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New Jersey man sentenced for heroin and fentanyl trafficking

A New Jersey resident, Ryan Mendoza, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for federal drug trafficking violations.


Colorado man receives prison sentence for methamphetamine and marijuana distribution

Juan Rodriguez-Rios, a 39-year-old resident of Colorado Springs, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for drug-related charges.


Hartford man pleads guilty to federal gun charge

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Jason Barber, a 40-year-old resident of Hartford, has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon in federal court.


Florida man admits guilt in DFW airport assault case

A Florida man has admitted to assaulting a gate agent at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Chad Meacham.


Legislation seeks permanence for 20% Small Business Deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed strong support for the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, a piece of legislation reintroduced by Senator Steve Daines and Representative Lloyd Smucker.


DHS expands DOJ's role in enforcing immigration laws under new directive

Today, the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Benjamine Huffman, issued a directive aimed at enhancing immigration law enforcement by extending certain powers to officials within the Department of Justice (DOJ).


C.R. Bard settles $17 million kickback allegations involving catheter prescriptions

C.R. Bard, Inc., along with its affiliates Liberator Medical Supply, Inc., Liberator Holdings, and Rochester Medical Corporation, has agreed to pay $17 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


Amherst man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

An Amherst man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for offenses related to child pornography.


Lafayette man admits to evading taxes exceeding $200K over five years

David Gedamoske, a 41-year-old resident of Lafayette, New York, has admitted to evading taxes on more than $1 million in earnings over a five-year period.


Morrisdale man sentenced to five years for meth trafficking

A Morrisdale, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.


Connecticut man sentenced for selling fraudulently obtained gold coins

A Connecticut man has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining and transporting gold coins outside of Massachusetts.


Omaha woman sentenced for role in methamphetamine drug conspiracy

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Amy Holmdohl, aged 47, from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced in federal court for her involvement in a methamphetamine drug conspiracy.


Amazon to discuss Q4 2024 financial results in upcoming webcast

Amazon.com, Inc. has announced plans to host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024.


Wisconsin man pleads guilty to falsifying tax returns

A Wisconsin man has admitted to filing a false tax return, as announced by United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad.


Louisville man sentenced to over 20 years for deadly carjacking

A Louisville man has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison following a carjacking incident that resulted in the death of a teenage motorist.


Utah businessman pleads guilty to defrauding investors of over $20 million

A Utah businessman has admitted to defrauding investors of over $20 million through his company, Alpha Influence, LLC.


Shelby County man receives lengthy sentence for meth distribution

A Shelby County man has been sentenced to 270 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Iowa City man sentenced for receiving child pornography

An Iowa City resident, Christopher Kevin Carpenter, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for the receipt of child pornography.


Doctor settles $3.5M fraud case over opioid prescription practices

Dr. Kamal Kabakibou and his medical practice, known as "The Center for Pain Management," have agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with the United States.


FTC grants chairman authority to end DEI following Trump's orders

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson the authority to comply with President Trump's executive orders aimed at ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government.