![]() Old hymns don’t get much press these days but they haven’t lost their punch. How do we take these powerful, foundational hymns, that for hundreds of years have managed to stay valid and not become redundant even though they were written so long ago, and refresh them for today’s listener? The hymns don’t necessarily need to be rescued but a new audience needs to hear them. So, when the Newsboys decided to unveil their first ever hymns collection HALLELUJAH FOR THE CROSS, this was their first challenge. Their depth and power never seem to lose their luster. And then there are those things in life that just become more poignant, more meaningful and quite simply, more needed as time goes on. Old things can seem stagnant and past their “due date” and we get caught up in the glitz of what’s fresh and unchartered. Keeping things fresh can be a challenge in all aspects of life. That’s a long time to consistently make new and exciting music but they’ve continued to do it with fervor and drive, allowing them to stay at the top of their game in the process. They’ve been doing it for almost three decades now. They’re constantly challenged and driven to make powerful, intriguing music that will continue to bring their message of faith to anyone who will listen. It’s no secret that the Newsboys spend a lot of their days on the road. Currently comprised of drummer Duncan Phillips lead vocalist Michael Tait guitarist Jody Davis and keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein, the Newsboys’ latest recording, Hallelujah For The Cross, marks their first-ever collection of hymns. Nearly three decades later, the iconic band is an undisputed industry leader, garnering six gold albums 8 million units in career sales 33 #1 singles multiple GRAMMY® and American Music Award nominations and signature hits ranging from “He Reigns” and “Born Again” to their recent 15-week chart-topper, “We Believe.” Expanding their reach into film, the band appeared in the 2014 Pure Flix hit, “God’s Not Dead,” inspired by their song of the same name. This case was investigated by the West Fargo Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office, with Assistant United States Attorney Richard Lee assigned to the case.Since arriving on the scene in 1985 in their native Australia, the Newsboys have taken Christian music by storm. Attorney’s Office in obtaining this successful prosecution." We are grateful for the tireless efforts of the West Fargo Police Department on this case as well as for the U.S. We hope today’s sentence brings justice to the family of the victim. "A young boy nearly lost his life because of a brazen and senseless act. "This tragic case is a definitive example of why firearms do not belong in the hands of criminals," said ATF Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jon Ortiz, of the St. "This case is another great example of local and federal partners joining together to solve what can be best described as a senseless criminal act and this sentence sends a stout message that violent crime in our communities will not go undisciplined." "When drug offenders bring and use firearms while committing their drug and theft trade, so many law-abiding innocent people are needlessly placed at risk and in this situation, the most innocent among us was seriously hurt," said Interim U.S. The 6-year-old child survived his extensive injuries as a result of being struck by the stray bullet.Ĭarruthers’ co-defendant, Germond Edward Johnson Jr., age 18, Fargo, ND, pleaded guilty on February 23, 2022, to One Count of Interfere with Commerce by Threats and Violence – Hobbs Act Robbery, 18 USC § 1951 and Conspiracy to commit a Hobbs Act Robbery. The robbery victim returned fire and one of the bullets travelled through the exterior wall of an adjacent house, hitting a 6-year-old child while he was lying in his bed. On March 22, 2021, CJ Carruthers, while robbing an alleged drug dealer in West Fargo ND, with Germond Johnson, Jr., fired his firearm striking the robbery victim’s vehicle. Chief Judge Welte also sentenced Carruthers to 3 years’ supervised release and a $62,575.36 in restitution. Welte sentenced CJ Jesse James Carruthers, age 20, Fargo, ND, to 10 years in federal prison for Interfere with Commerce by Threats and Violence – Hobbs Act Robbery, 18 USC § 01951 and Conspiracy to commit a Hobbs Act Robbery. FARGO – Interim United States Attorney Nicholas W.
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