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Former Colorado Springs man sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief program

Charles Lacona, Jr., a former resident of Colorado Springs, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for defrauding taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief programs.


Leader pleads guilty in fentanyl trafficking case involving unique drug form

A Houston resident, Tamarious "Poogi" Faulkner, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to the distribution of over 400 grams of fentanyl.


Western District collects over $11 million in fiscal year 2024

Acting United States Attorney Zachary T. Lee announced that the Western District of Virginia collected $11,714,277 in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024.


Gunman sentenced to 10 years for fatal drug trafficking crime

Rafael Antonio Torres, a 21-year-old resident of West Jordan, Utah, has been sentenced to ten years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for his involvement in a fatal shooting linked to drug trafficking.



Lawmakers consider permanent improvements for capital investment deductions

Lawmakers are currently deliberating on the reconciliation process, with a focus on making permanent improvements to deductions for capital investment and research and development (R&D) costs.


Sanford man sentenced to 10 years for possessing fentanyl

A Sanford man received a 10-year prison sentence in U.S. District Court in Portland for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute.


Lower Burrell man sentenced for fraudulent use of neighbor’s credit cards

A Lower Burrell resident has been sentenced to three years of probation for using unauthorized access devices, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Scott Bessent assumes role as new Secretary of Treasury

Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury by Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh on January 28, 2025.


Poll highlights benefits of e-commerce for small businesses

TechNet, a bipartisan network of innovation economy leaders, has released findings from a recent poll conducted with Ipsos.


Report suggests Pentagon cuts could save taxpayers over $60 billion

The Trump administration has the potential to enhance U.S. national security while saving taxpayers over $60 billion by addressing inefficiencies in Pentagon spending, according to a report released by The Quincy Institute, Stimson Center, and...


Queens man sentenced for drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine

Jamontay Brister, a 29-year-old resident of Queens, New York, was sentenced to 54 months in prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy.


Former deputy sheriff sentenced for role in drug trafficking conspiracy

A former deputy with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Syracuse man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession at gas station

Richard Bradley, a 36-year-old resident of Syracuse, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Charles City man sentenced for meth possession with intent to distribute

A Charles City man has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.


Marshall County man sentenced to 63 months for drug trafficking

KC Vanover, a 48-year-old resident of Moundsville, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


U.S. Attorney's Office collects over $72M in FY24

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that it was responsible for over $72 million in collections and forfeitures during Fiscal Year 2024.


EU roundtable discusses impact of Digital Networks Act on innovation

A diverse group of EU policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and NGOs gathered in Brussels to discuss the Digital Networks Act (DNA) and its potential impact on Europe's 2030 connectivity goals.


Newark expediter pleads guilty in bribery and fraud scheme involving city officials

Lamont Baxter, a Newark-based expediter, has admitted to conspiring to bribe Newark public officials and engaging in fraudulent activities related to real estate development and construction. U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced the guilty plea.


New Orleans man faces charges over alleged $9.2 million investor fraud scheme

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Michael Brian DePetrillo, a 43-year-old from New Orleans, has been charged with violating the Commodity Exchange Act under Title 7, United States Code, Section 13(a).