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Salt Lake detective honored with national award for community policing

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing, recognizing Detective Tyler Norman of the Salt Lake City Police Department among others.


CFTC reports record $17.1 billion monetary relief for fiscal year 2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced record monetary relief of over $17.1 billion for fiscal year 2024.


Texas man sentenced for coercing minors via Instagram

A Texas man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for coercion and enticement of minors, following a case involving sextortion of children he met on Instagram.


Marshfield woman receives prison sentence for role in drug trafficking conspiracy

Shandel L. Mohr, a 32-year-old resident of Marshfield, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to twelve months and one day in federal prison for her involvement in cocaine and methamphetamine distribution.


Justice department recognizes officers for outstanding service in community policing

U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida announced that Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has revealed the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing.


Study criticizes EU Parliament's shared liability proposal for payment fraud

A recent study by Copenhagen Economics has identified significant issues with the European Parliament's proposed amendments to the Payment Services Regulation (PSR).


Blinken meets Maltese PM Abela at OSCE Ministerial

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela during the OSCE Ministerial in Malta.


New York man pleads guilty in Dominican Republic-based 'grandparent scam

A New York resident has admitted to participating in a fraudulent scheme known as the "grandparent scam," which was operated from call centers in the Dominican Republic.


Bowling Green man receives decade-long sentence for fentanyl distribution

A man from Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution case.


Maryland man pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

A man from White Plains, Maryland, has admitted to preparing and filing false tax returns for a client.


Eighteen indicted over alleged crimes tied to Cleveland street gang

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has unsealed a second superseding indictment against 18 individuals linked to the Fully Blooded Felons (FBF), a Cleveland-based street gang.


Saratoga Springs man sentenced for receiving child pornography

Christopher Barry, a 42-year-old resident of Saratoga Springs, New York, has been sentenced to six years in prison for receiving child pornography.


Two charged with sex trafficking offenses involving a minor

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced charges against Craig Coins, Jr., 30, and Aubreanna Odendahl, 26, both from Mississippi.



Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Memphis Police Department

Following an extensive investigation, the Justice Department has revealed that the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and the City of Memphis engage in practices that violate constitutional and federal laws.


Office of Technology releases new research questions on tech challenges

The Office of Technology (OT) recently shared a series of research questions, highlighting their commitment to exploring complex technological issues.


Jacksonville man pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse material

Kevin John Merritt, a 63-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, has pleaded guilty to producing videos and photos depicting the sexual abuse of a child.


Blinken discusses regional tensions with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to address diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions.


Alabama man charged with assault during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

An Alabama resident, Robert James Bonham, has been apprehended for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.


Albany man receives 12-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearm possession

Kamaro Campbell, a 42-year-old resident of Albany, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug and firearm offenses.