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Mexican citizen sentenced for role in alien smuggling conspiracy

Pedro Solano-Azamar, a 27-year-old Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in an alien smuggling conspiracy.


FinCEN revises rules on beneficial ownership reporting for US and foreign companies

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act.


Federal grand jury indicts 10 in Riverside County jail drug smuggling case

Three individuals were arrested in Riverside, California, following a federal grand jury indictment alleging their involvement in a narcotics smuggling operation into a county jail.


Eden Prairie man faces charges for coercion and enticement of a minor

Michael Bruce Gillis, a resident of Eden Prairie, has been charged with coercion and enticement of a minor and production of child pornography.


Jacksonville residents sentenced after ICE investigation reveals multi-million dollar fraud

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigation has led to federal prison sentences for two Jacksonville residents involved in a fraudulent scheme related to their roofing business operations.


Donald J. Trump comments on Tesla sabotage penalties and economic conditions

Donald J. Trump's recent posts on Truth Social highlight issues including Tesla vehicle sabotage penalties, consumer price changes under President Biden's administration, and criticisms of The New York Times' reporting on national security matters...


Donald J. Trump comments on legal issues and American sovereignty

On March 21, 2025, Donald J. Trump posted several statements on Truth Social addressing legal matters involving Elon Musk and Tesla, judicial roles in the U.S., and proclaiming April 2nd as Liberation Day for America.


Trump signs memo to hold attorneys accountable for unethical conduct

President Donald J. Trump has signed a memorandum aimed at holding attorneys and law firms accountable for unethical conduct in cases against the federal government or when pursuing baseless partisan attacks.


Council Bluffs residents receive federal sentences for meth distribution conspiracy

A Council Bluffs woman and man have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Maryland man indicted on multiple charges including identity theft and SNAP fraud

A federal grand jury has indicted Brendyn Andrew, a 33-year-old resident of Gaithersburg, Maryland.


Janesville man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession

Timothy M. O’Shea, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Cedric Sanders from Janesville, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 7 ½ years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge William M. Conley delivered the...


Iowa man sentenced for drug charges near school

David Specketer, a 57-year-old from Emmetsburg, Iowa, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison on March 21, 2025.


Man sentenced to 35 years for rape and kidnapping after failed robbery

Ricky McNeil, a 51-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for a series of crimes committed in July 2023.


Quad Cities man receives lengthy sentence for racketeering and drug-related offenses

A man from the Quad Cities has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy and possession of cocaine base with intent to distribute.


Two men sentenced for conspiracy to distribute cocaine in Northern Kentucky

Two men, John Christopher Davis and Douglas DeAngelo Wade, were sentenced to 188 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.


Madison man sentenced for firearm possession following drug-related investigation

James Stevens, a 42-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession. U.S. District Judge William M. Conley delivered the sentence after Stevens pleaded guilty on December...


Mexican nationals charged with illegal reentry into US after previous deportations

Two Mexican nationals in Las Vegas have been charged with illegally reentering the United States after previous deportations.


ICE deports repeat offender convicted of kidnapping back to Mexico

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Baltazar Pantoja Calderon, a 43-year-old man convicted of kidnapping and several other offenses in the United States, back to Mexico.


Fairfield pharmacist pleads guilty to prescription drug theft

A pharmacist from Fairfield, Iowa, has admitted to the theft of prescription medications from his own pharmacy.


Hollywood Hills man sentenced for paying kickbacks in addiction treatment scheme

A Hollywood Hills resident, Casey Mahoney, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his involvement in a kickback scheme related to patient referrals at addiction treatment facilities.