News and reports from the .

Latest News


Michigan Fair Elections Institute announces Department of Justice demand for Wayne County election records

Michigan Fair Elections Institute announced that the U.S. Department of Justice is demanding Wayne County's November 2024 federal election records following longstanding calls for scrutiny.


Maryland resident pleads guilty to distribution of child pornography

Jasper Collinson from Columbia, Maryland has pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography following an FBI investigation into his online activities. Authorities say he shared explicit materials using messaging apps and discussed further offenses with others online.


Five plead guilty in St. Louis area mail theft and check fraud scheme

Five people have pleaded guilty for their roles in stealing mail from St. Louis area collection boxes using illegally obtained keys. Authorities recovered evidence including altered checks worth over $2 million as part of Operation Take Back America.


A-Town Trinitarios gang members charged with racketeering, assault, and firearms offenses

Federal authorities have charged two alleged A-Town Trinitarios gang members with racketeering conspiracy after a Bronx shooting left two injured last year. Law enforcement leaders say these arrests reflect continued efforts against gang-related violence across city neighborhoods.


Energy producers support bill to repeal federal building fossil fuel restrictions

American energy producers have voiced support for H.R.4690—a bill aimed at repealing restrictions on fossil fuel use in new or renovated federal buildings by 2030—citing concerns over cost and reliability impacts if current rules remain unchanged.


York County man sentenced to prison for filing false tax returns on NFT sales

A York County man has been sentenced for filing false federal income tax returns related to NFT sales exceeding $13 million. The prosecution reflects increased scrutiny on digital asset transactions by federal authorities serving central Pennsylvania.


Minnesota woman indicted for alleged COVID-19 rental assistance fraud in California

A Minnesota woman has been indicted for allegedly obtaining over $100,000 in COVID-19 rental aid using fraudulent means linked with properties in California. Authorities say she moved funds between accounts before transferring money overseas or into cryptocurrency exchanges.


Kenton County man sentenced to over five years for receiving child pornography

A Crestview Hills man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after admitting possession and receipt of child pornography following an investigation by local authorities. Officials say hundreds of illegal files were discovered during a search prompted by reports from a recreation center.


Convicted murderer sentenced to 35 more years for running drug ring from Georgia prison

Jarvis Matthews received an additional 35-year sentence after running a major drug operation from inside Calhoun State Prison while already serving life terms for murder convictions. Authorities say he led distribution networks using contraband phones involving family members across Atlanta neighborhoods.


Six charged in carjacking and home invasion spree across Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island

Six men have been indicted on charges related to a series of violent carjackings and a home invasion spanning several New York City boroughs last summer. Authorities say luxury vehicles were targeted using firearms during these incidents. If convicted on all counts some defendants could face life imprisonment.


Harrisburg man sentenced to 10 years for possessing firearms as a felon

Aquadre Quailes from Harrisburg has been sentenced to ten years in prison for firearm possession as a felon following his arrest with loaded handguns while on parole abscondence. The case underscores ongoing federal efforts targeting gun crime across central Pennsylvania.


Ivorian national extradited to Texas over $14 million travel agency fraud scheme

Christian Marviv Ble has been extradited from France to face charges related to an alleged $14 million fraud targeting travel agencies across East Texas. Authorities say he used phishing emails as part of a conspiracy that affected around 430 businesses.


Brazilian national sentenced to prison for firearms and fentanyl sales in Massachusetts

A Brazilian national residing illegally in Carver has been sentenced for selling guns and fentanyl across Eastern Massachusetts during 2024. Talles Provette De Faria received over two years' imprisonment after pleading guilty last year following undercover operations led by federal authorities.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets with German State Secretary von Geyr to discuss global issues

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with German State Secretary Géza von Geyr on Apr. 23. The two discussed global issues such as Ukraine and China and expressed interest in closer cooperation.


Aaron Height sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for firearm possession

Aaron Height has been sentenced to twenty-five years in federal prison after being convicted as a felon possessing firearms during several violent incidents between late 2022 and early 2023. Officials say his case underscores concerns about repeat offenders receiving bond despite ongoing threats.


Justice Department announces actions against Southeast Asian scam centers targeting Americans

The Justice Department has announced major enforcement actions targeting Southeast Asian scam centers accused of defrauding Americans through cyber-enabled investment schemes. Authorities filed charges against key suspects and seized hundreds of fraudulent websites as well as millions in cryptocurrency assets linked to money laundering operations.


Tallahassee man indicted on federal drug and firearm charges in April court filing

A Tallahassee man has been indicted on federal charges involving drugs and firearms following an April court filing. If convicted, he faces significant prison time under mandatory sentencing laws. The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address violent crime in northern Florida.


St. Louis nonprofit executive sentenced to 41 months for $2.3 million meal fraud

A St. Louis nonprofit leader has been sentenced after admitting she stole millions intended for children's meals during COVID-19 disruptions between 2019–2022—using funds instead on homes and cars—prompting warnings from federal officials about consequences facing future offenders.


House committee leaders introduce bills to address fraud in federal programs

House committee chairmen Jodey Arrington and James Comer have introduced two bills targeting fraud prevention in federal programs. The proposed legislation aims at stopping improper payments before they occur through new oversight measures.


U.S. Army soldier charged with using classified information for prediction market bets

A U.S. Army soldier has been indicted for allegedly using classified military information about an operation targeting Nicolás Maduro to profit from online prediction market bets. Prosecutors say Gannon Ken Van Dyke won over $400,000 through trades based on secret knowledge.