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Guam man sentenced for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

Jesse Fegurgur Belen, a 46-year-old resident of Dededo, Guam, has been sentenced to 105 months in federal prison for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Philadelphia man sentenced for enticing minor into prostitution

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for attempting to entice a minor into prostitution.


Oakton doctor admits guilt in illegal prescription operation

An Oakton doctor, David Allingham, has admitted guilt to charges of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and amphetamines, maintaining drug premises, and making false statements related to healthcare matters.


Civil rights risks for immigrant K-12 students in AI-powered campuses

Ongoing discussions have raised questions about the intersection of immigration and K-12 education, particularly focusing on immigrant children in schools.


Johnstown resident pleads guilty in federal narcotics trafficking case

A woman from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to the violation of narcotics laws.


Former IT director sentenced for defrauding St. Louis-area university

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey sentenced Ronald Simpson, a former IT director at a St. Louis-area university, to 46 months in prison for fraud.


Biden-Harris Administration reports progress on affordable housing initiatives

The Biden-Harris Administration has made significant investments in affordable housing over the past four years, according to a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).


DHS teams up with NFL, NASCAR for PSA on protecting kids from online threats

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) in collaboration with the National Football League (NFL) and NASCAR to raise awareness about online child sexual exploitation and abuse.


Biden announces protection for UNITE HERE pensions under American Rescue Plan

Today, President Joe Biden announced that over 91,500 UNITE HERE workers and retirees will have their pension benefits safeguarded from anticipated future reductions.


Laredo man sentenced for possessing over 47,000 images related to child exploitation

A Laredo man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual assault material (CSAM). U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced that Kristopher Santos, 31, pleaded guilty on March 28,...


Lynn man pleads guilty in large-scale drug trafficking case

A Lynn resident, Sebastien Bejin, also known as "Bash," has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Boston for his involvement in a significant drug trafficking organization operating on the North Shore of Massachusetts.


CoreWeave partners with IBM on NVIDIA-powered supercomputer for Granite model training

CoreWeave has announced its partnership with IBM to deliver an AI supercomputer equipped with NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip-enabled systems.


CBP intercepts $44k in unreported cash at San Ysidro Port

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry intercepted $44,148 in unreported currency during an outbound examination last Wednesday.


Duval County man sentenced for child sexual exploitation

A Duval County resident, Oscar Luis Saenz Jr., has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a child.


Choppa City member receives lengthy sentence for Brinks armored car robberies

Erin Sheffey, a 30-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in a series of armed robberies targeting Brinks armored cars.


Guam man sentenced for meth possession with intent to distribute

Reynaldo Kinjo Zialcita, 53, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm as a drug user.


Federal court orders R.B. Pamplin Corp., owner to restore $20M+ assets after pension violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment requiring Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. and the R.B. Pamplin Corp. to restore at least $20,600,000 in assets to the company's pension plan.


Philadelphia man sentenced to jail for gun trafficking scheme

Kenneth Locke, a 23-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for his involvement in a gun trafficking scheme.


Former spouse pleads guilty to fraudulently claiming military benefits

The former spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has pled guilty to fraudulently claiming military benefits.


Missouri man pleads guilty to producing and receiving child pornography

A man from O'Fallon, Missouri, has admitted to recording his sexual abuse of an 8-year-old.