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Department addresses violations with agreements from Perdue Farms & staffing agency

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with Perdue Farms Inc. and secured a separate consent judgment against staffing agency Staff Management Solutions LLC, also known as SMX, to address child labor violations at Perdue's poultry...


University resolves complaints over shared ancestry discrimination

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education has reached a resolution agreement with the University of Washington.


U.S. backs UN report on conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

The United States has expressed deep concern over the findings of the United Nations Group of Experts' December 2024 midterm report on the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).


Sioux Falls man sentenced for possessing firearm with obliterated serial number

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Sioux Falls man, Todd Alan Peltier, for possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. U.S. Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange delivered the sentence on January 13,...


Justice Department finds violations at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center

The Justice Department has released findings indicating that the conditions at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Columbia, South Carolina, violate constitutional rights under the Eighth and 14th Amendments.


Men sentenced for leading drug trafficking ring in West Virginia

Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.


Louisville man receives over 17-year sentence for shooting at Mayor Craig Greenberg

A Louisville man has been sentenced to 17 years and six months in federal prison for shooting at Mayor Craig Greenberg during his 2022 mayoral campaign.


Central Ohio men receive lengthy sentences for robbery spree and I-70 shootout

Two men from central Ohio have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of armed robberies and a subsequent shootout with police on I-70.


Nigerian national pleads guilty in $6 million U.S. inheritance fraud scheme

A Nigerian national, Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, has admitted guilt in a U.S. District Court for orchestrating an inheritance fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable individuals across the United States.


Maryland man convicted for smuggling over two kilograms of cocaine

A federal jury has convicted Gildo Ricci, a 69-year-old resident of Rockville, Maryland, on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


Charlotte man sentenced for transporting child sexual abuse material

David Williams, a 45-year-old resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 140 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for transporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Memphis man sentenced to over eight years for meth distribution

A Memphis resident, Richard Collins, 35, has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine distribution.


Survey reveals tech use concerns in K-12 education

Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) released a survey highlighting the widespread use of advanced technologies in K-12 schools.


Chicago man receives 108-month sentence for drug conspiracy

Clinton Williams, a 48-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 108 months in prison.


New Orleans man sentenced for firearm possession and false statement

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Gernell Hankton, a 34-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance on January 8, 2025.


Guam man sentenced for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

Jesse Fegurgur Belen, a 46-year-old resident of Dededo, Guam, has been sentenced to 105 months in federal prison for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Philadelphia man sentenced for enticing minor into prostitution

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for attempting to entice a minor into prostitution.


Oakton doctor admits guilt in illegal prescription operation

An Oakton doctor, David Allingham, has admitted guilt to charges of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and amphetamines, maintaining drug premises, and making false statements related to healthcare matters.


Civil rights risks for immigrant K-12 students in AI-powered campuses

Ongoing discussions have raised questions about the intersection of immigration and K-12 education, particularly focusing on immigrant children in schools.


Johnstown resident pleads guilty in federal narcotics trafficking case

A woman from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to the violation of narcotics laws.