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Missouri man sentenced to 29 years for sexual abuse and child exploitation offenses

A Washington County man has been sentenced to nearly three decades in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a teenager and producing child pornography. Authorities say this conviction is part of broader efforts against child exploitation led by Project Safe Childhood.


Romanian citizen sentenced to four years for swatting attacks on U.S. officials and institutions

A Romanian man has been sentenced for leading a group responsible for dozens of dangerous swatting attacks targeting high-profile Americans across several sectors. Authorities say his actions caused significant disruption before he was extradited from Romania.


Governor of Sinaloa and nine others charged with drug trafficking and weapons offenses

Ten current or former Mexican officials have been indicted on charges including drug trafficking linked to the Sinaloa Cartel following an announcement by U.S authorities on April 29th. The accused include high-level political figures such as Ruben Rocha Moya—current Governor of Sinaloa—alleged by prosecutors alongside others to have enabled massive narcotics shipments into America.


Anderson man sentenced to 30 years for making and distributing child sexual abuse video

David Lynn Wells from Anderson has been sentenced to thirty years in federal prison after being convicted on charges related to child sexual abuse material production and distribution following an international investigation that began in Britain. Authorities emphasize their continued commitment against such crimes.


Former Wendy’s employee pleads guilty to fraud and identity theft in Pensacola federal court

A former Wendy's employee has pleaded guilty in Pensacola federal court after stealing customer card information while working at a Destin location. Marcus Bernard Clark now faces significant prison time following an investigation led by local authorities.


House passes resolution to fund ICE and CBP through reconciliation process

The House passed a resolution enabling full funding for ICE and CBP via reconciliation after weeks of debate. Chairman Jodey Arrington highlighted Republican priorities on border security in his statement.


St. Francois County man sentenced to 50 years for recording sexual abuse of minors

A St. Francois County man received a 50-year prison sentence for recording sexual abuse involving minors after pleading guilty earlier this year. Judge Matthew T. Schelp told Richard James Miller he would have no further opportunity to harm others.


Repeat child sex offender sentenced to 25 years for production of child pornography

A Salt Lake City man received a 25-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to producing child pornography involving a young victim while already on probation for similar offenses. Authorities say this case underscores ongoing efforts by federal prosecutors in Utah under Project Safe Childhood.


CBP Survivor Advocates support families of fallen officers during Police Week

U.S. Customs and Border Protection highlighted its Survivor Advocate program ahead of National Police Week. The initiative provides ongoing support to families who have lost loved ones in service.


Romanian citizen sentenced to 48 months for swatting U.S. officials and institutions

A Romanian man has been sentenced for leading an online ring responsible for dozens of dangerous 'swatting' incidents targeting U.S. public figures and institutions. Authorities say these acts wasted significant resources while putting lives at risk.


Two men indicted in fatal West Seattle marijuana robbery, arraignment set for May 7

Two Texas men face new federal charges following an alleged fatal marijuana robbery in West Seattle. Authorities say they conspired with another man who has pleaded guilty; arraignments are scheduled next month.


Eight arrested on drug, firearm, and immigration charges in St. Louis task force operation

Federal authorities arrested eight people in St. Louis on charges related to drugs, guns, and immigration violations following a multi-agency task force investigation targeting criminal organizations operating locally.


Fifteen sentenced for international drug and firearms trafficking led by Georgia inmate

A Georgia inmate has been sentenced along with fourteen others for running an international drug and gun trafficking ring from behind bars. Authorities say they stopped large quantities of methamphetamine entering communities while preventing military-style weapons from reaching Mexican cartels.


Taxpayer groups urge Congress to extend Graves Amendment to ridesharing sector

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance announced that limited-government groups want Congress to expand federal protections against vicarious liability for ridesharing platforms.


U.S. Defense Department drops filing that would expand Section 1260H list of Chinese firms

The U.S. Department of Defense filed and then withdrew a notice adding BYD and other Chinese firms to its Section 1260H military companies list.


Wagoner County resident pleads guilty to abusive sexual contact in federal court

A Porter man has pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact involving a minor within Wagoner County on tribal land. The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities operating exclusively within Indian country.


Two Massachusetts men plead guilty in multi-million dollar bank fraud scheme

Victor Kolawole and Keith Wainaina have pleaded guilty in federal court for their involvement in a multi-million-dollar bank fraud ring targeting several states' financial institutions. Sentencing is set later this year amid ongoing efforts by authorities across multiple jurisdictions.


United States seizes over $2 million from Pasadena clinic accused of Medicare fraud

Federal authorities have seized more than $2 million from a Pasadena wound care clinic accused of submitting fraudulent Medicare claims totaling tens of millions of dollars between September 2025 and April 2026. Investigators say many claimed treatments were never performed.


Comer demands records from investigation into manipulated D.C. crime data

Chairman James Comer has asked for all records from a completed internal probe into alleged manipulation of D.C.'s police-reported crime data. The request follows earlier findings suggesting pressure on commanders under former Chief Pamela A. Smith.


Incarcerated drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years for fentanyl trafficking scheme

Kerome Lendon Paisley has been sentenced to ten years in prison for organizing a major fentanyl trafficking operation while still incarcerated. Prosecutors say he used a contraband cellphone and planned distribution of thousands of counterfeit pills before being apprehended at his scheduled release.