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Honduran woman indicted for failing to surrender after wire fraud conviction

A Honduran woman living illegally in the United States has been indicted for failing to surrender to serve her prison sentence for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


CBP officers intercept major meth smuggling attempt at Port of Naco

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Naco intercepted a methamphetamine smuggling attempt on February 18.


Kissimmee man receives ten-year sentence for attempted enticement of a minor

A Kissimmee man, Pooran Ramjattan, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity. U.S. District Judge Julie Sneed delivered the sentence following Ramjattan's guilty plea on November 21, 2024.


Unlicensed D.C. row house owner guilty in fatal Kennedy Street fire

James G. Walker, a 67-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on charges related to a fatal fire incident.


South Florida lobbyist pleads guilty to tax evasion charges

Eston Eurel Melton III, a lobbyist from West Palm Beach, Florida, has admitted guilt to tax evasion as per 26 U.S.C. § 7201.


Donald J. Trump's posts address White House furniture changes

Former President Donald J. Trump shared insights into White House furnishings and political developments via Truth Social posts dated February 20th, 2025.


Mexican national sentenced for cocaine trafficking in South Texas

A Mexican national residing illegally in Mission, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for cocaine trafficking.


Honduran national charged with illegal reentry into the U.S

A Honduran national, Junior Alexander Sanabria-Barrera, has been charged with illegal reentry into the United States.


Fairbanks man receives over 14-year sentence for drug possession with intent to distribute

A Fairbanks resident, Kevin Shank, has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison for possessing and intending to distribute more than 12 kilograms of illegal drugs.


Washington man indicted for murder and animal cruelty in March 2019 incident

Lamont Stephenson, a 50-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder while armed and cruelty to animals.


U.S. imposes sanctions on Rwandan minister over DRC conflict involvement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, and Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston, a senior member and spokesperson for...


Trump comments on press briefing and Ukraine aid in recent tweets

Donald J. Trump's recent tweets focus on media briefings and U.S. support for Ukraine as of February 20, 2025.


ACLU launches storytelling series on impacts of Trump's immigration policies

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has initiated a new storytelling series that focuses on the negative impacts of former President Trump's anti-immigrant policies.


Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after prior deportation

A Mexican national, Joel Becerra-Cesario, has pleaded guilty to charges of illegal reentry after deportation.


Eielson airman receives five-year sentence for possession and purchase of child pornography

An Eielson Airman, Kyle Cozens, was sentenced to five years in prison for paying to receive child pornography.


Chatham County man receives 20-year sentence for bombing woman's home

A man from Chatham County has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for planting and detonating a bomb that caused significant damage to a woman's home.


Providence woman sentenced for role in Wyatt Detention Center contraband conspiracy

A Providence woman has been sentenced for her role in a conspiracy to smuggle contraband into the Wyatt Detention Center.


Connecticut firm settles with EPA over lead paint violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Dwight RE, LLC to address lead paint exposure risks in New Haven, Connecticut.


Highland woman pleads guilty to selling counterfeit designer items

A Highland woman has confessed in federal court to trafficking counterfeit designer goods and infringing on registered trademarks.


Dallas man receives over 13-year sentence for $5 million insurance fraud

A Dallas man, Jordan Ford, has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme.