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Manhattan friar sentenced to five years for charity fraud in Beirut

A Manhattan-based Franciscan friar, Paul Bielecki, also known as “Paul HRH Saxe-Coburg-Gotha,” was sentenced to five years in prison for running a fraudulent scheme to solicit donations for a deceptive medical charity ostensibly based in Beirut,...


Newington man pleads guilty to narcotics trafficking, violating supervised release

Kyle Petersen, a 39-year-old resident of Newington, has entered a guilty plea for a narcotics trafficking charge and admitted to breaching the terms of supervised release related to a previous conviction.


Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to using drone for prison contraband delivery

Gamalier Rivera, a 33-year-old resident of Allentown, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty for his involvement in a scheme to introduce contraband into Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) McDowell using a drone.


St. Michael man sentenced for gun possession during assault

A St. Michael man, Ryan Washington, has been sentenced to more than three years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm during a domestic violence incident.


Copley man sentenced for child pornography offenses, receives 13-year prison term

Brandon E. Crawford, a 24-year-old resident of Copley, Ohio, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison.


Mexican national pleads guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy

Gilberto Alarcon-Holguin, also known as Beto, 57, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy in distributing five kilograms or more of cocaine and conspiracy to commit money laundering.


Guilty plea in $23 million healthcare fraud and COVID-19 benefits scheme

Junyi Liu, also known as "Jenny," has pleaded guilty to a major health care fraud scheme, as announced by Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.


Nigerian accused in $2.5M romance scam and money laundering scheme

A Nigerian national is facing charges for his alleged involvement in a romance scam and money laundering operation that reportedly defrauded six victims of over $2.5 million.


Charleston man sentenced for illegal firearm possession as a felon

Ijaz Oliver, a 40-year-old from Charleston, has been sentenced to one year and six months in federal prison.


Donald J. Trump announces new ambassadorial appointment and praises key allies

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social platform on March 27th to announce Brent Bozell as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa while expressing support for Senator Lindsey Graham's work in South Carolina and recognizing women's...


Agencies seize drugs and firearms in joint operation in Puerto Rico

The United States Postal Inspection Service, in partnership with several federal and state agencies, seized substantial quantities of illegal drugs and firearms through a coordinated operation in Puerto Rico.


Former police officer admits to conspiracy in civil rights violation case

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Jonathan McHugh, a former officer of the Mt.


Federal grand jury indicts five in Louisville for fentanyl, firearms offenses

A federal grand jury in Louisville has indicted five Louisville residents in a case involving fentanyl and firearms offenses, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky announced.


Cleo AI settles with FTC for $17 million over alleged consumer deception

Cleo AI, an online provider of cash advances, has agreed to a $17 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that it misled consumers regarding availability and timing of funds.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over Robert Levinson case

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has imposed sanctions on three officials from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).


Lynchburg man receives over eight-year sentence for gun and drug offenses

A Lynchburg man has been sentenced to 106 months in federal prison for trafficking pressed fentanyl pills and oxycodone while possessing a firearm.


US Department of Labor awards additional $2.5M for Maui wildfire recovery

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an additional $2.5 million in funding to support disaster-relief jobs and training services for communities affected by the wildfires on Maui, Hawaii.


Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week emphasizes workplace hazard education

The 2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week commenced at Iowa State University, marking a significant annual event aimed at educating the agriculture industry about safety hazards.


Department of Labor funds job skills training after Kentucky layoffs

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $1,776,938 aimed at supporting employment and training services for individuals affected by layoffs at Daicel Safety Systems America in Beaver Dam, Kentucky.


Weekend Interview: Bottling Up Innovation, Adam Thierer’s Fight for Technological Freedom

Adam Thierer has spent the last 34 years advocating for a freer, more innovative future.