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Wyoming federal court issues sentences in multiple criminal cases
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Wyoming has announced several recent federal sentences across various cases involving child pornography, drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and illegal reentry into the United States.
Buckeye Institute supports bill linking license suspensions to driving offenses
The Buckeye Institute recently provided testimony to the Ohio House Homeland Security Committee regarding Ohio Senate Bill 37.
Former CFO pleads guilty to embezzling over $1 million from law firms
A man from Palm Springs has admitted to a scheme involving bank fraud and money laundering, which led to the embezzlement of over $1.3 million from two San Francisco law firms where he was employed.
Hartford man sentenced for fraudulent ticket scheme; ordered to pay $5M
Jeffrey Thurn, a resident of Hartford, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Wagoner County man found guilty on multiple child sexual abuse charges
A federal jury has convicted Richard Leroy Osborn III, a resident of Wagoner County, Oklahoma, on eight counts of child sexual abuse.
Justice Department targets booter services in global crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a significant law enforcement operation targeting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack services, commonly known as "booter" services.
Washington police departments receive federal funding through Byrne grants
Federal Byrne grants totaling over $2.6 million have been allocated to 13 law enforcement agencies in Washington State, according to U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.
Attorney General Moody promotes use of crime stoppers app on National App Day
On National App Day, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has urged residents to utilize the Florida Crime Stoppers App to aid law enforcement in tackling crime.
America First Legal investigates FEMA over alleged bias in hurricane aid distribution
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following allegations that the agency withheld disaster relief for Hurricanes Helene and Milton from homeowners displaying Trump signs.
Nurse admits guilt in tampering with Lorazepam vials
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Sean Falzarano, 38, from Southbury, has admitted to tampering with and stealing Lorazepam vials.
Los Lunas man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after domestic incident
A Los Lunas man, Gabriel Roger Benavidez, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.
Chicago businessman indicted on charges related to Covid-relief loan fraud
A businessman from suburban Chicago has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly conspiring with a man from California to fraudulently secure over $6.3 million in loans and grants intended for small businesses under the Coronavirus Aid,...
Philadelphia man sentenced to two decades for murder solicitation
A Philadelphia man, Darnell Jackson, also known as "Major Change," has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
Federal court mandates SunSetter pay $9.25 million over defective awning covers
A federal court in Massachusetts has instructed SunSetter Products LP to pay $9.25 million in civil penalties and maintain a compliance program.
Fort Wayne man sentenced for drug distribution under Project Safe Neighborhoods
David L. Reynolds, a 42-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been sentenced to 144 months in prison by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady.
Milwaukee woman sentenced to 19 years for sex trafficking
Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Colette A. Mahan, also known as "Pimpin' Amanda," was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for sex trafficking.
Florida man sentenced for credit card skimming and identity theft
Yamany Guerra-Pena, a 36-year-old Cuban national residing in Miami, Florida, has been sentenced to 55 months in prison.
Saint James City man receives five-year sentence for child exploitation offenses
U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Douglas Alan Vander Laan, a 68-year-old resident of Saint James City, Florida, to five years in federal prison for possessing and accessing child sexual abuse images and videos.
Attorney General warns phone companies over alleged illegal robocall transmissions
Attorney General Josh Kaul has issued warnings to four voice service providers for transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks.
Hawai'i Supreme Court educates students through community outreach program
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court held a session at Mililani High School on December 10, allowing nearly 400 students to witness oral arguments in the case SCAP-23-0000540, Bell vs. Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority.