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Wyatt detainee admits conspiracy involving contraband distribution with ex-correctional officer

A detainee at the Wyatt Detention Center has admitted to conspiring with others, including a former correctional officer, to possess and distribute contraband within the facility.


Utah man indicted for series of credit union robberies across Salt Lake Valley

A Utah man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City for allegedly robbing multiple credit unions over a five-month period.


St. Louis County man pleads guilty to multiple bank robberies

A man from St. Louis County, Missouri, has confessed to committing five bank robberies as well as one attempted robbery.


Laura Dove joins AEI as expert on US Senate affairs

Laura Dove, a recognized authority on the U.S. Senate, has joined the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Dr. Yuval Levin remarked, "Laura’s deep knowledge of the Senate and its work will add tremendously to our energetic work on restoring...


Las Vegas tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false returns

A Las Vegas tax return preparer has admitted to preparing false income tax returns for clients, resulting in a significant tax loss.


Chester woman faces charges over alleged pandemic unemployment fraud

Muneerah Abdullah, a 45-year-old resident of Chester, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on six counts of wire fraud.


Broward woman faces federal charges over alleged fraudulent asylum scheme

Andrea C. Correa, a 37-year-old resident of Sunrise, Florida, has been arraigned on federal charges for submitting a fraudulent asylum application.


Roseville man sentenced for money laundering conspiracy involving business email scams

Alex Altoh, a 64-year-old resident of Roseville, has been sentenced to three years and ten months in prison for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.


CCIA urges rejection of Maryland B2B service tax due to potential economic impact

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is expressing opposition to Maryland's proposed business-to-business (B2B) service tax, as outlined in bills HB 1554 and SB 1054.


Calaveras man pleads guilty to violent threat communications

Cedar Sky Montgomery, a resident of Calaveras County, has entered a guilty plea to three counts of interstate communication of threats.


Detroit Club settles false claims act allegations over PPP loan misuse

The owners and operators of The Detroit Club have agreed to pay $357,669 to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act.


Michael Lee Moody sentenced for role in Rosenda Strong's murder

Michael Lee Moody has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for his involvement as an accessory after the fact in the murder of Rosenda Strong.


CDT Europe discusses surveillance issues at RightsCon Taipei

The Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe (CDT Europe) recently participated in the 13th edition of RightsCon, held in Taipei from February 24-27.


Maryland considers new taxes on businesses amid budget challenges

Legislators in Maryland have introduced several proposals aimed at increasing taxes on businesses to address the state's budget deficit.


Midwest HIDTA recognizes multiple agencies for disrupting major drug trafficking operation

Alison J. Ramsdell, U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota, announced that several local agencies received a Regional Award from the Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).


Illinois man sentenced for role in supplying Wisconsin drug ring

Edwin Lewis, a 43-year-old from Park Forest, Illinois, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in supplying a drug trafficking organization operating in Marathon County, Wisconsin. U.S. District Judge William M. Conley...


Dominican national extradited for murder linked to Mount Vernon robbery

Marco Tulio Fernandez-Rodriguez, a Dominican national, has been extradited to the United States from the Dominican Republic.


Woman pleads guilty to aggravated assault while armed

Marquitta Holloman, a 36-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault while armed.


Colombian man sentenced for possession of child pornography in St. Louis

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark has sentenced a Colombian national to nine years in prison for possession of child pornography.


Robert Boykin named executive director for TechNet's southwest region

TechNet has appointed Robert Boykin as Executive Director for California and the Southwest Region.