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Syracuse man pleads guilty to drug distribution charges
Diquan Hall, a 26-year-old resident of Syracuse, has pleaded guilty to two federal drug distribution charges.
Salvadoran man sentenced for fraud and illegal re-entry into United States
Jose Reyes-Acosta, a 49-year-old Salvadoran citizen, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for illegal re-entry into the United States and fraud offenses.
Testing entity settles ADA complaints over exam accommodation processes
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), based in Alexandria, Virginia, has agreed to settle allegations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Delaware County woman sentenced for armed carjacking in South Philadelphia
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Nateirah Ortiz, a 25-year-old from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Waterbury man indicted for unlawful firearm possession
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, along with James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Boston Field Division, announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted Jose Antonio...
Court of Appeals upholds district court ruling in North Dakota case
The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has upheld the decision made by a district court in a North Dakota case, Jonathan Loggins v. Ronny Albert.
South Carolina duo charged with extortion scheme linked to victim's death
A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted Trysten Anthony Cullon, 26, and Jade Ashlynn Stone, 25, both from South Carolina.
New Jersey contractor admits guilt over unsafe asbestos removal
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Tyler Amon from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal Investigation Division and Jocelyn E. Strauber from the New York City Department of...
Federal grand jury indicts 56 gang members on serious charges in Puerto Rico
A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 56 members of a violent gang on charges related to drug trafficking, firearms violations, and murder.
Washington man convicted for armed kidnapping and sexual abuse
Ricky McNeil, a 31-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been convicted by a jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Attorney General praises outgoing FBI director Christopher Wray's service
The Justice Department released a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following the announcement of FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation.
SoCal man pleads guilty to hate crime against Asian American woman
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime after attacking an Asian American woman in Culver City.
Iowa man sentenced for illegal firearm possession under Project Safe Neighborhoods
A 20-year-old man from Burlington, Iowa, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.
Maryland Judiciary announces winners of annual bookmark art contest
The Maryland Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) recently announced the winners of its 19th Annual Bookmark Art Contest.
William Tong elected president-elect of national attorney generals' association
In a recent unanimous decision, Attorney General William Tong has been elected as President-Elect of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).
Mexican national sentenced to 15 years for meth distribution
Efren Alexander Aviles-Pacheco, a 29-year-old from Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the sentencing in Boise.
New London man sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl trafficking
William Caraballo, III, also known as "Wilo" and "Couzzo," has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl.
Michigan AG warns against AI-driven holiday scams
As the holiday season approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is cautioning residents about the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by scammers.
Leader of Black Axe extradited for alleged internet scams
Enorense Izevbigie, a leader of the Neo Black Movement of Africa's Cape Town Zone, also known as "Black Axe," has been extradited to the United States.
Billings man sentenced for role in multi-state drug trafficking operation
A Billings man, Anthony Enemyhunter, 37, has been sentenced to 10 years and eight months in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.