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Georgia man pleads guilty to $1 million wire fraud scheme
Prince Boateng Adjei, a 31-year-old resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, has admitted to committing wire fraud that resulted in the theft of over $1 million from a business located in Gilmer County, West Virginia.
Father and son face charges for alleged human smuggling operation in Reno
A father and son from Reno have been charged in a human smuggling conspiracy, appearing before United States Magistrate Judge Carla L. Baldwin on Tuesday.
Attorney General Marshall supports Trump administration's action against Tren de Aragua
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined 26 other attorneys general in supporting the Trump administration's recent measures against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Paxton backs Trump on deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a coalition supporting President Donald Trump's initiative to deport foreign terrorists under the Alien Enemies Act.
Fresno man receives decade-long sentence for drug possession
Carlos Jordan Lopez, a 29-year-old resident of Fresno, has been sentenced to a decade in prison.
Longtime Rollin’ 60s Crips leader charged with racketeering crimes
A leader of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang in South Los Angeles, Eugene Henley Jr., also known as "Big U," has been charged with running a criminal enterprise involved in racketeering crimes such as extortion, human trafficking, fraud,...
Mobile man receives 51-month sentence for firearm possession
In a recent court decision, a Mobile man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Ellison facilitates renewed talks on academic medicine between Minnesota institutions
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a new phase in the negotiations involving the University of Minnesota, Fairview, and Essentia Health concerning the future of academic medicine in the state.
Former Manhattan art advisor sentenced for defrauding clients out of $6.5 million
Lisa Schiff, a former art advisor based in Manhattan, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding her clients of approximately $6.5 million over several years.
Maryland man faces charges for coercing teen to engage in commercial sex
A Maryland man has been charged for allegedly coercing an 18-year-old to travel from Massachusetts to Maryland for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex.
The Buckeye Institute discusses Ohio Senate Bill 1 on higher education accountability
The Buckeye Institute presented its testimony to the Ohio House Workforce and Higher Education Committee regarding Ohio Senate Bill 1, highlighting potential improvements in the state's higher education system through increased accountability.
Maryland man sentenced for defrauding pandemic relief programs
A Maryland man, Andra Shirone Thompson, has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for his involvement in pandemic relief loan fraud and commercial loan fraud. U.S. District Judge Lydia K. Griggsby handed down the sentence after...
Brazilian man arrested in Worcester for alleged role in human smuggling ring
A Brazilian national residing illegally in Worcester, Massachusetts, has been apprehended in connection with an extensive human smuggling operation.
Miami bank employee admits to embezzling $190k from deceased customer
A Miami bank employee has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $190,000 from a deceased customer's accounts.
Dominican national pleads guilty to drug distribution and illegal re-entry
A Dominican national residing in Methuen has admitted guilt in federal court in Boston for unlawfully re-entering the United States after deportation and possessing narcotics intended for distribution.
Vix Technology settles PPP fraud allegations with DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice and Vix Technology (USA) Inc. have reached a resolution in a False Claims Act lawsuit involving allegations of fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Massachusetts man sentenced for role in Vermont drug distribution conspiracy
Christopher Morgan, a 21-year-old from Chicopee, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 78 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy.
Bridgeport man faces federal child exploitation charges
A Bridgeport man has been charged with child exploitation offenses, according to a federal criminal complaint.
North Dakota seeks lead attorney for child support section
North Dakota Health and Human Services is looking to hire a Lead Attorney for its Child Support Section.
Bonanno crime family member sentenced for extortion-related offenses
John Ragano, a member of the Bonanno crime family, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for extortionate collection of credit related to a $150,000 loan.