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Puig Guilty, Fraud Crackdown, Trump Video Deleted, Kidnapping Fears Rise

A former Major League Baseball player, Yasiel Puig, was found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal investigators in a gambling case, while the Small Business Administration suspended over 100,000 California borrowers due to suspected pandemic fraud, and authorities investigated a new message in the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. Former President Donald Trump also deleted a racist video portraying the Obamas as apes.

A jury found Puig guilty after a weekslong trial, according to Fox News. The U.S. Attorneys Office announced the verdict, which could lead to a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison. Puig, who played for three major league teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, has not appeared in an MLB game since 2019. His sentencing is scheduled for May 26. The trial included testimony from MLB officials and Donny Kadokawa, a Hawaii baseball coach tied to Puig and the illegal gambling operation.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Friday it had suspended 111,620 California borrowers linked to suspected fraudulent activity across SBA pandemic-era loan programs, according to Fox News. The alleged abuse totaled nearly $9 billion. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the agency was taking decisive action to protect taxpayers. These borrowers received 118,489 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) loans totaling more than $8.6 billion.

Authorities in Arizona were also investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, as a possible kidnapping, according to the New York Times. Investigators were examining purported ransom notes sent to several media outlets. A new message was received by a Tucson television station, KOLD, and forwarded to law enforcement. The Pima County Sheriffs Department and the F.B.I. released statements acknowledging the new message, but gave no further details. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have released emotional videos pleading for their mother's safe return.

Former President Donald Trump deleted a racist video clip portraying former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, the New York Times reported. The video, which promoted conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, was among a flurry of links posted by Mr. Trump. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Trump said he only saw the beginning of the video.

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