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U.S. latest extraditions include accused gang leaders and white-collar criminals from 10 countries
The United States Department of Justice has recently secured the extradition of more than a dozen fugitives from ten countries, showcasing successful coordination with international law enforcement in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, France,...
Two men sentenced to life for Carbuncle Pond murder
Two Rhode Island men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Leila Duarte DaLuz, the victim found at Carbuncle Pond, as announced by Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.
Pomona gang members, Mexican Mafia associates, convicted of racketeering and murder
Four Pomona gang members and Mexican Mafia associates have been found guilty of racketeering-related crimes, including the murder of a federal inmate in Los Angeles.
Department of Justice sues union affiliates over national security concerns
The Department of Justice initiated legal action against affiliates of the American Federation of Government Employees by filing a lawsuit in the Western District of Texas.
Honduran citizen charged with illegal re-entry and social security fraud
A citizen of Honduras has been charged by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh with violating federal immigration and fraud laws.
Attorney General advocates for renters' rights in Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has filed an amicus brief in the case of Peebles v. JRK Property Holdings, Inc. The brief petitioned the Supreme Judicial Court to rule that renters should not bear the financial burden of routine...
Hamden man sentenced for mailing threatening letters to public officials
Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has reported the sentencing of Garrett Santillo, aged 45, from Hamden. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven has sentenced Santillo to one day of...
18-state Biden-Esg probe closes, Wells Fargo exits group, investigation of five banks ongoing
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, alongside attorneys general from 17 other states, has announced the conclusion of a joint investigation into Wells Fargo & Company.
Rocky Mount man's 18-year sentence for armed robbery and car chase
A Rocky Mount man, Kaleb Joseph Coppage, aged 23, was sentenced to more than 18 years in prison for an armed robbery at a Dollar General store.
Puerto Rico resident indicted for fentanyl and cocaine distribution conspiracy
On March 27, 2025, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico indicted Carlos A. Guerra-Colón on multiple charges related to drug distribution.
Rhode Island woman sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy across multiple states
A Rhode Island resident has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for her role in a drug distribution conspiracy involving significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Oklahoma pair pleads guilty in illegal firearms purchasing scheme
Rebecca Leann Hughes and Nathanial Louis Hughes, residents of Calera, Oklahoma, admitted guilt to charges related to an illegal firearms purchase scheme.
Owings Mills woman sentenced to over 11 years for intent to distribute drugs
In Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow has sentenced Querida Moran, a 53-year-old resident of Owings Mills, to 135 months in federal prison.
32-year sentence for top ‘Triple Crown’ case drug trafficker
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the conviction of Marlo Jackson in relation to the "Triple Crown" investigation.
Mississippi man admits to impersonation of deputy U.S. Marshal
A Mississippi resident has admitted to impersonating a deputy U.S. Marshal, as disclosed by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
Allegheny County man sentenced for 12 to 30 years for child sexual abuse
An Allegheny County man, Marc Brown, has been sentenced to serve 12 to 30 years in state prison for the repeated sexual abuse of two children between 2004 and 2006.
Former Deputy Director pleads guilty to bribery for accepting financial incentives
Dana McDaniel has pleaded guilty to bribery charges.
Omaha man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution and forfeiture of drug proceeds
Javier Guzman-Andrade, a 41-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Man sentenced for carjacking and unlawful firearm possession in Nampa
Jordan L. Davis, a 34-year-old from Nampa, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for carjacking and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Attorney General warns of toll road smishing scam in Michigan
Michigan consumers are being alerted by Attorney General Dana Nessel about a new smishing scam targeting toll road users.