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Court upholds conviction for man involved in kidnapping and murder case

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the 2022 conviction of Dominique Devonah Brand.


Guatemalan man pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the United States

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Andiyer Eduardo Con Yucutie, a 25-year-old Guatemalan citizen, has pleaded guilty to reentering the United States after being deported.


Omaha man receives 97-month sentence for child pornography possession

Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen disclosed that Dustin Lee Vittitoe, aged 23, from Omaha, Nebraska, received a 97-month prison sentence for possession of child pornography.


York County tax preparer indicted over fraudulent PPP loan applications

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Dommonick T. Chatman, a 49-year-old resident of York, Pennsylvania.


Florida residents sentenced for CARES Act fraud totaling over $4.8 million

Four individuals from Florida have been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted in a U.S. District Court in Rhode Island for orchestrating a large-scale scheme to defraud CARES Act programs, including those in Rhode Island.


Former teacher sentenced to prison for child pornography offenses

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the sentencing of Derek Hagen, a former teacher from Batavia, NY.


Federal grand jury indicts four Chinese nationals for counterfeit access device possession

A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has indicted four Chinese nationals for possessing counterfeit and unauthorized access devices linked to gift card tampering schemes.


Chautauqua County resident sentenced to ten years for meth distribution

A man from Chautauqua County has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on methamphetamine charges, according to a recent announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Albany man arrested for firearm possession as convicted felon

Christopher Wright, a 37-year-old resident of Albany, was apprehended and charged with possession of firearms as a felon.


Newburyport man admits guilt in home repair insurance fraud scheme

A Newburyport resident has admitted guilt in a scheme to defraud a home repair insurance provider.


Jamestown man sentenced for role in drug distribution conspiracy

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy, according to U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Charlotte man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Trevaris Devar Kennedy, a 21-year-old resident of Charlotte, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Former CEO of Kubient sentenced for accounting fraud scheme

Paul Roberts, the founder and former CEO of Kubient, Inc., has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for securities fraud.


Columbus lawyer admits lying to FBI in trafficking probe

A former lawyer from Columbus, Ohio, Dennis W. McNamara, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for making false statements to the FBI.


National Restaurant Association honors Ted Fowler with 2025 Legends Award

The National Restaurant Association has announced Ted Fowler as the recipient of its 2025 Legends Award.


Eastern European crime leaders convicted in plot against U.S.-based journalist

Two Eastern European organized crime leaders have been found guilty of a murder-for-hire plot targeting a U.S.-based journalist, Masih Alinejad, on behalf of the Iranian government.


President issues memo on federal workforce suitability

The President has issued a memorandum to strengthen the suitability and fitness of the federal workforce.


Charleston man sentenced for failing to comply with federal sex offender law

Casey Thomas Judd, a 37-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to two months in prison.


New Orleans man indicted for illegal firearm possession

Haven Patterson, a 42-year-old resident of New Orleans, was indicted on March 13, 2025, for being a felon in possession of firearms.


Federal grand jury indicts individuals on various criminal charges

United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced the March Federal Grand Jury 2024-B indictments, detailing charges against multiple individuals for alleged violations of U.S. law.