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Americus man sentenced for illegal firearm possession linked to drug trafficking

An Americus, Georgia resident has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing firearms in connection with a drug trafficking crime.


Former postal worker sentenced for $2M check theft scheme

Gregory Drake, a 35-year-old former postal worker from Cleveland, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan issued the sentence following Drake's guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud...


Pamela Bondi appoints Theodore S. Hertzberg as interim U.S. attorney

Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Theodore S. Hertzberg as the Interim United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.


DOL pauses enforcement of controversial 2024 contractor rule during review

The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that the enforcement of the 2024 independent contractor rule will be paused while it undergoes departmental review.


Boston woman faces federal charges for alleged minor sex trafficking

A Boston woman, Shakera Pina, also known as "Stacks," has been charged with sex trafficking a minor.


Guatemalan man charged with illegal reentry into the United States

A Guatemalan national residing in New Bedford has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States.


Mexican national sentenced to four years for illegal reentry into the US

A Mexican national with a history of felony convictions has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Hector Castillo-Molina, 27, pleaded guilty on...


Hugo resident sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of Jeffery Scott Pinkston, a 40-year-old resident of Hugo, Oklahoma.


Federal grand jury indicts four individuals on various charges in Wisconsin

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned four indictments, according to a recent announcement.


Two men sentenced for drive-by shooting near Southeast D.C. elementary school

Rasheed Mullins, 27, and Josiah Warfield, 24, both residents of Washington, D.C., have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a drive-by shooting that occurred in April 2024 near an elementary school in Southeast D.C. The...


Murray man receives lengthy sentence for distributing child pornography

Michael Scott, a 60-year-old resident of Murray, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for the distribution of child pornography.


South LA residents arrested for obstructing federal immigration agents

Two residents of South Los Angeles were arrested on charges related to obstructing federal immigration agents.


Donald Trump's recent activity on Truth Social draws attention

Former President Donald J. Trump has been actively posting on his Truth Social platform with updates shared through Twitter.


U.S. Attorney's Office seizes $736K linked to DoorDash scam

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut has announced the forfeiture of $736,040 linked to a scam involving the food delivery service DoorDash.


Calexico man sentenced for smuggling illegal pesticides into US

Ruben Montes, a resident of Calexico, California, received a 16-month prison sentence and was ordered to forfeit $12,710 in federal court.


Senate HELP Committee to examine state of higher education next week

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to conduct a hearing on the current state of higher education.


California man sentenced for involvement in high-end brothel operation

A man from Torrance, California, has been sentenced in a Boston federal court for his role in operating high-end brothels and fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds.


Texas firm accused in scheme involving false ethanol sales

Today, Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the filing of a bill of information against Plano, Texas-based Murex Management, Inc. (MMI).


Madison County man indicted on multiple child exploitation charges

A Madison County man has been indicted on several charges related to child sexual exploitation, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.


AIA supports Emil Michael's confirmation as Under Secretary of Defense

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning extended his congratulations to Emil Michael following his confirmation as the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.