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Oregon man admits guilt in swatting scheme targeting NYC Jewish hospitals
Earlier today in a Brooklyn federal court, Domagoj Patkovic admitted to charges of conspiring to make threats concerning explosives and conveying false information regarding explosives.
Marshall joins 19 states in defending Trump's anti-fraud efforts
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined 19 other states in supporting the Trump administration against lawsuits aimed at stopping efforts to protect taxpayer funds.
Chicago man sentenced for $1.5M Covid-relief fraud
A federal judge has sentenced a man from suburban Chicago to over five years in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1.5 million in small business loans under the CARES Act.
Honduran man sentenced for illegal reentry into US after prior deportation
A Honduran national, Jose Pavon-Fermin, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.
Brockton man admits guilt to cocaine and firearms trafficking charges
A Brockton man, Malcolm Desir, has admitted guilt in federal court in Boston for his involvement in cocaine and illegal firearms trafficking within the Boston area.
Fort Myers man sentenced for firearm possession and drug trafficking
Warren Gregory Edwards, a 34-year-old resident of Fort Myers, has been sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison.
U.S. Attorney's Office collects nearly $10 million in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island has reported collections totaling nearly $10 million from civil and criminal actions during Fiscal Year 2024.
Coalition urges FDA action against counterfeit weight loss drug makers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has spearheaded a bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories, urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to act against entities distributing counterfeit versions of weight loss and diabetes medications,...
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to sex trafficking conspiracy
A Pittsburgh resident has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges related to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking through force, threats, fraud, or coercion.
Houma resident pleads guilty to federal methamphetamine distribution charge
A Houma, Louisiana man has pled guilty to a federal drug charge, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
Gang member sentenced for narcotics distribution conspiracy
A member of the East Side Money Gang has been sentenced for his involvement in a narcotics distribution conspiracy.
Bandidos motorcycle gang members indicted for racketeering-related crimes
A significant indictment has been unsealed in the Southern District of Texas, targeting members of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang and its affiliate, the Mascareros Motorcycle Club.
Ariton man sentenced to over four years for firearm offense while on probation
Montgomery, Ala. – Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced that Bobby Wayne Williams, a 48-year-old resident of Ariton, Alabama, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison.
Chinese subsidiary settles false claims act allegations over PPP loan
Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of Wisconsin, alongside Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael D. Granston of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, announced that YAPP USA Automotive Systems, Inc.,...
Second Circuit DUI Court plans graduation ceremony for February
The Second Circuit DUI Court is set to host a graduation ceremony on February 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. CST.
Troy man faces federal drug and gun charges
Devere Williams, a 36-year-old resident of Troy, New York, has been indicted on charges related to drug and firearm offenses.
Hoapili Hale courthouse closed due to water service interruption
The Second Circuit courthouse, Hoapili Hale, located in Wailuku, Hawaii, is closed due to a temporary water service interruption.
UND Law Review to host energy law symposium in March
The University of North Dakota (UND) Law Review will host its Energy Law Symposium on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Alabama introduces Speedy Trial Act to tackle court backlogs
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has expressed support for the introduction of Senate Bill 176 and House Bill 307, collectively known as the Speedy Trial Act.
Sacramento man sentenced for fraud involving medical device sales
Michael Andrew Scott, a 38-year-old resident of Fair Oaks, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent medical device sales scheme.