By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
A St. Cloud man has been indicted for allegedly trafficking a minor while working at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica. Authorities say Justin Vancott-Harnish faces serious federal charges under Project Safe Childhood.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
The State Department will require travelers from fifty countries to post a $15,000 bond before obtaining certain U.S. visas starting April 2. Officials say this move aims to reduce illegal overstays and save taxpayer money.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
Jimmy Fu of California has been sentenced for running an unlicensed money transmitting business linked to illegal online pharmacies distributing counterfeit drugs across the United States. The case involved millions in transactions processed through his company and undercover operations revealing dangerous counterfeit medications.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
Thomas E. Wheeler II has been sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Indiana's Southern District following Senate confirmation late last year. He will lead a team focused on reducing violent crime and safeguarding research institutions.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
A Lake County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse materials online. Authorities say Todd Oravecz pleaded guilty after investigators found over 100 illegal images and videos linked to him.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
A Mexican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven for unlawfully reentering the United States after multiple prior removals and convictions under various aliases. If found guilty, he could face up to twenty years imprisonment.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology has added four new members to its Strategic Advisory Council. The move aims to enhance guidance as CAST considers evolving into a national academy focused on agriculture. Recommendations from the council are expected later this year.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
A Bucks County company faces a $200,000 repayment after allegedly billing group art classes as individual occupational therapy under Medicare. Federal authorities say this action safeguards program integrity for older adults' care.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for distributing fentanyl and heroin linked to a fatal overdose in Gaylord. Authorities say Robert Graham Ward continued selling drugs even after learning he was under federal investigation.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
Ted Albin has been sentenced to five years in prison for running a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme involving false medical equipment claims. Authorities say his actions led to over $38 million in fraudulent billings with more than $12 million paid out by Medicare.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
A Quebec man has been sentenced to two years in prison after attempting to enter Vermont with child sexual abuse material on his phone. Authorities say border officers discovered hundreds of illicit videos and images during a routine inspection. The case is part of a broader federal effort against online child exploitation.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a $17 million settlement with Xponential Fitness over alleged violations of federal franchise regulations. The agency claims that Xponential misled prospective franchisees about costs and timelines while failing to disclose important legal information.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency has finished removing hazardous wastes from Techtrix Inc. in Gadsden following a discovery of leaking tanks in August 2024.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 17, 2026
The United States has criticized a recent Inter-American Commission on Human Rights hearing about U.S. counternarcotics operations. Officials say such hearings fall outside IACHR's mandate and risk undermining its credibility.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 17, 2026
The United States has signed new bilateral health cooperation agreements with Honduras and Senegal under its America First Global Health Strategy. These five-year deals focus on improving disease detection capabilities and strengthening local healthcare systems through joint investments.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 17, 2026
Nong Chatchanok Press of Iowa City has been sentenced to over nine years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. Authorities seized thousands of illicit images from his devices following an investigation prompted by a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 17, 2026
Brian Shane Haigler has been sentenced after defrauding investors and a North Carolina church in a Ponzi scheme involving nearly $1.5 million. The investigation revealed misuse of both private investments and federal COVID-19 relief funds.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 17, 2026
Christopher B. Ferguson and Brian McFadden have pled guilty to falsifying records related to Edison Nation's reported sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. The charges stem from submitting fake documents about multi-million dollar orders following an inquiry from FINRA.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 17, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will release new data on its Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative starting March 17, 2026.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 17, 2026
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy has pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into threats made by a cryptocurrency businessman against a party planner. The case involves several law enforcement officers who worked private security while still serving as deputies.
