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Shelton controller sentenced for embezzlement involving outdoor equipment firm

The former Controller of a Shelton, Washington outdoor equipment company has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison, along with three years of supervised release.


Tunica County man convicted for illegal ammunition possession linked to homicide

A Tunica County man has been found guilty by a federal jury for possessing ammunition illegally after previously being convicted of a felony.


Beverly Hills man sentenced to 25 years for $18 million investment fraud

A Beverly Hills resident, Mark Roy Anderson, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for orchestrating fraudulent schemes that led to nearly $18 million in losses.


Jamaican national indicted for alleged child exploitation offense

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Andrew Higgins, a 37-year-old Jamaican national, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to child exploitation.


Monroe County man indicted for drug trafficking involving methamphetamine

A man from Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Eli Valentine Calero, 43, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to drug trafficking.


Laredoans sentenced for alien smuggling operation in Texas

A group of five individuals from Laredo has been sentenced for their involvement in alien smuggling, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Prichard man sentenced to over 12 years for firearm possession

A Prichard man, Clarence White, has received a sentence of 151 months in prison for the illegal possession of a firearm, according to recent court documents.


Memphis man receives 22-year sentence for drug distribution and firearm offenses

A federal judge has sentenced Claibon Burrus, a 51-year-old resident of Memphis, to 260 months in prison for drug distribution and firearm possession.


Arkansas man sentenced to 198 months for distributing child pornography

A man from Doddridge, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 198 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography.


U.S. imposes new tariffs on imported cars citing national security concerns

The President of the United States has announced new tariffs on imported automobiles and certain automobile parts.


Quincy resident receives probation for social security fraud

A Quincy resident was sentenced in federal court in Boston for fraudulently claiming Social Security disability benefits.


Convicted felon receives 105-month sentence for firearm possession

Antonio Eirby, 34, has been sentenced to 105 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a felon.


Father-son duo arrested in Los Angeles on fentanyl trafficking charges

A father and son from Westside Los Angeles were apprehended on federal charges related to fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm sales.


U.S files complaint over $47 million from Iranian oil sale

A civil forfeiture complaint has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging that $47 million in proceeds from the sale of nearly one million barrels of Iranian petroleum is subject to forfeiture.


Acting Chairman Pham to speak at ISDA roundtable in Tokyo

Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham is set to address a gathering at the ISDA Japan Member Luncheon Roundtable.


Commissioner Johnson to speak at Yale's Governing Data Symposium

Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson is set to deliver the keynote address at the Governing Data Symposium.


Caroline D. Pham to address FIA roundtable luncheon

Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham is scheduled to speak at an FIA Roundtable Luncheon.


DOGE deactivates 298,000 unused government credit cards

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the deactivation of approximately 298,000 unused or unnecessary government credit cards following a five-week pilot program.


Cartel leader sentenced to life in prison for murder-for-hire and kidnapping conspiracies

An investigation involving multiple agencies has led to the sentencing of Noe Gonzalez-Martinez, known as Tocayo, a leader of the Cartel Del Noreste (CDN), for a series of crimes including murder-for-hire and kidnapping conspiracies.


AFPI supports Trump's decision on state control over education

Erika Donalds, Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), expressed support for former President Trump's decision to return control of education to states and local communities.