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Bibb County man sentenced for firearms offenses tied to Macon-area homicide

Sterling Breynard Bell has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for firearms offenses related to the murder of Kendra Roberts, whose body was discovered near Macon, Georgia in 2016.


Former leaders of Jacksonville teachers union admit stealing funds in leave scam

Teresa Brady and Ruby George, former leaders of Duval Teachers United (DTU), have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, as well as aiding and abetting both offenses.


Prime Capital Ventures CEO pleads guilty in multimillion dollar wire fraud case

Kris Roglieri, the chief executive officer of Prime Capital Ventures, LLC, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in federal court in Albany, New York.


Word on Fire warns of declining Catholic faith formation in U.S. military

Word on Fire has expressed concerns regarding a potential decline in Catholic faith formation following the U.S. Army's decision to cancel chapel support contracts.


Miami man indicted for double homicide involving ex-wife in Frederick County

A federal grand jury has indicted David Turner, 35, of Miami, Florida, on charges related to the deaths of his ex-wife and her boyfriend in Frederick County, Maryland.


Restoration News: Restoring law and order in U.S. cities begins with the courage to fight for them

Restoration News has issued a call to end "no-go zones" in cities such as New Orleans, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C., asserting that National Guard deployments are essential for maintaining public safety and civility.


Restoration News calls Gen. Chris Donahue the '21st Century Patton' shaping America First military

Restoration News has introduced a new feature in its America First series, commending General Chris Donahue as the "21st Century Patton" for his leadership in U.S. Army Europe and Africa.


Mexican national charged with casino and bank robberies across Western Washington

A 32-year-old Mexican national, Edgar Oswaldo Gonzalez Barragan, has been charged with a series of robberies and attempted robberies that occurred in August 2025.


Texas man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting multiple minors

Philip Taylor Sobash, a 35-year-old resident of Austin, Texas, has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and admitted to exploiting six additional minors.


Iowa attorney pleads guilty to false statement involving Medicaid application

An Iowa attorney has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to Iowa Medicaid, according to federal court records.


Missouri man sentenced for selling poppyseeds used in drug manufacturing

Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Antony Graziano has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for distributing unprocessed poppyseeds used to manufacture controlled substances.


Senate committee investigates impact of Palisades fire on senior citizens

Senator Rick Scott, chair of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, California, alongside Senator Ron Johnson, chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Homeland Security and...


Miami influencer sentenced for PPP loan fraud and luxury car scheme

A Miami-based social media influencer and singer, Scott Lee Huss, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for orchestrating a fraud scheme involving COVID-19 relief loans and attempts to use fake checks to purchase luxury vehicles. U.S....


Baltimore County woman sentenced to over three years for nurse impersonation scheme

A Baltimore County woman has been sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for impersonating nurses and committing aggravated identity theft.


Ohio man sentenced to 40 years for fentanyl distribution causing death

A Youngstown, Ohio man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a resident in Western Pennsylvania and for his role in a multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy.


Artesia man sentenced to 20 years for selling methamphetamine and fentanyl

An Artesia resident, Sammie Joe Peralta, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Brazilian national sentenced for unlicensed sale of firearms in Massachusetts

A Brazilian national residing unlawfully in Milford was sentenced to prison for selling firearms and ammunition without a license, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston.


Sharon man convicted in federal court for fatal fentanyl distribution

A federal jury in Pittsburgh has convicted Laven Davis, 33, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, on charges of distributing fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury and death.


Operation "No Limits" nets nearly 100 arrests targeting violent crime in Danville

A weeklong law enforcement initiative known as Operation "No Limits" concluded in Danville, Virginia, resulting in the arrest of 96 individuals wanted for violent felonies.


East Granby woman sentenced for $1.1 million COVID relief fraud

An East Granby woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for defrauding COVID-19 pandemic relief programs out of more than $1.1 million. U.S. District Judge Sarah F. Russell in New Haven ordered Karen Gaston, 45, to serve four weekends...