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Bradford County man sentenced for child pornography production in Pennsylvania

A Bradford County man, Benjamin Wheeler, has been sentenced to nearly 24 and a half years in prison for producing child pornography.


Missouri man pleads guilty to pipe bomb possession in federal court

A Jefferson County man acknowledged on Tuesday the possession of a pipe bomb.


Mexican national sentenced for assaulting Laredo law enforcement officer

A Mexican national residing illegally in Laredo has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for assaulting a Border Patrol agent.


Federal inmate receives life sentence for cellmate murder at Terre Haute prison

Joshua T. Mebane, a 29-year-old from Silver Spring, Maryland, has been sentenced to life in federal prison for the murder of his cellmate, Michael Tucker, at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.


Chairman Moolenaar hopes for religious freedom in China during Easter

As Easter is celebrated in the United States and around the world, Chairman Moolenaar issued a statement reflecting on the religious significance of the holiday and the challenges faced by Christians in China.


United States Attorney Jay Clayton issues statement on new role

I am honored to serve as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, working with the personnel of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, an institution known for its excellence and integrity.


Broussard man pleads guilty to multi-state theft and trafficking scheme

Acting United States Attorney April M. Leon has announced that Christopher Don Byerley, age 45, from Broussard, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to several charges related to a multi-state vehicle theft, firearm trafficking, and identity theft...


Florence tax preparer indicted on 43 counts of filing false tax returns

A federal grand jury in Florence has indicted Talisha Cooper, a 44-year-old resident of Coward, with 43 counts related to preparing false tax returns.


Maryland man pleads guilty in West Virginia firearms trafficking case

Donaven Eugene Simms, a resident of Hagerstown, Maryland, has admitted to participating in a firearms trafficking operation in Berkeley County, West Virginia.


Pittsburgh resident admits to drug charges in West Virginia court

A Pittsburgh resident, Queshawn Keand Williams, admitted to distributing p-Fluorofentanyl and fentanyl in a federal court in Clarksburg, West Virginia.


Lawton-area trio sentenced for extensive TRICARE fraud scheme in federal court

Three individuals from the Lawton area have been sentenced for participating in a health care fraud scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.


Manchester resident confesses to making and selling counterfeit drugs

A Manchester resident has admitted guilty to charges related to the production and distribution of counterfeit pharmaceutical pills, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.


San Fernando man sentenced to over 5 years for identity theft and mail fraud

A man from San Fernando Valley has been sentenced to 61 months in federal prison for orchestrating an identity theft and mail fraud scheme that accrued at least $1.8 million.


Florida couple pleads guilty to defrauding pandemic relief loan programs

A Florida couple, who previously resided in Northwest Arkansas, admitted guilt in a court proceeding on Monday to their involvement in defrauding Pandemic Relief Loan Programs.


Missouri man sentenced for recording minor victim and other alleged abuses

A Missouri man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison following his conviction for recording a minor in the bathroom, alongside other allegations of child sexual abuse. U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig delivered the sentence to Rayford...


Donald Trump discusses endorsements and speaking engagements on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump posted on his Truth Social about endorsing Karrin Taylor Robson amid a race against Andy Biggs, revealing his challenge of supporting two commendable candidates.


Norwalk man receives 22-month sentence for cocaine trafficking operations

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, conveyed that Christopher Adams, 58, from Norwalk, has been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison.


Detroit woman sentenced to 30 years for drug trafficking

A Detroit woman, Chanel Lashae Logan, 25, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison following her involvement in a drug trafficking operation. U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves handed down the sentence in Lexington, Kentucky, on Monday.


Monroe sentenced for illegal firearm possession while on probation

Charles Wesley Monroe, a 20-year-old from the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison following his involvement in several incidents in April 2024.


Alabama man sentenced to 18 years for attempted child sex abuse in D.C

Graham Daniel Ash, 41, from Pinson, Alabama, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for the attempted sexual abuse of a minor in Washington D.C. and for distributing child pornography.