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U.S. Attorney’s Office reports surge in border-related cases this week

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Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 90 border-related cases this week.

Chilean national sentenced and deported for role in burglary ring targeting Asian families

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A Chilean national involved in a burglary ring was sentenced and ordered deported for his role in targeting homes of Asian families across at least eight states, including Rhode Island.

Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Gary Worthy's death

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has released security camera footage related to the death of Gary Worthy, an incident currently under investigation.

Javice and Amar convicted for fraud involving company data misrepresentation

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On March 28, 2025, Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky announced the convictions of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar on charges related to a fraudulent scheme.

North Dakota DHHS offers paid law internship focused on child support

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The Department of Health and Human Services in North Dakota is announcing an internship opportunity for law students with a focus on child support.

Ohio man convicted of pandemic funds fraud could face 30 years in prison

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A federal jury in Cleveland has convicted Mustafa Ayoub Diab, 41, from Ravenna, Ohio, of organizing a plan to defraud the U.S. government of pandemic-related funds.

Federal grand jury indicts Capitol Heights resident on fentanyl and firearm charges

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A federal grand jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, has indicted Sarah Maud Jess, a 61-year-old resident of Capitol Heights, Maryland.

Federal charges filed against 20 individuals for illegal reentry after removal

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Federal prosecutors, in coordination with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies, have charged 20 individuals with being illegally present in the United States following their removal.

Joint Oklahoma law enforcement initiative acclaimed with national HIDTA award

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The National High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program has awarded its "Investigation Involving a Violent Organization" accolade to a collaborative law enforcement operation in Oklahoma City.

Elmore County man receives prison sentence for child pornography offenses

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Attorney General Raúl Labrador recently disclosed the conviction and sentencing of Terry Samuel Stoner, a 64-year-old resident of Elmore County.

Cedar Rapids man admits to fentanyl distribution near school, faces federal sentencing

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A Cedar Rapids man has admitted to distributing fentanyl near a school, pleading guilty in a federal court.

Former Haitian mayor found guilty of visa fraud in US court

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Jean Morose Viliena, former mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, has been found guilty by a jury for immigration crimes due to fraudulent claims related to his past in Haiti.

Fourth member charged in Chicago robbery spree involving liquor and convenience stores

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A federal superseding indictment unsealed today in Chicago has named a fourth individual allegedly involved in a series of violent robberies targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars over an eight-month period.

Two sentenced in firearm, drug trafficking cases in Wyoming

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Two individuals have recently been sentenced in cases involving serious offenses as part of activities in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Wyoming.

Attorney General James calls public hearing on Preston High School's closure

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has officially announced a public hearing regarding the closure of Preston High School in the Bronx.

William Brock sentenced for stabbing incident in D.C. Jail

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William Brock, a 33-year-old resident of Washington D.C., received a three-year prison sentence for stabbing a fellow inmate in the D.C. Jail on January 24, 2025.

Ponce businessman and company face bank fraud and money laundering charges

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A man from Ponce, identified as Melvin E. Rivera-Oliveras, has been subpoenaed concerning schemes linked to bank fraud and money laundering.

Swedish CEO extradited to US on fraud and money laundering charges

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A Swedish national, Olaf Kyros Gustafsson, has been extradited from Spain to the United States, where he faces a 115-count federal indictment.

Ohio's February job market: mixed signals with growth and rising unemployment

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Rea S. Hederman Jr. of The Buckeye Institute has shared insights following the Ohio jobs report released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Former CBP officer sentenced for smuggling aliens and attempted cocaine importation

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A former Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer has been sentenced for his involvement in alien smuggling and drug trafficking schemes.