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Missouri couple indicted for alleged abduction and abuse of Virginia teen

A federal grand jury has indicted Justin Johiah Curtright, 40, and Christin Marie Curtright, 32, from Springfield, Missouri.


Five more sentenced in federal pandemic unemployment fraud scheme

An additional five individuals involved in a pandemic unemployment benefit fraud scheme have been sentenced in the U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Virginia.


Gate City man convicted for interstate threat against hospital staff

A Gate City, Virginia man has been convicted of making a threat in interstate commerce.


Florida man indicted on federal sex trafficking charges

A federal grand jury in Roanoke, Virginia, has indicted Frank Smith, a 27-year-old man from Daytona Beach, Florida, on charges related to sex trafficking.


Department of Education addresses backlog of antisemitism complaints

Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a new initiative to address the backlog of complaints alleging antisemitic harassment and violence at American institutions of higher education.


Connecticut woman sentenced for sex trafficking; co-defendants also face conviction

A Connecticut woman, Jennifer Fortier, 51, from New Haven, has been sentenced to 58 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Heritage Foundation supports EPA's review of endangerment finding

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a review of several regulations, including a reconsideration of the Endangerment Finding.


Federal agencies cancel $400M in grants for Columbia University over harassment issues

The Department of Justice, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, and the U.S. General Services Administration have announced the cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia...


Del Rio CBP officers arrest woman wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a child

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry have apprehended a woman wanted for an alleged sex-related offense against a child.


TechNet proposes actions to enhance US leadership in artificial intelligence

TechNet has responded to the National Science Foundation's request for input on the AI Action Plan.


Niagara Falls resident pleads guilty to drug distribution charge

A Niagara Falls man, Jermaine McQueen, 46, has pleaded guilty to a drug charge involving fentanyl. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the plea in Buffalo, New York.


Department investigates D.C. schools over disability discrimination claims

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) regarding potential failures to meet the needs of students with disabilities or special needs.


Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

A Guatemalan resident has pleaded guilty in a federal court to the charge of illegal reentry into the United States and has been sentenced to time served.


Mexican national faces firearm and immigration charges in Utah

A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted Gerardo Lopez-Gutierrez, a Mexican national residing illegally in the United States, on charges related to firearms and immigration violations.


Florida man sentenced for traveling interstate for sex with minor

A Florida man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for traveling to Texas with the intent of engaging in sexual acts with a minor.


Technet files amicus brief in Supreme Court case involving Cisco

TechNet has filed an amicus curiae brief at the Supreme Court in the case of Cisco v. Doe, urging a review of a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision.


NVIDIA partners with Microsoft for new era in gaming technology

NVIDIA has announced significant advancements in its RTX neural rendering technologies ahead of the Game Developers Conference.


Houston woman sentenced for major drug trafficking operation

A Houston woman has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for her involvement in drug trafficking activities between Houston and Rockport. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Cheri Ann Palmer, aged 45, pleaded guilty on...


Illinois man indicted for alleged sexual exploitation of children

A federal grand jury in Rockford has indicted a man from Stephenson County, Illinois, on charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.


Moroccan national charged with illegal possession of ammunition

A Moroccan national living in Medford has been charged with unlawful possession of ammunition as an illegal alien.