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Colombian nationals face justice for kidnapping US soldiers

A Colombian national received a prison sentence, and another pleaded guilty in separate hearings for their involvement in the kidnapping and assault of two U.S. Army soldiers stationed temporarily in Bogotá, Colombia.


Lawsuit filed against US Education Dept over DEI policy threat

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), along with its New Hampshire and Massachusetts branches, and the National Education Association (NEA) have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education in a federal court in New Hampshire.


Okmulgee couple sentenced for severe child abuse and neglect

John Ray Collins Jr. and Tambara Lorene Collins, residents of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, were sentenced in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma for crimes involving child abuse and neglect.


Addiction treatment center supervisor sentenced for healthcare fraud

A clinical social worker, Mi Ok Song Bruining, has been sentenced to three years of supervised release following her guilty plea in a health care fraud scheme.


NVIDIA announces details for GTC 2025 focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence

NVIDIA has announced the return of its premier AI conference, GTC 2025, scheduled to take place from March 17-21 in San Jose, California.


Former CFO sentenced to nine years for embezzling millions from injury compensation program

A former executive of the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program has been sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzling over $6.7 million from the organization.


Binghamton woman sentenced for escaping custody and meth distribution

Jade A. Pittsley, a 34-year-old resident of Binghamton, New York, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.


Lame Deer man sentenced for meth trafficking linked to multi-state operation

A Lame Deer resident, Geofredo James Littlebird, Jr., has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking and firearm possession.


U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Arkan Fadhel, a 30-year-old business owner from Buffalo, NY, was sentenced for conspiracy to commit health care fraud.


California man jailed for role in Indian citizen smuggling scheme

A California man has been sentenced to six months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to smuggle Indian citizens into the United States.


Former Nassau County detective convicted for lying about ties with Bonanno crime family

Hector Rosario, a former detective with the Nassau County Police Department, has been convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn for making false statements to FBI agents regarding his involvement with the Bonanno crime family.


Nigerian citizen pleads guilty to $1.7 million bank fraud conspiracy

David Daniyan, a 60-year-old Nigerian citizen residing in Brooklyn, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to bank fraud and money laundering conspiracies.


Montgomery man sentenced to eight years for drug and gun convictions

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to eight years in prison following convictions on federal drug and gun charges.


Anchorage man sentenced to over 13 years for bank robbery

An Anchorage man has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for robbing a bank while on supervised release from a previous federal bank robbery conviction.


Kenneth Koegel, Jr., a 40-year-old resident of Baldwinsville, New York, has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison.


Colombian pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking; faces up to life imprisonment

Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced that Ciro Ivan Preciado-Marquinez, a 37-year-old Colombian national, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute cocaine on the high seas on vessels under U.S....


Ninedee Gang member sentenced for killing former federal witness

Quintin Green, a member of the Ninedee Gang, was sentenced to 35 years in prison by United States District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall for the murder of Shatavia Walls.


McKees Rocks man indicted for firearm possession as convicted felon

A McKees Rocks resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for violating federal firearms law, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Detroit man sentenced for leading major drug trafficking network

Joseph Twilley, a 65-year-old resident of Detroit, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison.


Republican lawmakers praise President Trump's early actions in office

In a series of op-eds, Republican lawmakers have praised President Donald Trump's recent actions and policies following his return to office.