News from 2024
Fox Point man receives two-year sentence for defrauding investors
David Braeger, a 57-year-old resident of Fox Point, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for orchestrating an investment fraud scheme that resulted in over $2.5 million in losses to investors.
Davenport man receives two-decade sentence for meth distribution conspiracy
A Davenport man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Fentanyl trafficking ring dismantled; ten convicted on federal charges
U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, representing the District of Montana, announced the successful dismantling of a fentanyl trafficking ring in Great Falls.
Sioux City man sentenced for meth and firearm offenses
A Sioux City man, Rodney Lamard Hall II, 31, has been sentenced to 106 months in federal prison.
Two South Bend men sentenced for illegal firearm possession
Denzel Givens and Christopher Rucker, both residents of South Bend, Indiana, have been sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty for illegally possessing firearms as convicted felons.
Federal grand jury indicts former restaurant owner for arson and fraud
A federal grand jury has indicted Arletta Allen, a 43-year-old from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on charges related to arson and fraud.
Columbia man receives 15-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
Tyrek Jacquez Carroway, a 25-year-old resident of Columbia, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.
Cincinnati man charged with defrauding investors out of over $6 million
A Cincinnati man has been indicted on charges of defrauding victims of more than $6.5 million through an online laundry and dry-cleaning business.
Legal actions taken against individuals for public land violations
Joshua P. Carney, 40, from Marble Falls, Texas, had his probation revoked and reinstated for five years due to multiple violations including camping without a permit and having an illegal fire in Yellowstone National Park.
Ohio to lead class-action suit against ZoomInfo over pension fund losses
Ohio has been appointed as the lead plaintiff in a securities class-action lawsuit against ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. The software company is accused of misleading investors, resulting in $75.9 million in losses for two state pension funds.
Former airline executive sentenced for role in money laundering conspiracy
Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Shukhratjon Mirsaidov and Shukhrat Abdullaev have been sentenced for their involvement in a money laundering scheme.
New York man charged with trafficking fentanyl in Boston area
A New York City resident has been apprehended and charged with distributing large quantities of fentanyl in the Boston area, allegedly transported from New York.
Ohio falls to 35th in economic freedom ranking
In the 2024 Economic Freedom of North America report, Ohio's ranking dropped two spots to 35th among all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
OSI concludes no charges against police in Nathan Wood's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report on the death of Nathan Wood, who died following an encounter with Johnstown Police Department officers in Fulton County on September 17, 2023.
Attorney General recovers $4 million from Drizly for unpaid worker tips
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $4 million settlement from Drizly, an alcohol delivery platform owned by Uber, for withholding tips meant for delivery workers.
Bitwise founders sentenced for defrauding investors out of $115 million
Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin, Jr., founders of Bitwise Industries, have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a $115 million fraud scheme.
Gonzales man charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief program
A Gonzales, Louisiana man has been charged in connection with a scheme to defraud the COVID-19 Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program.
Redmond man sentenced for identity theft and tax evasion
A Redmond, Oregon man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for identity theft and evading tax debt payments.
Chicago developer sentenced for role in Washington Federal Bank embezzlement
A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced Marek Matczuk, a real estate developer from Park Ridge, Illinois, to nearly 13 years in prison for his role in embezzling millions from the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings.
Camden man pleads guilty to South Philadelphia carjackings
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Zamer Williams, a 19-year-old from Camden, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to charges related to two carjackings in South Philadelphia.