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Three sentenced for roles in Nigerian-based mail and wire fraud scheme

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark A. Totten, announced the sentencing of three individuals involved in an international mail and wire fraud scheme originating from Nigeria.


Daniel-Davis highlights environmental progress during Biden-Harris Administration

Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis delivered a farewell speech at the Department of the Interior, reflecting on the progress made during her tenure under the Biden-Harris administration.


Minneapolis man sentenced for illegal firearm possession on light rail

A Minneapolis man, George Matthews IV, has been sentenced to six years in prison for illegal firearm possession.


Biden administration grants $4.5 billion debt relief for former Ashford University students

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant financial relief measure for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University.


Moolenaar announces key staff changes for select committee on China

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has announced senior staff hires for the 119th Congress.


White House initiative releases final report on Asian American community support

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) has released its final report titled "Rising Together" to President Joe Biden.


Two charged with fraud involving millions stolen from Oglala Sioux Tribe

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of two individuals accused of defrauding the Oglala Sioux Tribe.


Dominican man sentenced for illegal reentry into the US

A Dominican man has been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported.


Federal grand jury indicts three in multimillion-dollar book publishing scam

A federal grand jury has indicted three individuals in connection with a scheme that defrauded elderly authors across the United States of nearly $44 million.


Sacramento man receives 30-year sentence for child exploitation

Michael Buchno-Factor, a 36-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller delivered the sentence on Tuesday, which also includes an...


Interior Department issues guidance on accessing funds for orphaned well cleanup

The Department of the Interior has released final guidance for states to apply for up to $40 million each in Regulatory Improvement Grant funding.


Undocumented woman sentenced for voting fraud using stolen identity

An undocumented individual has been sentenced to five years in prison for identity fraud and related offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Joseph R. Wysowaty, Resident Agent in Charge of the U.S. State Department’s...


Guidance issued for schools on student privacy amid evolving immigration policies

With the potential increase in immigration enforcement activities this year, it is essential for school administrators to adhere to existing privacy and civil rights laws concerning the data they collect and the technology they use.


USDA finalizes new rule on poultry grower payments

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed approval for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new rule regarding poultry grower payment systems and capital improvement systems.


Maryland man sentenced for distributing child sexual abuse materials

Raymon Edward Dandridge, a 40-year-old resident of Harwood, Maryland, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse materials.


Mexican national sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and immigration offenses

Adrian Arroyo-Trujillo, a 32-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and immigration offenses.


Lexington gang member receives two-year federal prison sentence for escape

Jake Rupert, a 40-year-old resident of Lexington, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to escaping from a federal residential re-entry facility.


BitMEX fined $100 million for Bank Secrecy Act violations

HDR Global Trading Ltd., also known as BitMEX, has been fined $100 million for violating the Bank Secrecy Act.


Corpus Christi man sentenced to prison for meth distribution

A Corpus Christi man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug-related charges. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced that Jose Humberto Morales, aged 45, received a sentence for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in...


NFIB backs legislation repealing Corporate Transparency Act amid ongoing legal battles

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed support for new legislation aimed at repealing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).