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Maryland men charged with murder linked to MS-13 gang activities

A federal grand jury has indicted two men from Annapolis, Maryland, on charges of murder in aid of racketeering.


Utah business owner charged with $5 million Ponzi scheme

A Belgium national and Utah business owner has been charged with operating a $5 million Ponzi scheme.


Repeat offender indicted for alleged ammunition possession while on probation

A federal indictment has been filed against Charles Washington, Jr., a 33-year-old resident of Washington, D.C. He is charged with being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition.


Trump orders closure of Department of Education

The President of the United States has issued an executive order aimed at reshaping the educational landscape by empowering parents, states, and communities.


New Jersey pain clinic admits guilt in healthcare fraud case

A pain clinic in New Jersey has admitted to overbilling insurance companies for services, according to U.S. Attorney John Giordano.


New Orleans man sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy

A New Orleans man, Terence Wilson, aged 43, has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for his involvement in drug distribution and firearms possession.


Rapids Theatre owner admits guilt in COVID relief fund fraud exceeding $1.8 million

John L. Hutchins, a 71-year-old resident of Lewiston, New York, has admitted to his involvement in a scheme to defraud COVID-19 relief programs out of more than $1.8 million.


Donald J. Trump discusses tariffs, Nvidia investment, and immigration

Former President Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social to discuss various issues including monetary policy changes related to tariffs and major investments by Nvidia during his term.


Honduran national sentenced to two years for illegal re-entry into US

A Honduran national, Alex Salomon Reyes-Chavez, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for re-entering the United States after being deported.


University coach charged with unauthorized computer access and identity theft

Former University of Michigan Co-Offensive Coordinator Matthew Weiss has been indicted on charges related to unauthorized access to computers and aggravated identity theft.


Consulting firms admit guilt in bid rigging case involving NYC public schools

Four defendants, including two consulting companies and their owners, have pleaded guilty to participating in a bid rigging scheme that involved budget and procurement consulting services for New York City Public Schools.


Duncansville man sentenced for meth trafficking after multi-agency investigation

A Duncansville resident has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.


Little Rock man sentenced to 30 years for drug distribution offenses

A Little Rock resident has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison following his conviction on multiple drug charges.


Ex-custodian pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

A former custodian from O'Fallon, Missouri, admitted to possessing child sexual abuse material in a hearing at the U.S. District Court in St. Louis.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to violating federal gun control act

Janard Walton, a 41-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Gun Control Act.


Tennessee man sentenced to prison for role in drug trafficking ring

A federal judge has sentenced Michael Bailey, 38, of Spring City, Tennessee, to 25 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation across Tennessee.


St. Louis man indicted for alleged COVID-19 relief fund fraud

Cortney Merritts, a 46-year-old resident of St. Louis, Missouri, has been indicted on two counts of wire fraud.


Milwaukee man sentenced to five years for fentanyl trafficking

Marcus Stokes, a 45-year-old resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession of over 40 grams of fentanyl with the intent to distribute.


Okmulgee man pleads guilty to robbery, transporting stolen vehicle, and assault

Vincent Jerome May, a 37-year-old resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to multiple offenses, including robbery in Indian Country, interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle, and assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a...


Trump addresses education reform and legal issues in Truth Social posts

On March 20th, Donald J. Trump posted multiple messages on Truth Social addressing educational empowerment and legal matters involving Paul, Weiss law firm.