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Crystal man admits guilt in producing child pornography involving minors

A man from Crystal, Minnesota has admitted guilt to multiple charges related to the production of child pornography.


Treasury announces nominations for assistant secretaries for financial institutions and markets

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced President Trump's intention to nominate Luke Pettit and Jason De Sena Trennert for roles at the United States Department of the Treasury.


Sex offender sentenced after attempt to buy child thwarted in Mexico

Scott David Bixler, a 43-year-old resident of Morgantown, West Virginia, has been sentenced to the maximum term of 120 months in prison for failing to update his sex offender registration.


Kissimmee man sentenced for producing child sexual abuse material

Stephen Michael Lippincott, a 70-year-old resident of Kissimmee, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.


Hegseth discusses security cooperation with Panamanian president

On February 5, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a phone call with Panamanian President José Raul Mulino.


Missouri man pleads guilty to traveling for illicit conduct with minor

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Eric Charles Fuller, a 54-year-old from Springfield, Missouri, has pled guilty to interstate travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.


Secretary Wright unveils plan for boosting U.S. energy production

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has signed a Secretarial Order aimed at advancing American energy initiatives in line with President Trump's executive orders.


Palm Bay man receives over 11-year sentence for child sex abuse material

A Palm Bay resident, Erik Bjorndal, has been sentenced to 11 years and 4 months in federal prison for the receipt of child sexual abuse material.


Jefferson Parish man receives over nine years for gun and drug offenses

A Jefferson Parish resident, Jazz Gilds, 39, has been sentenced to 108 months in prison following his guilty plea to federal gun and drug charges. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the sentencing on January 30, 2025, by United States District...


Okemah resident pleads guilty to armed felony assault

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Gregory Dwayne Guinn, also known as Gregory Dewayne Guinn, age 23, from Okemah, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident involving...


NFU President urges Senate for strong 2025 farm bill amid growing challenges

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, addressing the economic challenges facing family farmers and ranchers.


New York woman pleads guilty to multiple charges including bank fraud

A New York woman, Theresa Hartung, 62, has pleaded guilty to charges of bank fraud, false use of a passport, and aggravated identity theft in the U.S. District Court in Portland.


Federal agencies establish temporary processing site for wildfire recovery in Los Angeles

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partnered with various state and local agencies to expedite wildfire recovery efforts following the Palisades Fire.


Philadelphia man sentenced for meth distribution and illegal ammunition possession

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Tory Garvin, 49, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.


Lincoln man found guilty in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that William Arthur Parrott, a 54-year-old resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, was convicted on January 30, 2025.


Oklahoma City man pleads guilty to defrauding Farmers Bank

Aaron D. Johnson, a 42-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has admitted guilt in a bank fraud case involving Farmers Bank.


Raleigh County woman pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution

Melanie E. Hussain, a 25-year-old resident of Crab Orchard, has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl.


California man sentenced for attempted coercion of minor

A man from Rohnert Park, California, has been sentenced to 136 months in federal prison for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.


Sorrento man indicted for robberies at Circle K stores in Florida

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Jose Flores Avila, a 33-year-old resident of Sorrento, on charges related to two robberies at Circle K stores in Lake and Orange Counties.


Four convicted for stealing funds using victim’s Social Security numbers

A Newark man has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Cory Scott Becker, 41, received a 36-month prison term from...