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Former detective sentenced to ten years for coercion/enticement of a minor

Shannon T. Hanson, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Michael Kealty has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for coercing and enticing a minor into sexual activity.


Fayette County woman indicted on multiple charges of identity theft and money laundering

A Fayette County woman has been indicted by a southern Illinois grand jury on charges related to identity theft and money laundering.


Bridgeport man admits guilt in drug distribution and firearm charges

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Eric Herman, a 32-year-old resident of Bridgeport, has pleaded guilty to drug distribution and firearm possession charges.


Court sentences five men under Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative

The Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative continues its efforts to curb violent crime and gun violence through strategic enforcement priorities.


Hartford man faces federal indictment for narcotics trafficking offenses

A federal grand jury in Hartford has indicted Jose Baret, 33, of Hartford, on three counts related to narcotics trafficking.


Trump's recent posts highlight continued activity on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump's recent posts on Truth Social continue to draw attention with their assertive tone and minimal commentary.


Johnston man sentenced for leading fraud conspiracy involving luxury cars

A Johnston man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for leading a conspiracy that involved using stolen personal information to secure financing for purchasing Land Rovers from dealerships in Rhode Island and New Hampshire.


FTC announces workshop addressing big tech's impact on children

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced an upcoming workshop titled "The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families."


Rapid City man sentenced for larceny after stealing vehicle

A Rapid City man has been sentenced for larceny, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell.


Father-son duo charged with fraud in Rochester area

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced charges against Talib Hussain, 74, and Mirza Khan, 46, both residents of Pittsford, NY.


U.S. House committee discusses defense innovation amid global threats

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China recently led a roundtable discussion with leaders from prominent U.S. defense firms to address the need for expanding production capacity, scaling innovation, and securing supply...


Hegseth discusses regional security with Saudi defense minister

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a conversation with Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid Bin Salman.


Bemidji man involved in dark web child abuse sentenced to 21 years

Craig James Myran, a resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, received a 262-month prison sentence with an additional ten years of supervised release for his activities involving child sexual abuse materials on the dark web.


Pittsburgh-Chicago resident pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

A resident of both Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Chicago, Illinois, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material.


Sioux City man receives five-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

Jamiah Burton, a 30-year-old from Sioux City, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison following his guilty plea on August 8, 2024, for illegal possession of a firearm.


Romanian men charged in Louisiana for card skimming scheme

Romanian nationals Daniel Iulian Teutoc and Constantin Calin have been indicted in New Orleans, Louisiana, on charges related to card skimming activities.


Guatemalan national charged with false statement after traffic stop

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest and charging of Gendry Amilcar Niz-Niz, a 25-year-old native of Guatemala, for making a false statement.


Cuban national convicted for transporting illegal aliens through Texas checkpoint

A federal jury in Corpus Christi, Texas, has convicted Jorge Grimon Maturell, a 52-year-old Cuban national residing legally in Jacksonville, Florida.


Eddington man faces charges for online threats against officials

An Eddington resident, Thadius Wind, has been arrested and charged with transmitting an interstate threat.


Donald J. Trump discusses Medal of Honor ceremony and political actions on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social about honoring Medal of Honor recipients and significant political moves including declassifying FBI files and issuing an executive order for election security on March 25, 2025