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US attorney files action against alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme
The United States Attorney’s Office in Boston has initiated a civil forfeiture action to recover various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Tether, and Ethereum, allegedly obtained through an online investment fraud scheme.
Former finance director pleads guilty to embezzling over $320k from non-profit
Jarrett Lewis, a former finance director from Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme that embezzled over $320,000 from a local non-profit advocacy organization.
Masonry contractor executive pleads guilty in bribery scheme involving Amtrak project
Donald Seefeldt, a former executive at a masonry contractor, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit federal program bribery.
Beckley man pleads guilty to escaping federal reentry facility
Kishaun Andre Jones, a 25-year-old resident of Beckley, has pleaded guilty to charges of escape after leaving a federal reentry facility without permission.
Chicago man pleads guilty to $1.5 million SNAP benefits fraud
A Chicago man has confessed in federal court to illegally obtaining over $1.5 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Attorney General Bonta challenges Elon Musk's role in Trump Administration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, challenging Elon Musk's alleged unconstitutional exercise of power.
Real estate executive charged with $30 million bank fraud scheme
Danielle Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, announced the arrest of Kevin Feng Gao.
Las Vegas couple sentenced for darknet drug trafficking
Rushan Lavar Reed and Celeste Nicole Reed, both residents of Las Vegas, Nevada, were sentenced to federal prison terms in U.S. District Court for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Dominican national sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States
A Dominican man residing in Methuen has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.
Harrison County doctor pleads guilty to distributing controlled substances
A Harrison County doctor, Michael Gainey, 70, has pleaded guilty to seven counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
Mexican national pleads guilty to drug charges in West Virginia
Israel Chaires-Villa, a 22-year-old Mexican national, entered a guilty plea for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Charleston, West Virginia.
Mescalero man charged with assault causing severe injuries
A Mescalero man is facing federal charges for allegedly assaulting a woman, resulting in severe injuries.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Joins Multistate Coalition in Suing to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE’s Attacks on Americans
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans’ private information and sensitive data.
Attorney General Ford, Coalition of 11 Other Attorneys General Release Statement on DOGE Access to Sensitive Personal Information
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in releasing the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Treasury granting Elon Musk and his so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) staffers access to sensitive payment systems containing Americans’ personally identifiable information.
Ellison joins coalition affirming legality of workplace diversity initiatives
Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general to provide guidance on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in the workplace.
Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, siding with Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of states.
Ardmore man sentenced for unlicensed firearm dealings
David Haskell Moore, a 69-year-old resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to five years of probation and 12 months of home detention for dealing firearms without a license.
Beckley man sentenced for federal gun crime after traffic stop
Myles Robert Williams, a 37-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, received an eight-year and four-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Arizona Attorney General warns against rising threat of romance scams
This Valentine's Day, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is cautioning residents about the prevalence of romance scams.
Missouri woman sentenced for wire fraud involving over $400K
Michelle L. Bernskoetter, a 37-year-old resident of Wheeling, Missouri, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly Brady.