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Mobile County man receives over 24-year sentence for meth trafficking

On May 12, 2025, Robert Leon Johnson was sentenced to 294 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Terry F. Moorer.


Guatemalan resident sentenced for armed robberies in Houston

A Guatemalan national residing in Houston has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for multiple armed robberies.


FTC and ABOS offer webinar on updated consumer.gov resources

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) are hosting a free webinar to introduce the updated Consumer.gov website.


Senator Cassidy hosts briefing on charter school innovation

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, is set to host an event titled "Chartering Excellence: A Policy Briefing on Charter School Innovation" on Thursday, May 15.


Sinaloa Cartel leaders face unprecedented charges for narco-terrorism in U.S

An indictment has been unsealed in San Diego, marking the first time alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel have been charged with narco-terrorism and material support of terrorism.


Utah men charged in $3 million check fraud scheme targeting U.S. Treasury

An indictment has been unsealed in the District of Utah, charging three individuals with multiple offenses related to a check fraud scheme.


U.S. Attorney addresses interference with ICE operations in Massachusetts

U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley has issued a statement concerning interference with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Massachusetts.


donald trump discusses economy and media appearance in latest truth social posts

Donald J. Trump used Truth Social on May 13th to comment on economic conditions and announce an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News.


Proposed 5% remittance tax raises concerns for crypto users

The recent proposal of a 5% remittance tax in the "Big Beautiful Bill" has raised concerns among crypto users and privacy advocates.


Court orders reforms at Rikers Island; U.S. Attorney responds

The U.S. Attorney, Jay Clayton, has issued a statement regarding the recent court-ordered reforms at Rikers Island.


Beaumont men receive federal prison sentences for grocery store robbery

Two men from Beaumont have been sentenced to federal prison following their involvement in a robbery at a local grocery store.


Idaho man indicted for alleged assault on U.S. Park Rangers in Utah

A federal grand jury has indicted Gregory Aaron Farley, a 51-year-old man from Hazelton, Idaho, following an alleged assault on U.S. Park Rangers in Southern Utah.


Ohio man sentenced for trafficking meth to Anchorage

An Ohio resident, Christian Landry, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on May 8, 2025, for trafficking methamphetamine to Anchorage.


Former DC dispensary owner pleads guilty to $1.2M tax evasion

Jennifer Brunenkant, the former owner of a marijuana dispensary in Washington D.C., has pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges.


Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal reentry into the U.S

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Mexican national sentenced for role in smuggling scheme

A Mexican national, Apolinar Francisco Paredes Espinoza, also known as "Pancho," has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his involvement in a smuggling and labor trafficking scheme.


Fraudulent paper tag scheme participant pleads guilty; faces up to five years imprisonment

The final individual involved in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to the sale of fraudulent Texas paper license plates has pleaded guilty, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Man sentenced for supplying illegal drugs in eastern Washington

Spokane, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced the sentencing of David Velasquez Jr., aged 32, to 200 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.


Georgia man sentenced for attempting to distribute Mexican-sourced fentanyl

A Georgia man has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for attempting to distribute a significant quantity of fentanyl sourced from Mexico.


Bronx resident pleads guilty to leading major fentanyl distribution operation

A Dominican national residing in the Bronx, New York, has entered a guilty plea in a federal court in Boston.