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Justice Department announces new measures to reduce suicide risk in federal custody
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a series of over 50 measures aimed at reducing the risk of suicide among adults in federal custody.
Two individuals indicted for conspiracy to exploit children
Two individuals face charges related to child sexual exploitation, according to a recent announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples.
Cedar Rapids man receives 14-year sentence for drug trafficking
A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.
Virginia men sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and machineguns
Two Virginia men have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in trafficking methamphetamine and machineguns.
San Fernando Valley man pleads guilty to $5.9 million Ponzi scheme
A man from San Fernando Valley has agreed to plead guilty to a federal felony charge related to a Ponzi scheme that defrauded clients, including elderly church parishioners, of over $5.9 million.
Warren man pleads guilty to hate crime for defacing Black church
A Warren, Michigan man has admitted to defacing a predominantly Black church in Roseville, Michigan.
Peruvian national faces charges for alleged role in US call center fraud scheme
A Peruvian national has been extradited to the United States and arraigned in a Miami federal court on charges related to a fraudulent call center scheme.
Pam Bondi backed by attorney generals for U.S. Attorney General role
Attorney General Steve Marshall has expressed strong support for Pam Bondi's appointment as the next United States Attorney General.
Washington receives nearly $12 million from DOJ for drug treatment initiatives
Nearly $12 million in funding is being directed to Washington State by the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to support drug treatment programs.
Michael J. Miske found dead; investigation into cause continues
On December 1, 2024, the Federal Bureau of Prisons reported that Michael J. Miske was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead.
Settlement reached over ADA violation claim against New York dermatology practice
Breon Peace, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced a settlement with Advanced Dermatology, P.C., a practice based in New York.
Peruvian national extradited over alleged call center fraud scheme targeting US consumers
A Peruvian national, David Cornejo Fernandez, has been extradited to the United States and appeared in a federal court in Miami.
Attorney General Moody provides tips to avoid charity scams on Giving Tuesday
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued advice for Floridians to prevent falling victim to charity fraud on Giving Tuesday.
Cruise agrees to $500K fine for false report influencing federal probe
Cruise LLC, a San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle company, has agreed to resolve a criminal charge in federal court for submitting a false report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
U.S. Attorney hosts meeting on healthcare fraud prevention efforts
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted the annual meeting of the Western District's Health Care Fraud Working Group.
Waterloo woman sentenced for defrauding banks out of nearly $250K
A woman from Waterloo, Iowa, has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for her involvement in a check fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $250,000 being stolen from three financial institutions.
Oklahoma AG appeals ruling blocking anti-ESG law
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced an appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court regarding a lower court's decision that blocked the enforcement of the state's anti-ESG law.
Queens man receives 15-year sentence for robbing bank while on parole
Earlier today, Gerald DeRosse was sentenced to 15 years in prison by United States District Judge William F. Kuntz II at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn.
Minnesota man sentenced for escaping custody
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison following his escape from the Gerald R. Hinzman Center.
State AGs urge Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General
Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina, along with a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general, has called on the United States Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as the next United States Attorney General.