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Indian national sentenced for involvement in drug trafficking operation

Burlington, Vermont – The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont has announced the sentencing of Nitin Mishra, a 33-year-old from Jaipur, India.


Maryland woman admits to defrauding DC Covid-19 rental assistance program

Syreeta Price, a 51-year-old resident of Maryland, has pleaded guilty to first-degree fraud in DC Superior Court.


Former soldier sentenced for sexual abuse at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

A former U.S. Army soldier, Cameron James Taylor, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for abusive sexual contact with a child.


Hartford man receives seven-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Kendall Camby, also known as "KB," 35, from Hartford, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley delivered...


Two charged with running fencing operation linked to South American theft groups

Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn, charging Dimitriy Nezhinskiy and Juan Villar with conspiracy to receive stolen property.


Federal grand jury indicts two for child pornography offenses

A federal grand jury in Council Bluffs, Iowa, has indicted two individuals on charges related to child pornography.


Manvel resident pleads guilty to multi-million dollar fraud schemes

A Manvel resident has admitted to engaging in a series of fraudulent activities totaling over $2 million, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Oglala man convicted of involuntary manslaughter after federal trial

A federal jury has found Clayton Fire Thunder, 40, from Oglala, South Dakota, guilty of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of making false statements.


Legislation seeks permanence for small business tax deduction

Congress has reintroduced legislation aimed at making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent, preventing a significant tax increase on small businesses scheduled for the end of this year.


St. Louis man convicted on drug trafficking charges linked to nine murders

A jury in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis has convicted Anthony "TT" Jordan, 38, on charges of cocaine trafficking and nine counts related to murders committed over nearly six years.


Marty man convicted for kidnapping and assault charges

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the conviction of Ellery Zephier, Sr., 39, from Marty, South Dakota.


St. Louis residents admit selling methamphetamine and firearm conversion devices

Four individuals have admitted to selling methamphetamine or machine gun conversion devices to an undercover federal agent in St. Louis.


Owner sentenced for PPP fraud involving fake employee claims

Patrick Strauss, the owner of Powergrid Real Estate LLC in Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 48 months of probation for his involvement in a conspiracy to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


Portland man sentenced for stealing over $426K using stolen identity

A Portland man has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for bank fraud and identity theft, following a scheme that defrauded a victim with an intellectual disability of over $426,000.


Threads introduces feature to share custom public feeds

Starting today, Threads users can share custom public feeds they have created.


Canton man pleads guilty to meth distribution near Choctaw Reservation

A Canton man has admitted guilt in a methamphetamine distribution case.


NFIB files amicus brief with Supreme Court against EPA's Clean Air Act waivers

NFIB has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


Amtrak employee pleads guilty in $11 million health care fraud scheme

An Amtrak employee has admitted to participating in a scheme to defraud the company's health care plan, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.


Manhattan man pleads guilty to threatening two judges through mailed letter

Christopher McCarty, a 33-year-old resident of Manhattan, has pled guilty to mailing a threatening letter aimed at two New York State judges.


Small business advocate pushes for permanent 20% tax deduction

NFIB member Alison Couch is actively advocating for the continuation of the 20% Small Business Deduction.