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By C. M. Ingle | Apr 1, 2026
A Spring man received more than thirteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. Authorities seized hundreds of illicit files during their investigation that began last year. The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement against online exploitation.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform and Lawyers for Civil Justice have proposed a rule requiring disclosure of third-party litigation funding in federal cases.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers released its 2026 position paper supporting tort reform at state and federal levels while calling for greater transparency in third-party litigation funding.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
A former employee at Croatia's UN mission has been charged with embezzling $750,000 through fraudulent invoicing over six years. Authorities say Renata Supina-Saltus abused her financial role for personal gain according to federal prosecutors.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 1, 2026
A Jamaican citizen received over ten years in federal prison for weapons possession and illegal re-entry into the United States after being deported five times previously. The sentencing follows an extensive investigation into drug trafficking activities involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 1, 2026
A Colorado Springs man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for orchestrating a fake hate crime involving cross burning before a local election. Authorities say Derrick Bernard staged evidence with help from others and attempted to blame his target's political rival.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
Jerone Tate has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for leading a drug trafficking operation distributing fentanyl and cocaine across Northeast Ohio. Authorities seized drugs worth thousands during raids at several properties linked to him. A co-conspirator is already serving time.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
Phillip Alphonso Mayes has been sentenced for unlawfully possessing two loaded revolvers while prohibited as a felon and for resisting arrest during his apprehension by police officers in Washington D.C., according to prosecutors.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
Senator Ted Cruz led an amicus brief urging reversal of a court ruling allowing New York's new firearms liability law. The move seeks Supreme Court intervention over concerns about state attempts at bypassing federal protections for gun makers.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
John Peterson of Jamestown has been arrested on new federal charges related to child pornography distribution and possession following previous convictions. Law enforcement traced online uploads back to him after receiving tips from Kik through NCMEC.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 1, 2026
President Donald J. Trump addressed the nation about Operation Epic Fury’s progress against Iran. He highlighted rapid military achievements over one month aimed at reducing threats to America and its allies.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 1, 2026
A DeKalb County man faces federal charges after allegedly firing guns during an altercation last summer in Decatur. Authorities say Shikino Quantavius Reid is a repeat offender now charged with unlawful possession of firearms following his indictment by a grand jury.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
A Guatemalan national pleaded guilty after striking a government vehicle during an attempted traffic stop in Oregon. The defendant received time served after nearly five months' detention and must pay restitution.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detailed two enforcement actions in late March and early April: the arrest of a previously deported Honduran national convicted for child sex abuse, and the interception of illicit pharmaceutical shipments...
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 1, 2026
Senator Lindsey Graham announced he will work with fellow Republicans on a second reconciliation bill after President Trump requested full funding for ICE and CBP by June 1. Graham said help is coming for border enforcement agencies.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
A Florida man has been sentenced to more than ten years in prison for receiving child pornography and traveling across state lines for sex with a minor. Authorities say Jose Francisco Cardoso Tehovnik communicated online with a teenage girl before meeting her in New York.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 1, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino shared updates on significant seizures by CBP officers between March 31 and April 1, 2026.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
A Brook Park man has been sentenced to fourteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse online. Authorities say nearly two thousand files involving minors were found during an investigation led by the FBI Cleveland Division.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
Joseph Garrett Buckland pleaded guilty on April 1 for conspiring in creating animal crush videos involving monkey torture. Authorities say he sent money over 15 times for such content's production before distributing it online among group members.
By R. C. Jamison | Apr 1, 2026
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched with four astronauts set to circle around the Moon—the first such journey since Apollo missions over fifty years ago. Chairman Ted Cruz called it an important step forward for U.S. leadership amid global competition in lunar exploration.
