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Queens man sentenced for human smuggling after high-speed chase
Luis Fernando Barragan-Palacios, a 29-year-old resident of Queens, New York, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for human smuggling.
Former officials charged with bribery scheme involving government contracts
An indictment was unsealed today against Ray Martinez, former police commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department, and Jenifer O’Neal, former director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget.
Iowa Chief Justice to address General Assembly on judiciary condition
Chief Justice Susan Larson Christensen of the Iowa Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver an address on the Condition of the Judiciary.
South Dakota considers new bar admission pathway focused on public service
The South Dakota Supreme Court is set to hold a rules hearing on February 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST in the Supreme Court Courtroom located in the State Capitol, Pierre.
Whiteville man sentenced for gun possession after shooting incident
A Whiteville man, Robert Jamar Avant, has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.
California couple sentenced over PPP loan fraud
On January 9, 2025, Christopher A. Mazzei and Erin V. Mazzei from Arroyo Grande, California, were sentenced by Senior United States District Judge J. Michael Seabright in Honolulu for their involvement in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck...
Florida attorney general charges five for $400K retail theft
The Office of Statewide Prosecution in Florida, led by Attorney General Ashley Moody, has charged five individuals with organized retail theft.
Virgin Islands officials charged with bribery related to sports department contract
An indictment has been unsealed against Calvert White, the commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (SP&R), and Benjamin Hendricks, a local businessman.
Political treasurer admits guilt in multi-year donor fraud scheme
Edward Y. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Robert Piaro, treasurer of several political action committees (PACs), has pleaded guilty to telemarketing wire fraud.
Operators face charges over alleged cryptocurrency mixer activities
Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, and Anton Vyachlavovich Tarasov have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in operating the cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io.
Albuquerque man receives 20-year sentence for armed robbery spree
An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies committed in early 2022.
Attorney General praises outgoing ATF Director Steve Dettelbach at farewell event
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently delivered remarks at a farewell event for ATF Director Steve Dettelbach, highlighting his contributions during his tenure.
McAlester man sentenced for illegal possession of ammunition
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of Arlo Christopher Jordan, a 26-year-old resident of McAlester, Oklahoma.
Bahamian nationals charged with smuggling cocaine into U.S. waters
Two Bahamian nationals face federal charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle around 188 kilograms of cocaine into the United States.
Roanoke man charged with multiple bank robberies appears in federal court
A Roanoke man appeared in federal court following his indictment on bank robbery charges.
Washington D.C. man sentenced for assaulting federal officer
MacArthur Walker Jr., a 58-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Christopher Wray honored at farewell event by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently delivered remarks at a farewell event for FBI Director Christopher Wray, highlighting Wray's extensive career in public service and his contributions to the FBI and the nation.
Michelle Mack sentenced for leading $8 million retail theft ring
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the sentencing of Michelle Mack, the leader of an organized retail crime ring.
Tennessee man pleads guilty in drug distribution case involving bodybuilding supplements
A Tennessee resident has admitted to federal charges related to the sale of unapproved bodybuilding drugs through his business in Kalispell, Montana.
Hampton woman admits guilt in $161 million mortgage fraud scheme
Kimberly Johnson has admitted guilt in a mortgage fraud scheme that spanned over three years, resulting in the approval of around 450 mortgage loans based on falsified documents and misinformation.