paid no attention in general to what government spending provides — things like no-charge school meals that allow kids and families to avoid shame that distracts students from the learning he wants, and things like paid family and medical leave that helps families focus on what matters, including school. Programs like the North Star Promise scholarship allow people to go to college and continue learning so that they can be effective corporate employees. Brehm criticizes college tuition for illegal immigrants. In the process, he diminishes so-called Dreamers, who are innocent people trying to find a way to earn enough to buy goods and services from corporations that hire lawyers. All the while, Brehm says he’s “all for racial, cultural and political diversity.” Jim Bartos, Maple Grove ••• Brehm’s commentary regarding the DFL’s responsibility for the state deficit was exactly right. One big error he fails to mention, however, was the decision to send out checks instead of keeping the previous budget surplus for a “rainy day” fund ... and here we are; it’s pouring. Dianne Damman, Eden Prairie Neighborliness is a two-way street There were many inaccurate statements in a recent article ( “Dayton family member’s purchase of wooded parcel sparks feud,” Dec. 24) but most of all it incorrectly portrayed the Bryn Mawr neighbors as unwilling to work with Vanessa Dayton. You left out the part where, on a Sunday afternoon, over 30 neighbors got together to clear brush and lay wood chips to reroute the trail around her property and onto the public right of way that goes through the woods so that no one would cross her property. What was her response? She called the police, again. Renee Torbenson, Minneapolis Reform requires funds I do strongly agree with the letter writer of “MPD isn’t hurting for funds” (Readers Write, Dec. 26) who says “We need to invest in both policing and additional, appropriate alternatives.” And the budget for MPD, she suggests, sounds strong. Opengov.com says the Minneapolis Police Department budget jumped from $183 million in 2020 to $231 million in 2024. That’s roughly a 26% increase. However, I disagree with the author that this is a good amount of funding. It’s very little if you consider that inflation from 2020 to 2024 has been about 20%, meaning MPD’s budget has increased only about 5% in real money in the years since 2020. How will 5% pay for steep but necessary increases in city police salaries to keep them competitive with suburban ones (where the job often is safer)? How will it pay for getting a full police force back onto our streets? How will 5% fund sorely needed additional alternatives to prevent lawbreaking before it happens? If we want a safer city, then instead of “defunding,” we must fund more and also reform. Doing both requires a much higher MPD budget. Richard Jewell, Minneapolis Farewell to a stellar state leader I remember when Rep. Mary Murphy was chair of the House judiciary committee ( “Longest serving woman in the Minnesota House,” Dec. 27). The hearing room was always full of people who had strong opinions about criminal justice: cops, prosecutors, social service agencies, victims’ service agencies. I was the state public defender, so I was there pretty often. At the first meeting of the committee she said, “Next meeting, each of you bring in a picture of your family to pass around. We won’t agree about a lot of things in here, but we all should know we are people connected to other people.” So we did. Especially right now, we need more politicians like Mary Murphy. John Stuart, Minneapolis

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Tributes were paid to the former Scottish first minister, who died suddenly in North Macedonia in October at the age of 69. A private family funeral has already taken place, with Saturday’s memorial service in Edinburgh held to celebrate his love of Scotland and his commitment to the cause of independence. But while some 500 people, including family, friends and politicians from across the spectrum attended the service at St Giles’ Cathedral, his successor Nicola Sturgeon was not present. A rift between her and Mr Salmond – who she had previously described as her mentor – developed during her term as SNP leader. Ms Sturgeon attended the funeral of Scottish comedian Janey Godley in Glasgow on Saturday morning. Her successor, Mr Swinney, was met with boos as he arrived at the service – held on St Andrew’s Day – with at least one person in the crowd outside on the Royal Mile shouting “traitor”. Mr Salmond stood down as SNP leader and first minister after the 2014 referendum in which Scots voted to stay part of the UK. He helped found and went on to lead another pro-independence party, Alba, with Kenny MacAskill, a long-time friend who served as justice secretary in Holyrood under Mr Salmond. Mr MacAskill, now the acting Alba leader, told the congregation – which included Mr Salmond’s widow Moira as well as Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, former Labour first minister Henry McLeish and Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay – that Mr Salmond had been a “giant of man”. Mr MacAskill, who quit the SNP to join Alba, hailed Mr Salmond as “an inspiration, a political genius” and being “most of all a man who had the cause of independence burned into his heart and seared in his soul”. The cause of independence was Mr Salmond’s “guiding light, his north star”, the former justice secretary said, adding that “he came so close to achieving it”. He added: “Those of us who share his dream must conclude that journey on his behalf. That’s the legacy he’d expect and the duty we owe him.” Recalling Mr Salmond’s words from when he stood down as first minister that “the dream shall never die”, Mr MacAskill concluded his address with the words: “Your dream shall be delivered.” Former Conservative Brexit minister and long-time friend of Mr Salmond, David Davis, gave a reading as did former Scottish government minister SNP MSP Fergus Ewing. Scottish folk singer Dougie MacLean performed his famous song Caledonia, while singer Sheena Wellington led mourners in a rendition of Robert Burns’ classic A Man’s A Man For A’ That. Scottish rock duo the Proclaimers were applauded for their performance of Cap in Hand – a pro-independence song which features the line “I can’t understand why we let someone else rule our land, cap in hand”. Brothers Craig and Charlie Reid said: “We’re going to do this for Alex, with love and respect and eternal gratitude for everything you did for our country.” Christina Hendry described her Uncle Alex as a “political giant, a strong leader, a fearless campaigner” but also remembered his as a “dearly loved husband, brother and uncle”. While she said he had been “the top man in Scotland”, he had “always made time for his family”, recalling how he phoned her brother on his birthday – the day after the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 – to apologise for not posting a card “as he’d been busy”, before telling them he would “resigning in 10 minutes”. She told the congregation: “As his family, we always felt loved no matter how far away he was or the time that passed before we saw him next. “We always knew he was standing up for our country, and for that we were grateful.” Ms Hendry continued: “The world will be a much quieter place without Uncle Alex, for Moira, for the wider family and for Scotland. “Uncle Alex passing means a great loss for many. A loss of Scotland’s voice on the international stage. A loss of integrity in Scottish politics. And a great loss to Scotland’s independence movement. “As a family it is likely a loss we will never get over.” Duncan Hamilton KC, who was an SNP MSP after the first Scottish Parliament elections, but also served as a political adviser and legal counsel to Mr Salmond, said the former first minister had “rightly been hailed as one of the greatest Scottish politicians of this, or any, generation”. He told how Mr Salmond took the SNP from being “a fringe act trying to get onto the main stage” to a party of government. “In Scottish politics, his success was both spectacular and unrivalled,” Mr Hamilton said. “Alex Salmond will forever be a pivotal figure in Scotland’s story. He changed a nation. He inspired a country. “History will certainly remember him as a man of talent, charisma and substance. But also as a political leader of courage, vision and intelligence. “He dared to dream. And so should we.” As the service finished the crowd gathered outside applauded and chanted “Alex, Alex” before singing Flower Of Scotland.

The drug dealers, thieves and gang leaders who are granted clemency by Biden By JOE HUTCHISON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:04, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 23:24, 12 December 2024 e-mail 23 shares 110 View comments President Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 people on Thursday which included drug traffickers, embezzlers and even a leader of a biker gang. In the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history, pardoned 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes and handed out 1,499 commutations. A commutation reduces a sentence that is being served, but does not erase a conviction nor imply innocence, according to the Department of Justice. One of those 1,499 was Rita Crundwell, the former comptroller of the city of Dixon, Illinois , who was involved in stealing over $50 million in city funds. She had served as Dixon's comptroller for over 20 years and pleaded guilty to embezzling the funds in 2013. The stolen money, which she began to accumulate in 1990, was said to be used to support her lavish lifestyle as well as a horse breeding business she ra n. The city managed to recover some of Crundwell's stolen money, after they sold some of her belongings and used it as a recovery fund. State marshals managed to sell off a chandelier made of old revolvers , Western-style furniture, horses, vehicles, jewelry and her homes. In the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history, pardoned 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes and handed out 1,499 commutations Dixon city comptroller Rita Crundwell, left, leaves the Federal Building in Rockford, Illinois, on Wednesday afternoon, April 18, 2012 A chandelier made of revolvers, spurs and cowhide shades is seen Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, inside one of the homes owned by former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell She had numerous properties, which included two Dixon homes, her ranch, a home in Florida and prime farmland. She had been originally sentenced to 19 years and seven months behind bars but was released into home detention due to being at high-risk of Covid. The commutations were announced for those who were placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Biden administration said that individuals who had been placed on home confinement had successfully 'reintegrated into their families and communities'. Walter Diggles was also granted a commutation on his nine-year federal prison sentence for his financial crimes which involved stealing federal grants. Diggles, alongside his wife Rosie and daughter Anita, were sentenced in 2018 after they stole taxpayer funds that were intended to aid victims of Hurricane Rita, Katrina, Ike and Dolly. The Texas-based family managed to devise a scheme to obtain and make use of federal grants that Congress handed down to help those affected by the storms. Diggles was the head of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments and used his power to approve inflated rates and requests for reimbursement from grant funds. He had his wife and daughter prepare many of the aid requests, before he then approved them. His wife and daughter were both sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons search tool they are no longer in custody. Crundwell had numerous properties, which included two Dixon homes, her ranch, a home in Florida and prime farmland. One of her former homes in Dixon is seen here Walter Diggles, seen here, was also granted a commutation on his 9-year federal prison sentence for his financial crimes which involved stealing federal grants Rosie Diggles is seen here on the left, with her daughter Anita also pictured on the right In 2009, Bobby Duwayne Froman of Levelland, Texas, pleaded guilty to having a role as the leader of a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking organization. Froman was probed by authorities for drug trafficking activities that he was involved in with his gang the Aces and Eights Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. His posse, of which he was President, acted as a support club of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang and helped distribute crystal meth across West Texas. Froman, seen here, was the President of the Aces and Eights Outlaw Motorcycle Gang A federal grand jury had returned a 110-count indictment that charged him and 28 other defendants for their part in the illicit business. Authorities at the time said his gang would travel to California and acquire the drug by the pound, before transporting it back to Texas. There they mixed the drug with adulterants before splicing it into smaller quantities for sale, accepting money, guns or sex as payment. He too had his sentence commuted Crystal Busby-Tetzlaff was sentenced in 2018 alongside her partner Raymond after pleading guilty to being in possession of crystal meth with intent to distribute. She was sentenced to ten years, with five years of supervised release after authorities seized a total of two pounds of meth from their home. They also found four ounces of the drug in a bag her partner was carrying, as well as scales, numerous plastic baggies and drug ledgers inside. After another raid on a storage unit, a total of six pounds of pure crystal meth was seized by the authorities. RLS Ar Abdul Aziz from Baton Rouge, Louisiana was also among the list of commutations after he was sentenced in 2012 to 30 years behind bars for his part in a crack cocaine distribution scheme. Crystal Busby-Tetzlaff, seen here, was sentenced in 2018 alongside her partner Raymond after pleading guilty to being in possession of crystal meth with intent to distribute After another raid on a storage unit, a total of six pounds of pure crystal meth was seized by the authorities. A stock image of the drug is seen here At the time of his sentencing he was designated as a 'career offender' due to have two prior convictions for federal drug trafficking. He was also handed a commutation. Edward Abell III was also among the list, having pleaded guilty in 2018 to five counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering. Read More Biden scorned for 'trashing' his legacy with the largest act of clemency ever after Squad pressure Abell had been the chief financial officer of two Boston-based companies, one of which he managed to embezzle $3.8 million from. He was found to have made out company checks to Pinehurst Tax Associates, a firm that he owned but did not provide any services to his employer. Abell had set up the company as a way to channel embezzled funds into his personal bank accounts and set up fake employees to avoid detection. In 2016 he was let go from the company for unknown reasons, and was hired at another firm where he again kept up the charade - making off with $140,000. Prosecutors said he used the money to purchase a home in Fryeburg, Maine, buy a Porsche Macan as well as a Ford-350 Super Duty. Another on the commutation list was Dwayne Appling, 37, who is serving 27 years in prison after he was found to head an organization that flooded Waterloo, Illinois, with heroin in 2014. Prosecutors at the time said his organization was 'extensive', and involved thirty other individuals who were also similarly prosecuted. Dwayne Appling, 37, was sentenced to 27 years in prison in 2014 after he was found to head an organization that flooded Waterloo, Illinois, with heroin According to a WCFC Courier story from 2011, he had gone on the run after a round of grand jury indictments concerning his heroin ring. That indictment had stemmed from a raid on 17 homes in the city that turned up quantities of heroin, methadone, oxycodone and guns. In 2017, Shelinder Aggarwal of Huntsville, Alabama, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was found to have handed out illegal prescriptions for painkillers. Authorities said Aggarwal was the nation's highest Medicare prescriber of opioids during the height of his practice. Read More BREAKING NEWS Biden pardons son Hunter in bombshell U-turn as he claims he was 'unfairly prosecuted' He was found to have conducted health care fraud totaling $9.5 million in unneeded and unused urine tests. Aggarwal was ordered to forfeit $6.7 million and to give up his former clinic, and was ordered to pay $6.7 million in restitution to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. Authorities said he ran a 'pill mill', and would see around 80 to 145 patients a day in 2012, the majority would get prescriptions. Court records said initial visits lasted five minutes or less, and any follows up would take two minutes or less. He pleaded guilty to having patients undergo unnecessary urine drug tests that he did not need or use, and would bill insurance companies for them. In a plea agreement he said his primary motivation for doing so was for 'financial gain'. Biden said he would be taking more steps in the weeks ahead and would continue to review clemency petitions. The second largest single-day act of clemency was by Barack Obama, with 330, shortly before leaving office in 2017. The clemency follows a broad pardon for his son Hunter, who was prosecuted for gun and tax crimes. Illinois Share or comment on this article: The drug dealers, thieves and gang leaders who are granted clemency by Biden e-mail 23 shares Add comment

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Attorney for victims of Tops massacre urges Hochul to sign Grieving Families ActThe Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his third season with the team mired in a five-game losing streak, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the firing hadn't been announced by the team. ESPN first reported the firing. Brown won NBA Coach of the Year in his first season in 2022-23, when he helped Sacramento end the longest playoff drought in NBA history at 16 seasons. But Sacramento lost in the play-in tournament last year and was off to a 13-18 start this season, leading to the move to fire Brown about six months after he agreed to a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. The Kings have lost an NBA-worst nine games this season after leading in the fourth quarter with the worst one coming in Brown's final game as coach Thursday night against Detroit. Sacramento led by 10 points with less than three minutes to play only to collapse down the stretch. Jaden Ivey converted a four-point play with 3 seconds left when he made a 3-pointer in the right corner and was fouled by De’Aaron Fox. That gave the Pistons a 114-113 win, leaving the Kings in 12th place in the Western Conference. The Kings came into the season with hopes of finishing in the top six in the West and avoiding the play-in tournament after acquiring DeMar DeRozan in a sign-and-trade deal over the summer to add to a core that featured Fox, Domanta Sabonis and Keegan Murray. Fox, who is in the second-to-last year of his five-year, $163 million contract, declined to sign an extension in the offseason. He said on a podcast with Draymond Green earlier this month that he wanted to be on a team that could “compete at a high level.” Sacramento has been far from that this season, thanks in large part to an NBA-worst 3-11 record in games decided by five points or fewer. Brown publicly criticized Fox for his role in the game-winning play Thursday night, saying he should have been closer to Ivey instead of committing a foul on a close out. "You should be hugged up to your man at the 3-point line,” Brown said. “Everybody should, and why there was a closeout by Fox, I’m not sure. I got to go back and watch the tape. But for sure 100% we told our guys, can’t give up a 3, can’t give up a 3, can’t give up a 3, stay on the high side, stay on the high side.” Brown has a 107-88 record in two-plus seasons in Sacramento with a winning record in both of his full seasons. Rick Adelman is the only other coach to post a winning record in a full season since the Kings moved to Sacramento Brown previously had two stints as coach in Cleveland and spent one-plus season as Lakers coach. He has a 455-304 record and has made the playoffs in seven of his nine full seasons. He won Coach of the Year twice, also getting the award in Cleveland in 2008-09. AP NBA:Shock and Awe! Saint-Denis FC Crashes Out in Cup StunnerAmerica's wealthiest billionaires have witnessed an extraordinary year in 2024, with their fortunes far outpacing the 3% growth of the U.S. economy. What Happened: Surging markets, fueled by advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, have propelled their wealth to unprecedented levels. According to the report by The Daily Beast, these top 10 billionaires amassed gains nearly equivalent to the U.S. government's annual defense budget of $850 billion. 10. Michael Dell : $14 Billion The founder of Dell Technologies DELL saw a 55% surge in his company's stock this year, thanks to its transformation into an infrastructure powerhouse for the AI age. Dell owns approximately half of the company, contributing significantly to his fortune. 9. Larry Page and Sergey Brin : $19–20 Billion The Alphabet GOOGL founders benefited from the company's $650 billion valuation increase in 2024. Despite stepping back from operations, they retain control through super-voting shares, owning just over 3% each of the tech giant. 8. Steve Ballmer : $20 Billion The former Microsoft MSFT CEO continues to profit from the company's revival under Satya Nadella. Ballmer owns 4.5% of Microsoft, which has funded ventures such as a new stadium for the LA Clippers, the NBA team he owns. 7. Warren Buffett : $29 Billion Through Berkshire Hathaway BRK , Buffett continues to outperform the market. The company's value rose 28% this year, helping Buffett build his cash reserves to an impressive $325 million, or 30% of Berkshire's valuation. 6. Jeff Bezos : $63 Billion Bezos, the founder of Amazon AMZN , saw his wealth soar by over $1 billion weekly as Amazon stock rebounded. Bezos retains nearly 9% of the company, funding projects like Blue Origin through periodic stock sales. Also Read: From Steve Ballmer To Jamie Dimon, Meet The Billionaires Who Amassed Their Wealth Without Founding A Company 5. Jensen Huang : $72 Billion The founder of Nvidia NVDA reaped immense gains as the company became the darling of the AI revolution. Nvidia's value more than doubled in 2024, with Huang's 3.8% stake driving his fortune. 4. Larry Ellison : $73 Billion The Oracle founder's fortune grew alongside the company's role as a key player in cloud computing. Ellison owns 43% of Oracle, benefiting significantly from the AI-driven surge in enterprise demand. 3. Mark Zuckerberg : $82 Billion Zuckerberg's Meta META saw its value rise more than sixfold since late 2022, thanks to strong margins and AI developments like the Llama open-source model. His 13.5% stake in Meta underpins his staggering gains. 2. The Waltons : $148 Billion America's richest family, heirs to Walmart WMT , collectively control the fortune built by Sam Walton. Their wealth solidifies Walmart's status as one of the largest employers in the country. 1. Elon Musk : $252 Billion The Tesla TSLA and SpaceX founder tops the list with his fortune growing by nearly $5 billion weekly. Musk's ventures, including Neuralink, the Boring Company, and his federal government initiatives, further cement his status as the most influential figure in business. Read Next Billionaires’ Paradise: New York Tops The List Of 16 Cities Housing The World’s Richest This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Image: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.