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District man receives 25-year sentence for producing child pornography

Charles Hilton, a 40-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography and sexually abusing a young girl.


U.S. Attorney's Office details major prosecutions during federal government shutdown

During the recent lapse in federal appropriations, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina continued its operations, pursuing prosecutions and enforcement actions without interruption. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson...


Richard Lucas appointed acting chief operating officer for Federal Student Aid

Richard Lucas has been named Acting Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid (FSA) at the U.S. Department of Education, according to an announcement made by the department on November 14, 2025.


Jury convicts three individuals for securities fraud tied to pre-IPO investments

A federal jury has convicted Michael Castillero, Francine Lanaia, and Brian Martinsen of securities fraud, wire fraud, and investment adviser fraud.


Robertsdale man sentenced to over two years for illegal firearm possession

A man from Robertsdale, Alabama, has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts: felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition.


House votes to end record-long government shutdown after 43 days

The House of Representatives has voted 222-209 to end a government shutdown that lasted 43 days, the longest in U.S. history.


Former sex offender sentenced to 25 years for repeated child sexual assault

Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Rodney A. Hanes, 59, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised release after pleading guilty to child...


President Trump makes historic second state visit to South Korea; new agreements announced

President Donald J. Trump visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) for a State Visit on October 29, where he was welcomed by President Lee Jae Myung.


AFSA criticizes 10th Circuit ruling on Colorado's DIDMCA case

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has voiced its dissatisfaction with a recent ruling by the 10th Circuit Court in Colorado.


Man sentenced to over 21 years for distributing child pornography

Zachary Norris, 35, has been sentenced to 262 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography and accessing it with intent to view.


Mobile man receives over two years in prison for firearm possession as felon

A Mobile resident was sentenced in late October 2025 to 27 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Alabama.


Tampa man convicted by federal jury for methamphetamine distribution

A federal jury in Tampa has convicted Shane Valmont, 45, of distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.


Trump announces new trade agreements with four Latin American countries

President Donald J. Trump has announced new trade agreements with El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala.


Shelton woman indicted for alleged $700K embezzlement from Connecticut software company

A federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted Pamela Aguilar, 65, of Shelton, on five counts related to an alleged embezzlement scheme involving approximately $700,000.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry in Alabama

A Mexican national has been sentenced for illegally re-entering the United States after being previously removed.


Man pleads guilty to cross-country credit card thefts in St. Louis area

Rene Arviso Velasquez, 51, pleaded guilty on Thursday in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to three counts of access device fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.


Justice Department sues California over Proposition 50 redistricting plan

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber, challenging the state’s new congressional redistricting plan that was enacted with the passage of Proposition 50.


Fort Dodge man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession

Daniel Smith, a 38-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been sentenced to federal prison for illegal possession of firearms.


Long Island twins convicted in multimillion-dollar investment advisor fraud scheme

Earlier today, a federal jury in Central Islip found twin brothers Adam and Daniel Kaplan guilty of multiple charges, including wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, investment advisor fraud, and money laundering conspiracy.


Seven charged with stealing over $3 million via treasury check fraud at Hartford post office

Seven individuals have been charged in connection with a scheme to cash more than $3 million in stolen U.S. Treasury checks at the Blue Hills Post Office on Woodland Street in Hartford, according to a federal indictment unsealed in New Haven.