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Montgomery County man sentenced for defrauding VA out of over $240K in disability benefits

Victor Milbourne, a 52-year-old resident of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $241,260 in disability benefits.


U.S. and Mexico plan new ministerial meeting on joint border security efforts

Following a recent call between President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexico's Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente held a phone conversation to discuss ongoing security...


U.S. and Japan discuss strengthening alliance during Washington meeting

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro in Washington, D.C. The meeting focused on enhancing economic and security cooperation between the United States and Japan.


United States and Israel announce new strategic partnership on AI and critical technologies

The United States and Israel have announced the launch of a Strategic Partnership focused on artificial intelligence, research, and critical technologies.


High-ranking cartel members appear in Houston federal court on trafficking charges

Two high-ranking members of Mexican cartels have appeared in federal court in Houston on drug trafficking charges, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


ICE arrests Venezuelan gang member wanted for murder and racketeering in New Mexico

Yorvis Michel Carrascal Campo, a Venezuelan national and alleged member of the Tren de Aragua gang, has been arrested in Colorado Springs, Colorado by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.


FTC hosts webinar on avoiding government imposter scams after $13 billion in losses

Americans lost almost $13 billion to fraud in 2024, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


Ohio man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl in West Virginia

Roderick Tyrone Boyd, a 30-year-old resident of Vandalia, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to charges involving the distribution of fentanyl and aiding and abetting its distribution.


Spring & Mulberry recalls chocolate bar nationwide over possible Salmonella contamination

Spring & Mulberry has announced a voluntary recall of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar, lot #025255, due to possible Salmonella contamination.


Live it Up recalls super greens after salmonella outbreak linked to multiple illnesses

Superfoods Inc., operating as Live it Up and based in New York, has announced a nationwide recall of its Live it Up Super Greens products due to potential Salmonella contamination.


Former state senator convicted of scheming to obtain public election funds

A federal jury has convicted former Connecticut State Senator Dennis A. Bradley Jr. for defrauding the state's public election fund during his 2018 campaign. The case involved misrepresentations about compliance with election finance rules leading to undeserved grants totaling over $84,000.


Sinaloa cartel driver convicted for transporting methamphetamine and fentanyl

A Harlingen resident has been convicted for his role in a drug trafficking operation linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Wyoming U.S. Attorney’s Office reports recent sentences for firearms offenses and drug trafficking

Federal authorities in Wyoming have announced several recent sentences for federal crimes, including firearms offenses, drug trafficking, and illegal re-entry cases.


Puerto Rico woman sentenced to five months for interfering with flight crew

Jennifer Rodriguez, a 37-year-old resident of Puerto Rico, has been sentenced to five months in federal prison for interfering with flight attendants by assault and intimidation.


Ahmed Alaahri sentenced to 11 years for kidnapping and sexual abuse of minor

Earlier today in Brooklyn federal court, Ahmed Alaahri was sentenced to 11 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually abusing a 17-year-old victim, identified as John Doe.


National Restaurant Association names Keri Stockland as chief financial officer

Keri Stockland has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the National Restaurant Association.


Meridian man sentenced to 25 years for large-scale drug manufacturing and trafficking

A Meridian, Mississippi man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for manufacturing and trafficking drugs.


Albany man sentenced to over eight years for gun possession linked to drug crimes

Kwahpreme Mitchell, 34, from Watervliet, New York, has been sentenced to 106 months in federal prison for possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and as a convicted felon.


Canadian man charged with posing as airline pilot for free flights

A Canadian man, Dallas Pokornik, 33, of Toronto, has been indicted for wire fraud following allegations that he posed as a commercial airline pilot to secure free flights.


Sarasota doctor receives fifteen-year sentence for coercion and production of child sex abuse material

Pete Supan, a 36-year-old resident of Bradenton, Florida, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor as well as production of child sex abuse material.