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Henrico man sentenced for bank fraud involving Wells Fargo customers
A Henrico man has been sentenced to three years and ten months in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy.
Indianapolis man sentenced for unlawful firearm possession after police chase
Brandon Lee, a 35-year-old Indianapolis resident, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison with an additional three years of supervised release.
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution and firearm charges
A Pittsburgh resident has entered a guilty plea in federal court for crimes related to drug trafficking and firearms.
Montana bans China-based AI platform over security concerns
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has prohibited the use of DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence platform, on all devices within the Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ).
Irish nationals face multi-state construction fraud charges targeting vulnerable homeowners
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has unveiled charges against two individuals, James Dinnigan and Martin Maughan, in a construction fraud scheme spanning multiple states.
Memphis woman receives ten-year sentence for identity theft and bank fraud
Patricia Johnson, a 47-year-old resident of Memphis, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for identity theft and bank fraud.
Pine Ridge man sentenced for sexual abuse under Project Safe Childhood
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Kaleb Mills, also known as Kayleb Mills, to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for sexual abuse.
Mexican national charged with smuggling cocaine worth $10K into US
A Mexican national has been indicted on charges of conspiracy and importation of controlled substances, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Venezuelan national charged with assaulting ICE officers during immigration arrest
A Venezuelan national, Edward Antonio Reyes Calderon, has been charged in the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island with assaulting federal officers during his arrest on an immigration warrant.
District man sentenced to over 17 years for armed carjacking spree
Tywan J. Cummings, a 44-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 204 months in federal prison for an armed carjacking spree that occurred in May 2020.
Federal correctional officer charged with bribery and contraband introduction
A federal correctional officer has been arrested in Ocala, Florida, for alleged bribery and introducing contraband into a prison.
25 Canadians indicted in multimillion-dollar grandparent scam targeting U.S. seniors
Burlington, Vermont – The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont has announced charges against 25 Canadian nationals in connection with a "Grandparent Scam" that targeted elderly individuals across more than 40 states, including Vermont.
Former Tampa banker sentenced to prison for bank fraud scheme
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Igor Shushpanov, a former banker from Tampa, to 15 months in federal prison for bank fraud.
Former lawyer sentenced for sex crimes involving Cambodian children
A Florida man, Rugh James Cline, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for engaging in illegal activities involving children in Cambodia.
John A. Sarcone III appointed as U.S. attorney for Northern District of New York
Attorney General Pamela Bondi has announced the appointment of John A. Sarcone III as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York. Mr. Sarcone is set to begin his new role on March 17.
Michigan AG highlights risks amid rising data breaches during National Consumer Protection Week
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert concerning data breaches.
Bakery owners face charges for allegedly harboring illegal workers
The owners of a bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, have been indicted for allegedly harboring illegal aliens. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges against Leonardo Baez and Alicia Avila-Guel, both legal permanent residents of the...
Arizona AG sues CBR Systems over alleged deceptive practices
Attorney General Kris Mayes has initiated legal action against CBR Systems, Inc., accusing the company of deceptive practices in the cord blood banking sector.
Former Marine admits guilt in false Purple Heart claim
A former United States Marine, Paul John Herbert, has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Springfield, Massachusetts, to submitting a false application for a Purple Heart.
Schenectady man sentenced for assaulting trial witness's son
Patrick Civitello, a 19-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, received an 18-month prison sentence for assaulting a teenager in retaliation for the boy's mother's testimony in a federal criminal trial.