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McKeesport man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession
A McKeesport resident has entered a guilty plea in federal court for unlawfully possessing a firearm, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
SBAND seeks volunteer judges for mock trial event in Bismarck
Volunteer scoring judges are needed for the SBAND 2025 High School Mock Trial competition, which will take place on Saturday, March 22 in Bismarck at the Burleigh County Courthouse.
Court halts termination of K-12 teacher preparation grants
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has secured a temporary restraining order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, halting the Trump Administration's termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants.
Lincoln County man sentenced for federal gun crime
Michael Allen Kenney, a 54-year-old resident of Hamlin, West Virginia, has been sentenced to six years and eight months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Thibodaux social worker receives 30-month sentence for healthcare fraud
John Christopher Barrilleaux, a 64-year-old social worker from Thibodaux, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for healthcare fraud.
Canadian sentenced to 25 years for energy facility destruction
Cameron Monte Smith, a 50-year-old Canadian citizen, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in the destruction of energy facilities in North and South Dakota.
Chicago businessman faces fraud charges over immigration benefits scheme
A businessman from suburban Chicago has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly providing false information to U.S. authorities to secure immigration benefits for his clients.
Newark man convicted of bank robbery following federal trial
Shannon T. Hanson, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Justin Cabot, a 52-year-old resident of Newark, was found guilty of bank robbery after a two-day trial in federal court.
California Attorney General shuts down 42 fake cryptocurrency websites in 2024
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the shutdown of 42 fraudulent cryptocurrency websites in 2024, as part of efforts to combat scams that have defrauded victims of at least $6.5 million.
Rochester man faces charges for alleged possession of child pornography
A Rochester man, Daniel P. Walsh, aged 58, has been charged with receipt and possession of child pornography, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
Utah man receives maximum sentence for assaulting U.S. Forest Service worker
United States District Court Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen sentenced Kristopher Edward Boger, a resident of Beaver County, Utah, to 364 days in prison and one year of supervised release for assaulting a U.S. Forest Service employee.
South Dakota man sentenced for failure to register as sex offender
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Sonny Gray Grass, a South Dakota resident, for failing to register as a sex offender.
Modesto man receives lengthy sentence for sexual exploitation of minors
Daniel Vincent Salazar, Jr., a 29-year-old resident of Modesto, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for sexually exploiting minors.
Alaska fisherman sentenced for falsifying records and illegal sperm whale encounter
A commercial fisherman from Southeast Alaska has been sentenced to six months in prison for falsifying fishing records and illegally taking a sperm whale, according to court documents.
Deadline extended for Hyrum justice court judge applications
The deadline for applications for a part-time justice court judge position in Hyrum, Utah has been extended.
Sioux Falls man sentenced for firearm possession as felon
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to federal prison for firearm-related offenses.
Mexican national sentenced for role in large-scale methamphetamine distribution
A Mexican national has been sentenced to over 22 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier delivered the sentence to Reynaldo Garcia-Gonzalez, aged 42, who was...
Florida woman admits hiding $90M from IRS using offshore accounts
A Florida woman, Gilda Rosenberg, has pleaded guilty to conspiring with family members to defraud the United States by concealing over $90 million in offshore bank accounts.
Baton Rouge man pleads guilty to false healthcare-related statements
Acting United States Attorney April M. Leon has reported that Samrat Mukherjee, aged 35 and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to making false statements regarding health care matters.
AG Hilgers Urges Nebraskans to Stay Ahead of Scammers During National Consumer Protection Week
Scammers are getting smarter, but so are Nebraskans.