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Family farmers' share remains low despite high consumer prices

As the Fourth of July approaches, the National Farmers Union (NFU) draws attention to the economic challenges faced by family farmers.


St. Louis man pleads guilty to coercion involving minor

A man from St. Louis County has admitted to meeting a 14-year-old with the intent of engaging in sexual activity.


Dominican national charged with assaulting federal officer in Puerto Rico

A Dominican national, Bernis Díaz-de la Cruz, has been arrested on charges of assaulting a federal officer in Puerto Rico.


Iowa woman sentenced for disaster relief fraud

An Eastern Iowa woman has been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding over $25,000 in benefits meant for victims of the August 2020 derecho and the COVID-19 pandemic.


Canadian national sentenced for distributing child pornography

Matthew Norman Ballek, a 32-year-old from Saskatchewan, Canada, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography.


Cape Girardeau man pleads guilty to stealing firearm from gun store

A Cape Girardeau man has confessed to participating in the theft of a firearm from a gun store in Cape Girardeau County.


Nigerian man sentenced for identity theft and tax refund fraud

Seattle – A Nigerian man, Onomen Uduebor, also known as Onomen Onohi, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to steal identities and claim tax refunds.


Health care fraud enforcement leads to charges against 324 defendants

United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. announced significant developments in a nationwide crackdown on health care fraud and illegal drug distribution schemes.


Lockport man sentenced for involvement in global sex trafficking network

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Richard Greer, a 58-year-old resident of Lockport, New York, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison followed by 25 years of supervised release.


Hartford man pleads guilty to defrauding Amazon using reward program

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Terrell Kimble, a 45-year-old resident of Hartford, has pleaded guilty to charges related to defrauding Amazon.


Tucson man receives decade-long sentence for methamphetamine possession

Jose Fernando McCormick, a 52-year-old resident of Tucson, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Dallas residents sentenced for distributing over $600k worth of fentanyl

Two Dallas residents have been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for their involvement in distributing more than $600,000 worth of fentanyl.


Boozman and Thompson urge reforms after FY24 SNAP error rate report

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson have addressed concerns regarding the FY 2024 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...


Health care fraud crackdown leads to nearly 50 charges in Texas

A significant legal operation has resulted in nearly 50 individuals being charged in the Southern District of Texas as part of a nationwide effort to combat health care fraud.


Foley man sentenced for firearm possession linked to shooting

A Foley man has been sentenced to 85 months in prison for possessing a firearm connected to a shooting incident.


Honduran man sentenced for illegal re-entry into U.S

A Honduran man, Elvin Licona Cerrato, has pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry into the United States.


Charges filed against five in major healthcare fraud takedown

United States Attorney Craig H. Missakian has announced criminal charges against five individuals involved in alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and other federal health care programs, as well as illegal drug diversion activities.


Senator Cantwell criticizes GOP's AI regulation freeze and spectrum auction proposal

In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) expressed her concerns over provisions in the Republican reconciliation bill led by Committee-Chair Senator Cruz.


Three charged in alleged $28M healthcare fraud involving West Tennessee pharmacy

Today, Interim United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. announced criminal charges against three individuals in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the Federal Employees’ Compensation Fund (FECA).


Senator Cantwell criticizes proposed five-year AI regulation moratorium

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has voiced her opposition to a proposed amendment by Senators Cruz and Blackburn, which aims to impose a five-year moratorium on states' ability to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).