News from 2024
Baltimore man receives life sentence for exploiting minors
Today, a Baltimore man was sentenced to life in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of 16 minors.
Manhattan resident admits guilt over secret Chinese police station operation
Chen Jinping, a resident of Manhattan, has pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn federal court to conspiring to act as an agent for the Chinese government.
California man pleads guilty to transporting child sexual abuse materials
William Kameron Ellis Taylor, a 29-year-old resident of Chula Vista, California, has entered a guilty plea for the transportation of child sexual abuse materials.
Des Moines residents face charges for alleged involvement in fentanyl trafficking
A federal grand jury in Des Moines has indicted five individuals on charges related to fentanyl trafficking.
St. Peters man sentenced for fraudulent vehicle sales scheme
U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has sentenced Ronald Johnson, 57, of St. Peters, to 33 months in prison for wire fraud involving vehicle-related scams.
Justice Department files lawsuit against CVS alleging illegal prescription practices
In a civil complaint unsealed in federal court in Providence, Rhode Island, the Justice Department has alleged that CVS Pharmacy, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA).
Mexican national pleads guilty in major human smuggling conspiracy
A Mexican national, Ofelia Hernandez-Salas, 63, has pleaded guilty to leading a human smuggling conspiracy at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Illinois AG warns against unapproved GLP-1 drug sales
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued a warning to Illinois residents regarding the purchase of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.
Michigan AG challenges parole decision for convicted rapist William Lamont Bonds
Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel submitted an emergency appeal in the 30th Circuit Court, Ingham County, to reverse the parole of William Lamont Bonds.
Franklin man admits guilt in welfare fraud exceeding $118K
A Franklin resident has admitted guilt in federal court for stealing over $118,000 in welfare benefits.
Grand jury indicts Steven Sousa on multiple charges in Rhode Island
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International drug traffickers indicted on charges related to fentanyl distribution
Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Anne Milgram, Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have announced an indictment against Xiang Gao, Oleksandr Klochkow, and Igors...
Wisconsin DOJ settles lawsuit with Milwaukee landlord Joe Berrada
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached an agreement with Milwaukee landlord Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his company, Berrada Properties Management, Inc., to resolve a lawsuit filed on November 15,...
Attorney General Raoul settles $3.5M case with electric supplier over alleged deceptive practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has reached a $3.5 million settlement with Palmco Power IL, known as Indra Energy, to address allegations of deceptive business practices.
Justice Department sues CVS for allegedly dispensing unlawful prescriptions
The Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy Inc. and its subsidiaries, alleging that the company filled unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and sought reimbursements from federal...
Cryptocurrency executive sentenced for embezzling over $4 million
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Dylan Meissner, 31, from Westport, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison.
Sycamore Township man indicted for false statements in connection to 1989 rape
A federal grand jury in Dayton, Ohio, has indicted Frederick Louis Tanzer, 66, of Sycamore Township.
Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into US after prior deportation
A Guatemalan man, Luis Gomez-Otoy, has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation and using someone else's social security number to gain employment.
Sex offender sentenced to 35 years for child abuse material distribution
A registered sex offender in Columbus, Ohio, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for possessing and distributing graphic images and videos of child abuse.
Appeals judge rules in opioid case with family ties, refuses to recuse herself
A prescription drug company says a federal appeals judge should have recused herself from a case because her husband and two of her children are attorneys at a law firm representing some of the plaintiffs.