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Buckeye Institute files amicus brief urging SCOTUS to reject Mexico's claims
The Buckeye Institute, in collaboration with the Mountain States Legal Foundation, has filed a second amicus brief in the case of Smith & Wesson v. Mexico.
Federal inmate sentenced to additional 36 months for stabbing incident
Sean Robin Howard, a 22-year-old inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution Hazelton in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has been sentenced to an additional 36 months in prison.
New Jersey man sentenced for drug distribution in Pollocksville
James Hathcock, a 45-year-old resident of New Jersey City, NJ, has been sentenced to 68 months in prison for distributing drugs in Pollocksville.
Florida man admits role in multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme
A Florida physician assistant has admitted guilt in a federal court for his involvement in a $7.3 million Medicare fraud scheme, as announced by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.
Former CEO sentenced to prison for orchestrating massive Ponzi scheme
Johanna Michely Garcia, the former CEO of MJ Capital Funding, LLC, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of nearly $200 million.
Westbrook man sentenced to over five years for illegal firearm possession
A Westbrook man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for illegal firearm possession.
Fayetteville man sentenced to 15 years for firearm possession after carjacking attempt
A Fayetteville man, Terry A. Frederick, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following an attempted carjacking incident in Harnett County.
Spokane man sentenced for firearm possession following domestic violence conviction
Orlando L. Peterson, a 34-year-old man from Spokane, Washington, has been sentenced to 25 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Pittsford woman admits guilt in bank fraud and money laundering case
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Katherine Mott-Formicola, a resident of Pittsford, NY, has pleaded guilty to charges of financial institution fraud and money laundering.
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.