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Nigerian ringleader convicted for nationwide bank fraud scheme

Oluwaseun Adekoya, also known by several aliases including "Ace G." and "BRODA," has been convicted of bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and multiple counts of aggravated identity theft.


Brazilian national sentenced for illegal reentry and selling fake IDs

A Brazilian national residing unlawfully in Woburn, Massachusetts, was sentenced in federal court for reentering the United States illegally and selling counterfeit Social Security and Green Cards.


Trump secures increased NATO defense contributions amid global challenges

In a significant development for international security, President Donald J. Trump has secured an agreement among NATO members to increase their defense spending.


Philadelphia man sentenced for gunpoint carjacking

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing of Kelly Stanton, a 55-year-old Philadelphia resident, to 12 years in prison for a carjacking incident.


Utah man sentenced to 25 years for possessing child sexual abuse materials

A man from St. George, Utah, Jaycee Stewart, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for crimes related to child sexual abuse materials. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen delivered the sentence following Stewart's guilty plea on...



Pair admits guilt in attempted armed kidnapping of St. Louis property manager

Two individuals have confessed to attempting to kidnap and rob a St. Louis apartment property manager at gunpoint in 2024, alongside other firearm-related offenses.


Witness charged with perjury at federal criminal trial

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, along with Homeland Security Investigations Acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Alfonso and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, announced charges against Ashanti...


Vermont drug conspiracy leads to sentences for twelve defendants

The United States Attorney’s Office has announced the sentencing of twelve individuals involved in a drug and firearm conspiracy in Springfield, Vermont.


Milton man indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Justo Melendez-Morales, a 44-year-old resident of Milton, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 22, 2025.


Olive Branch man sentenced for PPP fraud totaling millions

Montreal Hudson of Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for his involvement in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud scheme. U.S. District Court Judge Michael P. Mills handed down the 70-month sentence,...


Wakpala woman sentenced to 13 years for killing mother

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Malania Rose Fast Horse, a 25-year-old woman from Wakpala, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann sentenced Fast Horse to 13 years in federal prison for...


Comer subpoenas Bernal after withdrawal from interview

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a subpoena to Anthony Bernal, who served as Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the First Lady.


Fentanyl traffickers receive combined sentences of over two decades

Two men involved in a fentanyl trafficking operation have been sentenced to federal prison for their activities.


Little Rock man convicted on federal drug and firearm charges

A federal jury in Little Rock has found Montrell Austin guilty of multiple drug and firearm offenses.


Fort Worth man sentenced over passport fraud involving stolen identities

A Fort Worth man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for attempting to apply for two passports using stolen identities.


Bronx man sentenced for multi-state bank fraud scheme

A man from Bronx, New York, has been sentenced in Rhode Island for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy.


Cheektowaga man indicted on sex trafficking and drug charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Darryl Lamont Paul, also known as Darryl Lamont, on multiple charges related to sex trafficking and drug-related offenses.


Small business owner advocates for employee wellness at congressional hearing

Joshua Phelps, a Virginia small business owner and member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), presented his views to the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee.


National Guard State Partnership Program bolsters global security through international alliances

The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs recently convened a hearing to discuss the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) and its role in enhancing U.S. security through international partnerships.