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Norfolk man receives over ten-year sentence for gun and drug trafficking
A Norfolk man, Tramaine Waldell Riddick, has been sentenced to 10 years and 11 months in prison for distributing para-fluorofentanyl and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Two charged for illegal tech export aiding Iran's military drone program
Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, a dual U.S.-Iranian national from Natick, Massachusetts, and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, also known as Mohammad Abedini from Tehran, Iran, face charges related to exporting electronic components from the United States to Iran.
New York AG defends medication abortion amid Texas lawsuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James has addressed the ongoing debate surrounding medication abortion, particularly in response to a lawsuit filed by the Texas Attorney General against a New York doctor who provides telehealth abortion services.
Clinton man sentenced for employment tax fraud involving local construction firms
A Clinton, Massachusetts man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in tax and mail fraud, along with other offenses.
Minnesota AG condemns swastika vandalism at Minneapolis synagogue
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a statement following the discovery of two swastikas painted outside Temple Israel, a synagogue in Minneapolis.
Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson sentenced to nearly ten years for fraud
Carlos Watson, the founder and former CEO of Ozy Media Inc., was sentenced to 116 months in prison for leading a multi-million dollar fraud scheme.
St. Albans man pleads guilty to federal gun charge
Eddie Wayne Chapman Jr., a 39-year-old resident of St. Albans, entered a guilty plea for the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Choctaw County resident pleads guilty to murder in Indian Country
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Bryson Noel Miller, a 19-year-old resident of Fort Towson, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of murder in Indian Country.
Michigan man admits to role in drug trafficking operation
Michael Robinson-Brown, a 26-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has admitted to distributing methamphetamine.
Boston dental manager faces new fraud charges related to prescriptions and credit cards
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has announced new charges against Fritz Gabriel, the manager of Forest Hills Dental in Boston.
Ohio man pleads guilty in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol breach
An Ohio resident has admitted to assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Nageezi man faces federal charges for alleged sexual abuse
A man from Nageezi has been charged with sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact in Indian Country.
Revision Military resolves false claims act allegations with $426K settlement
Revision Military Ltd., a Delaware corporation based in Vermont, has agreed to pay $426,000 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal reentry; faces enhanced sentencing
U.S. Attorney Duane Evans has announced that Alvaro Luis Alcerro-Banegas, aged 38, has pled guilty to illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.
Attorney General Moody calls on FEMA for regulatory relief post-hurricanes
Attorney General Ashley Moody has urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce regulatory burdens on Florida families recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Report details alleged sexual misconduct in Diocese of Lansing
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the release of a report by the Department of Attorney General detailing allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct within the Diocese of Lansing.
Iowa man sentenced for possession of child pornography; ordered to pay restitution
United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Marty B. Jay Johnson, a 44-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, was sentenced on December 12, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska.
Inglewood man guilty of robbing armored vehicle courier near LAX
An Inglewood man, previously granted compassionate release after serving 26 years in federal prison for armed robberies, has been found guilty of robbing a Brinks courier at gunpoint.
National Guard soldier charged with murder after Fort Eisenhower shooting
An Army National Guard soldier is facing murder charges following a shooting incident at Fort Eisenhower.
Santa Paula doctor sentenced to prison for Medicare fraud involving hospice services
A Ventura County physician has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded Medicare of over $3 million. Dr. Victor Contreras, aged 69, from Santa Paula, was handed the sentence by United States...