but it’s far from the only straw ban. Seattle banned plastic straws earlier this month, mandating a a $250 fine for violators. Santa Barbara, however, has gone much further than Seattle — even ...

a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Melvin will also be required to pay restitution. The scam is among the biggest “straw student” schemes in years, according to a USA ...

As a result of the scheme, the straw students were awarded tuition. She faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Melvin will also be ...