Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


Chicago man sentenced to 28 years for violent sex trafficking offenses

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for sex trafficking five young victims, including a 15-year-old girl, and kidnapping two of them.


Air Force airman pleads guilty in federal court to receiving child pornography

An enlisted member of the United States Air Force has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography while stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, according to an announcement by Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello.


SafeMoon CEO sentenced after conviction on multi-million dollar crypto-fraud

Braden John Karony, the CEO of SafeMoon US LLC, was sentenced to 100 months in prison by United States District Judge Eric Komitee in Brooklyn federal court.


Huntington man receives five-year sentence for distributing crack cocaine

Tyron Charles Kimbro, known as “T-Mow,” has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing 28 grams or more of cocaine base, commonly referred to as crack.


Kenduskeag man receives 27-year sentence for producing child pornography

A Kenduskeag resident, Justin Leonard, 24, was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release after being convicted on two counts of producing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography.


Man sentenced to 14 years for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor in Toledo

A man from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for attempting to sexually exploit a child.


Former Jersey City teacher pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

A former teacher from Jersey City, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.


Pennsylvania woman sentenced to over seven years for distributing child sexual abuse material

A Pennsylvania woman, Jamie Greer Spies, 24, from Reading, was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.


Jalen Teague charged with murder and racketeering in GHB-related robbery scheme

Federal authorities have charged Jalen Teague, also known as “Bizzle” and “Too Official,” and Cheleia Council Sanders, also known as “Mercedes,” with racketeering conspiracy.


Wyoming district court sentences three men for assault, firearm possession and illegal re-entry

Three individuals were recently sentenced in the District of Wyoming for separate federal offenses, according to information released by the U.S. Attorney's Office.


CBP details government shutdown concerns and enforcement actions in February 2026 posts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted updates on February 10, 2026 regarding challenges posed by potential government shutdowns as well as recent seizures of cartel property and arrests at the southern border.


Suburban Chicago woman indicted for alleged preparation of fraudulent tax returns

A federal grand jury has indicted Jaydine Brown, a tax preparer from Chicago Heights, Illinois, for allegedly preparing over 25 fraudulent tax returns through her business, Hall Tax & Services Corp. in Flossmoor.


FTC sends nearly $23 million in refunds over Sanctuary Belize real estate scheme

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $23 million to consumers across the United States who purchased real estate lots in Sanctuary Belize and Kanantik, two overseas developments that were marketed as luxury projects but failed...


Coal County man receives over six years in prison for stolen firearm possession

A resident of Coalgate, Oklahoma, Treyvian Jamal Mason, also known as Tray Mason, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for possessing a stolen firearm.


Guatemalan national sentenced for assaulting ICE officers during Florida arrest

Fredy Aureliano Morales-Ramirez, a Guatemalan national described as a criminal illegal alien by U.S. authorities, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for assaulting two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in...


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted for violent crimes across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens over the past weekend.


ICE requests Miami authorities not release Salvadoran national accused of assaulting Uber driver

On February 3, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) filed an arrest detainer with Miami authorities for Oscar Ernesto Sanchez-Aguire, a Salvadoran national accused of sexually assaulting an Uber driver and causing a car crash in...


DHS urges New York City officials not to release detainees wanted by ICE

Since January 20, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports that nearly 7,000 individuals described as criminal illegal aliens have been released from New York City custody due to the state's decision not to honor Immigration and...


Founder of beverage company sentenced to over four years for investor fraud

Todd O’Gara, the founder and executive chairman of Wanu Water, Inc., has been sentenced to 51 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud.


Former guardsman sentenced to ten years for attempted child enticement

William Eric Cooper, a former member of the Georgia National Guard, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor to produce sexually explicit images.