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Former doctor pleads guilty to distributing misbranded COVID-19 drugs

Stephen D. Meis, a former medical doctor from Visalia, has pleaded guilty to introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce.


Ecuadoran national charged with illegal reentry after sex assault conviction

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Roberto Muy, a 35-year-old Ecuadorian citizen, is facing charges of illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Jefferson man found guilty in federal sex trafficking case

A man from Jefferson, Texas, has been convicted of federal sex trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas.


Santa Barbara advisor sentenced for defrauding elderly clients out of millions

A Santa Barbara County investment advisor, Julie Anne Darrah, was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for stealing approximately $2.25 million from elderly clients.


Correction officers charged with healthcare fraud following incidents at Rikers Island

Three correction officers, including one current and two former employees of the New York City Department of Correction at Rikers Island, have been charged with healthcare fraud, mail fraud, and making false statements related to healthcare matters.


Federal operation targets criminal aliens in California

The United States Attorney's Office, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies, has initiated Operation Guardian Angel.


Jonathan Cruz-Carmona sentenced for assaulting fellow inmate at FCI Danbury

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Jonathan Cruz-Carmona.


D.C man receives over three decades sentence for armed robbery spree

U.S. District Judge Lydia K. Griggsby has sentenced William David Hill, also known as "Old Man" and "Tank," to over 33 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Retired Admiral Robert Burke found guilty in bribery scheme

WASHINGTON – Admiral Robert Burke, a retired U.S. Navy officer from Coconut Creek, Florida, has been found guilty of bribery.


Dunbarton man sentenced to 12 years for possession of child sexual abuse material

A Dunbarton man, Scott Currier, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


FARC-EP leaders indicted for narco-terrorism activities involving drug-for-weapons trade

A federal indictment has been issued against two individuals, identified as Iván Jacobo Idrobo Arredondo and Juan Diego Palta Montero, for their alleged involvement in a cocaine-manufacturing operation that exchanged drugs for weapons to support...


Comer and Ernst call for review after misuse of government credit cards

After a report disclosed misuse of government charge cards by Pentagon officials, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst are calling for a thorough review of federal...


East St. Louis woman receives 11-year sentence for gun charge

A U.S. district judge has sentenced Cierra S. Whitley, a 36-year-old woman from East St. Louis, to 11 years in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Billings woman sentenced for fentanyl trafficking with firearm possession

A Billings woman has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for drug and gun charges.


Dubuque man receives lengthy sentence for child exploitation offenses

A Dubuque man, Justin James Paisley, 35, was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting two children.


Indianapolis man found guilty on multiple human trafficking charges

A federal jury in Indianapolis has convicted Kristopher McDonald, 37, on eight counts related to his operation of a human and drug trafficking enterprise known as "The Kristopher McDonald Organization."


Tuscaloosa man sentenced to prison for methamphetamine and fentanyl conspiracy

A Tuscaloosa man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for his role in a drug conspiracy involving methamphetamine and fentanyl. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced that Hanston Alexander Clark, also known as "Hank," was convicted by a...


Sharon man pleads guilty to drug trafficking near school

A Sharon, Pennsylvania resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine near an elementary school and a day care facility.


Chicago man receives 50-year sentence for kidnapping and assault

A Chicago man, Andrew Anania, has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for a series of crimes involving kidnapping, carjacking, and firearm offenses.


Manchester man sentenced for defrauding nearly $300K in pandemic relief funds

A Manchester man, Kyereem Sackey, has been sentenced for his role in a scheme to fraudulently acquire nearly $300,000 in CARES Act funds from the U.S. government and the State of New York.