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Venezuelan national charged with assaulting ICE officers during immigration arrest
A Venezuelan national, Edward Antonio Reyes Calderon, has been charged in the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island with assaulting federal officers during his arrest on an immigration warrant.
District man sentenced to over 17 years for armed carjacking spree
Tywan J. Cummings, a 44-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 204 months in federal prison for an armed carjacking spree that occurred in May 2020.
Federal correctional officer charged with bribery and contraband introduction
A federal correctional officer has been arrested in Ocala, Florida, for alleged bribery and introducing contraband into a prison.
25 Canadians indicted in multimillion-dollar grandparent scam targeting U.S. seniors
Burlington, Vermont – The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont has announced charges against 25 Canadian nationals in connection with a "Grandparent Scam" that targeted elderly individuals across more than 40 states, including Vermont.
Former Tampa banker sentenced to prison for bank fraud scheme
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Igor Shushpanov, a former banker from Tampa, to 15 months in federal prison for bank fraud.
Former lawyer sentenced for sex crimes involving Cambodian children
A Florida man, Rugh James Cline, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for engaging in illegal activities involving children in Cambodia.
John A. Sarcone III appointed as U.S. attorney for Northern District of New York
Attorney General Pamela Bondi has announced the appointment of John A. Sarcone III as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York. Mr. Sarcone is set to begin his new role on March 17.
Michigan AG highlights risks amid rising data breaches during National Consumer Protection Week
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert concerning data breaches.
Bakery owners face charges for allegedly harboring illegal workers
The owners of a bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, have been indicted for allegedly harboring illegal aliens. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges against Leonardo Baez and Alicia Avila-Guel, both legal permanent residents of the...
Arizona AG sues CBR Systems over alleged deceptive practices
Attorney General Kris Mayes has initiated legal action against CBR Systems, Inc., accusing the company of deceptive practices in the cord blood banking sector.
Former Marine admits guilt in false Purple Heart claim
A former United States Marine, Paul John Herbert, has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Springfield, Massachusetts, to submitting a false application for a Purple Heart.
Schenectady man sentenced for assaulting trial witness's son
Patrick Civitello, a 19-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, received an 18-month prison sentence for assaulting a teenager in retaliation for the boy's mother's testimony in a federal criminal trial.
Investment advisor pleads guilty to defrauding elderly clients out of millions
A Santa Barbara County investment advisor, Julie Anne Darrah, has admitted to defrauding elderly clients out of approximately $2.25 million.
Two men face charges for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine into Waterbury
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Stephen P. Belleau, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, have announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven...
Hollywood woman convicted for running tech-savvy drug delivery service
A jury in Los Angeles has found Mirela Todorova, also known as "Mimi," guilty of operating a sophisticated drug delivery service that resulted in three near-fatal fentanyl overdoses.
Man sentenced for racially motivated attack on Asian American woman
A man from Southern California, Jesse Allen Lindsey, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for a racially motivated attack on an Asian American woman.
AG Kaul seeks budget increase for Wisconsin State Crime Labs
Attorney General Josh Kaul is pushing for significant investment in the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories (WSCL) as part of the 2025-2027 state budget.
Mexican citizen sentenced for role in alien smuggling conspiracy
Francisco Montalvo-Grenada, a 26-year-old Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in an alien smuggling conspiracy.
Georgia woman admits guilt in $1 million wire fraud case
Chisom Okonkwo, a 28-year-old resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, has confessed to wire fraud that led a business in Gilmer County to transfer over $1 million through fraudulent wires.
AFL VP testifies on legislative reforms to curb prosecutor lawfare
America First Legal Vice President Dan Epstein testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee on legislative reforms to address lawfare by state and local prosecutors.