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Repeat felon indicted for alleged possession of ammunition while on probation
A federal indictment has been filed against Charles Washington, Jr., 33, of Washington, D.C., for allegedly being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition.
Birmingham man receives over five-year sentence for carjacking incidents
A Birmingham resident has been sentenced to over five years in prison for carjacking offenses.
Federal grand jury indicts four Chinese nationals for counterfeit access device possession
A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has indicted four Chinese nationals on charges of possessing more than fifteen counterfeit and unauthorized access devices.
Federal grand jury announces March 2024-B indictments
United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced the results of the March Federal Grand Jury 2024-B indictments.
Maryland residents indicted for murder linked to MS-13 gang activity
A federal grand jury has indicted two individuals from Annapolis, Maryland, for murder in aid of racketeering.
New Jersey pain clinic admits to healthcare fraud charges
A New Jersey pain clinic, Pain Specialists, P.A., with locations in Northfield, Vineland, and Cape May Courthouse, has admitted to overbilling insurance companies for services.
North Texas firm settles lawsuit over alleged misuse of Paycheck Protection Program funds
Speed Fab-Crete Corporation, a concrete manufacturer based in Kennedale, Texas, has agreed to pay $1,817,546.25 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Former teacher sentenced to two decades for child pornography offenses
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the sentencing of Derek Hagen, a former teacher from Batavia, NY, to 20 years in prison on charges related to child pornography.
Florida man receives prison sentence for hate crime threats against CAIR Michigan
Michael Shapiro, a 73-year-old resident of West Palm Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for making death threats against the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Michigan Chapter.
Albany man charged with illegal firearm possession
Christopher Wright, a 37-year-old resident of Albany, was arrested and charged with firearms possession as a previously convicted felon.
Laredo man pleads guilty for illegal firearm acquisition after extradition
A resident of Laredo, Texas, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal acquisition of firearms.
Federal air marshal charged with defrauding airline using fake military records
Matthew Podolsky, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced charges against Dior Jay-Jarrett.
Columbus lawyer admits lying to FBI in trafficking probe
A former lawyer from Columbus, Ohio, Dennis W. McNamara, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for making false statements to the FBI.
Utah business owner charged with $5 million Ponzi scheme allegations
A Belgium national and Utah business owner is facing federal charges for allegedly running a $5 million Ponzi scheme.
America First Legal uncovers alleged censorship scheme involving USAID and Global Engagement Center
America First Legal (AFL) has released documents obtained through litigation against the U.S. Department of State's Global Engagement Center (GEC).
New Haven man faces federal charges for drugs and firearms
A federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted Harry Whitley, 22, on charges of drug distribution and firearm possession.
Tennessee man sentenced to prison for role in drug trafficking ring
A federal judge has sentenced Michael Bailey, 38, from Spring City, Tennessee, to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation across Tennessee.
Okmulgee resident pleads guilty to robbery and related charges in federal court
Vincent Jerome May, an Okmulgee resident, has admitted guilt to several charges before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Attorney generals support veterans' claim for denied G.I. Bill benefits
Attorney General Dave Sunday has aligned with 52 other Attorneys General in a legal move supporting two military veterans denied full G.I. Bill education benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Virginia.
Rhode Island man pleads guilty to enticement of minor and murder-for-hire plot
A Rhode Island man, Chandler J. Cardente, admitted in federal court to enticing a 12-year-old girl for sexual encounters and plotting to murder her to prevent her from testifying.