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Seattle man faces drug distribution charges on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation

A Seattle resident, Jesse James Cochran, appeared in court for arraignment on charges related to drug distribution on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme confirmed the proceedings.


Child predator sentenced to 16 years for distributing abusive material

A man previously convicted of child exploitation has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


FTC dismisses price discrimination lawsuit against PepsiCo

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to dismiss a Robinson-Patman Act lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc. The case was initially filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.


Senate HELP Committee reviews nominees for labor and education departments

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will review several nominations for key positions within the Department of Labor, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, and the Department of Education.


Ten indicted in Puerto Rico over alleged VA disability benefits fraud

A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico has indicted ten individuals for defrauding the United States to obtain Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits.


Craig H. Missakian appointed as US attorney for Northern District of California

Craig H. Missakian has been officially sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of California.


Hollywood man sentenced for fraudulent COVID tax credit claims

A Hollywood resident, Kevin J. Gregory, 57, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for fraudulently seeking over $65 million from the IRS through false tax claims.


Sixteen charged over DanaBot malware scheme impacting worldwide cybersecurity

A federal grand jury has indicted 16 individuals accused of creating and distributing the DanaBot malware, which was controlled by a cybercrime organization based in Russia.


Honduran man indicted for illegal re-entry into the United States

Erik Roberto Machado-Mencia, a 36-year-old Honduran national, has been indicted for re-entering the United States after deportation.


Montgomery man sentenced for possessing machinegun device during Tuskegee University shooting

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm equipped with a machinegun conversion device during a shooting incident at Tuskegee University.


Tim Scott emphasizes role of Defense Production Act in U.S. security

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has underscored the significance of the Defense Production Act (DPA) in safeguarding national security and maintaining critical supply chains.


NFU president responds to Make America Healthy Again Commission Report

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew has responded to the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission Report.


Man sentenced to ten years for attempted carjacking of deputy U.S. Marshal

Kentrell Flowers, a 19-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for attempting to carjack a Deputy U.S. Marshal at gunpoint.


Ohio woman sentenced for defrauding over 300 victims in handbag scheme

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing of Rashell Ortiz, a 23-year-old from Grove City, Ohio.


Guatemalan national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the US

A Guatemalan national residing unlawfully in New Bedford has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


Senate HELP Committee approves Trump labor and education nominees

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has approved seven nominees from President Trump's administration for key positions in the Department of Labor, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, and the...


South Texan man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution charges

A resident of Edcouch, Texas, Fernando Aguilera-Chavez, has pleaded guilty to charges related to cocaine possession with the intent to distribute.


North Dakota man sentenced to prison for distributing drugs leading to death

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Carlin Mellette, a 29-year-old from Mandan, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.


Waterbury woman sentenced to three years for role in drug trafficking ring

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Neysa Vazquez-Ferrer, a 35-year-old resident of Waterbury, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea...


Man receives prison sentence for bomb threat hoax on Alaska Airlines flight

Spokane, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Brandon L. Scott, age 40, to 22 months in prison for making a bomb threat onboard a flight to Seattle.