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Anibal Rios Lavias indicted for naturalization fraud

A federal grand jury has indicted Anibal Rios Lavias, a 30-year-old U.S. citizen originally from Mexico, on charges of naturalization fraud.


Jury convicts man for manslaughter at gender-reveal party shooting

A jury in Washington, D.C., has found Nyjell Outler, 22, guilty of voluntary manslaughter while armed for the shooting death of Demetris Johnson in March 2021.


Dominican national pleads guilty to drug possession and unlawful re-entry

A Dominican national, Raul Fernando Lora, residing in Methuen, has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Boston.


Buffalo woman sentenced for filing false tax return

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the sentencing of Maureen Holleran, a 62-year-old resident of Buffalo, who was convicted of filing a false tax return. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara sentenced Holleran to 18 months in prison.


Dominican national charged with money laundering conspiracy linked to drug trafficking

A Dominican national living in Boston, Jose Miguel Pena de la Cruz, has been charged with money laundering conspiracy.


AMA supports renewal of public health emergency for opioid crisis

The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed support for the decision by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to renew the public health emergency declaration concerning the opioid...


Former art advisor sentenced for defrauding clients out of $6.5 million

Lisa Schiff, a former art advisor based in Manhattan, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding her clients of approximately $6.5 million.


Jury convicts Brian Alexis Patron Lopez of kidnapping and murdering U.S citizen

Brian Alexis Patron Lopez was found guilty by a federal jury in San Diego for his involvement in the kidnapping, torture, and murder of an 18-year-old U.S. citizen, identified as M.A.R. The victim's death was reportedly a consequence of a dispute...


DOJ settles with Vix Technology over PPP fraud allegations

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Vix Technology (USA) Inc. over allegations related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


Raleigh man convicted for firearm possession while on supervised release

A Raleigh man, Cawajalin Kavin McNeil, has been convicted by a federal jury on charges of possession of a firearm by a felon.


Mobile man sentenced for illegal possession of firearm with machinegun conversion

In September 2024, the Mobile Police Department conducted a traffic stop involving an individual named Jones.


Trade dispute with Canada impacts US dairy farmers

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew has voiced concerns over the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada, emphasizing its detrimental effects on American dairy farmers.


Donald J. Trump shares opinions on media and energy policy via Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social on March 19, 2025, to express his views on media coverage by Fox News journalist Jacqui Heinrich and outline his administration's stance on energy policies including nuclear power.


Miami man pleads guilty to embezzling $190K from deceased customer's account

A Miami bank employee has admitted to embezzling over $190,000 from the accounts of a deceased customer.


Cicero woman sentenced for role in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Erin Rushford, a 50-year-old former resident of Cicero, New York, has been sentenced to 25 months in prison for her involvement in a drug trafficking organization.


Trump shares latest updates on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump continues to engage with followers through his Truth Social platform.


Dominican men charged with drug trafficking conspiracy in Nashua

Three Dominican men were apprehended this morning for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine in Nashua, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.


Youngsville man sentenced to 19 years for armed drug trafficking

A Youngsville man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for armed drug trafficking involving cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana.


Fentanyl dealer sentenced for distribution and money laundering

Elbin Salvador Archaga-Ayestas, known as "Cuco," has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and engaging in international money laundering. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers issued the sentence.


Dominican national pleads guilty to passport fraud and identity theft in Boston

A federal court in Boston has witnessed a plea from Hector Eduardo Arias Mejia, a Dominican national living in Leominster, regarding charges linked to passport fraud and associated crimes.