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Georgia man sentenced for orchestrating drug trafficking from inside prison

A Georgia man, Justin Brian Melton, has been sentenced to over 17 years in prison for orchestrating drug trafficking operations from within an Alabama prison.


Las Vegas man sentenced to five years for fentanyl distribution

A Las Vegas man, Edward Rodriguez, 37, was sentenced to five years in prison for distributing fentanyl and possessing ammunition unlawfully.


FTC returns $337.3 million to consumers through law enforcement actions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it returned $337.3 million to consumers in 2024 as a result of its law enforcement actions.


New Orleans man receives maximum sentence for possessing machinegun

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Xavion Watts, a 22-year-old former resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 120 months in prison by United States District Judge Lance M. Africk on March 12, 2025.


California man sentenced for methamphetamine possession

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a San Diego man has been sentenced to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.


Twice convicted felon indicted for alleged possession of firearm

An indictment was unsealed in federal court in Washington D.C., charging Kelon Von Dukes, 20, with being a convicted felon in illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Southern District files over 100 border-related cases in one week

Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed over 100 border-related cases this week.


Jamestown man indicted for role in drug conspiracy

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Joseph Thayer, 48, from Jamestown, NY, on charges of narcotics conspiracy.


Tacoma resident pleads guilty to federal gun and drug charges

A Tacoma man with a significant criminal history has pleaded guilty to federal charges of drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession.


Groups urge Congress to investigate handling of postsecondary student data

On March 10, 2025, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) joined forces with the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), the Postsecondary Data Collaborative (PostsecData), and 87 other organizations and individual researchers.


Washington man pleads guilty in fatal sale of fentanyl

Jevaughn Mark, a 33-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine in the metropolitan area.


Dr Robert Burkich settles false claim allegations with $700K payment

Robert Burkich, M.D., a physician based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, along with his practice Preventive Medicine Anti-Aging & Chelation, Inc. in Ringgold, Georgia, has reached a settlement over allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare for...


Kentucky man charged with federal narcotics and firearms offenses

A Hickman, Kentucky man has been charged with federal narcotics and firearms offenses following a criminal complaint and arrest warrant issued this week.


Federal grand jury indicts 16 for immigration violations in Louisville

A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has returned indictments against 16 individuals on charges related to criminal immigration violations.


ACLU responds to President Trump's DOJ speech

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) responded to President Trump's recent speech at the U.S. Department of Justice with a statement from its Executive Director, Anthony D. Romero.


Edmond man receives prison sentence for unlicensed transport of machinegun conversion devices

Emanuel Lopez, a 21-year-old resident of Edmond, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for transporting machineguns without a license.


Texas man sentenced for role in cocaine distribution conspiracy

Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen has announced the sentencing of Luis Perez, 37, from Rosenburg, Texas.



Port St. Lucie man sentenced for illegal firearm sales

A federal firearms licensee from Port St. Lucie, Florida, has been sentenced to prison for selling firearms without proper documentation.


Broward man receives over 11 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

United States District Judge Raag Singhal has sentenced David Lee Pitts, a 38-year-old career offender, to 135 months in federal prison.