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Mexican national faces charges for identity theft and passport fraud
Tampa, Florida – A federal indictment has been returned against Jose Manuel Ortiz Perdomo, charging him with aggravated identity theft and making a false statement on a passport application.
Sylmar man gets decade-long sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material
A man from Sylmar has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for using Instagram to advertise and distribute child sexual abuse material.
California man sentenced for molesting teen on flight
A Los Angeles County man, Justin Baker, has been sentenced to two years in prison for abusive sexual contact on a flight from Burbank, California, to Seattle.
Romanian man pleads guilty to access device fraud conspiracy
A Romanian national, Doru Adamesc, also known as "Petru Golban," has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit access device fraud.
Houston felon sentenced for federal firearms violation
A Houston man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Attorneys general push for end to national energy emergency
Attorney General Clark, joined by ten other state attorneys general, has addressed a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mexican national sentenced to two years for illegal reentry
U.S. District Judge Richard A. Lazzara has sentenced Elias Garcia-Cervantes, a 37-year-old Mexican national, to 24 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.
Buckeye Institute urges SCOTUS to reinforce nondelegation doctrine in FCC case
On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief in the case of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) v. Consumers’ Research.
U.S Attorney's Office collects nearly $3.5M in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota has reported collections amounting to $3,496,288.47 in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024.
Atlanta woman charged with identity theft and passport fraud
Jermirria Jackson, a 48-year-old resident of Atlanta, Georgia, has been indicted on charges of aggravated identity theft and making a false statement on a passport application.
Former Guatemalan congressman sentenced for role in drug trafficking conspiracy
A former Guatemalan congressman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his involvement in an international drug trafficking conspiracy, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. of the Eastern District of Texas.
Ohio Senate considers bill promoting streamlined energy policies
The Buckeye Institute recently presented its views on Ohio Senate Bill 2 to the Ohio Senate Energy Committee.
Utah man indicted for alleged bank robberies involving bomb threats
A Utah man, Robert Buckley Hardy, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City for allegedly robbing two banks on separate occasions.
Fort Myers woman sentenced for $300K fraud scheme involving VA benefits
A Fort Myers resident, Laurie Ann Roszelle, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for wire fraud. U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber also ordered the forfeiture of $338,364.66, the amount gained from the fraudulent activities.
Anchorage man receives over 11-year sentence for attempted coercion of minor
An Anchorage man, Benjamin Roundy, also known as "Aleks" or "Alekzander Marko," has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for attempting to coerce and entice a minor.
North Carolina AG urges public vigilance on price gouging amid winter storm
Attorney General Jeff Jackson has urged North Carolinians to report any instances of price gouging as the state's price gouging law is now in effect.
Coalition urges court to reconsider ruling on Pennsylvania concealed carry age limit
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has taken a leading role in a coalition of 19 attorneys general urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit to reconsider its decision that invalidated a Pennsylvania law.
Federal felon pleads guilty in Seattle court over drug and gun offenses
A federal felon from Gold Bar, Washington, has pleaded guilty to four federal felony charges related to drug and firearm offenses.
Centene Corporation settles $11 million over alleged false cybersecurity certifications
Health Net Federal Services Inc. (HNFS) and its parent company, Centene Corporation, have agreed to a settlement of $11,253,400 with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
Darcie N. McElwee departs as U.S attorney; Craig M. Wolff becomes acting replacement
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine has announced the departure of Darcie N. McElwee from her role as U.S. Attorney.