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Albuquerque man pleads guilty in firearms and drug trafficking case
An Albuquerque man, Micah Maestas, has pled guilty to federal charges related to firearm and drug trafficking.
Colombian man sentenced to 18 months for alien smuggling
Diego Guisao-Zapata, a 41-year-old Colombian citizen, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for alien smuggling and conspiracy to commit alien smuggling.
U.S. Attorney's Office reports over $104M collection in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky has announced that it collected over $104 million during Fiscal Year 2024.
Lexington man sentenced to over ten years for illegal firearm possession
A Lexington man, Adam Pursifull, aged 40, has been sentenced to 124 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves for possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.
Boston woman admits guilt in identity theft case linked to drug trafficking
A Boston woman has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges related to fraudulently renting two apartments using another person's identity.
Cincinnati man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking
A Cincinnati man, Gene Primus, 32, received a sentence of 400 months for drug trafficking offenses.
Judge Douglas L. Mattson announces retirement after over two decades on bench
North Central Judicial District Judge Douglas L. Mattson has announced his retirement, effective June 1, 2025.
Broken Bow man pleads guilty to child exploitation charge
Dylan Hansen Yazzie, a 28-year-old resident of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to the charge of sexual exploitation of a child.
Coalition challenges executive order banning transgender military service
Attorney General Dan Rayfield of Oregon has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to support a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order that bans transgender individuals from serving in the military.
Federal court halts Trump’s order targeting gender-affirming care funding
Today, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order in response to Minnesota's request against an executive order aimed at ending federal funding for medical institutions providing gender-affirming care.
West Virginia man sentenced to over 11 years for bank robbery
A West Virginia resident, Richard Hudson, aged 72, has been sentenced to 139 months in prison for bank robbery by intimidation.
McAllen felon sentenced to five years for firearm possession
A 34-year-old man from McAllen, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for possessing firearms as a felon. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of David Michael Saenz, who pleaded guilty on November 21, 2024.
Guatemalan citizen charged with firearm offenses and identity theft
A federal criminal complaint and arrest warrant have been issued against Manuel Antonio Xante-Ajanel, a 25-year-old Guatemalan citizen, for multiple offenses related to firearms and identity theft.
St. Louis County man faces federal charges for alleged child sex trafficking
A man from Northwoods, St. Louis County, Missouri, has been charged with child sex trafficking.
Court affirms convictions against Clio man for sexual assaults on underage girl
This week, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the convictions and sentences of John Digiacomo, 61, from Clio.
Summers County man sentenced for federal gun crimes
Matthew Harris England, a 38-year-old resident of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia, has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison.
Federal judge blocks Trump's funding cut on gender-affirming care
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield expressed approval following a federal judge's decision to block the Trump administration from cutting federal funding for medical institutions providing gender-affirming care.
York County couple faces charges over elder neglect and financial exploitation
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced charges against a York County couple, Ashlee and Brian Brady, both 32, from Hanover.
States challenge Trump's ban on transgender military service
Attorney General Charity Clark of Vermont has spearheaded a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to challenge President Trump's executive order that prohibits transgender individuals from serving in the military.
Florida attorney indicted on bribery charges involving senior DEA agent
The Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Matthew Podolsky, along with James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Office, announced the unsealing of an indictment against David Macey.